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Global climate tech investment reached $40.5 billion in 2025, marking an 8% increase from the previous year and reversing declines from 2023 and 2024. While the number of deals fell by 18%, investments concentrated on larger, growth-stage companies, highlighted by a $1.6 billion funding round for a state-backed nuclear fusion startup in China. The United States continues to lead in climate tech investment, with European oil giants like Shell and BP actively acquiring climate startups.