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Terra.do is a platform for climate education and career transition. It offers specialized online courses, expert-led events, and a global community, equipping individuals for impactful climate work. The platform guides professionals into climate-related fields through structured learning.
Co-founded by Anshuman Bapna, Kamal Kapadia, and Mayank Jain, Terra.do was founded on the belief that a skilled workforce is crucial for the climate crisis. Anshuman Bapna, an experienced entrepreneur from Stanford, IIT, and tech leadership, led its inception. The founders aimed to redirect professional talent towards urgent climate solutions.
Terra.do serves professionals and individuals aspiring to contribute to climate action. Its vision is to mobilize 100 million people into climate careers by 2030, underscoring broad professional engagement is fundamental to climate mitigation. It strives to be the foremost global platform for climate careers.
Terra.do has raised $6.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Terra.do has raised $6.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Terra.do is an edtech portfolio company building a global online learning platform focused on climate action, with a mission to transition 100 million people into climate-related work by 2030.[1][5] It offers expert-led courses in areas like regenerative agriculture, corporate sustainability, climate tech software engineering, design, and venture investing, alongside community networking, job placement support, and real-world projects to help professionals pivot into climate careers.[1][3][4][6] Serving individuals and organizations from over 100 countries, Terra.do solves the talent gap in climate sectors—where over 50% of global GDP is disrupted—by providing skills training, a network of 5,000+ professionals across 80+ countries, and pathways to jobs, with ~60% of cohorts securing climate roles within six months.[1][4][5][6] The company has raised $6.5M, operates in 21 regions, and maintains strong growth through tuition-based courses with financial aid, partnerships, and a new alumni app.[2][5]
Founded in 2020 amid rising climate urgency, Terra.do emerged from the vision of serial entrepreneur Anshuman Bapna (CEO), who brings expertise from Stanford, IIT, Google, and exits like MakeMyTrip, paired with co-founder CTO from IIT Bombay and prior tech ventures.[1][3][5] The idea crystallized around the need for a "ramp" for 99% of future climate workers—who haven't yet started—targeting disruptions in energy, transportation, agriculture, finance, and more, with education as the core driver.[5] Early traction came via its 12-week flagship course, expanding to tracks like "Software for Climate," job fairs, and a global community, backed by investors like MCJ Collective citing Bapna's founder-market fit in scaling internet platforms.[1][7] Pivotal moments include raising $6.5M from 150 backers, launching a community app, and hitting thousands of learners across 100+ countries.[2][4]
Terra.do rides the climate edtech wave, addressing a massive talent shortage as climate disrupts 50%+ of global GDP and demands 100M skilled workers this decade—aligning with net-zero goals and AI/geospatial booms in sustainability.[5][7] Timing is ideal post-2020, with surging demand for climate tech roles amid energy transitions and policy shifts like IRA incentives, where software skills (e.g., IoT interfaces, satellite AI) are critical yet scarce.[1][6][7] Market forces favoring it include remote learning scalability, corporate sustainability mandates, and VC interest in impact (e.g., MCJ investment), positioning Terra.do to influence the ecosystem by funneling talent to 16,400+ climate firms and fostering innovation hubs.[1][2][6]
Terra.do is poised to scale toward its 100M goal via expanded on-demand courses, AI-enhanced job matching, and deeper B2B partnerships, potentially hitting 10x learner growth by leveraging alumni networks and emerging trends like climate AI and nature-positive tech.[4][6][7] Rising regulatory pressures and $trillions in green investments will amplify demand, evolving its influence from educator to climate workforce powerhouse—bridging skills gaps that unlock systemic change, much like its mission promises from day one.[1][5]
Terra.do has raised $6.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $5.0M Seed in June 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | $5M Seed | Avaana Capital | Algebra Ventures, Foobar.vc, FTX Ventures, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, MassMutual Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Visionaries Club, Chris Murphy, Christian Reber, Dylan Field, Kunal Shah, Albert Wenger, Anirudh Gupta, David Helgason, Gaurav Agarwal, MCJ Collective | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2020 | $1M Seed | BEENEXT Accelerate, Paula Mariwala | Accel, Audacity Venture Capital, Emphasis Ventures (emvc), Fractal Growth Partners, Helion Venture Partners, Merak Ventures, Hans Tung, Ashish Toshniwal, Pras Hanuma, Rajesh Ranavat, Ashish Gupta, Deepinder Goyal, Deep Kalra | Announced |
Terra.do has raised $6.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Terra.do's investors include Avaana Capital, Algebra Ventures, foobar.vc, FTX Ventures, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, MassMutual Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Visionaries Club, Chris Murphy, Christian Reber, Dylan Field.
