Third Sphere

Third Sphere is a venture capital investment firm based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in pre-seed and seed stage investments, focusing on companies that drive rapid, scalable climate action across various sectors, including energy, food, water, waste, transportation, healthcare, and government technology. Third Sphere aims to achieve significant environmental impact while generating substantial financial returns by investing in innovative companies that enhance greenhouse gas reduction and resilience. With a track record of over 100 portfolio companies, the firm emphasizes collaboration with early-stage teams to unlock institutional funding and expand ownership opportunities. Third Sphere is distinguished by its extensive network, facilitating numerous introductions and providing access to asset finance, while its general partners bring a combined nine years of experience and a strong reputation in the climate technology investment space.

Shilpi Kumar

Partner

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Near Space Labs

Series B in 2025
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

FireDome

Pre Seed Round in 2024
FireDome's revolutionary wildfire defense system takes a two-tiered strategy. First, a mechanical launcher quickly deploys a protective barrier to impede the direct route of advancing wildfires. Second, the system actively detects and promptly extinguishes spot fires created by airborne embers that bypass the primary barrier.

Nevoya

Seed Round in 2024
Nevoya is a logistics company specializing in zero-emission freight transport. It provides electric truckload carrier services, combining a fleet of electric trucks, skilled drivers, and optimization technology. This enables businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and potentially lower operational costs, while maintaining consistent and transparent freight movement.

Plentify

Venture Round in 2024
Plentify is a developer of smart energy technology that connects home appliances to more affordable and cleaner energy sources. Through its intelligent residential load management platform, the company effectively matches energy demand with clean supply, offering a solution that is significantly cheaper than traditional battery systems. Plentify employs advanced hardware, artificial intelligence, and data science to design innovative smart home products that not only enhance user experience but also support the stability of electricity systems. By catering to households, energy companies, and municipalities, Plentify aims to reduce energy costs and minimize risks associated with electricity consumption.

Loamist

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Loamist is a climate technology startup that operates a pioneering platform connecting suppliers of bio-waste streams with cleantech startups. The platform vets, specifies, and tests bio-waste resources, facilitating access for startups to develop innovative climate change mitigation systems and drive growth, thereby contributing to global decarbonization efforts.

Cycle

Series A in 2023
Cycle is a subscription service specializing in micro-mobility solutions tailored for delivery companies. By providing a fleet of individually branded e-mobility vehicles and cargo bikes, Cycle enhances the operational efficiency of its clients, enabling them to deliver parcels more quickly and effectively. The service not only benefits businesses by improving their competitiveness but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with last-mile delivery. Cycle partners with hotels and apartments to integrate its offerings, ensuring that thousands of couriers can operate safely and comfortably while reducing transport-related CO2 emissions.

SOS

Series A in 2023
SOS Group, Inc. is a Boston-based company specializing in the manufacture and installation of automated retail machines that provide health and wellness products, primarily aimed at women. Founded in 2017 by Robina Verbeek and Susanna Twarog, the company focuses on delivering essential personal care items, including femcare, haircare, skincare, PPE, and beauty products, through its innovative smart vending machines. These machines are designed to enhance convenience by offering just-in-time necessities in locations where consumers need them most. In addition to retailing personal care essentials, SOS's platform serves as an interactive advertising medium, allowing brands to engage with consumers through curated content and product offerings.

wasted*

Seed Round in 2023
Wasted* is a Vermont-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in transforming human waste into effective, safe, and sustainable fertilizers. Through its innovative circular sanitation technology, Wasted* separates urine from feces, preserving the nutrients contained in both while eliminating the need for chemical additives. This process not only enhances the value of human waste but also promotes a circular sanitation economy, effectively connecting individuals to their local environment. By enabling clients to convert waste into a sustainable resource, Wasted* addresses waste treatment and disposal challenges while contributing to environmental sustainability.

Earth Force

Seed Round in 2022
Earth Force is a developer of a forest management platform designed to prevent wildfires in forests and plantations. The company's Vegetation Management System incorporates precision GPS technology, field-based sensors for enhanced connectivity, and remote-controlled machines for efficient material handling, fire monitoring, and spot-fire suppression. Through its innovative solutions, Earth Force enables clients to effectively protect and manage forest vegetation, contributing to safer and more sustainable forestry practices.

Domatic

Venture Round in 2022
Domatic, Inc. is a manufacturer of electrical hardware components, including circuit boards, microchips, thermostats, sensors, and HVAC controls tailored for building applications. Founded in 2019 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company specializes in creating intelligent and sustainable building systems. Domatic offers energy monitoring devices and lighting services, alongside a management and data analytics platform designed to enhance building sustainability. Its innovative approach utilizes a low-voltage DC wiring system that combines power and data transmission over the same wires, significantly streamlining installation and reducing costs compared to traditional high-voltage systems. This design minimizes the need for specialized labor and stringent code inspections, making it easier for builders to deploy efficient and sustainable solutions. Domatic's expertise in hardware, software, networking, and machine learning positions it as a leader in the evolution of building electrification.

Renewell

Seed Round in 2022
Renewell, headquartered in Bakersfield, California, specializes in repurposing idle oil and gas wells into gravity-based energy storage systems. Their technology involves lowering a weight connected to a regenerative winch down an abandoned wellbore during periods of low demand, storing potential energy, and raising it back up when demand is high, releasing electricity onto the grid. This innovative approach helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transforming inactive oil and gas infrastructure into flexible renewable energy storage solutions.

Singularity Energy

Seed Round in 2022
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing a platform for real-time carbon tracking and energy optimization. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its solutions. This enables corporate clients, including climate regulators and sustainability directors, to visualize and co-optimize their energy usage and carbon emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's innovative approach combines data analytics with carbon forecasting and optimization algorithms, allowing organizations to minimize their emissions while maximizing economic benefits. The company's mission is to support entities in achieving their sustainability goals with transparency and confidence.

