Top Sustainability Startups

These are the top Sustainability startups to watch this September, including emerging and trending companies showing strong growth in user interest.

CURRENT TOP SUSTAINABILITY STARTUPS - UPDATED SEP 2026

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1. Nautilus Data

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company operating in the data center technology sector, specializing in innovative water cooling technology. Their solutions aim to reduce power usage, decrease air pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2013
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+650%
Monthly Search Volume
50/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • business
  • technology
  • lifestyle
  • ai
  • eco
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2. Carbon equity

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Carbon Equity is a financial technology platform that enables individuals to invest in climate-focused venture capital and private equity funds. It distinguishes itself by providing a simplified, accessible way for…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+675%
Monthly Search Volume
2.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • finance
  • lifestyle
  • investing
  • eco
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3. Nourish Ingredients

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Food tech company specializing in creating animal-free fat molecules using precision fermentation. Their technology aims to replicate the taste and texture of animal fats, thereby enhancing the quality of plant-based…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+200%
Monthly Search Volume
390/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • health
  • food-beverage
  • lifestyle
  • nutrition
  • diets
  • eco
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4. Slow village

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Concept related to sustainable and mindful living in rural areas, emphasizing recycling, reusing, reducing consumption, and managing growth gracefully. Slow villages aim to achieve comprehensive economic, social, and…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2016
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+194%
Monthly Search Volume
22.2K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • travel
  • eco
  • retail
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5. Carbon Robotics

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A company that focuses on developing advanced agricultural technology, known for creating autonomous robots to help farmers manage their fields efficiently. Their notable product, the 'Autonomous LaserWeeder,' uses…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+200%
Monthly Search Volume
9.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • gardening-agriculture
  • startup
  • robotics
  • technology
  • ai
  • eco
  • business
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6. Atlas Metrics

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Atlas Metrics is a data and reporting platform that enables companies to track, manage, and report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. It simplifies compliance with regulatory standards by…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+40%
Monthly Search Volume
320/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • eco
  • finance
  • personal-finance
  • technology
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7. The pure option

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Concept in Knockout.js, a JavaScript library, referring to 'pure computed observables'. Introduced in Knockout 3.2.0, pure computed observables provide performance and memory benefits over regular computed observables…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+86%
Monthly Search Volume
30/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • retail
  • eco
  • supply-chain
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8. Mitti labs

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Mitti Labs is a climate technology company that reduces methane emissions from rice farming through climate-smart agricultural practices and technology-enabled carbon projects. Mitti Labs differentiates itself by…

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-
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+7300%
Monthly Search Volume
0-100/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • ai
  • gardening-agriculture
  • eco
  • technology
  • startup
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9. Aspire food group

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

A North American company specializing in raising and processing crickets into all-natural, sustainable, superfood ingredients. These ingredients are nutritionally comparable to, or superior to, traditional livestock,…

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Location
Founded
Apr 2013
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+2500%
Monthly Search Volume
320/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • food
  • eco
  • manufacturing
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10. oeko-tex

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Global association of independent research and test institutes that provides certifications for product safety and sustainable production in the textile industry. Oeko-Tex certifications, such as STANDARD 100 and MADE…

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Location
Founded
Jan 1992
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+187%
Monthly Search Volume
74K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • eco
  • manufacturing
  • retail
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11. Reel paper

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Reel Paper is a brand that offers eco-friendly toilet paper made from bamboo, a sustainable and renewable resource. The product is 3-ply for extra strength and softness, septic safe, and comes in zero plastic packaging,…

Startup Details
Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+280%
Monthly Search Volume
4.4K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • home
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • ecommerce
  • retail
  • eco
  • manufacturing
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12. Hydrosat

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Climate technology company focused on utilizing thermal imagery from space to assess water stress in agricultural settings. By providing detailed insights into water usage and stress, the company aims to improve food…

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Location
Founded
Oct 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+282%
Monthly Search Volume
1.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
  • automation
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13. Clearleaf

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

Company specializing in agricultural solutions using patent-pending technology to control fungi and bacteria. Clearleaf's technology is organic certified in the EU and Japan, providing a sustainable and eco-friendly…

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Location
Founded
Oct 2017
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+6400%
Monthly Search Volume
880/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
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14. New culture

