Climate Capital

Climate Capital is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The firm focuses on investing in sectors that contribute to the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, including adaptation, alternative proteins, agriculture, energy, web3 technologies, and transportation and real estate. By supporting innovative companies in these areas, Climate Capital aims to facilitate a transition toward a more sustainable future.

Sundeep Ahuja

General Partner

Jessica Alter

Partner

Ian Campbell

Senior Associate

Zeina Kim

Partner

Beckwith Kloss

Partner

Michael Luciani

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Joris Mens

Partner

Sam Runkle

Syndicate Partner

Jennifer Turliuk

Partner

94 past transactions

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.

Ravel

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Ravel is a waste management company specializing in the recycling of blended textiles. It designs and manufactures textile waste recycling machines that convert end-of-life clothing and textiles into new market-grade fiber. Ravel's innovative approach includes constructing shipping container-sized recycling factories that utilize proprietary mechanical and chemical technologies. This setup allows the company to address textile waste in a distributed and localized manner, promoting a circular economy that emphasizes renewable resources. By focusing on environmentally and socially responsible practices, Ravel aims to reshape the clothing supply chain and enhance sustainability within the industry.

Avalo

Series A in 2025
Avalo is a plant biology company that employs interpretable machine learning, genomic discovery, and evolutionary theory to expedite the development of new crops tailored for future agricultural needs. Utilizing AI-assisted plant breeding methods, Avalo creates non-GMO products that foster natural biodiversity. Its core technology, a discovery engine, can swiftly identify genetic bases of complex traits even in understudied crops, reducing time and cost significantly compared to traditional methods. This enables Avalo to forecast and enhance crop traits like drought tolerance and nutrient density, adapting agriculture to changing climates.

Orpheus Ocean

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Orpheus Ocean specializes in developing autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for deep-sea exploration. The company aims to make ocean depths accessible for research, conservation, and resource management. Their AUVs, equipped with various sensors and AI-powered automation, simplify data collection and reduce infrastructure costs, catering to businesses with benthic data needs.

Moment Energy

Series A in 2025
Moment Energy focuses on developing sustainable battery energy storage systems that repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries. By utilizing these repurposed batteries, the company aims to enhance energy reliability for both on-grid and off-grid applications. Its solutions are designed to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage, catering to the needs of off-grid areas and addressing peak demand in on-grid regions. Moment Energy's innovative approach allows industrial and off-grid customers to access affordable energy storage, thereby promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

Zitara

Series A in 2024
Zitara Technologies is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in predictive battery management software tailored for electric fleets. The company develops both cloud-based and embedded solutions that deliver comprehensive battery analytics, including simulation, planning, and real-time operational insights. By focusing on enterprises with large battery deployments, Zitara's platform enhances safety and extends the longevity of battery systems, making it a valuable resource for grid-scale and residential energy storage applications.

Rosy Soil

Seed Round in 2024
Rosy Soil is a gardening solution focused on sustainable practices that support the health of soil, plants, and the environment.

Differential Bio

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Differential Bio specializes in optimizing bioprocesses for microbial growth and production. It integrates lab-scale experiments with AI-based modeling to enhance clients' R&D efficiency and improve bioproduction outcomes, such as increased yield, reduced costs, and superior product quality. The company's virtual scale-up platform simulates and optimizes bioprocesses, enabling businesses to efficiently determine the best growth conditions for their microbial systems.

Circe

Seed Round in 2024
Circe specializes in developing a scalable fermentation platform that transforms carbon dioxide, water, and electricity into organic molecules. By utilizing fermentation processes, Circe creates sustainable and decarbonized food products that cater to consumer demand for healthy, plant-based options. The company's innovative approach harnesses CO2 as a feedstock, enabling the production of desirable food items while significantly reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional food manufacturing. Circe's focus on integrating fermentation-derived and sustainably sourced ingredients ensures that their offerings are not only environmentally friendly but also appealing to consumers seeking nutritious alternatives.

Climatize

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Climatize is a crowdfunding platform based in Santa Cruz, California, founded in 2019. The company operates a mobile app that allows clients to invest in renewable energy projects by utilizing their spare change. By connecting individual investors with various renewable energy initiatives, Climatize aims to promote sustainable investment opportunities and facilitate the transition to greener energy sources.

Matereal

Seed Round in 2024
Matereal is a manufacturer specializing in biobased polyurethane, aiming to replace traditional, toxic polyurethane products. The company focuses on producing environmentally safe plastics, particularly for the fashion and outdoor gear industries, providing sustainable coatings and adhesives. By offering these alternatives, Matereal helps its clients transition to a cleaner, more sustainable chemical supply chain.

Pila Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Pila Energy manufactures renewable energy equipment to power homes and businesses with sustainable solutions.

Breaking

Seed Round in 2024
Breaking is a company that specializes in plastic degradation and synthetic biology. It operates by utilizing microorganisms that naturally consume plastic chemicals and compounds, offering a solution to reduce plastic waste buildup in the environment.

