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Impact Startups and Venture Capital Summary - Q1 2022

Global fundraising: Impact startups raised $12.9B in Q1 2022, ranking as the fifth highest quarter on record, though a 15% year-over-year decrease from Q1 2021. This still doubled the funding from Q1 2020.

Regional distribution: North America led in absolute funding, but Europe punched above its weight in impact focus, with 15% of its venture capital directed to impact startups.

Key themes: Climate Action (#13) and Affordable and Clean Energy (#7) under the UN Sustainable Development Goals received the largest investments, collectively accounting for over 74% of funds in 2021.

Macro influences: Events like the war in Ukraine and energy shortages heightened interest in clean energy startups, potentially accelerating investments in this field.

Additional findings: Europe showed the highest impact focus percentage among regions, and the number of impact unicorns (startups valued at $1B+) reached 179 globally by Q1 2022.