ChargeLab

Series A in 2022
ChargeLab Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing software for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Founded in 2015, ChargeLab's hardware-agnostic platform enhances the functionality of various EV chargers, making them smarter and easier to operate. The company's software solutions enable clients, including government entities, multinational real estate investment trusts, parking operators, and property managers, to efficiently manage and monetize their charging stations as part of an integrated network. By providing an affordable turnkey service that includes hardware, software, and installation, ChargeLab facilitates the deployment of large numbers of chargers, optimizing their operation and usage.

Cycle

Seed Round in 2022
Cycle is a subscription service specializing in micro-mobility solutions tailored for delivery companies. By providing a fleet of individually branded e-mobility vehicles and cargo bikes, Cycle enhances the operational efficiency of its clients, enabling them to deliver parcels more quickly and effectively. The service not only benefits businesses by improving their competitiveness but also contributes to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with last-mile delivery. Cycle partners with hotels and apartments to integrate its offerings, ensuring that thousands of couriers can operate safely and comfortably while reducing transport-related CO2 emissions.

Resonant Link

Seed Round in 2022
Resonant Link LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Shelburne, Vermont, specializes in manufacturing and developing advanced wireless charging solutions. The company utilizes innovative coil technology, particularly its multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS), to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable wireless power. Resonant Link's products cater to a wide range of industries, including robotics, drones, electric vehicles, industrial trucks, and medical devices. By eliminating expensive components in conventional wireless chargers, the company enhances performance while reducing size, weight, and cost, thereby increasing the range and power of wireless charging solutions.

Photon Marine

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Photon Marine, established in 2021 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, specializes in developing electric outboard motor systems tailored for commercial boat fleets across tourism, transportation, and mariculture industries. Their offerings include two horsepower profiles alongside a fleet management platform that facilitates energy management guidance, predictive maintenance, and smart routing, thereby reducing operational costs and eliminating the need for fuel and oil changes. The company's mission is to preserve waterways and oceans through the wider adoption of electric marine propulsion technology.

Covetool

Series B in 2021
At cove.tool, we deliver expert architectural and sustainability consulting powered by trusted technology and expert insights. Our simulation engine and proprietary AI streamline code compliance and decarbonization, helping your projects move forward to achieve exceptional outcomes while meeting sustainability goals.

OneRoof

Seed Round in 2021
OneRoof connects people living in the same building to form a resourceful, fun, and supportive neighbor community. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Builders Patch

Seed Round in 2021
Builders Patch is a company that specializes in providing a data analytics and due diligence workflow tool tailored for construction management. The platform facilitates efficient management of construction financing, particularly for affordable housing projects, by streamlining processes such as underwriting memos, document collection, task management, and portfolio analytics. By automating repetitive tasks and offering real-time access to information and analytics, Builders Patch enhances collaboration among partners involved in the construction deal from acquisition to financing. The company's services aim to simplify and improve the efficiency of raising construction finance through its integrated marketplace.

Urbio

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Urbio is a software company that specializes in enhancing the energy transition by providing innovative tools for designing efficient energy infrastructure and technologies in building heating, cooling, and electrification. By integrating human expertise with artificial intelligence, Urbio streamlines traditional processes that typically rely on manual trial-and-error, resulting in improved outcomes achieved in significantly less time. The company focuses on increasing the efficiency of buildings, which are a major contributor to carbon emissions, thereby contributing to efforts against climate change. Its advanced data modeling capabilities support professional planners in creating more sustainable urban environments while optimizing time and costs associated with energy management.

HAAS Alert

Seed Round in 2021
HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Miles

Series A in 2021
Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, Garmin, Shipt, Pandora, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!

Partsimony

Seed Round in 2021
Partsimony is a developer of a supply chain platform aimed at assisting hardware companies in transforming designs into products more efficiently and cost-effectively. By addressing the complexities of distributed manufacturer networks, Partsimony's platform streamlines the design and ordering processes while providing logistics and workflow management. Utilizing data-driven recommendations from its proprietary algorithm, the platform offers real-time insights to optimize the supply chain network. This innovative approach reduces the time, capital, and frustration typically associated with product development, ultimately enhancing the manufacturing process for hardware companies.

Thrilling

Series A in 2021
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in vintage and secondhand retail, providing a curated marketplace for items from boutiques across the United States. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Thrilling hosts a selection of over 100 stores from 15 cities, offering a diverse range of clothing, including dresses, skirts, sweaters, tops, and outerwear, along with shoes, bags, and accessories. The platform focuses on affordability and sustainability by connecting customers with unique, pre-owned fashion items, appealing to those seeking distinctive styles while promoting eco-friendly shopping practices.

Shyft Power Solutions

Seed Round in 2021
SHYFT Power Solutions, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of an integrated hardware and software platform aimed at monitoring and managing distributed energy resources (DERs). Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, SHYFT offers a product known as Shyft, which functions as a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch. This innovative solution utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to streamline the management of power sources, allowing users to transition seamlessly between the grid and backup generators or other energy supplies. The accompanying mobile application empowers users to monitor their energy consumption and control their power sources effectively. By focusing on industrial-grade solutions, SHYFT addresses the challenges faced by markets with unreliable energy infrastructures, enabling enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for real estate developers, solar providers, and business owners.

Dorothy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Dorothy is a technology-driven company focused on revolutionizing disaster recovery processes. It empowers individuals affected by disasters by connecting them with dedicated recovery specialists, ensuring fair, fast, and straightforward recovery experiences. The company's services include accurate flood zone mapping for exposure assessment and comparable insurance quotes, as well as recovery payments and services for property owners facing severe weather events. Dorothy aims to simplify the flood insurance process and help future homeowners reduce risk.

Urbio

Seed Round in 2021
Urbio is a software company that specializes in enhancing the energy transition by providing innovative tools for designing efficient energy infrastructure and technologies in building heating, cooling, and electrification. By integrating human expertise with artificial intelligence, Urbio streamlines traditional processes that typically rely on manual trial-and-error, resulting in improved outcomes achieved in significantly less time. The company focuses on increasing the efficiency of buildings, which are a major contributor to carbon emissions, thereby contributing to efforts against climate change. Its advanced data modeling capabilities support professional planners in creating more sustainable urban environments while optimizing time and costs associated with energy management.

