Zevero Secures New Funding of 1.1 Billion Yen, Totaling 2.2 Billion Yen Raised

Zevero's Recent Funding Milestone

On March 24, 2026, London-based startup Zevero announced that it successfully raised additional funding of 1.1 billion yen (approximately $7 million USD). This impressive financing round has brought the total amount raised by the company to an impressive 2.2 billion yen (about $14 million USD). The recent funding-round saw participation from notable investors including Spiral Capital, Gazelle Capital, and Deep30.

Zevero's growth trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable, with its annual recurring revenue (ARR) witnessing a staggering increase of 400% year-on-year, and its clientele doubling in size. The startup has also bolstered its position by acquiring UK-based sustainability technology company Inhabit, enhancing its comprehensive support system for businesses to measure and reduce carbon emissions.

The core strength of Zevero lies in its innovative use of artificial intelligence. The company automates the collection and calculation of greenhouse gas data across Scope 1 to Scope 3, creating a reusable data platform that serves various purposes, including ESG disclosures, product design, and procurement strategies. More importantly, Zevero's platform leverages expertise in climate change to assist in identifying emission hotspots, setting targets, and devising decarbonization strategies. This transitions carbon data from being mere disclosure items to vital information that supports corporate decision-making regarding decarbonization efforts.

This latest funding milestone comes at a time when sustainability reporting is undergoing a structural transformation. The European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the UK's Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), and Japan’s SSBJ standards are all imposing a new seriousness and governance level to climate-related disclosures, rivaling traditional financial reporting standards that have been established over many years.

Accelerating International Expansion and Product Development

The funds raised will not only expedite product development but also address increasing demands for carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM), rising disclosure requirements in supply chains, and the incorporation of sustainability criteria into bidding processes. Zevero is actively seeking to drive continuous business growth in Japan, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe, where pressures on business operations are mounting.

The startup is rapidly expanding its client base across both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors, partnering with industry giants such as Asahi Group Japan, Menicon, and Dexerials, in addition to engaging with progressive municipalities like Tokyo and Hakuba Village that are at the forefront of climate change initiatives.

Leadership Insights

Zevero's Founder and CEO, Takaki Yanai, commented on the current expectations from businesses regarding sustainability management: "Companies are increasingly required to manage sustainability as transparently as they manage financial matters. However, unlike finance, which has advanced towards systematization and processing, many companies approach sustainability as an annual project, often reconstructing it from scratch every year and can be overwhelmed by manual input tasks. Our goal is to ensure that climate data is continuous, reliable, and pivotal in guiding key decision-making. Providing the platform and expertise necessary for this transformation is our mission. We are excited that this funding allows us to extend our services to more organizations in diverse markets."

George Wade, Zevero’s co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), added, "Carbon emission data is transitioning from merely fulfilling reporting duties to becoming an essential information source for business operations and investment decisions. Companies need software for data collection and guidance on how to utilize it effectively. Zevero was created to meet this exact need."

In reflecting on Zevero's growth trajectory since its seed round, Tomokazu Okuno, General Partner and CEO of Spiral Capital, one of Zevero's largest current investors, stated, "Zevero has built an excellent platform that supports companies in visualizing their CO2 emissions clearly and taking corresponding actions—one of the most urgent challenges facing businesses today. After the seed round, the company has achieved robust growth, and I am confident that the combination of its technical prowess and expertise positions it favorably for global expansion. We look forward to continuing to support their team in broadening the platform's international reach."

Following the previous funding round announced in September 2024, this recently secured investment is a significant step for Zevero as it aims to support numerous organizations navigating the evolution toward a data-driven, low-carbon economy.