Google for Startups is an initiative designed to support and empower startups globally. Established in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the program offers access to Google's products, resources, and best practices through a vast network of partners and six dedicated Google for Startups Campuses located in major cities such as London, Tel Aviv, and São Paulo. Its mission is to foster entrepreneurial success and create a positive impact on the future. By collaborating with over fifty leading startup organizations, Google for Startups enhances local tech ecosystems and supports startups across more than 135 countries. The program provides financial assistance, exclusive programming, and mentorship opportunities. The Google for Startups Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can engage with their peers, access educational resources, and receive training from both Google and local experts. These Campuses offer free workspaces, events, and a vibrant community, enabling entrepreneurs to thrive in their respective industries.
Cambio is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. It specializes in assisting commercial landlords and corporate tenants in achieving their net zero emission goals by decarbonizing their facilities. Cambio's platform enables clients to measure the carbon footprints of their buildings and identify high-impact retrofits that not only promote cost savings but also contribute to significant decarbonization efforts. Through its innovative approach, Cambio aims to support the commercial real estate industry in transitioning towards more sustainable practices.
JustAir Solutions
Grant in 2024
JustAir Solutions is an air pollution monitoring company. They provide mapping, monitoring, and visualizing. Monitor the air people breathe at a neighborhood level. They observe the activity and trends that drive air quality.
Cleanster
Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Cleanster is a cleaning platform that connects users with top-rated cleaning professionals for homes, short-term rentals, and offices. The platform facilitates the booking of on-demand cleaning services and integrates with Airbnb and over 15 property management software systems to streamline cleaning automation. By offering a network of quality and pre-screened independent cleaners, Cleanster aims to enhance the guest experience for property managers and homeowners alike. Trusted by leading property managers, the service emphasizes reliability and convenience in the cleaning industry.
eWAKA
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
eWAKA is a mobility technology company that specializes in electric cars that are designed to boost productivity and consumer utility.
ShareWares
Grant in 2023
ShareWares is a Vancouver-based B2B cleantech company that is ending humanity’s dependence on disposable packaging. We have launched a citywide borrowing platform for reusable packaging that is plug & play with existing business operations, and makes zero-waste living convenient, affordable, and rapidly scalable.
Voltpost
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Voltpost is a company that transforms lampposts into smart electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, enhancing accessibility for users. By converting existing lampposts into a modular and upgradable Level 2 charging platform, Voltpost offers a convenient and affordable solution for EV charging. This innovative approach not only simplifies the charging process through a mobile app but also reduces the costs, time, and space typically associated with traditional charging stations. The company aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption by providing scalable curbside charging options for cities and businesses, ultimately contributing to the decarbonization of mobility and facilitating greater access to charging infrastructure.
Finch
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Finch is a set of tools that teaches people about sustainability by breaking down complex scientific facts into simple, actionable insights. Launched as a free Chrome browser extension available when shopping on Amazon, Finch surfaces sustainability scores for 84 product categories on a scale of 0-10 based on six environmental footprints. It aims to decode sustainability and equip people with the knowledge to make better purchasing decisions.
Agrology
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Agrology is an agricultural technology company recognized for its contributions to sustainable farming practices and a recipient of a National Science Foundation award. Operating from offices in Alexandria, Virginia, and Salinas, California, Agrology provides real-time data that enables growers to assess the ecological and agronomic impacts of regenerative farming. The company focuses on monitoring soil health, microbial activity, carbon cycles, nitrous oxide emissions, net ecosystem exchange, and microclimatic conditions. This data helps farmers connect regenerative practices to measurable reductions in greenhouse gases and other ecological benefits. Additionally, Agrology's predictive agriculture system offers insights that assist farmers in adapting to climate change while improving soil sequestration and generating carbon credits. The company is trusted by prominent growers, researchers, and global consumer packaged goods brands.
ClearTrace
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ClearTrace is a software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in automated energy and carbon accounting for various stakeholders, including investors, enterprises, and real estate owners. Founded in 2017, the company has developed a digital infrastructure that provides accurate and verifiable data on energy emissions. This technology enables organizations to substantiate their claims regarding carbon reductions and sustainability efforts, thereby helping to prevent greenwashing and offering a reliable basis for corporate decarbonization. By facilitating transparency in energy generation and consumption, ClearTrace supports its clients in achieving their sustainability and financial objectives while promoting the growth of renewable energy production.