ChargeLab

Seed Round in 2021
ChargeLab Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing software for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Founded in 2015, ChargeLab's hardware-agnostic platform enhances the functionality of various EV chargers, making them smarter and easier to operate. The company's software solutions enable clients, including government entities, multinational real estate investment trusts, parking operators, and property managers, to efficiently manage and monetize their charging stations as part of an integrated network. By providing an affordable turnkey service that includes hardware, software, and installation, ChargeLab facilitates the deployment of large numbers of chargers, optimizing their operation and usage.

Singularity Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing a platform for real-time carbon tracking and energy optimization. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the energy grid into its solutions. This enables corporate clients, including climate regulators and sustainability directors, to visualize and co-optimize their energy usage and carbon emissions effectively. Singularity Energy's innovative approach combines data analytics with carbon forecasting and optimization algorithms, allowing organizations to minimize their emissions while maximizing economic benefits. The company's mission is to support entities in achieving their sustainability goals with transparency and confidence.

Oonee

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Oonee is a company that designs, finances, and operates automated bike parking infrastructure aimed at enhancing urban mobility and public spaces. Founded in 2017 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Oonee develops a network of smart, modular pods that provide secure parking for bicycles and scooters while also incorporating public space amenities. Its innovative parking cubes can accommodate multiple bikes and are expandable, featuring video surveillance to protect against theft. By offering these secure parking solutions, Oonee seeks to create a comprehensive bicycle parking and service network that caters to the needs of urban residents and improves the overall cycling experience in cities.

OneRoof

Pre Seed Round in 2021
OneRoof connects people living in the same building to form a resourceful, fun, and supportive neighbor community. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Builders Patch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Builders Patch is a company that specializes in providing a data analytics and due diligence workflow tool tailored for construction management. The platform facilitates efficient management of construction financing, particularly for affordable housing projects, by streamlining processes such as underwriting memos, document collection, task management, and portfolio analytics. By automating repetitive tasks and offering real-time access to information and analytics, Builders Patch enhances collaboration among partners involved in the construction deal from acquisition to financing. The company's services aim to simplify and improve the efficiency of raising construction finance through its integrated marketplace.

Park & Diamond

Venture Round in 2020
Park & Diamond, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-portable and collapsible cycling helmets. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Park & Diamond's innovative helmet offers an alternative to traditional bulky designs, featuring a compact construction that is both lightweight and efficient in absorbing and dissipating impact energy. The helmet includes interchangeable skins, hand-washable layers, and ultraviolet protection, making it a practical choice for cyclists and kick scooter users.

Gisual

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Gisual is a technology company that specializes in developing automated solutions for diagnosing outages in telecommunications and service provider networks. Its web tool and API enhance operational efficiency by enabling clients to detect outages more effectively, thereby reducing the mean time to repair and minimizing unnecessary site visits. The company's data intelligence capabilities are particularly valuable during disaster events, allowing for better coordination and potentially saving lives. Gisual's services are utilized by prominent clients in the industry, including major telecommunications companies.

Chewie Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Chewie Labs creates solutions that combine user-centered design and technology to reduce waste.

TestCompany

Seed Round in 2020
TestCompany is focused on enhancing the management of urban sewer systems through the application of artificial intelligence. By leveraging deep learning techniques, cloud computing, and data analysis, the company addresses the challenges posed by urbanization. Its innovative approach aims to promote sustainability and resilience within communities, ensuring that urban drainage systems are more efficient and effective in handling the increasing demands of growing populations. Through the integration of advanced technologies, TestCompany seeks to improve infrastructure management and support the long-term viability of urban environments.

Varuna

Venture Round in 2020
Varuna is a company that provides a water monitoring platform aimed at assisting water utility leaders in managing their systems effectively. Founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr, Varuna utilizes advanced sensors, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enable real-time monitoring of water quality. The platform not only predicts potential quality issues but also helps utilities assess their resource needs and generates mandated reports quickly and efficiently. By enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency, Varuna supports water utilities in delivering clean and safe water to their communities.

Shyft Power Solutions

Seed Round in 2020
SHYFT Power Solutions, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of an integrated hardware and software platform aimed at monitoring and managing distributed energy resources (DERs). Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, SHYFT offers a product known as Shyft, which functions as a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch. This innovative solution utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to streamline the management of power sources, allowing users to transition seamlessly between the grid and backup generators or other energy supplies. The accompanying mobile application empowers users to monitor their energy consumption and control their power sources effectively. By focusing on industrial-grade solutions, SHYFT addresses the challenges faced by markets with unreliable energy infrastructures, enabling enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for real estate developers, solar providers, and business owners.

Aquagenuity

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Aquagenuity, Inc. is a company that specializes in water quality monitoring through its innovative business intelligence tool. Founded in 2018 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Aquagenuity leverages big data and machine learning to provide real-time, hyperlocal water quality data to consumers, corporations, and municipalities. Its application allows users to enter their zip code to access detailed information about their local water, including potential health impacts and sustainability concerns. Recognized as the "world's largest water database," Aquagenuity's platform also includes a web app, a robust API, and the proprietary AquaScore™, which rates water quality similar to a credit score. Additionally, the company conducts the Water Genome Project™, collaborating with various institutions to map global water quality. Through initiatives like the Guardians of H2O program, Aquagenuity engages local communities and schools in water quality monitoring, aligning with global sustainability goals.

Resonant Link

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Resonant Link LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Shelburne, Vermont, specializes in manufacturing and developing advanced wireless charging solutions. The company utilizes innovative coil technology, particularly its multi-layer self-resonant structure (MSRS), to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable wireless power. Resonant Link's products cater to a wide range of industries, including robotics, drones, electric vehicles, industrial trucks, and medical devices. By eliminating expensive components in conventional wireless chargers, the company enhances performance while reducing size, weight, and cost, thereby increasing the range and power of wireless charging solutions.

Xtelligent

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Xtelligent Inc. is a technology company specializing in adaptive traffic control systems, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company utilizes advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence to optimize traffic flow by integrating various sensor data and employing machine learning techniques. Xtelligent's innovative system connects signalized intersections with cutting-edge sensor technology and edge-computing capabilities, allowing for real-time adjustments in signal timing. This approach aims to significantly reduce congestion on urban roadways and supports the development of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies. With a global presence and additional offices in Europe, Xtelligent is positioned to lead advancements in traffic management solutions.