Cosmic

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Cosmic is a provider of an end-to-end platform for designing homes and managing construction-related data.

Gradient

Series A in 2024
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.

Hohm Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Hohm Energy is a company based in Gauteng, South Africa, founded in 2021. It operates an online marketplace that facilitates connections between customers and accredited solar providers, product suppliers, and financiers. The company offers a comprehensive solar purchasing experience by leveraging scalable technology to manage the entire solar transition journey for clients. This includes scoping solutions, installation, and ongoing operations and maintenance, aiming to accelerate the adoption of solar rooftops and contribute to a lower-carbon future.

Cala Systems

Seed Round in 2024
Altus Thermal, founded in 2019 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, focuses on transforming thermal energy solutions for residential settings. The company aims to enhance efficiency, comfort, and user experience while providing benefits to the electrical grid. Altus Thermal develops energy technology designed to electrify residential heating, cooling, and hot water systems. By maximizing performance and facilitating better integration with renewable energy sources and other distributed energy resources, the company enables homeowners to electrify their living spaces in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

4QT

Pre Seed Round in 2023
4QT is a manufacturer specializing in high-power electric drives tailored for the heavy equipment industry. The company holds patents on both its motors and batteries, setting it apart in the market. 4QT's technology combines the immediate power delivery of electric systems with the versatility and reliability of combustion engines, offering a hybrid solution that aims to provide sustainable performance for future mobility needs. The company has established traction with defense and heavy equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and has demonstrated its technology on various vehicles.

Beltways

Seed Round in 2023
Beltways is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and installs modular, accelerating walkways for urban pedestrians. These systems enable users to traverse distances more swiftly than traditional walking, with zero carbon emissions. The company's offerings are integrated with a SaaS platform providing comprehensive analytics on passenger movement, energy consumption, incident detection, and predictive maintenance. Beltways targets large urban areas such as airports, event venues, universities, and city centers for its sustainable transportation solutions.

Byterat

Seed Round in 2023
Byterat is a cloud-based platform focused on battery data analytics, utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance the interpretation of battery testing data. The company has developed a machine learning platform that forecasts battery performance based on electrochemical data gathered during production or early testing phases. Byterat's technology enables users to obtain real-time performance forecasts for energy assets, thereby unlocking the full potential of battery data and improving decision-making in battery management.

Inlyte Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Inlyte Energy specializes in developing and manufacturing grid-scale batteries for energy storage. Their core product is an innovative iron-sodium battery, which utilizes abundant and low-cost materials like iron and sodium chloride (table salt) to create a safe, efficient, and scalable energy storage solution. This technology supports the global shift towards renewable energy by providing a reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional battery systems.

CarbonFarm

Seed Round in 2023
CarbonFarm is a company focused on facilitating regenerative agriculture and aiding corporations in their pursuit of net-zero emissions. It operates a satellite-verified carbon credits platform that leverages satellite data and artificial intelligence to enhance transparency for its clients. By combining these technologies, CarbonFarm democratizes access to carbon credits, allowing rice farmers to accurately quantify their emissions. The company supports farmers in transitioning to sustainable practices by providing them with the necessary tools and data to monitor their agricultural practices and estimate emissions remotely. Through its innovative approach, CarbonFarm aims to make regenerative agriculture financially viable for farmers while contributing to broader environmental goals.

Bedrock Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Bedrock Energy is focused on advancing geothermal heating and cooling solutions through innovative technology. The company specializes in developing autonomous drilling technology and sophisticated subsurface simulation software, which aim to make geothermal installations more widespread, affordable, and accessible. By enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of geothermal systems, Bedrock Energy seeks to transform the construction industry, enabling it to reduce costs while promoting sustainable environmental practices.

Pow.bio

Series A in 2023
Pow.bio specializes in intelligent fermentation services tailored for industrial and synthetic biology applications. The company focuses on optimizing fermentation processes using a combination of continuous fermentation techniques and advanced control methodologies. This approach allows Pow.bio to enhance production efficiency, yielding high outputs at reduced costs. Their fermentation capacity ranges from 1 to 100 liters and is applicable to a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, and filamentous fungi. By addressing capacity challenges in fermentation, Pow.bio enables scientists and businesses to develop innovative products that can effectively compete against less sustainable alternatives in the market.

Terra AI

Seed Round in 2023
Terra's AI platform models and optimizes complex natural resource projects, enabling faster designs, reduced capital costs, and improved energy/resource output for large-scale developments.

Channing Street Copper

Seed Round in 2023
Channing Street Copper Company, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient home electrification products, primarily focusing on replacing gas ranges with innovative electric appliances. The company offers Energy Storage Equipped (ESE) induction cookers that directly heat cookware using electricity, allowing for a more efficient cooking process. These induction cookers are designed for easy installation and provide features such as battery backup, ensuring functionality even during power outages. By promoting the use of electric ranges, Channing Street Copper aims to help homeowners save money, enhance indoor air quality, and reduce their overall carbon footprint.

