Alumni Ventures Group

Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.

Rob Adams

Managing Partner

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

David Beazley

Managing Partner

Matthew Caspari

Managing Partner

Matt Castellini

Senior Associate

Past deals in Renewables

Mojave Energy Systems

Series A in 2024
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

RedoxBlox

Series A in 2024
RedoxBlox develops thermochemical energy storage technology to decarbonize high-temperature industrial thermal processing and provide long-duration energy storage for the grid. The technology enables continuous high-temperature heat while integrating with existing infrastructure to replace natural gas combustion, supporting electrification and renewables deployment. It reduces carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions, enhances safety and resilience, and aims to lower total capital cost for industrial processors and power plant operators. By delivering scalable, long-duration heat, RedoxBlox helps industries leverage renewable energy and move toward low-emission operations.

X-energy

Series C in 2024
X-energy is a developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation. The company manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, making meltdown impossible. It develops safe and efficient reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon, affordable energy to people worldwide. The simplified, modular, and high-temperature gas reactor design expands applications and markets for the deployment of nuclear technology.

Jasmine Energy

Funding Round in 2024
Jasmine Energy develops an AI-powered platform designed to automate back-office operations for solar developers and operators. The platform uses artificial intelligence to read facts about solar generators from unstructured data such as PDFs and populate information on government or regulator websites, while also enabling users to track prices, verify renewable energy generators, and buy and sell Energy Attribute Certificates. By facilitating data extraction and regulatory entry, the solution supports investors in diversifying their portfolios with sustainable assets that align with investment strategies.

AirMyne

Seed Round in 2024
AirMyne is a next-generation Direct Air Capture company focused on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Established in 2022 by experienced professionals in the deep tech sector through Y Combinator, the company has developed a patented technology that employs a liquid capture agent combined with a low-temperature thermal regeneration process. This innovative approach allows for integration with various low-carbon energy sources and utilizes inputs that are both cost-effective and easily sourced. By providing efficient carbon removal solutions, AirMyne aims to assist companies and organizations in achieving their net-zero emissions targets while scaling its operations in the carbon removal sector.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2024
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Solor

Pre Seed Round in 2024
SolOr is a supplier of techniques for creating integrated photovoltaic systems and paint based on nanomaterials. They offer photovoltaic technology, building-integrated photovoltaics technology, and quantum dots.

Thea Energy

Series A in 2024
Thea Energy is developing scalable fusion energy technology using arrays of mass-manufacturable magnets and dynamic software controls. Its proprietary stellarator architecture aims to generate a limitless source of zero-emission power, contributing to a sustainable future.

Fortera

Series C in 2024
Fortera is a company focused on developing innovative solutions for the cement and concrete industry with the aim of significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It has created a process that captures industrial carbon dioxide emissions and mineralizes them to produce a more environmentally friendly form of concrete. This method not only addresses the substantial carbon footprint associated with traditional concrete production but also offers improved performance characteristics. By providing sustainable alternatives to conventional cement products, Fortera contributes to global efforts to mitigate climate change and enhance the environmental sustainability of construction practices.

Carbo Culture

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2016, Carbo Culture produces biochar from waste biomass using a patented process that permanently stores carbon. Its high-quality biochar is used for soil remediation and enhancement, while also generating renewable energy and creating tangible carbon credits.

Lunar Energy

Series C in 2023
Lunar Energy designs and engineers clean energy products to electrify homes and connect them into virtual power plants that support a greener, more reliable power grid. Founded in 2020, the company delivers home battery systems, energy management software platforms, and installation services to help homeowners maximize energy value and optimize the wider power system. It aims to transition homes to 100% clean energy by providing all-electric products and an ecosystem that enhances grid resilience, safety, and sustainability.

