Climate Tech Connect

What Climate Tech Connect does

Climate Tech Connect (CTC) is a Netherlands-domiciled non-profit foundation (Stichting Climate Tech Connect, KVK 96708700) that operates a curated community platform for the Benelux climate tech ecosystem. The organization unites climate tech founders, investors, corporate stakeholders, and talent through a membership-gated database, application-based onboarding with intake calls, and a portfolio of services including AI-powered and manual investor-founder matchmaking, a curated sustainability talent pool, consortia creation, and strategic advisory. Its flagship commercial asset is the annual Climate Tech Summit, with the 2026 edition themed "Independence by Innovation" scheduled for November 10, 2026 in Antwerp, Belgium, complemented by smaller intimate meetups and knowledge-sharing events throughout the year. The stated community comprises 150+ climate-focused "visionaries."

CTC's core technology is a community and matchmaking platform rather than a software product: a proprietary AI-powered text-based recommendation engine pairs founders with strategic investors, supplemented by manual matching services and an exclusive ecosystem database. The organization has registered no patents or trademarks, and offers no public API, SDK, or mobile application — distribution runs through the website (climatetechconnect.nl), LinkedIn, direct event attendance, and partner referrals from organizations including de Roose, Amsterdam Standard, Endeit Capital, VP Capital, and SFPI-FPIM.

The business model combines three revenue streams: freemium subscription memberships (free tier offering ecosystem database and one free event; paid tiers undisclosed and gated behind an intake call), one-time event ticket sales (notably the Climate Tech Summit), and sponsorship packages sold as annual or event-specific engagements. Operations are run by a four-person core team led by Managing Director Leopold van Oosten and Co-Founder & Board Member Gideon van Kleij. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or institutional investment into the foundation itself are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Climate Tech Connect

Legal name

Stichting Climate Tech Connect

Website

https://climatetechconnect.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Climate Tech Connect is a Netherlands-based non-profit foundation running a curated Benelux community of 150+ climate tech founders, investors, corporate stakeholders, and talent, offering AI-powered and manual investor-founder matchmaking, a talent pool, consortia formation, and the annual Climate Tech Summit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CTC offers membership tiers including free membership with basic access to the ecosystem database and one free event, as well as paid membership options for enhanced benefits including sponsor opportunities
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from flagship events such as the Climate Tech Summit, including ticket sales and sponsorship packages
3. Sponsorship: CTC offers annual and event sponsorship opportunities for companies looking to connect with the climate tech community

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Climate Tech Connect (CTC) operates a Benelux-focused community platform that connects climate tech founders, investors, change-makers, and stakeholders through curated events, AI-powered and manual investor-founder matchmaking, a sustainability talent pool, consortia creation, and strategic advisory services. Its flagship offering is the annual Climate Tech Summit conference, complemented by a tiered membership program providing access to the ecosystem database and exclusive community experiences.

Product overview

Climate Tech Connect is a non-profit foundation operating a community platform focused on the Benelux climate tech ecosystem. The core offering consists of the Community Platform, which facilitates networking among climate tech founders, investors, and talent through events and knowledge sharing. This platform is enhanced by complementary services including AI-Powered and Manual Investor-Founder Matchmaking, the Climate Tech Talent Pool, Consortia Creation, and Strategic Advisory. The flagship product is the annual Climate Tech Summit, with the next edition scheduled for November 2026 in Antwerp. The portfolio also includes a Membership Program with tiered access levels. All offerings are human-delivered community services rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Climate Tech Connect Community Platform
• AI-Powered Investor-Founder Matchmaking
• Climate Tech Talent Pool
• Climate Tech Summit
• Consortia Creation
• Strategic Advisory
• Membership Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Community of 150+ climate tech visionaires in Benelux connected through the platform

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• de RooseminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerde Roose is listed as a partner organization supporting the Climate Tech Connect community. The nature of the partnership involves ecosystem collaboration supporting climate tech innovation in Benelux.
• Amsterdam StandardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmsterdam Standard is a partner organization in the CTC ecosystem, contributing to the climate tech community network in Benelux.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Climate-KIC: EU-backed climate innovation knowledge and innovation community operating across 35+ countries with deep policy and corporate partnerships. A broader incumbent whose activities overlap with CTC's community/networking mission at significantly larger scale.
• Station F: World's largest startup campus in Paris running specialized programs, including climate tracks, that bring together founders, investors, and corporate partners. Comparable as a founder/investor convening platform with event and community elements.
• Plug and Play Climate Tech: Global innovation platform with a dedicated Climate Tech vertical running accelerator programs, corporate-startup matchmaking, and demo events. Comparable to CTC in facilitating founder-corporate-investor connections at a climate-specific vertical.
• Cleantech Group: Established cleantech industry research, events, and deal-flow platform serving investors and corporates globally. Comparable to CTC's investor-founder matchmaking and event-based convening, but operates as a broader B2B information services incumbent.

Others

• Dealroom.co: Global startup and investor intelligence platform widely used by VCs and ecosystem builders for deal sourcing and market mapping. Adjacent to CTC's AI-powered matchmaking — provides the data infrastructure many community platforms build on or compete with.

Direct peers

• New Energy Nexus: Global climate startup ecosystem builder running regional hubs, founder support programs, and investor introductions across multiple continents. Closely matches CTC's mission of connecting climate founders with capital and talent in a regional context.
• Elemental Impact: Climate impact accelerator (formerly Elemental Excelerator) backing climate startups with funding, corporate partnerships, and ecosystem access. Comparable to CTC as a facilitator connecting founders, investors, and corporates in the climate ecosystem.
• Greentown Labs: US-based climate tech startup hub and community that runs events, matchmaking, and prototyping facilities for founders and investors. Highly comparable to CTC's community-led, founder/investor convening model, though at larger US scale.

Regional players

• Sustainable Ventures: London-based climate tech hub offering workspace, community events, and investor introductions for climate founders. Directly comparable community-led model to CTC, though focused on the UK market.
• European Cleantech Network: Network of European cleantech clusters and accelerators facilitating cross-border collaboration, events, and deal flow. Directly comparable to CTC as a regional climate tech network builder, though pan-European rather than Benelux-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/climatetechconnect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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