Early-Stage Companies Encouraged to Apply for Investment and Strategic Support
E8 Angels, a nonprofit membership community of accredited angel investors specializing in cleantech innovation, announced the launch of its 2025 Decarbon8-US Philanthropic Fund Request for Applications (RFA). This year, the fund is focused on catalyzing Software and AI solutions that drive meaningful climate impact and accelerate decarbonization efforts.
Early-stage companies working at the intersection of technology and climate solutions are encouraged to apply for funding, mentorship, and visibility through Decarbon8-US. Applications are open now through June 20, 2025.
“Software and AI are powerful tools to tackle the climate crisis, offering scalable, capital-light pathways to impact,” said Karin Kidder, Executive Director of E8. “Through Decarbon8-US, we are excited to identify and support innovators who are advancing a sustainable, decarbonized future.”
Previous Decarbon8-US recipients have received an average of $300,000 in combined funding, including investments from the Decarbon8-US Fund and direct co-investment from E8 members. Selected companies also gain access to follow-on investment opportunities, expert mentorship, and broad promotional support across E8’s network.
Eligible companies must:
- Have a Software and AI solution driving climate innovation and decarbonization.
- Have generated revenue or secured signed Letters of Intent (LOIs) leading to revenue in 2025.
- Be in Pre-seed to Series A stages of growth financing.
- Have an open investment round (equity, note, or debt) accepting investments from September to November 2025.
- Be incorporated as a for-profit entity in the United States or Canada.
Solutions may include innovations in energy systems optimization, infrastructure efficiency, resource management, transportation, materials science, and climate-focused financial services.
Finalists will pitch to E8’s screening committee and membership community this summer, with investment decisions and co-investment opportunities awarded in early September.
E8 & Decarbon8-US receive support from climate leaders, including Microsoft, University of Washington, Washington State University, K&L Gates, CleanTech Alliance, JP Morgan Chase, VertueLab, and the Stolte Family Foundation. Decarbon8-US is a philanthropic investment fund administered by Realize Impact, a 501(c)(3) impact investing specialist.
Access the full Request for Applications and apply here. The application window closes June 20, 2025.
For media inquiries, please contact Karin Kidder: 509-795-0116, 394368@email4pr.com
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