Sesame Solar
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Sesame Solar specializes in the manufacturing of mobile nanogrids designed to provide fast and efficient renewable power in emergency situations. These innovative systems utilize solar and green hydrogen technologies to generate clean, off-grid electricity, enabling communities to access energy within 15 minutes of deployment. The nanogrids are pre-fabricated and configured to meet the essential service and emergency response needs across various sectors, making them a versatile solution for decarbonizing off-grid power. By offering a reliable source of renewable energy, Sesame Solar aims to enhance energy accessibility in times of crisis and beyond.
Enersion
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Enersion is a research and development company focused on innovative cooling, heating, and electricity solutions. It specializes in the creation of an adsorption chiller that utilizes nano-porous materials to convert waste heat directly into cooling, thereby eliminating the need for electrically powered compressors and synthetic refrigerants. The company's Tri-Generation technology efficiently transforms waste heat produced during power generation into both cooling and electricity, optimizing energy use and reducing costs. By employing natural gas and harnessing heat in the form of hot water, Enersion's products enable clients to achieve sustainable cooling and energy solutions that are both environmentally friendly and economically advantageous.
Bodhi
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Bodhi's mission is to cultivate the bond between people and the energy that powers their lives. Our software platform empowers solar companies to deliver amazing customer experiences with ease. Bodhi automates communication and personalizes the homeowners’ experience, so that installers can focus on what they do best - executing projects, making more sales, and transforming communities around energy.
Cambio
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Cambio is a software company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2021. It specializes in assisting commercial landlords and corporate tenants in achieving their net zero emission goals by decarbonizing their facilities. Cambio's platform enables clients to measure the carbon footprints of their buildings and identify high-impact retrofits that not only promote cost savings but also contribute to significant decarbonization efforts. Through its innovative approach, Cambio aims to support the commercial real estate industry in transitioning towards more sustainable practices.
BattGenie
Non Equity Assistance in 2023
BattGenie is developing software technology that enables safer, longer-lasting, and faster-charging batteries.
Sorbiforce
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
SorbiForce is a US startup that has evolved from the Ukrainian scientific and technology company Sorbsys. It specializes in the development of sustainable batteries made from renewable raw materials such as carbon, salt, magnesium, and sulfur. These non-metallic batteries are designed to be safe, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly, with zero toxic materials and a significantly reduced environmental footprint compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. SorbiForce aims to facilitate a global transition to clean energy technologies by providing innovative energy storage solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.
Black Tech Nation Ventures
Grant in 2022
Black Tech Nation Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. With a focus on supporting diverse founders, the firm specializes in investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, including enterprise software, healthcare technology, climate technology, financial technology, and marketplaces. Black Tech Nation Ventures is distinctively majority Black-owned and emphasizes wealth creation for underinvested entrepreneurs and untapped innovative markets. The firm aims to foster diversity within the technology sector by backing entrepreneurs who have traditionally faced barriers to funding.
Raino Tech4Impact
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Raino Tech4Impact is a social enterprise that leveraging technology as an enabler to empower African communities. Founded in 2014, They have been developing technology-driven solutions in health, agriculture, sports, green energy and offer business support services. In partnership with various key players in different sectors, they have developed unique and efficient different use cases of technological solutions impacting millions of lives.
Route
Grant in 2022
Route is a business management platform tailored for the commercial cleaning industry, designed to meet the unique needs of service providers. It consolidates essential sales processes into a single cross-platform system, offering tools for bidding, job management, contractor relationships, time and attendance tracking, scheduling, and inventory management. The platform features a web portal and a mobile app with offline capabilities, enabling real-time analytics on team performance and providing workflow guidance during job execution. Additionally, Route’s Walkthrough Builder collects and organizes the scope of work on-site, allowing users to calculate bids and generate customized proposals efficiently. By leveraging these tools, Route aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve service quality, and facilitate contract acquisition in a competitive marketplace.
Deep.Meta
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Deep.Meta specializes in AI software tailored for circular metals production, focusing on minimizing energy consumption, yield loss, and carbon dioxide emissions. By integrating extensive expertise in metallurgy with advanced artificial intelligence, the company delivers actionable, real-time insights to production line operators. This innovative approach not only helps in identifying potential defects and warning of casting cracks but also enhances operational efficiency through dynamic scheduling. As a result, clients experience improved uptime and reduced production costs, contributing to more sustainable manufacturing practices in the metals industry.