Voltpost

Seed Round in 2023
Voltpost is a company that transforms lampposts into smart electric vehicle charging stations, enhancing accessibility for users. By converting these lampposts into a modular and upgradable Level 2 EV charging platform, Voltpost provides a solution that is both convenient and affordable. This innovative platform is controlled via a mobile app, making it user-friendly. The company's approach not only accelerates electric vehicle adoption but also supports cities and businesses in developing scalable parking lots and curbside charging options. Voltpost's technology aims to reduce the costs, time, and physical footprint associated with traditional charging solutions, thereby democratizing access to electric vehicle charging and contributing to decarbonizing mobility.

unspun

Series A in 2023
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.

Future

Seed Round in 2023
Future is a company that has developed a payment network with the aim of decarbonizing the economy and promoting a green lifestyle. It connects consumers with a diverse ecosystem of brands, making it easier for individuals to make environmentally friendly choices. Future offers a debit card that provides cashback rewards for sustainable activities, such as public transportation and electric vehicle charging. In addition, the company features a proprietary rewards engine and checkout integration specifically designed for sustainable brands, enabling users to seamlessly engage with the rapidly expanding sustainable economy. Through its innovative solutions, Future aims to encourage and incentivize greener consumer behavior.

Odyssey

Series A in 2023
Odyssey Energy Solutions, founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, offers a web-based data platform designed to streamline the development and deployment of mini-grids in emerging markets. The platform enables project developers to effectively manage and analyze mini-grid data through various software tools and data analytics. By facilitating communication and connection among developers, financiers, vendors, and governmental and donor organizations, Odyssey enhances collaboration within the mini-grid sector, ultimately supporting sustainable energy solutions in underserved regions.

Quilt

Seed Round in 2023
Quilt is a company focused on smart home climate solutions, specializing in advanced home temperature control technology designed to enhance energy efficiency. Its AI-driven systems seamlessly integrate into various home environments, providing users with room-by-room control and occupancy awareness features. This technology not only optimizes energy use but also incorporates predictive capabilities to ensure comfort. Additionally, Quilt's ductless heat pump system operates with zero carbon emissions, utilizing clean energy sources to promote sustainability and help users transition away from traditional combustion methods. Overall, Quilt aims to deliver a sleek and intelligent solution for modern heating and cooling needs, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Terraform Industries

Seed Round in 2023
Terraform Industries is a company focused on producing carbon-negative natural gas by extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Utilizing innovative technology that harnesses sunlight and air, the company aims to create affordable natural gas, which can be used industrially in the production of various goods, including fertilizers, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. By replacing traditional natural gas extraction methods with direct atmospheric processing, Terraform Industries seeks to significantly reduce the net transport of carbon from the Earth's crust to the atmosphere and oceans. The company's overarching mission is to contribute to a sustainable future by promoting the use of renewable resources and minimizing carbon emissions.

Avalanche Energy

Series A in 2023
Avalanche Energy is a startup focused on developing compact fusion reactors for diverse applications such as distributed energy, mobility, space propulsion, and power generation. Its innovative platform enables self-sustaining fusion chain reactions, offering high energy density with safety and minimal radioactive waste. The company's modular reactor design allows for stacking to meet varying power demands, contributing to a cleaner, decarbonized planet while facilitating rapid development through iterative testing cycles.

Noya

Series A in 2023
Noya is a company focused on combating climate change through innovative carbon capture technology. By retrofitting existing industrial cooling towers, Noya integrates a non-toxic chemical blend that efficiently captures carbon dioxide without requiring physical alterations to the equipment. This approach allows industries to reduce their carbon footprints while simultaneously generating a valuable resource, as the captured CO2 is sold to companies that utilize it as a raw material. Noya's mission is to accelerate the global transition towards a carbon-negative future, positioning itself as a key player in the development of sustainable solutions for environmental challenges.

Spring Free EV

Series A in 2023
Spring Free EV is a financial technology company focused on enhancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) through innovative financial solutions. The company's primary offering is the Mileage Purchase Agreement (MPA), which lowers the initial costs of purchasing an EV by charging users based on mileage rather than a large upfront payment. This unique approach aims to make electric vehicles more accessible to a broader audience while contributing to a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. By simplifying the financial process associated with EV ownership, Spring Free EV seeks to facilitate a smoother transition to sustainable transportation options for both individuals and businesses.

GaeaStar

Seed Round in 2023
GaeaStar is a manufacturer focused on creating environmentally friendly products aimed at reducing waste and pollution. The company has developed patented technology to produce a new category of uniquely thin clay cups made from locally sourced, natural materials. With an estimated 500 billion single-use cups used annually and less than 1% recycled, GaeaStar addresses the urgent need for sustainable alternatives, particularly as industries face pressure to adopt circular solutions by 2030. By utilizing geo-neutral materials and efficient additive manufacturing techniques, GaeaStar's products are designed to be sustainable and produce zero waste, thereby promoting conscious consumption while enhancing performance and cost-effectiveness for businesses and consumers alike.

