The Earthshot Prize
Overview
The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2020. It is designed to discover, accelerate, and scale groundbreaking solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Each year, five winners are awarded a £1 million grant to scale their solutions. The prize also provides finalists with tailored support and access to a network of partners. In 2024, it launched Launchpad, a matchmaking platform to connect innovators with investors and philanthropists.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
earthshotprize.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4S Technologies | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Notpla | Dec 2022 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mothership Materials | Jan 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Coral Vita | Oct 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Mati Carbon | Feb 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
Smita Rakesh
Director of India
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Earthshot Prize based?
The Earthshot Prize is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
When was The Earthshot Prize founded?
Founding year information for The Earthshot Prize is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Earthshot Prize have?
The Earthshot Prize has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Earthshot Prize's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include S4S Technologies, Notpla, Mothership Materials, Coral Vita, Mati Carbon.
What was The Earthshot Prize's most recent investment shown here?
The Earthshot Prize's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Mati Carbon in 2026.
What sectors does The Earthshot Prize focus on?
The Earthshot Prize focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does The Earthshot Prize focus on?
The Earthshot Prize typically invests at the MultiStage stage.