Scrapays
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Scrapays is a clean-tech startup focused on enhancing recycling through technology and finance. It assists urban recycling businesses, including collectors and agents, by offering on-demand material recovery services to waste producers, such as individuals and enterprises. The company operates a decentralized recovery model that utilizes an integrated technology platform, including USSD, IoT, web, and mobile applications, enabling a quick recovery cycle for recyclable materials. Scrapays empowers users to create self-managed businesses, allowing them to earn commissions based on the weight of recovered recyclables. Individuals can become local collectors or host collection outlets, effectively monetizing their recyclable waste. The platform also facilitates a network of micro-businesses, enhancing efficiency in managing scrap materials and generating collection traffic. Through this model, Scrapays aims to optimize the recycling process while rewarding all partners involved in the recovery chain.
GreenPower
Grant in 2022
GreenPower specializes in renewable energy solutions and electromechanical engineering products aimed at delivering comprehensive power and electrical technologies. The company offers a diverse range of services, including solar photovoltaic solutions, power system solutions, and power protection systems. GreenPower also provides consultancy services that encompass load audits, system design, energy efficiency studies, and power factor correction. Their expertise extends to advanced technology applications in design, procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance, ensuring clients receive quality service throughout the entire project lifecycle. This holistic approach enables GreenPower to meet the evolving energy needs of its clients effectively.
Kudoti
Grant in 2021
Kudoti specializes in creating digital solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in the waste management and recycling sectors. The company has developed a customizable supply chain optimization platform that supports end-to-end reverse supply chains. This platform features a modular design and application programming interfaces, allowing for tailored implementations suited to specific client needs or projects. It seamlessly integrates logistics, payments, and supplier management, thereby facilitating the buying and selling of waste resources. Through its innovative approach, Kudoti aims to improve the overall management and recycling of waste, contributing to more sustainable practices within the industry.
Looop
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Looop Inc. is a renewable energy company based in Tokyo, Japan, established in 2011. It specializes in the construction, development, and maintenance of solar power generation systems. By managing the entire value chain, Looop aims to reduce costs and facilitate the transition to renewable energy for its customers. The company offers a range of services including the development and sales of photovoltaic power stations, construction of solar facilities, and the operation of re-energized power plants. Looop's mission is to promote sustainable living by making renewable energy accessible and hassle-free for its clients.
Zypp Electric
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Zypp Electric is an electric vehicle delivery service focused on last-mile logistics, aiming to transition e-commerce, grocery, medicine, and food deliveries to electric solutions. Through its innovative e-scooter sharing app, Zypp offers users a dockless transportation option, enabling them to locate e-scooters easily and access them via a subscription-based program. The platform not only provides a convenient and affordable alternative for on-demand deliveries but also emphasizes sustainability by minimizing emissions associated with traditional delivery methods. Zypp Electric has successfully established itself as a leader in the electric logistics space, achieving EBITDA positivity while promoting zero-emission practices in urban transportation.
Modularity Grid
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Modularity Grid is a small and nimble cleantech firm that exists to address some of our time's most complex and interconnected concerns at the nexus of energy systems and sustainability. To scale our effect, the company collaborates with partners ranging from Airbus to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
Enuu
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Enuu AG is a company based in Biel, Switzerland, that provides a free light electric vehicle (LEV) sharing service designed for urban mobility. Utilizing an app, users can locate available vehicles within designated zones, unlock them, and navigate through the city without needing a driver's license. The service features compact vehicles that are equipped with full bodywork and four wheels, allowing users to travel efficiently on bike lanes while being shielded from inclement weather. Enuu's eco-friendly approach not only offers an affordable travel alternative but also minimizes traffic congestion and reduces pollution, making it an ideal solution for individuals and businesses seeking convenient urban transport.
Clim8 Invest
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Clim8 Invest develops an app for sustainable investing so people can make an impact on climate change with their savings. Clim8 is a simple way to invest in a sustainable portfolio of carefully selected companies already making a positive impact on climate change. Clim8's mission is to move billions of pounds of investments into clean energy and truly green, sustainable companies.
Wassha
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Wassha provide the rental device and charging service using clean energy. WASSHA lends all devices to start WASSHA business. Remote management and monitoration of every operation made possible with our innovative technology, so that we can check every transactions like sales, customer information, and power generation.We are looking for business partners to expand WASSHA to off-grid areas! s a power supplier for off-grid Africa.
