AI climate tech startups are propping up clean energy VC deals

According to Pitchbook, although the number of total deals declined in 2025, AI climate tech deal value was higher than previous years. Nuclear and geothermal technologies seem to be generating strong investor interest. There is also interest in high-efficiency cooling technologies, as these technologies are useful beyond just AI data centers—broadening their customer base. Read full article.

March 2026 BEST START Energy Digest