Breakthrough Energy

Breakthrough Energy is an impact investment firm founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington. It is composed of members from the Breakthrough Energy Coalition and focuses on investing in innovative technologies aimed at providing reliable and affordable energy without contributing to climate change. The firm targets companies in the environmental services and cleantech sectors, making minority investments at various stages of development, including seed, early, and later stages. Breakthrough Energy emphasizes the importance of a public-private partnership involving governments, research institutions, and investors to accelerate the development of zero-emission energy solutions. By leveraging scientific and technological expertise, Breakthrough Energy aims to address pressing energy needs, particularly in underserved regions, while fostering the creation of transformative energy technologies that can mitigate climate change impacts.

Bunmi Adekore

Investor

Tara Bansal

Investor

Gaetan Bonhomme Ph.D

Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Jim Cabot

Managing Director

Bhargavi Chevva

Investor

Quinn Cornelius

Investor

David Danielson Ph.D

Managing Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Christian Garcia

Managing Director

Thomas Griffin

Investor

Mark Hartney

Principal

Timothy Heidel

Principal

Christina Karapataki

Partner

Sila Kiliccote

Partner

Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira

Investor

Phil Larochell

Principal

Phil Larochelle

Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Cheua Lovan

Investor

Jack Ma

Founder

Brian Mayers

Investor

Jeff Momplaisir

Senior Associate

Juilia Reinaud

Senior Director

Cooper Rinzler

Investor

Chris Rivest

Investor

David Rubenstein

Investor

Eric Toone

Managing Director

Peter Turner

Investor

Libby Wayman

Investor

Stefan Zlatev

Investor

Julia Reinaud Ph.D

Senior Director, Europe

Past deals in Oil and Gas Refining

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Series D in 2022
Developer of a hydro panel technology designed to provide safe, clean drinking water for industrial, commercial, residential, and community applications. The company's technology utilizes advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions, producing pure water that is mineralized and delivered to various taps, enabling individuals and businesses to get clean water essentially anywhere.

ReMo Energy

Seed Round in 2022
ReMo Energy is a pioneer in the use of renewable energy in place of fossil fuels to produce industrial goods.

Terra CO2

Series A in 2022
Terra CO2 Technologies is an industrial technology company that reduces material and logistics costs while reducing the environmental footprint in the cement and mining sectors. It develops innovative environmental technologies to tackle challenging environmental problems. It was founded in 2012 and employs a diverse group of engineers, scientists, and specialists to bring projects from the ideation stage to market.

C-Zero

Venture Round in 2022
C-Zero develops a natural gas decarbonizing technology designed to avoid the generation of carbon dioxide from energy processing. The company's technology removes the carbon from natural gas so that energy consumers can enjoy zero-emission, low-cost energy on demand. It uses high-temperature catalytic melt systems to break down methane, the primary molecule in natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon.

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Series D in 2022
Developer of a hydro panel technology designed to provide safe, clean drinking water for industrial, commercial, residential, and community applications. The company's technology utilizes advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions, producing pure water that is mineralized and delivered to various taps, enabling individuals and businesses to get clean water essentially anywhere.

Brimstone

Series A in 2022
Brimstone Energy is a hardware cleantech startup that aims to reduce CO2 emissions through innovative technologies.

ClearFlame Engines

Series A in 2021
ClearFlame Engines, Inc. specializes in developing and manufacturing engines for heavy-duty applications, focusing on decarbonizing these engines to mitigate the reliance on diesel fuel. The company has created a patented system that allows for the production of high-performance engines at reduced costs, benefiting various sectors including marine, agriculture, transportation, power generation, rail, and construction. Founded in 2016 and based in Woodridge, Illinois, ClearFlame aims to lower operating costs while offering substantial fuel savings to its clients, addressing environmental challenges associated with traditional diesel engines.

Lilac Solutions

Series B in 2021
Lilac Solutions has developed a new ion exchange technology to address the challenges faced by lithium producers. Lilac's technology cuts capital and operating costs, accelerates project startup, boosts lithium recovery, and unlocks new resources. Their process is modular and can be ramped up quickly through pilot and commercial projects. Lilac is a mining technology company and is building partnerships with brine developers and operators around the world.

44.01

Seed Round in 2021
Provider of carbon dioxide mineralization services intended to help companies permanently eliminate their captured carbon dioxide. The company's services use technology to accelerate the natural weathering process to turn carbon dioxide into rock, enabling industries to accelerate the safe and natural process of mineralization, turning carbon into harmless rock.

Electric Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Developer of an advanced PEM technology designed to build low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems. The company's low-cost renewable electricity produces clean hydrogen gas for the decarbonization of pollution from industries and eases the dependency on fossil fuels, providing clients with cost-effectively decarbonized gas and reducing massive industrial waste.

Aeroseal

Series A in 2021
Developer of duct sealing technology designed to reduce carbon emissions from buildings. The company's non-toxic, water-based formula seals all the holes in the building envelope, air ducts, and vents, enabling people to make their homes and workplaces more comfortable, and healthier and contribute to a cleaner environment.