Fermenstation
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Fermenstation Co., Ltd., founded in 2009 and based in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, specializes in consulting services aimed at the utilization of unused biomass. The company focuses on ethanol production, animal feed production, and the development of aromatic products, offering feasibility studies and co-development projects. Fermenstation also leverages fermentation technology to add value to local resources and create innovative products. In addition to its consulting services, the company provides brand consulting, logo design, packaging design, website development, and public relations services, helping clients to establish sustainable new products. Furthermore, Fermenstation manufactures rice-based home ethanol, Komesshu air freshener, and Oshu soap, enhancing its portfolio with practical applications of its expertise.
Our Watch Leads - OWL, LDA
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Using satellite Earth observation data from the European Union and North American space programs, OWLplaces offers a global data solution to decarbonize and renaturalize cities and buildings. OWLplaces focuses on democratizing access to carbon footprint and environmental impact data for construction and real estate assets. We are a one-stop shop for clients looking to acquire or build real estate properties, providing a comprehensive solution that allows them to plan, improve, and report on the decarbonization and sustainability of their assets. By combining AI, geospatial data, and nature-based solutions, we ensure compliance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive and the EU Taxonomy.
Optimal Tech
Grant in 2020
Optimal Technology, founded in 2018 and based in Mableton, Georgia, specializes in advanced energy solutions with a focus on solar technology. The company aims to enhance the quality of life globally by increasing access to solar resources and optimizing energy efficiency. It offers a unique solar module that utilizes dual-axis tracking and proprietary optics, allowing for the generation of low-cost solar energy. Optimal Technology has a track record of developing numerous utility and commercial solar projects, as well as creating innovative technologies. By implementing high-efficiency energy technologies combined with machine learning monitoring solutions, the company helps reduce electricity bills significantly for its clients.
Varuna
Venture Round in 2020
Varuna is a technology company that provides a water monitoring platform aimed at assisting water utility leaders in managing their water systems effectively. Founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr, the platform utilizes advanced sensors and machine learning to facilitate real-time monitoring of water quality and predict potential quality issues. It allows utilities to assess their resource needs efficiently and generate required reports with ease. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Varuna enhances situational awareness and operational efficiency for water utilities, helping them deliver clean and safe water to their communities.
SOIL
Funding Round in 2020
SOIL combines cleantech & IoT to develop products for on and offgrid consumers to enable power & connectivity everywhere.
Doinn
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Doinn, S.A., founded in 2015 and based in Lisbon, Portugal, offers a digital platform that connects short-term rental properties with housekeeping, laundry, and check-in service providers. The platform simplifies the management of cleaning schedules, allowing property managers to dispatch cleaners with ease and track job progress in real time. Doinn enhances operational efficiency by enabling communication between cleaners and customers through its app and providing access to vetted service providers across six countries. The platform features intelligent indicators that help cleaning companies and property managers monitor costs, predict linen needs, and forecast cleaning hours, ultimately improving business performance. By streamlining these processes, Doinn empowers rental property managers and service providers to scale operations, save time, and enhance overall service quality.
RatedPower
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RatedPower is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on photovoltaic (PV) plants. Its flagship product, pvDesign, automates and optimizes various stages of the design and engineering processes for utility-scale solar projects. By employing digital technologies and heuristic calculations, RatedPower's platform enhances the feasibility analysis and design of solar power plants, significantly expediting these processes. This efficiency not only saves time but also ensures accuracy and reliability in the planning and execution of PV projects, ultimately contributing to reduced construction costs in the solar energy industry.
Varuna
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Varuna is a technology company that provides a water monitoring platform aimed at assisting water utility leaders in managing their water systems effectively. Founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr, the platform utilizes advanced sensors and machine learning to facilitate real-time monitoring of water quality and predict potential quality issues. It allows utilities to assess their resource needs efficiently and generate required reports with ease. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Varuna enhances situational awareness and operational efficiency for water utilities, helping them deliver clean and safe water to their communities.