Tempo

Seed Round in 2023
Tempo makes ebike ownership easy. Tempo members use the Tempo app to access essential services for their electric bikes, like theft protection, roadside pickup, repair assistance, and insurance.

Evergreen Renewables

Seed Round in 2023
Evergreen is creating a marketplace for clean energy projects that is accessible to all, ensures additionality, and quantifies the impact of every Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) over the life of every project.

Renovate Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Renovate Robotics is a company focused on developing automation technology for the construction sector, particularly in roofing. By designing advanced robots, the company aims to enhance the safety and efficiency of roofing contractors. Their automated roofing solutions are intended to save time and reduce costs while improving productivity and quality within the construction industry. With expertise in machine design, control engineering, and software development, Renovate Robotics is positioned to transform traditional roofing methods through innovative robotic technology.

Future Fields

Series A in 2023
Future Fields is a Canadian company based in Edmonton, founded in 2018, that specializes in producing sustainable components for scientific applications through insect biotechnology. Utilizing its innovative EntoEngine™ platform, the company harnesses the genetic capabilities of fruit flies to generate environmentally friendly and economically viable biomolecules. Future Fields focuses on developing insect-based recombinant proteins, which serve as essential growth components for cell culture. By doing so, the company aims to reduce the environmental impact associated with traditional protein production while enhancing social benefits. Its work supports the agriculture industry in producing cost-effective cell-based foods, contributing to a more sustainable future.

New School Foods

Seed Round in 2023
New School Foods is a producer of plant-based seafood alternatives that aims to provide consumers with products replicating the texture, flavor, nutritional benefits, and cooking experience of traditional seafood. Their flagship offering is a plant-based filet designed to resemble wild salmon, catering to the growing demand for sustainable food options. By focusing on creating whole-muscle seafood substitutes, New School Foods seeks to contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable food system, appealing to a global market of consumers interested in healthier and environmentally friendly dietary choices.

Senken

Venture Round in 2023
Senken is a pioneering company that operates the world's first on-chain carbon credit exchange, focusing on verified climate projects. It serves as a climate finance portal aimed at facilitating the regenerative economy. The platform provides a marketplace for carbon credits, ensuring that all transactions are transparent and credible. Senken's offerings include tools for credit management and access to carbon removal projects, enabling clients to effectively offset emissions and trade carbon credits. By leveraging on-chain market infrastructure, Senken aims to enhance market access and promote verifiable climate action.

Reflect Orbital

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Reflect sells sunlight from space.

Kodama Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Kodama Systems is a technology company focused on forest management, aiming to enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration. Its innovative solutions streamline in-field operations through a comprehensive approach that improves productivity in forest thinning. The company's technology leverages simulation, teleoperation, and equipment integration to provide valuable feedback and insights. By addressing the challenges posed by wildfires and carbon emissions, Kodama Systems supports the construction and mining industries in their efforts to mitigate climate impacts while promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Harvest Thermal

Seed Round in 2022
Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

React Network

Seed Round in 2022
React Network aims to modernize the national power grid by creating a community owned network connecting energy storage assets.

Overstory

Seed Round in 2022
Overstory is a technology company that uses AI and advanced satellite imagery analysis to help electric utilities manage vegetation risks around their power lines. By identifying and prioritizing potential hazards before they cause outages or wildfires, Overstory enables transmission and distribution operators to optimize resources, improve operational efficiency, and enhance grid resilience.

Return

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Return Protocol is a company focused on enabling consumers, businesses, and communities to engage in transparent and value-aligned climate action. It has developed a blockchain-based infrastructure tailored for the mass adoption of regenerative finance within the Web3 space. The company’s innovative environmental offsetting protocol integrates with on-chain wallets, allowing users to fund current or future climate projects through on-chain environmental assets. This system provides a comprehensive and automated offsetting solution for transactions conducted via these wallets, facilitating effective contributions to combat climate change.

Beltways

Seed Round in 2022
Beltways is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and installs modular, accelerating walkways for urban pedestrians. These systems enable users to traverse distances more swiftly than traditional walking, with zero carbon emissions. The company's offerings are integrated with a SaaS platform providing comprehensive analytics on passenger movement, energy consumption, incident detection, and predictive maintenance. Beltways targets large urban areas such as airports, event venues, universities, and city centers for its sustainable transportation solutions.

Climate Club

Seed Round in 2022
Clarasight operates a sustainability analytics platform designed to help organizations analyze, forecast, and implement effective carbon emissions reduction strategies. The platform integrates with various existing software systems and utilizes artificial intelligence to generate actionable insights and recommendations for sustainability initiatives. By providing dynamic carbon planning and real-time analysis, Clarasight enables companies to set and track sustainability goals at both team and individual levels. This approach empowers organizations to embed sustainability into their operations and support their journey toward achieving Net Zero emissions.