Adiona

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Adiona Pty Ltd is an Australian company founded in 2017, specializing in AI-powered optimization solutions for logistics, supply chain, and mobile workforce management. Based in Sydney, it offers a range of software-as-a-service products, including the FlexOps API, which automates delivery and scheduling for both fixed and on-demand fleets, and FlexOps Command, designed for visualization and planning for mobile workforces, particularly benefiting small independent fleets and contractors. Adiona focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through advanced algorithms and machine learning, enabling medium and large organizations to reduce costs, save time, lower workforce turnover, and minimize environmental impacts in their logistics and supply chain operations.

EVA

Seed Round in 2020
EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.

GlacierGrid

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GlacierGrid is a venture-backed company specializing in energy usage optimization for businesses, aiming to enhance energy savings, operational efficiency, and sustainability. The company employs advanced IoT technology to facilitate real-time monitoring and analytics of energy consumption and equipment performance. By utilizing wireless temperature and humidity sensors, GlacierGrid ensures accurate data collection, minimizing the risks associated with data inaccuracies and inventory waste. This approach enables clients to efficiently track their energy usage and make informed decisions about maintenance and operational improvements, ultimately supporting their goals of reducing carbon footprints.

FIRMUS

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Firmus develops an artificial intelligence-based software solution tailored for the construction industry, focusing on the identification and prevention of design errors. The software analyzes construction models and rationalizes issues derived from numerous reports, presenting prioritized feedback based on cost and complexity. This enables construction companies to learn from past mistakes, reduce risk, and optimize their methods. Additionally, Firmus provides an intelligent issue tracking interface that facilitates effective communication among team members and seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, enhancing overall project coordination and efficiency.

ChargeLab

Seed Round in 2020
ChargeLab Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in developing software for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Founded in 2015, ChargeLab's hardware-agnostic platform enhances the functionality of various EV chargers, making them smarter and easier to operate. The company's software solutions enable clients, including government entities, multinational real estate investment trusts, parking operators, and property managers, to efficiently manage and monetize their charging stations as part of an integrated network. By providing an affordable turnkey service that includes hardware, software, and installation, ChargeLab facilitates the deployment of large numbers of chargers, optimizing their operation and usage.

Metalmark Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Metalmark Innovations, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering advanced 3D nanostructured coatings designed to treat airborne pollutants and toxins, enhancing indoor air quality. The company offers its innovative materials as additive coatings for various applications, including building materials and vehicle interiors, effectively addressing pollutants such as hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, ozone, PM2.5, volatile organic compounds, odors, and germs. Its air cleaning technology employs catalytic materials that filter air with nanoscale precision, contributing to solutions for air pollution and climate change challenges. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Metalmark Innovations was previously known as Aircrew Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2019.

EVA

Convertible Note in 2020
EVA is a technology company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2017. It specializes in developing compact electric automated aircraft, known as X01, aimed at alleviating urban traffic congestion. The company creates a robust infrastructure for drone applications by establishing a network of drone control and charging stations, facilitating efficient connectivity between cities and countries. EVA's product offerings include high-throughput drone docking stations tailored for healthcare logistics, disaster relief, and critical logistics. Additionally, the company provides essential tools such as carry-on landing carpets, vertical and multimodal transfer stations, and drone vans equipped with operational and control centers, ensuring effective mobility solutions for its clients.

FIRMUS

Convertible Note in 2020
Firmus develops an artificial intelligence-based software solution tailored for the construction industry, focusing on the identification and prevention of design errors. The software analyzes construction models and rationalizes issues derived from numerous reports, presenting prioritized feedback based on cost and complexity. This enables construction companies to learn from past mistakes, reduce risk, and optimize their methods. Additionally, Firmus provides an intelligent issue tracking interface that facilitates effective communication among team members and seamlessly integrates with existing workflows, enhancing overall project coordination and efficiency.

Unety

Convertible Note in 2019
Unety is a company that specializes in designing and developing a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform aimed at financing commercial projects. Founded in 2019 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Unety connects contractors, capital providers, and property owners, facilitating the financing of building repairs and upgrades. The platform automates financial underwriting, significantly reducing the time required for project financing decisions. By providing essential tools and features such as property information, risk assessments, and project management capabilities, Unety empowers building owners and contractors to navigate the complexities of financing. This innovation addresses a crucial gap, as 90% of commercial properties struggle to access capital necessary for profitable upgrades, ultimately enabling smaller businesses to undertake more projects and invest in sustainable practices.

3AM

Pre Seed Round in 2019
3AM Innovations specializes in developing advanced software solutions for emergency response teams. Their flagship product, FLORIAN, is a mobile command platform designed to enhance incident management for emergency responders. It offers comprehensive oversight of incident pre-planning and provides real-time tracking of personnel and tactics on a single adaptive screen. This situational tracking system significantly improves the safety and situational awareness of first responders by actively monitoring their locations within buildings during emergencies. Additionally, FLORIAN facilitates detailed record-keeping for after-action reviews and training, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness and preparedness of emergency services.

Evolve Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Evolve Energy Inc. is an energy company based in Houston, Texas, focused on providing a platform for energy optimization and savings. Founded in 2018, Evolve Energy aids consumers in reducing their energy costs through the integration of real-time pricing, connected home devices, and renewable energy solutions. The company employs artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technology to manage energy usage, encouraging customers to shift consumption to periods of lower cost and lower carbon emissions. By facilitating access to electricity at wholesale rates and optimizing energy consumption with smart devices, Evolve Energy not only supports individual savings but also aims to minimize the environmental impact of energy use. As of September 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Octopus Energy Limited.

Pi Variables

Convertible Note in 2019
Pi Variables, Inc. is a family-owned technology company based in Tustin, California, specializing in the development, manufacturing, and support of intelligent devices for the transportation industry. Founded in 2012, the company focuses on enhancing safety for various individuals working on roadways, including work zone personnel, law enforcement, and emergency responders. Pi Variables' innovative products are designed to improve safety and efficiency in transportation environments and are distributed across multiple regions, including the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. The team, which includes professionals with backgrounds in the medical field, prioritizes customer service and commitment to quality in its operations.