Bloom Biorenewables Ltd

Seed Round in 2021
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd is a company focused on developing innovative technology to convert wood and agricultural waste into renewable materials that can replace petroleum-based products. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Marly, Switzerland, the company aims to provide sustainable alternatives for various industries, including chemicals, fragrances, plastics, and textiles. By employing a biomass deconstruction technology platform, Bloom Biorenewables offers a cost-effective method to extract bio-based molecules from plant materials. This approach not only helps customers reduce their reliance on fossil fuels but also contributes to efforts in mitigating climate change by lowering carbon footprints and supporting the transition to a circular economy.

C-Zero

Venture Round in 2021
C-Zero develops a natural gas decarbonizing technology designed to avoid the generation of carbon dioxide from energy processing. The company's technology removes the carbon from natural gas so that energy consumers can enjoy zero-emission, low-cost energy on demand. It uses high-temperature catalytic melt systems to break down methane, the primary molecule in natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon.

Boston Metal

Series B in 2021
Boston Metal is a technology company specializing in industrial-scale metal production solutions through its innovative Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from MIT, the company focuses on providing the metals industry with an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for producing various metals and alloys from diverse feedstocks. The MOE technology employs an electrolytic cell to convert raw iron ore into ferroalloys, which are essential for manufacturing specific grades of steel. Since its inception, Boston Metal has successfully scaled its technology by 1,000 times, producing thousands of kilograms of metal. The company is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, where it operates its industrial development center.

Terra CO2

Seed Round in 2020
Terra CO2 Technologies is an industrial technology company that reduces material and logistics costs while reducing the environmental footprint in the cement and mining sectors. It develops innovative environmental technologies to tackle challenging environmental problems. It was founded in 2012 and employs a diverse group of engineers, scientists, and specialists to bring projects from the ideation stage to market.

CarbonCure

Venture Round in 2020
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.

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Series C in 2020
Developer of a hydro panel technology designed to provide safe, clean drinking water for industrial, commercial, residential, and community applications. The company's technology utilizes advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions, producing pure water that is mineralized and delivered to various taps, enabling individuals and businesses to get clean water essentially anywhere.

C16 Biosciences

Series A in 2020
C16 Biosciences, founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in developing sustainable alternatives to palm oil through microbial fermentation. The company addresses the environmental concerns associated with traditional palm oil production, which often involves deforestation and unethical labor practices. By using established fermentation processes, C16 Biosciences aims to provide food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and consumers with bio-based oils that reduce the ecological impact of palm oil. Their innovative approach allows producers to invest in sustainable practices, ultimately protecting natural resources and wildlife. C16 Biosciences' mission is to create a world where consumers can enjoy their favorite products without contributing to harmful environmental practices.

Lilac Solutions

Series A in 2020
Lilac Solutions has developed a new ion exchange technology to address the challenges faced by lithium producers. Lilac's technology cuts capital and operating costs, accelerates project startup, boosts lithium recovery, and unlocks new resources. Their process is modular and can be ramped up quickly through pilot and commercial projects. Lilac is a mining technology company and is building partnerships with brine developers and operators around the world.

Lilac Solutions

Series A in 2020
Lilac Solutions has developed a new ion exchange technology to address the challenges faced by lithium producers. Lilac's technology cuts capital and operating costs, accelerates project startup, boosts lithium recovery, and unlocks new resources. Their process is modular and can be ramped up quickly through pilot and commercial projects. Lilac is a mining technology company and is building partnerships with brine developers and operators around the world.

Sierra Energy

Series A in 2019
Since 2004, Sierra Energy has focused on the development of FastOx® gasification, a technology that turns trash into energy without burning. This sustainable solution is commercially available to meet the needs of the modern waste industry. The company continues to advance its technology and test new applications for gasification at the Sierra Energy Research Park in Davis, California. Sierra Energy’s commercial facility is located in Monterey County, California.

Boston Metal

Series A in 2019
Boston Metal is a technology company specializing in industrial-scale metal production solutions through its innovative Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE) process. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from MIT, the company focuses on providing the metals industry with an efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method for producing various metals and alloys from diverse feedstocks. The MOE technology employs an electrolytic cell to convert raw iron ore into ferroalloys, which are essential for manufacturing specific grades of steel. Since its inception, Boston Metal has successfully scaled its technology by 1,000 times, producing thousands of kilograms of metal. The company is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, where it operates its industrial development center.

CarbonCure

Corporate Round in 2018
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. provides technology to existing concrete plants that allows producers to sequester carbon dioxide into their concrete products. Its technology recycles waste carbon dioxide (CO2) to make concrete products. The company source waste CO2 from industrial emitters, and is added to the concrete during production, where it is chemically converted into a limestone-like mineral. The company was formerly known as Carbon Sense Solutions Inc. and changed its name to CarbonCure Technologies Inc. in January 2011. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Dartmouth, Canada.
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