Future

Seed Round in 2022
Future is a company that has developed a payment network with the aim of decarbonizing the economy and promoting a green lifestyle. It connects consumers with a diverse ecosystem of brands, making it easier for individuals to make environmentally friendly choices. Future offers a debit card that provides cashback rewards for sustainable activities, such as public transportation and electric vehicle charging. In addition, the company features a proprietary rewards engine and checkout integration specifically designed for sustainable brands, enabling users to seamlessly engage with the rapidly expanding sustainable economy. Through its innovative solutions, Future aims to encourage and incentivize greener consumer behavior.

Jasmine Energy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jasmine Energy is a developer of a trading platform focused on the buying and selling of Energy Attribute Certificates, including Renewable Energy Certificates. The company leverages blockchain technology to ensure secure and transparent transaction recording while providing live price tracking and implementing risk management strategies. This innovative approach facilitates faster settlement processes, allowing investors to diversify their portfolios with sustainable assets that align with their investment goals. By streamlining the trading of renewable energy certificates, Jasmine Energy aims to simplify the process for users and enhance market accessibility.

EExion

Seed Round in 2022
EExion is a developer of advanced rechargeable battery technologies focused on both energy storage and light mobility markets. The company specializes in lithium and sodium metal batteries that feature high energy density and low production costs. EExion's innovative approach utilizes organic molecule-based electrode technology, which enhances sustainability and efficiency while significantly extending battery life through thousands of cycles. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries and offers a solution for large-scale energy storage applications with a competitive Levelized Cost of Energy. Additionally, EExion has designed energize-n-go cell technology that facilitates rapid charging, making electric mobility more viable by allowing for faster charge times compared to conventional batteries. This capability supports a profitable model for electric fleet operations, enabling fewer vehicles to deliver a higher level of service.

Concert Bio

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Concert Bio is a technology company that assists businesses in enhancing their microbial communities' productivity through its proprietary full-stack platform. This platform integrates monitoring, analytics, and intervention strategies to manipulate microbiomes, empowering clients to optimize these communities for improved performance.

Tandem Repeat

Seed Round in 2022
Tandem Repeat is a deep-tech company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the development of tunable, adaptable, and programmable protein-based bioderived materials, focusing on sustainable manufacturing solutions. Tandem Repeat operates primarily within the textile, medical, and cosmetic industries, offering innovative biopolymer-based textiles that leverage fermentation and biosynthesis technologies. This approach enables the creation of customizable and programmable textiles, positioning the company at the forefront of sustainable materials innovation.

Hgen

Seed Round in 2022
Hgen is a developer of modular electrolyzers that focuses on producing affordable green hydrogen, aiming to facilitate deep decarbonization across hard-to-abate industries such as steel and ammonia production. By utilizing renewable energy sources, Hgen’s technology enables significant reductions in carbon emissions, addressing the challenges associated with decarbonizing sectors that have traditionally been difficult to electrify. The company's commitment to providing cost-effective green hydrogen positions it as a key player in the transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon economy.

Mootral

Series A in 2022
Mootral SA is a British-Swiss AgriTech company founded in 2017 and based in Rolle, Switzerland. The company develops innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture, specifically focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing antimicrobial resistance. Mootral's primary products include a natural feed supplement designed to significantly lower methane emissions from ruminants, as well as solutions that eliminate the need for antibiotics in monogastric livestock. By providing these tools, Mootral aims to promote sustainable food production that benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare, while also enhancing the economic viability for farmers.

Noteworthy AI

Seed Round in 2022
Noteworthy AI is an infrastructure intelligence company that specializes in enhancing the management and evaluation of energy distribution grids. The company provides fleet vehicle-mounted smart cameras equipped with artificial intelligence, designed to assist utility companies in improving the reliability, resiliency, and safety of electric distribution networks. By autonomously operating during routine vehicle activities, Noteworthy AI's technology enhances situational awareness and facilitates cost savings across various applications, such as geolocation, asset inventory, asset inspection, vegetation management, joint use compliance, and lighting audits. The data captured by these smart cameras is transmitted to an AI-based platform that monitors equipment conditions and alerts users to potential defects, enabling electric utilities to achieve greater operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Pina Earth

Seed Round in 2022
Pina Earth is a climate tech startup focused on enabling European forest owners to participate in the voluntary carbon market through innovative carbon certification processes. The company helps local forests achieve certification as carbon projects, transforming them into climate-resilient ecosystems. By integrating advanced remote sensing technologies and artificial intelligence, Pina Earth accurately measures and monitors carbon storage in forests, allowing landowners to register their properties for carbon credits. The platform provides a high-tech forest management service that guides forest owners in implementing sustainability-focused measures, such as planting climate-resilient tree species. These adaptations can generate additional carbon credits over time, rewarding sustainable forestry practices with a recurring income while enhancing local forest climate protection.

Atomo Coffee

Series A in 2022
Atomo Coffee Inc, founded in 2019 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the development of molecular coffee. The company has innovatively reverse-engineered the coffee bean to produce a smooth cup of coffee using naturally derived ingredients. This approach aims to offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional coffee production methods, addressing environmental concerns associated with coffee cultivation. By focusing on sustainability and quality, Atomo Coffee is positioned to disrupt the conventional coffee market with its unique product offerings.

