News Highlights
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Climatize Charges Onward Despite the "New Normal"
Climatize is charging ahead despite federal funding uncertainty. With $1.38M raised for clean energy projects and over $1M repaid to investors, the startup proves climate investments work.
Powering the Future: Climatize and Mynt Unite for Windmill Market EV Hub
Climatize and Mynt Systems are collaborating to launch the Windmill Market EV Hub in San Juan Bautista, a groundbreaking clean energy project aimed at expanding EV infrastructure.
Climatize Closes $1.75M
Climatize, an SEC-registered impact investing platform, announced the close of a $1.75 million pre-seed round led by Myriad Venture Partners. The funding, including investments from Climate Capital, Techstars, and others, will help Climatize expand its network of climate-focused investors and accelerate renewable energy adoption.
The Failures of COP28
In the wake of COP28, the much-anticipated global climate summit, we're left pondering a pivotal question: why does top-down leadership consistently fall short in tackling climate change?
The New Religion of AI
When you hear people talk about AI, the vibes are eerily reminiscent of some good ol' religious bedtime stories. Newspapers paint AI as this omnipotent tech-god. Maybe it is time for us to embrace AI as our next pantheon of mythological deities.
Shakespeare Goes Solar with Climatize
In the realm of New Jersey, nestled in Florham Park, the Shakespeare Theatre, an institution of great reverence, goes solar with the help of Climatize.
Climatize Launches New Climate Project Investment App
Climatize announced some big news on May 9. Their app is live!
Climatize Founders Selected As Forbes 30 Under 30 Honorees
Founders of Climatize, Alba Forns and Will Wiseman were selected as Forbes 30 Under 30 Honorees.
Climatize Achieves FINRA Orbit
This week, Climatize announced FINRA acceptance. This is a huge BFD.
January 2023 New Tech Videos
Did you miss our first New Tech event of the year? Check out the recordings here!
January New Tech Photos
A little more than 100 people braved the rain and flooding to attend the first Santa Cruz Works New Tech of 2023. Eight companies presented their truly inspirational journeys, their visions for the year, and open job positions.
Eight Santa Cruz Companies to Watch in 2023
With over 400 innovative tech startups in Santa Cruz County, it was difficult to narrow our spotlight. Check out the companies who made the list!
Climatize is LIVE!
BIG NEWS! 🚀 Climatize went live in the app store this morning! Now anyone can download & sign up to make climate action easy & automatic.
2022 Titan of Tech: Will Wiseman, Alba Forns
Will and Alba are helping to build a better future with a crowdfunding app that has generated $150M in funds to address climate change.
Invitation to Climatize Equity Summit
On September 30, 2022, Climatize will host their first Equity Summit. The purpose of the Equity Summit is to help close the racial gap in the climate tech industry by supporting Black, Indigenous, Asian/Pacific Islander and local talent of color into climate-focused job opportunities.
7 Brightest New Santa Cruz Startups
Of the 34+ new startups in Santa Cruz, we put the spotlight on the 6 brightest.
Webinar: Branding & Communications for Social Impact
In this free 30-minute webinar, learn and ask questions about how to build content for social impact.
10 Startups to Watch in 2022
Santa Cruz is ripe with startups and “super-startups”. We list the top 10 to watch in 2022.