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

New Culture is a social movement that emphasizes principles such as transparency, curiosity, compassion, freedom, love, intimacy, personal growth, equality, sustainability, open sexuality, and the power of community. It…

Startup Details
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+55%
Monthly Search Volume
2.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • food-beverage
  • lifestyle
  • food
  • eco
  • cpg
Growth
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15. Better Origin

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Biotechnology company based in Cambridge, England, focused on addressing issues in the food chain by converting waste into high-value insect products. Better Origin differentiates itself through AI-powered mini-farms…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2015
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+153%
Monthly Search Volume
210/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • ai
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
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16. Green metals

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Metals produced in an environmentally friendly manner, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and minimizing environmental impact. These metals, such as aluminum, steel, and copper, are produced using methods like…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2000
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+48%
Monthly Search Volume
6.6K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • manufacturing
  • automotive
  • eco
Growth
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17. Ebb carbon

Regular Growth
Regular Growth

A California-based company focused on ocean-based carbon dioxide removal to combat climate change. It utilizes electrochemistry to accelerate ocean alkalization, aiding in the removal of atmospheric carbon dioxide and…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2021
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+4100%
Monthly Search Volume
390/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • science
  • eco
  • energy
  • manufacturing
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18. Eco roots

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company based in Aspen, Colorado, offering a range of plastic-free and zero-waste products. Eco Roots differentiates itself by providing sustainable alternatives for personal care, home, kitchen, and beauty products,…

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Location
Founded
May 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+95%
Monthly Search Volume
880/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • health
  • lifestyle
  • retail
  • personal-care
  • eco
Growth
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19. Skin sapiens

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

A company that creates award-winning, vegan, and eco-friendly skincare products. Skin Sapiens emphasizes the importance of natural ingredients, transparency, and environmental responsibility, differentiating itself by…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2018
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+200%
Monthly Search Volume
170/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • beauty
  • lifestyle
  • skincare
  • eco
  • retail
Growth
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20. GreenLight Biosciences

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

Biotechnology company focused on developing RNA-based solutions for various sectors including agriculture, human health, biodiversity, and climate change. The company differentiates itself by leveraging RNA technology…

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Founded
Jan 2008
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+629%
Monthly Search Volume
1.9K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • technology
  • lifestyle
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
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21. Sublime systems

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

A company focused on developing and commercializing low-carbon cement to mitigate the environmental impact associated with traditional cement production. Sublime Systems differentiates itself by utilizing innovative…

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Founded
Mar 2020
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+92%
Monthly Search Volume
1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • construction
  • eco
  • business
  • manufacturing
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22. The ocean ranch

Exploding Growth
Exploding Growth

The Ocean Ranch integrates regenerative aquaculture, agroforestry, and ecological water treatment to produce seafood, fishmeal, and forest products. This approach aims to create a sustainable and environmentally…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2019
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+167%
Monthly Search Volume
10/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • lifestyle
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
  • manufacturing
Growth
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23. Upmem

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

UPMEM is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Processing-In-Memory (PIM) solutions to enhance computing efficiency for data-intensive applications. By integrating co-processors directly into main DRAM memory,…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2015
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+27%
Monthly Search Volume
480/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • technology
  • ai
  • energy
  • eco
  • manufacturing
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24. Blue elephant energy

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company that acquires and operates solar and wind parks (onshore) across nine countries, primarily in Western and Central Europe. Blue Elephant Energy focuses on renewable energy projects, aiming to contribute to…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2016
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+19%
Monthly Search Volume
1K/mo
12 Month Forecast
Advanced Filtering
  • business
  • industry
  • energy
  • manufacturing
  • eco
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25. Pivot bio

Peaked Growth
Peaked Growth

Company focused on creating sustainable agricultural solutions by utilizing microbes for nitrogen fixation. This approach aims to reduce dependency on synthetic fertilizers, thereby enhancing crop yields and improving…

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Location
Founded
Jan 2011
Total Funding
Latest Round
Data & Forecast
2 years Growth
+39%
Monthly Search Volume
3.6K/mo
12 Month Forecast
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  • business
  • eco
  • gardening-agriculture
  • manufacturing
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Sustainability Startups at a Glance

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