Paces

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Paces is developing a data platform aimed at enhancing the development and operation of green infrastructure projects. By providing actionable data signals across 3,500 U.S. counties, the platform encompasses a variety of critical information, including environmental, permitting, zoning, interconnection data, and competition risks. Additionally, Paces offers modeled signals that assess climate risks, profitability forecasts, and parcel rankings. This granular data is tailored to specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets, enabling developers, operators, and investors to make informed decisions about profitable construction and investment in sustainable projects.

Modern Synthesis

Seed Round in 2022
Modern Synthesis is a biomaterials company focused on developing sustainable, biobased textiles for the fashion industry. By harnessing the capabilities of bacteria, the company creates customizable bio-textiles and composites that serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Their innovative approach utilizes bacterial nanocellulose, recognized for its strength and versatility, to produce textiles that do not rely on petrochemical binders or harmful chemicals. This process allows for the creation of a wide range of aesthetics and functionalities, meeting the diverse needs of designers while eliminating animal inputs. Modern Synthesis is positioned to transform the fashion industry by providing scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing practices, thereby reducing reliance on nonrenewable resources and promoting sustainable material usage.

Ecolink AI

Seed Round in 2022
Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.

Amperon

Series A in 2022
Amperon Holdings, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, NY, with an additional office in Houston, TX, operates in the technology sector. The company specializes in developing predictive tools for energy retailers and grid operators, leveraging smart meters and artificial intelligence to provide real-time operational grid intelligence. Amperon's platform offers real-time electricity demand forecasts, enabling energy suppliers and utilities to manage costs efficiently, even in the face of grid volatility caused by factors such as global pandemics, climate disasters, or complex grid dynamics.

Enduring Planet

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enduring Planet is a not-for-profit venture capital firm based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2021. The company specializes in providing fast and flexible capital to climate entrepreneurs, focusing on the transition to a low-carbon economy. It offers advances against climate grants and contracts from U.S. state and federal agencies, considering additional government grants on a case-by-case basis. Enduring Planet invests in various sectors within the New Climate Economy, supporting teams engaged in mitigation, removal, adaptation, and resilience efforts. The firm places a strong emphasis on backing underrepresented founders and diverse teams, particularly those serving marginalized communities, to foster inclusive growth in the climate technology sector.

Solid World

Seed Round in 2022
Solid World is a company focused on revolutionizing the carbon credit market by integrating artificial intelligence and web3 technologies to enhance transparency and accessibility. Founded in October 2021, it aims to address the challenges of underperforming carbon projects and the illiquidity of carbon investments. Solid World facilitates the pre-sale of carbon credits, allowing project developers to secure reliable financing while creating a liquid marketplace that connects carbon suppliers, distributors, and liquidity providers. This marketplace ensures price discovery and mitigates risks associated with carbon investments. By leveraging a specialized blockchain infrastructure and collaborating with leading companies in the sector, Solid World de-risks carbon investments and accelerates capital deployment for carbon projects. The company has established a world-class team with extensive industry and blockchain expertise, positioning itself with a first-mover advantage in developing forward carbon credit infrastructure and innovative financial solutions.

Carbon Collective

Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Collective is an innovative online investment advisor dedicated exclusively to climate-focused investing. The company aims to address the significant annual climate investment gap of $5 trillion by providing a platform that offers sustainable and green investment services. Through its user-friendly interface, Carbon Collective provides low-fee, diversified investment portfolios designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This approach empowers investors to support and reinvest in companies that are actively working to combat climate change, aligning financial growth with environmental responsibility.

BasiGo

Seed Round in 2022
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.

MicroByre

Venture Round in 2022
MicroByre, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. It specializes in the genetic engineering of non-model micro-species, particularly bacteria that are challenging to manipulate for industrial applications. MicroByre has developed an innovative platform for bacterial domestication, employing an automated characterization pipeline that identifies underutilized bacteria capable of efficiently converting unrefined biomasses into commodity chemicals. This platform leverages a unique dataset to inform minimally precise genetic modifications, enhancing the bacteria's flexibility, yield, and contamination resistance while reducing the need for nutritional additives. By bridging the gap between promising biological research and practical industrial applications, MicroByre positions itself as a valuable partner for various companies seeking to improve their fermentation processes and compete with traditional petrochemical synthesis.

Olympian Motors

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Olympian Motors is an electric vehicle startup headquartered in New York that focuses on revolutionizing the automotive manufacturing process. Utilizing a proprietary modular system, Olympian significantly reduces tooling and labor costs by over 80% and accelerates production lead times by approximately 60%, shortening the design-to-production period from more than four years to just six months. The company currently operates manufacturing facilities in Brooklyn and Detroit with an annual production capacity of 320 vehicles, aiming to scale this capacity to 20,000 vehicles by 2025. Olympian’s electric vehicles emphasize aesthetics, nature, and minimalism, distancing themselves from the conventional car experience characterized by standardized designs. Their vehicles are primarily constructed from steel, wood, and post-industrial recycled materials, avoiding plastics and harmful chemicals. Additionally, the Olympian Operating System enhances the user experience with a minimalistic and intuitive cockpit design. The company is currently awaiting traffic approval from regulatory authorities for its electric vehicles.

