• $7 million raise brings total funding to $14 million as demand for audit grade carbon data accelerates globally
• Expansion targets Asia-Pacific and Europe amid CBAM pressure and stricter reporting frameworks
• Platform integrates AI and advisory to shift carbon data from reporting to operational decision making

Climate data platform Zevero has raised $7 million in fresh capital, positioning itself to expand across key global markets as sustainability reporting moves into a new phase of regulatory and financial scrutiny.

The funding round, backed by Spiral Capital, Gazelle Capital, and Deep 30, comes during a period of rapid commercial growth. The company reports a 400% year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue alongside a doubling of its customer base, reflecting rising demand from corporates under pressure to produce consistent, decision-grade emissions data.

Carbon Reporting Moves Into Financial Territory

The timing of the raise reflects a structural shift in sustainability governance. Frameworks such as the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and Japan’s SSBJ Standards are elevating climate disclosures to the same level of rigor as financial reporting.

This transition is forcing companies to move beyond static, annual carbon reports toward systems that can withstand audit scrutiny and support real-time decision-making. For many, that shift exposes gaps in data collection, integration, and internal accountability.

Zevero’s model is built around closing those gaps. Its platform automates emissions tracking across Scope 1, 2, and 3 while building a reusable dataset that can inform procurement, product design, and supply chain strategy. The addition of embedded climate experts aims to bridge the divide between data and execution.

Shigeo Taniuchi, CEO of Zevero, said: “Businesses are increasingly being asked to manage sustainability the way they manage finance, yet many are still operating it like an annual project: rebuilding from scratch each year and producing a number rather than a system. Our focus is on changing that, by providing the platform and the expertise to make climate data continuous, defensible, and connected to the decisions that matter. This funding allows us to bring that to more organisations across more markets.”

Expansion Driven By Regulatory Pressure

The new capital will support product development and international expansion, particularly across Asia-Pacific and continental Europe. These regions are facing intensifying regulatory and commercial pressure from mechanisms such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, supply chain disclosure mandates, and increasingly strict procurement requirements tied to emissions performance.

Zevero is already working with organisations including Asahi Group, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and waterdrop, spanning sectors from manufacturing to FMCG and consumer brands.

Its recent acquisition of sustainability advisory firm Inhabit further strengthens its ability to guide clients beyond measurement into active decarbonisation. This reflects a broader market demand for integrated solutions that combine software, expertise, and implementation support.

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George Wade, CCO and Co-Founder of Zevero, said: “Carbon data is moving from a reporting exercise to a core input in operational and investment decisions. Organisations don’t just need the software to collect the data; they need the guidance to help turn it into something the business can act on. That’s what Zevero is built around.”

Investor Confidence In Hybrid Climate Platforms

Investors are increasingly backing platforms that combine automation with advisory capability, viewing this hybrid model as critical to scaling climate action within large organisations.

Tomokazu Okuno, General Partner and CEO at Spiral Capital, said: “Zevero has built an impressive platform that helps businesses tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing organisations today: gaining clear visibility into their carbon emissions and acting on that insight. The company has demonstrated strong growth since its seed round, and we believe its combination of technology and expertise positions it well to scale globally. We are excited to continue supporting the team as they expand the platform internationally.”

What This Means For Executives And Investors

For C-suite leaders and investors, the direction is clear. Carbon data is no longer a compliance output. It is becoming a core input into capital allocation, supply chain resilience, and product strategy.

Platforms that can deliver continuous, auditable, and decision-ready data are likely to play a central role as climate governance tightens globally. Companies that fail to adapt risk not only regulatory exposure but also competitive disadvantage in procurement, financing, and market access.

Zevero’s latest funding round highlights how quickly this transition is unfolding. As climate reporting converges with financial reporting standards, the infrastructure supporting it is becoming a critical layer of the global economy.

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