Smartmile
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Smartmile is a developer of innovative delivery solutions that focuses on creating a sustainable delivery ecosystem through advanced software technology. The company operates a growing international network of over 200 delivery machines in Finland and the Netherlands, designed to facilitate the receipt, return, and shipment of products for consumers. These delivery machines, managed remotely, serve as smart hubs that streamline delivery processes and enhance customer service. Smartmile collaborates with major partners like DHL and Lidl, aiming to optimize delivery networks and promote sustainable urban online delivery. By transforming traditional delivery methods into Smartmile Enabled Hubs, the company provides a versatile platform that supports all couriers and integrates seamlessly with various businesses, enhancing the overall delivery experience. Smartmile is actively seeking investors to further its mission of revolutionizing delivery on a global scale while prioritizing sustainability.
GoParity
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
GoParity is an online savings and investment platform that uses a P2P business model to simplify investment and allow citizens and companies to get a decent return on their sustainable loans. Citizens and companies invest their funds in projects they believe in to generate economic, social and environmental impact. We are driving the transition towards a more sustainable and inclusive economic system, making investment in sustainable solutions accessible to all, from citizens to small enterprises. Join us @ www.goparity.com
Fundeen
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Fundeen is a Spanish company founded in 2017 that operates a crowdfunding platform focused on renewable energy projects. The platform allows individuals to invest directly in environmentally sustainable initiatives, providing them with opportunities to participate in financing without relying on traditional financial methods. Fundeen emphasizes transparency and reliability, enabling users to invest in pre-selected projects that have been thoroughly analyzed and structured. Through its services, the company promotes collective mobilization towards sustainable development and supports the growth of healthy renewable energy initiatives.
DockTech
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
DockTech is a technology company that specializes in water depth monitoring, offering a platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of maritime operations. By utilizing cloud and AI-based systems, DockTech provides real-time insights into waterway conditions, which assist in optimizing cargo capacity and improving the safety of navigation. The platform also helps reduce seabed maintenance costs and supports better resource allocation in ports. Through its predictive capabilities and dynamic data analysis, DockTech contributes to the overall efficiency of the maritime supply chain, ensuring safe navigation and maximizing cargo utilization on ships.
Odd Industries
Grant in 2019
Odd builds Lemu, an atlas of the biosphere that uses the most advanced technology avaible to identify, measure and understand the value that ecosystems generate each day. We want to turn conservation and ecosystem restoration from a philanthropic activity into the best investment possible. Our "space to soil" strategy combines satellite, hyperspectral and LiDAR imagery, from our own, open and crowdsourced data, all the way down to water and soil samples using environmental DNA, which is then analyzed by our algorithms to represent the value of our planet's natural capital. Odd Industries was featured in 2019 by the Google AI team as one of the global leaders using machine learning to improve efficiency and sustainability. Google for Startups selected Odd Industries for its accelerator program in 2020. We're a global team based in 9 cities on 3 continentes, a mix of computer and environmental scientists. Our goal is to help improve our world by bringing nature online.
Activy - Corporate Sports Challenges
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Activy is a mobile application designed to enhance employee well-being through corporate cycling challenges. Established in 2016 and based in Warsaw, Poland, Activy encourages employees to engage in regular physical activity by participating in friendly competitions and cooperative team events. Users earn points for cycling, which can be redeemed for prizes or donated to charity, fostering a sense of community while promoting charitable causes and sustainability. The platform employs scientific methods to help users build healthy habits, making it suitable for remote and hybrid work environments. By motivating employees to choose cycling over driving, Activy not only contributes to personal health improvements but also aids in reducing carbon emissions within companies.
Verv
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Verv Limited, founded in 2017 and based in London, operates a technology platform that focuses on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of home appliances. The company specializes in high-speed data acquisition and artificial intelligence within the electrical domain, developing innovative predictive maintenance solutions for white goods manufacturers. Verv's patented technology captures detailed energy signatures of appliances, allowing it to detect performance anomalies and identify potential faults before they escalate. This capability provides manufacturers with real-time diagnostics, facilitating timely maintenance actions and reducing repair costs associated with warranty claims. By improving the longevity and energy efficiency of appliances, Verv contributes to a more sustainable consumer landscape while enhancing customer experiences through reduced appliance downtime. Its insights are also accessible via a smartphone application, streamlining maintenance for users and helping companies lower operational costs.
Renoster Systems
Renoster is a technology company that creates software and data platforms for the carbon markets. Deep transparency, powered by remote sensing, for the world's carbon projects. Renoster believes in a future for carbon to preserve and restore nature for generations.
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