Mootral

Seed Round in 2022
Mootral SA is a British-Swiss AgriTech company founded in 2017 and based in Rolle, Switzerland. The company develops innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture, specifically focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing antimicrobial resistance. Mootral's primary products include a natural feed supplement designed to significantly lower methane emissions from ruminants, as well as solutions that eliminate the need for antibiotics in monogastric livestock. By providing these tools, Mootral aims to promote sustainable food production that benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare, while also enhancing the economic viability for farmers.

DiviGas

Seed Round in 2021
DiviGas is an oil and gas company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Central Region, Singapore. The company specializes in the development of advanced hydrogen separation membranes that are designed for hydrogen purification and gas separation. These membranes demonstrate superior performance compared to traditional options, exhibiting resilience against heat, pressure, acidity, and plasticity. Additionally, DiviGas's membranes can be integrated with carbon capture and storage units for effective carbon dioxide separation. This innovative approach enables clients to purify hydrogen efficiently and cost-effectively while adhering to eco-friendly practices.

BasiGo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up focused on transforming public transportation in Kenya and Rwanda by providing electric buses as a sustainable alternative to diesel. The company operates under a pay-as-you-go model, which includes maintenance and battery charging services, facilitating the transition for bus owners to adopt electric vehicles. BasiGo's electric buses are designed to operate throughout the day on a single charge, utilizing proven battery technology that offers a reliable and economical solution amidst rising diesel costs. By making electric buses more accessible, BasiGo aims to enhance the efficiency of public transport while contributing to environmental sustainability.

microTERRA

Seed Round in 2021
microTERRA is a company dedicated to developing sustainable food ingredients by utilizing Lemna, an aquatic plant known for its water-cleaning properties and ability to produce valuable functional ingredients. Their flagship product, Flora, enhances sweetness perception while reducing sugar content in formulations, effectively masking unwanted notes from high-intensity sweeteners without compromising texture or taste. This innovation addresses a significant market opportunity within the food industry. microTERRA operates as an ingredient platform, focusing on creating specialty ingredients through sustainable methods.

Leap

Series B in 2021
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

CarbonBuilt

Series A in 2021
CarbonBuilt is a clean technology company focused on carbon capture and utilization within the concrete industry. The company has developed innovative technologies aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Its flagship product, Reversa® Binder, serves as a low-carbon alternative to traditional cement, allowing for the creation of concrete with a markedly lower carbon footprint. By directly injecting carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources into proprietary low-carbon concrete formulations, CarbonBuilt enables base industries to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions while producing materials that conform to industry standards.

Ferveret

Seed Round in 2021
Ferveret specializes in innovative liquid cooling technology tailored for data centers, drawing inspiration from the cooling systems used in nuclear power plants. The company aims to address the significant inefficiencies in data center operations, where approximately 40% of electricity is squandered on cooling. By employing subcooled nucleate boiling, Ferveret's technology effectively reduces chip temperatures, leading to enhanced server performance, a 96% reduction in cooling costs, and a 68% decrease in capital expenditures. Additionally, its solutions contribute to a 40% reduction in carbon emissions, making data centers more sustainable while improving overall efficiency.

Flora

Seed Round in 2021
Flora is a Bay Area-based company focused on acquiring and developing sustainable brands to enhance access to affordable, eco-friendly products. By serving over 300,000 customers, Flora not only promotes sustainable living but also contributes to significant environmental impact, saving approximately 10,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. This reduction is comparable to the environmental benefits provided by 400,000 trees. Flora's mission is to empower individuals to make sustainable choices in their daily lives, demonstrating that even small decisions can lead to substantial positive effects.

Cemvita

Series A in 2021
Cemvita is a synthetic biology company focused on developing innovative solutions that promote sustainability and enhance the energy transition. Utilizing its CO2 Utilization platform, the company mimics natural processes such as photosynthesis to produce a range of products, including nutrients for space exploration and industrial chemicals for various applications. Cemvita aims to assist industries like oil and gas, chemicals, and mining in reducing their carbon emissions by providing environmentally friendly methods for resource extraction, including lithium mining. Through its nature-inspired approach, Cemvita seeks to advance sustainable practices in multiple sectors while addressing critical challenges related to energy and environmental impact.

SINAI

Seed Round in 2021
SINAI Technologies, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in enterprise decarbonization software. Its platform monitors, analyzes, and provides actionable recommendations to reduce carbon emissions across various departments and processes within a company. Key modules include carbon footprint tracking, low carbon scenario analysis, carbon pricing design, and target setting. The software enables organizations to automate carbon analysis and reporting, fostering a more sustainable and efficient business environment.

