The latest Crunchbase report reveals a four-year low in global investment in sustainability, primarily affecting cleantech equity funding with dwindling deal counts. Despite this overall decline, certain sectors like carbon capture, storage, and reuse, along with hydrogen startups, are experiencing substantial growth. This shift indicates a strategic focus on areas with high long-term sustainability potential. Several companies are securing large financings despite the weakened equity funding. Notable examples include Pacific Fusion, a California-based startup specializing in pulsed magnetic inertial fusion; Intersect Power, a clean energy project developer partnering with Google; and Form Energy, a Massachusetts-based energy storage company focusing on long-duration battery systems. Additionally, debt financing is on the rise in the cleantech sector, providing a sustainable alternative for mature companies. Climate-focused investors, such as Lowercarbon Capital and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, lead the funding space, emphasizing sustainability-driven investments. Major players like TPG Rise and traditional energy giants like Chevron and Shell are also actively participating in funding cleantech innovations. Despite the funding decline, experts stress the importance of a balanced approach incorporating both debt and equity funding to sustain the cleantech market's growth. The report highlights the crucial role of transformative technologies in attracting significant capital and driving innovations for a sustainable future.