Singapore-based climate venture builder 100×100 has launched its second fund with a target of $100 million to create and scale climate technology companies across Southeast Asia and India. The fund will focus on building startups that address major emissions challenges in sectors such as energy, food, manufacturing, and infrastructure, while supporting the development of scalable low-carbon technologies.
Key Overview
- 100×100 has launched Fund II with a target of $100 million
- The fund aims to create and scale 50 climate technology startups
- Investments will focus on Southeast Asia and India
- Target sectors include energy, food, materials, and supply chains
- Fund I previously reached its $60 million hard cap
- The firm has co-founded 27 companies across eight countries
- Portfolio companies have collectively raised more than $28 million from external investors
- The initiative aims to accelerate deployment of low-emissions technologies
100×100 Launches $100M Climate Tech Fund for Asia Startups
Singapore-based climate company builder and venture capital platform 100×100 has launched its second investment fund with a target of $100 million, aiming to accelerate the development of companies from the ground up in Southeast Asia and India.
The new fund will be used to create and scale 50 more high-impact, high-growth companies focused on addressing some of the world’s most pressing emissions challenges. Rather than investing in existing businesses, 100×100 works directly with experienced entrepreneurs to build companies from the ground up, helping bridge the gap between promising low-carbon technologies and large-scale commercial deployment.
The launch comes at a time when sectors such as energy, food production, manufacturing, and supply chains are undergoing rapid transformation due to rising resource pressures, energy security concerns, and growing demand for low-emission solutions.
Building Climate Companies From the Ground Up
Unlike traditional venture capital firms that primarily provide funding, 100×100 follows a venture-building model that actively creates companies alongside founders.
The firm identifies major emissions challenges and market opportunities, then partners with entrepreneurs to build businesses capable of delivering both climate impact and commercial success.
According to the company, every startup created under its platform is designed with the ambition of reducing up to 100 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions while generating at least $100 million in revenue.
“We believe that solving the world’s most pressing emissions challenges also represents a significant economic opportunity,” said Marie Cheong, Founding Partner at 100×100.
“Our name reflects our conviction that profit and carbon reduction are not a trade-off, but a multiplier.”
Success of Fund I Builds Momentum
The launch of Fund II follows the strong performance of the company’s first fund, which reached its $60 million hard cap in 2023.
Backers included institutional investors, development finance institutions, strategic investors, and family offices such as the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), British International Investment (BII), Triple Jump, Kajima Corporation, and Beacon Ventures.
Since 2022, the firm has co-founded 27 companies across eight countries.
The portfolio has demonstrated strong operational performance, with many companies generating revenue within six months of launch and maintaining a survival rate nearly double the average venture capital portfolio.
The fund’s companies have collectively attracted more than $28 million in follow-on funding from external investors.
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Climate Innovation Across Key Sectors
Fund II will focus on sectors responsible for significant emissions, including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, materials, transportation, and digital infrastructure.
One example from the portfolio is Rize, a company helping rice farmers reduce methane emissions while improving productivity and incomes. The business generated $11 million in revenue in 2025 and achieved annual growth of 550%, while supporting more than 40,000 farmers.
Another portfolio company, Helios, provides residential solar solutions in the Philippines and has maintained monthly growth rates exceeding over 40% the past year.
These examples demonstrate the firm’s strategy of combining climate impact with scalable business models capable of attracting additional investment.
Growing Climate Investment in Southeast Asia
The launch reflects growing investor interest in climate-focused opportunities across Asia.
Climate technology companies are receiving an increasing share of venture capital funding in Southeast Asia as governments and businesses seek solutions that support emissions reductions while strengthening economic growth.
Industry data shows that climate-tech’s share of venture funding in Southeast Asia increased significantly over recent years, supported by rising demand for clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, carbon reduction technologies, and resource-efficient business models.
Singapore has also emerged as a regional hub for climate innovation, attracting entrepreneurs, investors, research institutions, and development finance organizations focused on sustainability.
Outlook
The launch of 100×100’s $100 million Fund II highlights the growing role of climate venture capital in accelerating the development of low-carbon technologies across Asia. By combining capital with hands-on company building, the firm aims to help entrepreneurs transform climate solutions into scalable businesses capable of delivering both environmental and financial returns.
As demand for clean energy, sustainable infrastructure, emissions reduction technologies, and climate resilience solutions continues to grow, specialized climate funds are expected to play an increasingly important role in supporting innovation. With a proven track record from its first fund and an expanding network of founders and investors, 100×100 is positioning itself to help build the next generation of climate technology companies across Southeast Asia and India.
FAQs
1. What is 100×100’s new climate tech fund?
100×100 has launched Fund II, a $100 million climate technology fund designed to create and scale startups focused on reducing emissions and addressing climate challenges across Southeast Asia and India.
2. How is 100×100 different from traditional venture capital firms?
Rather than simply investing in existing startups, 100×100 works with entrepreneurs to build climate-focused companies from the ground up, providing both capital and operational support.
3. Which sectors will the fund focus on?
The fund will target high-emission sectors including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, materials, transportation, supply chains, and digital infrastructure.
4. What has 100×100 achieved with its first fund?
Since launching Fund I, the company has co-founded 27 climate startups across eight countries, helped portfolio companies raise over $28 million in external funding, and supported businesses generating revenue within months of launch.
Sources: TechNode Global, e27, Tech in Asia
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