Lightship

Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.

ION Energy

Seed Round in 2021
ION Energy, Inc. is a manufacturer of energy storage systems based in Bayside, New York. The company produces batteries designed for scooters and homes, along with battery management systems that enhance the performance and reliability of these energy solutions. ION Energy also offers a battery analytics and diagnostic platform known as RIFT, which utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to support electric vehicle and energy storage providers. This technology enables organizations to make informed decisions quickly, providing them with the flexibility to either deploy ready-to-use battery management systems or develop custom solutions tailored to their specific needs. ION Energy has positioned itself as a key partner for original equipment manufacturers and battery pack manufacturers seeking innovative battery technology.

Zevvy

Seed Round in 2021
Zevvy is a fintech platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Hayward, California, that focuses on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The company operates an electric vehicle lease platform designed to simplify the transition to electric driving. It provides a marketplace where users can explore and select from various EV options. The application process is fully online, making it convenient for customers. Zevvy also facilitates vehicle pick-up, assists with charging arrangements, and integrates customers into its billing system, ultimately making the experience of driving an electric vehicle more accessible and affordable.

Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences is a bioscience and genetic engineering company dedicated to addressing extinction and biodiversity loss through innovative gene editing technologies, primarily CRISPR. The company focuses on reviving extinct species, such as the woolly mammoth, while also working to protect critically endangered species and restore vital ecosystems. By employing advanced genetic techniques, Colossal aims to create solutions that not only facilitate the repopulation of ecosystems but also contribute to the sustainability of life on Earth. Through its pioneering efforts, Colossal aspires to tackle pressing environmental challenges and support the future of both ecological health and human necessities.

Aerial

Seed Round in 2021
Aerial is a sustainability platform focused on managing carbon emissions for individuals, enterprises, and blockchains. The company has developed software that automatically calculates users' carbon footprints based on their lifestyle habits, simplifying the process of offsetting emissions by facilitating contributions to verified reforestation projects. Additionally, Aerial provides actionable climate insights created by credible science writers, allowing companies to effectively manage their carbon footprints and adopt sustainable practices. Aerial collaborates with a diverse range of partners, including renowned artists, celebrities, and prominent brands, to promote sustainability efforts and raise awareness about climate issues.

Carbo Culture

Seed Round in 2021
Carbo Culture Oy is a Finnish company founded in 2016, based in Helsinki, specializing in the production of biochar from waste biomass. It employs a carbon sequestration process that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, transforming orchard waste and other local biomass into high-quality biochar using patented reactors. This biochar serves dual purposes: it is utilized in agricultural and construction applications, enhancing soil properties by improving water and nutrient retention, and it also acts as a remediation agent for contaminated sites. In addition to producing biochar, the company's technology generates renewable energy and contributes to the creation of carbon credits, promoting environmentally sustainable practices in energy production and waste management.

New Age Meats

Seed Round in 2021
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat through an innovative automated, data-driven platform that utilizes stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells instead of relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable food options.

Swift Solar

Venture Round in 2020
Swift Solar Inc. is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of lightweight solar panels and systems. The company focuses on developing advanced solar technology, particularly through its innovation in perovskite solar cells, which are engineered to be more efficient and affordable than traditional solar panels. These ultra-thin films are capable of absorbing various parts of the solar spectrum, resulting in high-efficiency tandem solar cells that offer significant weight advantages. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing and the use of abundant raw materials, ensuring the scalability of its products for applications in aerospace, automotive, and building sectors.

Sway

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Sway is a company based in San Francisco that specializes in regenerative design solutions aimed at addressing plastic pollution. Co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer, Sway focuses on developing bioplastics made from seaweed, which serve as compostable alternatives to single-use plastics, specifically starting with flexible packaging. The company's products are engineered to match the essential performance qualities of conventional plastics while being compatible with existing infrastructure, allowing clients to scale their operations effectively and achieve sustainability goals.

Amperon

Seed Round in 2020
Amperon Holdings, Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, NY, with an additional office in Houston, TX, operates in the technology sector. The company specializes in developing predictive tools for energy retailers and grid operators, leveraging smart meters and artificial intelligence to provide real-time operational grid intelligence. Amperon's platform offers real-time electricity demand forecasts, enabling energy suppliers and utilities to manage costs efficiently, even in the face of grid volatility caused by factors such as global pandemics, climate disasters, or complex grid dynamics.

Shiru

Seed Round in 2019
Shiru, Inc. is a food technology company based in Oakland, California, established in 2019. It specializes in the development and production of proteins aimed at replacing dairy products and eggs within the food industry. Utilizing artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and precision biology, Shiru focuses on the discovery and creation of novel, sustainable protein ingredients. By leveraging computational design, the company aims to provide enhanced protein solutions that support environmentally friendly practices while meeting consumer demands. Shiru's innovative approach positions it at the forefront of efforts to create sustainable and healthier food options.

Upshift

Pre Seed Round in 2018
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.

Ampere

AI to electrify manufacturing
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