Modern humanity’s carbon-spewing ways probably have their roots in manufacturing. If it’s not the things we mass-produce, then it’s likely the processes used to make them. Or, in many cases, both are to blame for emitting copious quantities of CO₂.

Given this state of affairs, it’s not surprising that founders and venture capitalists have taken an interest in greener manufacturing. The space emerged as a popular theme, even amid a toned-down funding climate last year, with more than $10 billion invested globally across the larger rounds, per an analysis of Crunchbase data. READ MORE