Sting Climate Race

Supercharge Your Fundraise in 8 Weeks
‍Fast-track your investor readiness with a focused sprint designed to help you secure your next round — faster and smarter.

Pitch to 100+ Investors at Our Climate Meetup
‍Get on stage and present your startup to a curated audience of climate-focused investors from Sting’s extensive network.

Hybrid Format. National Reach. Expert Support.
‍Join from anywhere in Sweden and get hands-on coaching from Europe’s top climate tech experts — online and in-person at Sting.

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The Climate Race Advantage and Perks.

Sting’s Investor Readiness Toolkit

Financing strategy & plan

Soft funding coaching with RISE

Climate impact coaching with 2050

Personal introductions to investors

Weekly meeting with Sting coach

Pitch training and knowledge sharing with peers

600 kSEK possible Propel Capital investment

Office space @ Sting in A house

Sting Community for life

Are you one of the chosen few?
‍The Sting Climate Race 2025 is your chance to fast-track your climate tech startup in a world that urgently needs solutions. Compete for one of 12 seats and gain access to our network and unique Peer-to-Peer learning. We are now accepting applications until August 10th.

Apply by August 10th.
‍Seats are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of the exclusive in-person Climate Investor Mingle. Put your startup on the path to investment success.

What You Get:

Investor Readiness Assessment and Personalised Action Plan
Identify what is missing, what's working, and get a clear plan to get funding ready.
1-on-1 Coaching from Seasoned Climate Tech Experts
Get hands-on support from experts who know what it takes to scale climate & energy startups.
Pitch Training with Sting’s Top Pitch Coaches
Refine your story, sharpen your delivery, and learn how to speak to what investors care about.
Full Review of Your Investor Materials
Get detailed feedback on your pitch deck, one-pager, and financial model.
Weekly Investor Readiness Workshops
Join focused workshops covering everything from deal terms to valuation and more.
Access to Sting's Digital Toolbox
Dive into on-demand resources: templates, recorded sessions, how-to guides and more.
Peer Learning with Other Founders
Exchange insights, lessons, and support through our tight-knit founder community.

Apply now!

Hard facts

Length: Sept 3 - Oct 22

For who? Raising pre-seed or seed rounds within the next 12 months.
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Expected time commitment: 4-6 hours / week

Success fee: Free to join – success fee only if you raise within 12 months.

Startups per cohort: 12

10 Aug: Application Deadline

13-14 Aug: Pitching to Sting Team

3 Sept: Sting Climate Race Bootcamp (IRL)

22 Oct: Climate Raise Investor Mingle (IRL)

Secure your spot now

What’s at Stake:

Exclusive invite to a curated Climate Investor Mingle
Indivudial coaching from Europe’s top climate tech coaches
Investor exposure and strategic feedback on your pitch and financials
Potential fast-track to Sting's Core program
Possible 600,000 SEK investment from Propel Capital

Who Are You?:

✅ Significant climate impact / CPP (Climate Performance Potential).
✅ A Swedish company with a Swedish organization number – anywhere in Sweden.
✅ Raising pre-seed or seed rounds within the next 12 months.
✅ At least two founders (preferably mixed), fully committed and ideally working full-time.
✅ Must have an Investor Pitch Deck (draft mode accepted).

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