Build what the planet needs.
Decarbon8 2026 is focused on Climate Resilience companies in Grid, Water, & Food.
Climate Resilience: Grid, Water, and Food
The climate challenge is no longer defined solely by mitigation. Increasingly, it is shaped by the urgency of adaptation and resilience. Across energy, water, and food systems, structural pressures are intensifying. Extreme weather events are testing infrastructure, resource constraints are becoming more visible, and the cost of inaction continues to rise.
While decarbonization remains essential, it is no longer sufficient on its own. The systems we depend on must be able to withstand and adapt to a changing climate. This reality is reflected in our 2026 fund theme: Climate Resilience. Building on six years of investment and learning, this round we will focus on supporting solutions that strengthen the systems we rely on and enable them to withstand increasing volatility.
Investment Details
$300k
Average investment size
Pre-seed to Series A
Stage
SAFE or convertible note
Structure
September 2026
Decisions announced
What we're looking for.
Early-stage company (Pre-Seed to Series A)
Incorporated in the US or Canada (C-corp or B-corp, not an LLC)
Have a funding round (SAFE / priced equity / note) that will accept investments through mid-October 2026
Technology or solution addressing the annual theme (climate resilience for 2026)
Plans for scaling product and customer pipeline
Clear path to durable competitive advantage
Team with relevant domain expertise
Clear articulation of how capital will be deployed