Kift

Convertible Note in 2019
Kift is a community-focused organization that offers an innovative model for affordable and flexible housing on the West Coast. By providing co-living services, Kift combines elements of van life with communal clubhouses across various locations, creating a unique living experience. This model allows individuals to live, work, and explore in a sustainable manner, all while enjoying the benefits of a communal lifestyle. Kift aims to make accessible living possible through a monthly fee structure, catering to those seeking a modern and adaptable way of residing.

Circuit

Seed Round in 2019
Circuit is a software company that specializes in providing micro-transit services through an application that utilizes all-electric vehicles. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Circuit offers a turn-key solution for on-demand transportation. Users can easily book rides through the app, which connects them with efficient drivers, ensuring a responsible and convenient shuttle service. The company's focus on electric vehicles aligns with sustainable transportation goals, promoting eco-friendly travel options for its customers.

Hubbster

Angel Round in 2019
Hubbster is a company founded in 2019 by Peter Just and Caroline de Francqueville Hansen that focuses on enhancing outdoor recreational activities within shared spaces, both public and private. It operates a social sports-sharing platform designed to transform these areas into engaging play zones, providing easy access to a variety of outdoor games and exercise equipment. By fostering connections among users through sports and play, Hubbster aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle while contributing to the livability of urban environments.

Varuna

Convertible Note in 2019
Varuna is a company that provides a water monitoring platform aimed at assisting water utility leaders in managing their systems effectively. Founded in 2018 by Seyi Fabode, Jamail Carter, and Chris Karr, Varuna utilizes advanced sensors, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to enable real-time monitoring of water quality. The platform not only predicts potential quality issues but also helps utilities assess their resource needs and generates mandated reports quickly and efficiently. By enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency, Varuna supports water utilities in delivering clean and safe water to their communities.

Food For All

Convertible Note in 2019
Food For All Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that operates an application designed to connect users with unsold food from local restaurants and cafes. Founded in 2016, the company aims to reduce food waste while making quality meals more affordable for consumers. Through its platform, restaurants can sell their leftover meals at discounted prices at the end of the business day, allowing them to minimize waste and provide a sustainable food option. Food For All originated from a collaboration with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and received backing from a significant number of supporters through a successful Kickstarter campaign. The company has expanded its reach beyond the United States, with additional locations worldwide.

Borrow

Seed Round in 2019
Borrow, launched in August 2017, is a company that specializes in short-term car leasing services for electric vehicles. It offers customers the ability to subscribe to pre-owned electric vehicles through three, six, or nine-month renewable subscriptions. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals relocating for work or school, those seeking an affordable alternative to ride-sharing, and anyone who prefers not to commit to a traditional long-term automotive lease. Borrow's platform simplifies the process of acquiring, owning, and maintaining electric vehicles by eliminating the need for dealership visits, large down payments, and handling insurance and DMV services. The company provides a range of electric vehicle models to cater to various lifestyles and financial needs, along with additional concierge services and partner deals.

3AM

Convertible Note in 2019
3AM Innovations specializes in developing advanced software solutions for emergency response teams. Their flagship product, FLORIAN, is a mobile command platform designed to enhance incident management for emergency responders. It offers comprehensive oversight of incident pre-planning and provides real-time tracking of personnel and tactics on a single adaptive screen. This situational tracking system significantly improves the safety and situational awareness of first responders by actively monitoring their locations within buildings during emergencies. Additionally, FLORIAN facilitates detailed record-keeping for after-action reviews and training, thereby contributing to the overall effectiveness and preparedness of emergency services.

Perl Street

Seed Round in 2019
Perl Street is a fintech platform focused on optimizing distributed energy resources (DERs), including rooftop solar, energy storage, electric vehicle chargers, and heat pumps, for various building types. The company provides a comprehensive solution for DER asset investors and managers, allowing them to bundle and aggregate assets, create bankable portfolios, and manage a larger number of assets with increased profitability. By utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced data architecture, Perl Street consolidates and normalizes DER assets, enhancing scalability, operational performance, and regulatory compliance. With over 1 gigawatt of DER assets across more than 1,100 individual resources, Perl Street aims to facilitate sustainable growth in the urban technology sector while offering transparency to investors and streamlining the capital-raising process for hardware companies.

Gradient

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Gradient’s mission is to cool the world by transforming every home to be more comfortable and healthy for the people who inhabit it — without compromising the environment. Today, heating and cooling equipment emits more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, and expansion in the use of cooling is projected to double these emissions in the next 30 years. However, comfortable buildings are critical for health and productivity, especially among communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Gradient’s vision is a future where everyone has access to comfortable buildings that are fully decarbonized. Our launch product is a direct-to-consumer high-efficiency and low-carbon heat pump.

VERSATILE

Seed Round in 2019
VERSATILE is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2016, that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance construction processes. The company has developed an onsite data collection platform that provides detailed real-time analysis of construction site performance. Installed under the hook of cranes, this innovative technology captures and analyzes various data points, offering insights into materials, construction progress, and crane utilization. By delivering actionable information, VERSATILE enables construction managers to make informed decisions, improving project execution efficiency and reducing costs.

Borrow

Seed Round in 2019
Borrow, launched in August 2017, is a company that specializes in short-term car leasing services for electric vehicles. It offers customers the ability to subscribe to pre-owned electric vehicles through three, six, or nine-month renewable subscriptions. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals relocating for work or school, those seeking an affordable alternative to ride-sharing, and anyone who prefers not to commit to a traditional long-term automotive lease. Borrow's platform simplifies the process of acquiring, owning, and maintaining electric vehicles by eliminating the need for dealership visits, large down payments, and handling insurance and DMV services. The company provides a range of electric vehicle models to cater to various lifestyles and financial needs, along with additional concierge services and partner deals.

Flair

Seed Round in 2019
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.

Covetool

Seed Round in 2018
At cove.tool, we deliver expert architectural and sustainability consulting powered by trusted technology and expert insights. Our simulation engine and proprietary AI streamline code compliance and decarbonization, helping your projects move forward to achieve exceptional outcomes while meeting sustainability goals.

