Stepchange is an early stage venture firm that invests in software-enabled companies that will make a step change impact on climate.
Stepchange is the work of Ben & Anay – operators who have founded and scaled multiple successful software startups. We partner with founders at the very beginning, usually investing in the first round of funding.
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Climate change is the greatest challenge of our generation, and there is an unparalleled allocation of capital that has just begun. While some sectors need new research and invention—most emissions categories already have solutions that we simply need to deploy faster.
Exceptional products are essential for mitigating and adapting to climate change. We are in the midst of the largest upgrade in modern society, and software is our greatest lever to deploy faster. We need new software tools, financial products, and API layers that propel consumers, businesses, and institutions to upgrade faster than we normally might. We need new ways to harden and grow our essential infrastructure.
The startups that sit at the center of this transition will be some of the most valuable companies of our generation.
<aside> 👉 For a deep dive on the role of software in climate see: Guide to Software in Climate Tech
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Stepchange invests in four primary sectors that are ready for venture scale deployment: