Mega deals dominated Q3 cleantech funding as deal count hit four-year low

Mega-scale financings captured 82% of third-quarter cleantech investment dollars while overall deal count dropped to its lowest level since 2020, signaling a market shift toward fewer, larger rounds.

First covered Oct 13, 2026 · 7:31 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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28d Sightline Climate (CTVC) 🌎 Q3 roundup ft. mega deals, nuclear listings, and more #317 — Mega deals took 82% of Q3 dollars as deal count fell to its lowest since 2020

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