GreenQ

Convertible Note in 2018
GreenQ Ltd. is a technology company based in Jerusalem, Israel, with an additional office in Santa Monica, California, specializing in electronic sensors and software solutions for the waste management industry. Founded in 2015, GreenQ develops hardware that is installed on garbage trucks to facilitate smart waste collection processes. This technology collects real-time data on waste pickup without manual intervention, allowing municipalities and waste collection vendors to monitor waste levels, optimize collection routes, and manage fleet operations more efficiently. The company's solutions contribute to the Smart City initiative by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities into existing waste management systems, enhancing service quality while reducing operational costs and emissions. GreenQ's innovative approach aims to support sustainable urban environments and improve the overall efficiency of waste management services.

Thrilling

Angel Round in 2018
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform that specializes in vintage and secondhand retail, providing a curated marketplace for items from boutiques across the United States. Established in 2018 and headquartered in Burbank, California, Thrilling hosts a selection of over 100 stores from 15 cities, offering a diverse range of clothing, including dresses, skirts, sweaters, tops, and outerwear, along with shoes, bags, and accessories. The platform focuses on affordability and sustainability by connecting customers with unique, pre-owned fashion items, appealing to those seeking distinctive styles while promoting eco-friendly shopping practices.

RoadBotics by Michelin

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics, a company under Michelin, specializes in advanced computer vision technology for the inspection of roads and infrastructure. By leveraging machine vision and machine learning, RoadBotics identifies road issues quickly and at scale, providing municipalities with a comprehensive solution for assessing road conditions. The company generates interactive maps and unbiased ratings, offering practical tools that facilitate data-driven decision-making regarding public infrastructure assets. Through its user-friendly web-based platform, RoadBotics enables communities to monitor road conditions effectively and plan maintenance, ultimately saving time and taxpayer dollars.

Borrow

Seed Round in 2018
Borrow, launched in August 2017, is a company that specializes in short-term car leasing services for electric vehicles. It offers customers the ability to subscribe to pre-owned electric vehicles through three, six, or nine-month renewable subscriptions. This service is particularly beneficial for individuals relocating for work or school, those seeking an affordable alternative to ride-sharing, and anyone who prefers not to commit to a traditional long-term automotive lease. Borrow's platform simplifies the process of acquiring, owning, and maintaining electric vehicles by eliminating the need for dealership visits, large down payments, and handling insurance and DMV services. The company provides a range of electric vehicle models to cater to various lifestyles and financial needs, along with additional concierge services and partner deals.

Toggle

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Toggle is a United States-based company that specializes in robotics as a service (RaaS) for the construction industry. It focuses on automating the assembly of rebar cages for reinforced concrete applications, enhancing efficiency and precision in construction processes. Toggle's offerings include two-arm robotic platforms and proprietary jig designs capable of constructing various shapes directly from computer blueprints. In addition to its core services, the company also provides pre-assembly solutions, contributing to the advancement of robotics and automation in the construction sector.

Gradient

Convertible Note in 2018
Gradient’s mission is to cool the world by transforming every home to be more comfortable and healthy for the people who inhabit it — without compromising the environment. Today, heating and cooling equipment emits more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector, and expansion in the use of cooling is projected to double these emissions in the next 30 years. However, comfortable buildings are critical for health and productivity, especially among communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Gradient’s vision is a future where everyone has access to comfortable buildings that are fully decarbonized. Our launch product is a direct-to-consumer high-efficiency and low-carbon heat pump.

Coord

Series A in 2018
Coord is a New York City-based company dedicated to transforming urban streets through its innovative curb management platform. This platform enables cities to digitally operate and price curb space, enhancing the efficiency, safety, and equity of urban environments. By providing tools that locate available vehicles from both docked and dockless systems, as well as offering pricing and geometric data for tollways, Coord empowers municipal authorities to effectively manage curb inventory. The company has gained recognition for its contributions to urban design and innovation, partnering with several cities including Seattle, Boston, and Nashville. Backed by notable investors such as Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs and Urban.us, Coord is positioned at the forefront of urban mobility solutions.

Qucit

Venture Round in 2018
Qucit, formerly Quantified Cities, is a technology company that employs data-driven methods and artificial intelligence to enhance urban services' efficiency. Founded on the premise of growing urban populations necessitating smarter city management, Qucit develops a logistics optimization platform for shared mobility systems. This platform automates vehicle fleet deployment and rebalancing, optimizes operating costs, and models human behaviors using diverse urban data. By doing so, Qucit helps companies and institutions streamline shared mobility services, contributing to more livable and sustainable cities.

BuildStream

Angel Round in 2018
BuildStream is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing recruiting and staffing services for construction companies, focusing on placing teams of workers into projects to increase site productivity, team cohesion, and the quality of work. Additionally, BuildStream develops an Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning platform designed to digitize heavy construction equipment. This platform allows owners to communicate in real time with site teams and self-diagnose maintenance issues, enhancing operational efficiency.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2018
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.

Blueprint Power

Series A in 2018
Blueprint Power is a technology company based in New York City that focuses on enhancing the financial sustainability of distributed clean energy systems. The company enables regional groups of real estate companies to transform their properties into power plants capable of generating excess energy, which can then be sold to various markets and customers seeking reliable electricity. By utilizing machine learning and data analytics, Blueprint Power effectively manages energy consumption in commercial buildings, allowing them to participate in wholesale energy markets. This approach creates additional revenue streams for property owners and helps them maximize the value of their existing energy assets. Founded by a team of experienced innovators from notable firms, Blueprint Power is supported by influential leaders and investors across the real estate, energy, and technology sectors.

Miles

Seed Round in 2018
Miles is a universal rewards app empowering anyone to earn miles automatically for all forms of travel and commute. You can then redeem your miles from retailers such as HP, Garmin, Shipt, Pandora, Chewy, Home Chef, and many more. Similar to a frequent flyer program, but for all forms of transportation, Miles delivers value for every mile traveled, across every mode of travel, anywhere in the world. Whether by car (as a driver, passenger or rideshare), plane, train, subway, bus, boat, bicycle, or on foot, the Miles app effortlessly awards users’ travel - regardless of where their journey takes them. Miles can be saved or redeemed at any time - with the value increasing every month as more merchants accept them as a form of payment. Download Miles today to start getting rewarded!