Ruby Bio

Seed Round in 2023
Ruby Bio is a biosynthesis platform that uses naturally occurring yeast to convert low-cost sugar into high-value products. These products are complex molecules that are biodegradable and non-toxic, enabling industries to shift towards full sustainability.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2023
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Hyfé

Seed Round in 2023
Hyfé is a feedstock processing company that converts food waste and crop byproducts into feedstock for chemicals, materials, fuels, and foods using fungal fermentation. By upcycling waste generated in food manufacturing, Hyfé creates cost-competitive, sustainable alternative inputs that reduce reliance on petroleum and lower the carbon footprint across multiple industries.

Mycocycle

Seed Round in 2023
Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that specializes in decarbonizing waste streams through the innovative use of fungi in a process known as mycoremediation. By employing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle treats waste materials to produce a non-toxic biomass that can be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company's services are particularly beneficial to waste management companies, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to implement closed-loop processes. Mycocycle's technology diverts toxic materials from landfills and enables businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for various applications, thereby promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Ascend Elements

Series D in 2023
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.

QuitCarbon

Pre Seed Round in 2023
QuitCarbon is a platform that assists in transitioning residential properties to clean, electric energy. It provides personalized electrification plans, guiding users through the integration of heat pumps, induction cooking, EV charging, solar panels, and batteries for sustainable homes.

Mojave Energy Systems

Seed Round in 2023
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

AirMyne

Seed Round in 2022
AirMyne is a next-generation Direct Air Capture company focused on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Established in 2022 by experienced professionals in the deep tech sector through Y Combinator, the company has developed a patented technology that employs a liquid capture agent combined with a low-temperature thermal regeneration process. This innovative approach allows for integration with various low-carbon energy sources and utilizes inputs that are both cost-effective and easily sourced. By providing efficient carbon removal solutions, AirMyne aims to assist companies and organizations in achieving their net-zero emissions targets while scaling its operations in the carbon removal sector.

RenewaFi

Seed Round in 2022
RenewaFi operates a renewable energy marketplace platform designed to enhance transparency and liquidity in power purchase agreements (PPAs). The platform automates actions, facilitates proposal comparisons, and streamlines deal execution, enabling businesses to secure offtake efficiently.

Treehouse

Seed Round in 2022
Treehouse is a venture-backed software-enabled home electrification startup focused on delivering turnkey EV charging solutions to EV buyers at the point of sale.

Sepion Technologies

Series A in 2021
Sepion Technologies is an advanced membrane company based in Emeryville, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in the development of highly-tunable nanoscale membranes designed for various industrial applications, particularly in the energy storage sector. The company focuses on manufacturing innovative lithium-metal batteries by integrating nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and cell engineering. Its proprietary composite membrane serves as a cost-effective alternative to traditional ceramic separators used in lithium batteries, allowing for large-area production. This technology enables battery manufacturers to enhance energy density in their products, thereby improving overall performance and efficiency in energy storage solutions.

Abatable

Seed Round in 2021
Abatable is a technology company that facilitates high-quality carbon offsetting for businesses with hard-to-abate emissions. It offers diversified portfolios of trusted carbon offsets, sourced, evaluated, and financed through its platform.

CarbonCapture

Series A in 2021
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company aims to combat climate change by utilizing innovative molecular sieves and harnessing low-cost renewable energy sources, such as solar power. Its systems are equipped with advanced AI controllers to optimize performance and efficiency, allowing for large-scale and cost-effective CO2 removal. By providing these solutions, CarbonCapture enables clients to significantly reduce their carbon emissions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

X-energy

Series B in 2021
X-energy is a developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation. The company manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, making meltdown impossible. It develops safe and efficient reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon, affordable energy to people worldwide. The simplified, modular, and high-temperature gas reactor design expands applications and markets for the deployment of nuclear technology.

Juno

Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.

FreeWire

Series C in 2021
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Nitricity

Seed Round in 2021
Nitricity is an energy company focused on renewable nitrogen fertilizer production with zero carbon emissions. It develops electrified, climate-smart fertilizer products and manufactures nitric acid and ammonia, which can be used separately or combined to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. The approach aims to bring products closer to farmers, enable timely application, reduce runoff, and maximize nitrogen delivery on a global scale.

