Climactic

Climactic VC is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Josh Felser, co-founder of Freestyle Capital, and Raj Kapoor, former Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage climate technology startups that are working on innovative solutions to combat climate change. Climactic VC's mission is to support visionary founders who are addressing some of the planet's most pressing challenges, including sustainability, carbon reduction, and creating a more circular economy. The firm's inaugural fund, launched with $65 million, is dedicated to accelerating the growth of software-first climate tech startups. Climactic VC places a strong emphasis on backing companies that can scale rapidly and have the potential to make significant environmental impacts. The firm operates out of New York City and San Francisco, California, reflecting its bi-coastal approach to finding and nurturing top-tier climate tech innovators. Climactic VC is particularly interested in sectors such as energy, mobility, and enterprise solutions that can drive systemic change in how industries operate and how resources are managed. The firm seeks to create partnerships that not only deliver strong financial returns but also contribute meaningfully to the global effort to mitigate climate change.