Park & Diamond

Seed Round in 2018
Park & Diamond, Inc. is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-portable and collapsible cycling helmets. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Park & Diamond's innovative helmet offers an alternative to traditional bulky designs, featuring a compact construction that is both lightweight and efficient in absorbing and dissipating impact energy. The helmet includes interchangeable skins, hand-washable layers, and ultraviolet protection, making it a practical choice for cyclists and kick scooter users.

RentLogic

Seed Round in 2018
RentLogic is a New York-based company established in 2013, specializing in evaluating and grading multi-family residential buildings in New York City. It uses physical inspections and objective health and safety standards to assign grades of A, B, C, or F to approximately 1.1 million apartment buildings. RentLogic's methodology is developed collaboratively with stakeholders from various housing sectors, ensuring fairness, credibility, and objectivity. The company connects building owners with residents through its platform, recognizing those who maintain high-quality buildings and assisting tenants in navigating the rental market.

Campsyte

Seed Round in 2018
Campsyte, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in booking outdoor spaces for social gatherings and events. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, the company aims to unlock hidden outdoor areas within urban environments, providing locations suitable for various activities such as barbecues, birthdays, corporate events, and celebrations. Campsyte focuses on making unique outdoor experiences accessible and affordable, encouraging a sense of community and connection among city dwellers. By offering personalized and convenient booking options, Campsyte strives to enhance urban living and foster a sense of belonging, ultimately working towards the vision of creating happier cities.

RoadBotics by Michelin

Seed Round in 2018
RoadBotics, a company under Michelin, specializes in advanced computer vision technology for the inspection of roads and infrastructure. By leveraging machine vision and machine learning, RoadBotics identifies road issues quickly and at scale, providing municipalities with a comprehensive solution for assessing road conditions. The company generates interactive maps and unbiased ratings, offering practical tools that facilitate data-driven decision-making regarding public infrastructure assets. Through its user-friendly web-based platform, RoadBotics enables communities to monitor road conditions effectively and plan maintenance, ultimately saving time and taxpayer dollars.

ClearRoad

Pre Seed Round in 2018
ClearRoad is a company focused on revolutionizing the management and monetization of public road infrastructure. Through its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, ClearRoad enables government agencies in North America to implement road usage pricing models, facilitating the efficient collection of funds for road maintenance and management. The platform's flexibility allows it to integrate with various vehicle identification technologies and regulatory frameworks, making it adaptable to different programmatic designs. ClearRoad has already made significant strides in this area, with established per-mile programs in Oregon and Washington State, as well as partnerships with key players in the tolling and telematics industries. The company's innovative approach aims to automate toll road pricing without relying on traditional proprietary hardware infrastructure, thereby reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.

ODN

Angel Round in 2018
Open Data Nation combines detailed public records and industry expertise to reveal new, leading indicators of risks that threaten lives and livelihoods in cities. It utilizes location-based driving data and open data to predict where car crashes are likely and help auto insurance carriers and city Vision Zero Initiatives prevent crashes and save lives.

Avvir

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Avvir, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in automated construction monitoring services. It offers an enterprise platform designed to streamline construction verification and progress tracking by regularly scanning sites and comparing progress scans to detect defects automatically. The platform integrates with existing systems, enabling seamless workflows from photo capture to construction management. By automating progress tracking, quality control, and as-built documentation, Avvir helps identify potential risks and slowdowns, ultimately reducing costly rework and protecting projects from budget and schedule overruns. This innovative approach transforms Building Information Modeling (BIM) into an official system of record, providing valuable insights to enhance project efficiency and productivity.

Bumblebee Spaces

Seed Round in 2018
Bumblebee Spaces is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating innovative home furnishings through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's primary product is a modular ceiling system designed to address storage needs by utilizing smart robots and AI technology. This system allows users to store, manage, and retrieve objects on-demand within the ceiling space, effectively increasing usable living area. Bumblebee Spaces also offers a mobile application that enables users to move and preview stored items. The company's approach focuses on maximizing space efficiency by thinking in cubic feet rather than square feet, providing a novel solution for modern living spaces.

Bumblebee Spaces

Seed Round in 2018
Bumblebee Spaces is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in creating innovative home furnishings through robotics and artificial intelligence. The company's primary product is a modular ceiling system designed to address storage needs by utilizing smart robots and AI technology. This system allows users to store, manage, and retrieve objects on-demand within the ceiling space, effectively increasing usable living area. Bumblebee Spaces also offers a mobile application that enables users to move and preview stored items. The company's approach focuses on maximizing space efficiency by thinking in cubic feet rather than square feet, providing a novel solution for modern living spaces.

Starcity

Series A in 2018
Starcity Properties, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that develops and operates co-living homes, focusing on community-based living for its residents. Established in 2016, the company offers fully furnished apartments with amenities such as equipped kitchens, WiFi, utilities, community events, and maintenance services. Starcity currently operates nearly 500 beds across San Francisco, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with plans for a development pipeline of approximately 2,000 units. The company's team, consisting of professionals from various sectors including real estate, technology, and hospitality, aims to make urban living more accessible. Unlike many competitors, Starcity operates as both a General Partner and Operator, emphasizing its capacity for full-stack real estate development and management. The company is dedicated to enhancing the living experience in urban environments while maintaining a strong focus on design and community engagement.

VERSATILE

Seed Round in 2018
VERSATILE is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, founded in 2016, that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance construction processes. The company has developed an onsite data collection platform that provides detailed real-time analysis of construction site performance. Installed under the hook of cranes, this innovative technology captures and analyzes various data points, offering insights into materials, construction progress, and crane utilization. By delivering actionable information, VERSATILE enables construction managers to make informed decisions, improving project execution efficiency and reducing costs.