Ionobell

Seed Round in 2020
Ionobell is a battery technology developer specializing in improving battery longevity and performance using eco-friendly materials. They focus on utilizing biomaterials, plastic waste, and recycled materials to create safe, abundant, and cost-effective batteries for electric vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Linear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Linear Labs specializes in manufacturing innovative electric motors designed for various industries such as electric vehicles, robotics, wind turbines, and HVAC systems. Incorporated in 2012, the company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sunfolding

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2012, Sunfolding designs, manufactures, and sells advanced solar tracker systems. Its flagship product, T29 Horizontal Single Axis Tracker, features AirDrive technology for enhanced reliability and performance. The company serves the U.S. solar market with a team of industry veterans.

Point Load Power

Venture Round in 2019
Point Load Power is a renewable energy company focused on providing solar energy solutions for commercial and industrial buildings with flat rooftops. The company specializes in developing and marketing energy technology services, including rooftop solar tracking systems, which enhance the value of these properties. By enabling clients to implement solar energy solutions, Point Load Power offers efficiencies and cost savings for building owners and tenants, contributing to a transition towards net-zero energy usage. The company's expertise lies in integrating renewable energy systems with building automation to optimize energy consumption and sustainability in the commercial sector.

Juno

Venture Round in 2019
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Smart Wires

Series D in 2018
Founded in 2010, Smart Wires Inc. specializes in manufacturing and distributing modular power flow control products and grid optimization solutions for transmission organizations worldwide. Its solutions enhance grid reliability, facilitate renewable connections, resolve short-term issues, accelerate projects, minimize disruption, mitigate uncertainty, and improve power transfer capacity.

Sunfolding

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2012, Sunfolding designs, manufactures, and sells advanced solar tracker systems. Its flagship product, T29 Horizontal Single Axis Tracker, features AirDrive technology for enhanced reliability and performance. The company serves the U.S. solar market with a team of industry veterans.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

FreeWire

Series A in 2017
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Sparkfund

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2013, Sparkfund is a financial technology company that enables businesses to pay for energy-efficient products and services over time. It provides software platforms and tools to facilitate 'As a Service' sales.

Bloom Energy

Venture Round in 2016
Bloom Energy designs, manufactures, and sells solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its core product, Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas or biogas into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. Serving diverse industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors, Bloom Energy operates primarily in the United States, Asia, and other regions.

Sparkfund

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2013, Sparkfund is a financial technology company that enables businesses to pay for energy-efficient products and services over time. It provides software platforms and tools to facilitate 'As a Service' sales.

Sighten

Series A in 2015
Sighten, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the distributed solar industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sighten provides a comprehensive platform that covers the entire lifecycle of solar assets. This platform includes tools for streamlining origination, system design, and sales operations, as well as features for automating ongoing reporting and analytics. Additionally, Sighten offers a pricing engine that accommodates the complexities of solar financing structures and a downstream toolset that enhances organizations' ability to effectively sell solar and manage the financing workflow from lead generation to asset operation. Its clientele consists of tax equity investors, lenders, finance companies, developers, and installers, positioning Sighten as a vital resource in optimizing business operations within the solar sector.

Sighten

Seed Round in 2015
Sighten, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the distributed solar industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sighten provides a comprehensive platform that covers the entire lifecycle of solar assets. This platform includes tools for streamlining origination, system design, and sales operations, as well as features for automating ongoing reporting and analytics. Additionally, Sighten offers a pricing engine that accommodates the complexities of solar financing structures and a downstream toolset that enhances organizations' ability to effectively sell solar and manage the financing workflow from lead generation to asset operation. Its clientele consists of tax equity investors, lenders, finance companies, developers, and installers, positioning Sighten as a vital resource in optimizing business operations within the solar sector.

Bloom Energy

Convertible Note in 2015
Bloom Energy designs, manufactures, and sells solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its core product, Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas or biogas into electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion. Serving diverse industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors, Bloom Energy operates primarily in the United States, Asia, and other regions.
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