The Climate Venture Scaler is a flagship UNDP initiative under the Climate Finance Network in partnership with Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) that accelerates growth-stage climate ventures across Southeast Asia — with an initial focus on Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia.
The programme supports enterprises working in the climate space strengthen their business models, improve financial readiness, and connect directly with investors – driving climate resilience, green innovation, and inclusive economic growth – with a cross-cutting lens on promoting gender equality.
We support ventures that deliver climate mitigation or adaptation impacts at scale — from renewable energy and energy efficiency to climate-smart agriculture, resilient urban solutions and climate tech services. The programme combines technical assistance, investor matchmaking, and targeted communications to increase the pipeline of investable climate solutions in the region.
We’re looking for growth-stage SMEs that:
- Operate primarily in Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia
- Are for-profit entities advancing climate adaptation and mitigation solutions
- Have a clear path to scale and profitability
- Demonstrate measurable environmental and social impact
- Are seeking to raise investment within the next 1-2 years