Sapient Industries

Seed Round in 2018
Sapient Industries, Inc. specializes in Automated Energy Management Systems (AEMS) that leverage machine learning to optimize energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 2017 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company offers a comprehensive suite of tools including a control dashboard and smart outlets. The control dashboard equips facilities managers with insights and automation capabilities, while smart outlets monitor real-time power consumption and device types of plugged-in equipment. By collecting data on energy usage, Sapient Industries' systems can identify unused equipment, automate energy-efficient practices, and ultimately reduce energy waste and costs. The company's innovative approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to improved safety and reduced environmental impact.

Kiwibot

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Kiwibot is a pioneer in the development of autonomous robotic systems, specializing in sidewalk delivery robots that operate independently and efficiently. The company focuses on creating a sustainable robotic delivery infrastructure, offering on-demand delivery solutions that include food delivery drones. These robots are designed to reduce delivery costs, allowing businesses to provide faster and more hygienic service to their customers at affordable prices. Kiwibot's innovative approach aims to transform the delivery landscape by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and convenience in urban environments.

One Concern

Series A in 2017
One Concern, Inc. is a climate resilience technology company that develops an artificial intelligence-based platform to assist governments and organizations in preparing for and responding to natural disasters. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with an additional office in Tokyo, Japan, One Concern utilizes machine learning, hazard modeling, and predictive analytics to create post-disaster damage maps and provide daily situational reports. Its flagship tool, Seismic Concern, focuses on earthquake preparedness and response, while the platform also addresses various disasters like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, as well as chronic stresses such as poverty and climate change. By delivering capabilities throughout the lifecycle of disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery, One Concern aims to make disasters less devastating and enhance overall community resilience. Recognized as a 2019 Technology Pioneer, the company is part of the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators community.

Blueprint Power

Seed Round in 2017
Blueprint Power is a technology company based in New York City that focuses on enhancing the financial sustainability of distributed clean energy systems. The company enables regional groups of real estate companies to transform their properties into power plants capable of generating excess energy, which can then be sold to various markets and customers seeking reliable electricity. By utilizing machine learning and data analytics, Blueprint Power effectively manages energy consumption in commercial buildings, allowing them to participate in wholesale energy markets. This approach creates additional revenue streams for property owners and helps them maximize the value of their existing energy assets. Founded by a team of experienced innovators from notable firms, Blueprint Power is supported by influential leaders and investors across the real estate, energy, and technology sectors.

RentLogic

Venture Round in 2017
RentLogic is a New York-based company established in 2013, specializing in evaluating and grading multi-family residential buildings in New York City. It uses physical inspections and objective health and safety standards to assign grades of A, B, C, or F to approximately 1.1 million apartment buildings. RentLogic's methodology is developed collaboratively with stakeholders from various housing sectors, ensuring fairness, credibility, and objectivity. The company connects building owners with residents through its platform, recognizing those who maintain high-quality buildings and assisting tenants in navigating the rental market.

Swell Energy

Convertible Note in 2017
Swell Energy, established in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers in Southern California. The company offers smart and lithium-ion home batteries, as well as solar home batteries, and provides comprehensive services including design, permitting, installation, and maintenance. Swell Energy's signature product, EnergyShield, combines solar panels and compact lithium-ion home batteries to supply backup power and act as a buffer between homes and the power grid. The company also facilitates the adoption of clean energy technologies through financing and educational resources, and partners with local solar and storage companies for seamless installations. Additionally, Swell Energy delivers virtual power plant networks and grid-balancing services to utilities, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable distributed energy system.

Blokable

Seed Round in 2017
Blokable is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in manufacturing pre-fabricated steel frame modular housing units. Founded in 2016, Blokable designs, manufactures, and delivers fully-functional modular structures for residential, retail, and mixed-use projects. The company's vertically integrated solution streamlines the traditional development process, reducing the cost and time required to create new multi-family housing. Blokable engages throughout the entire housing creation process, from design and manufacturing to delivery and operation, offering a variety of floorplans and wall configurations suitable for different building types. This approach aims to create prosperity and equity in communities by providing affordable housing solutions at scale.

Qucit

Venture Round in 2017
Qucit, formerly Quantified Cities, is a technology company that employs data-driven methods and artificial intelligence to enhance urban services' efficiency. Founded on the premise of growing urban populations necessitating smarter city management, Qucit develops a logistics optimization platform for shared mobility systems. This platform automates vehicle fleet deployment and rebalancing, optimizes operating costs, and models human behaviors using diverse urban data. By doing so, Qucit helps companies and institutions streamline shared mobility services, contributing to more livable and sustainable cities.

Upshift

Seed Round in 2017
Upshift, Inc. is a car subscription service based in Oakland, California, that caters to both personal and business needs in the San Francisco area. Founded in 2012, the company offers an innovative alternative to traditional car ownership by providing a platform that allows users to access vehicles on a flexible basis. Upshift focuses on low-mileage urban drivers, offering all-inclusive, usage-based plans that include delivery, remote driving, concierge services, parking, insurance, and maintenance. The company's model aims to reduce carbon emissions and decrease the need for parking spaces by offering vehicles that are delivered to users and picked up after use, promoting a more sustainable approach to mobility.

Lunewave

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Lunewave Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, specializes in manufacturing Luneburg lens-based antennas and automotive radar sensor systems. These products are designed for various applications including autonomous driving, wireless communications, drones, telecommunication, aerospace/defense, and specialized research sectors. The company's sensors feature a compact, robust design capable of high resolution, all-directional fields of view, and long detection ranges, with custom-made antennas available in different sizes and operating frequencies to meet specific requirements.

Near Space Labs

Seed Round in 2017
Near Space Labs is an aerial imagery and earth observation company based in the United States that specializes in providing high-quality geospatial information for various sectors. The company offers cloud-based delivery of fully processed images through its API, facilitating easy monitoring of assets across broad or specific areas. Near Space Labs supports businesses, government organizations, and partners by delivering actionable insights that enhance remote sensing capabilities. Its services are utilized in diverse fields, including insurance, utilities, infrastructure, conservation, smart cities, retail, energy, and disaster response. By monitoring construction progress and addressing issues such as pipeline leaks, vegetation encroachment, and weather-related damage, Near Space Labs enables clients to improve mobility, leisure, and urban planning.
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