AgZen is a company that specializes in the development of pesticide sprays designed to adhere to plants, thereby minimizing pollution associated with agricultural chemicals. The firm provides patented, field-tested food-safe additives and sprayer retrofits that enhance the adhesion of agrochemical droplets to crops. This innovative approach allows farmers to achieve effective protection while significantly reducing the volume of pesticides used, without sacrificing plant health or yield. By focusing on sustainability and efficiency, AgZen aims to support agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable for farmers.
Tidal Metals
Seed Round in 2024
Tidal Metals developed a breakthrough suite of innovations for producing critical minerals and metals from seawater and brines – with no waste, no carbon emissions, and no harm to the environment.
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.
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.
Samsara Eco
Series A in 2024
Samsara Eco is an innovative enviro-tech company that employs enzymatic technology to recycle plastic waste indefinitely. Its proprietary process breaks down plastics into reusable components, enabling manufacturers to produce new plastic items and fostering a circular loop for plastics, thereby reducing waste and dependence on fossil fuels.
Equilibrium Energy
Funding Round in 2023
Equilibrium Energy specializes in optimizing energy consumption and reducing costs through its advanced energy management platform. The company aims to facilitate sustainable practices, enhance efficiency for power companies, and contribute positively to the environment.
Fourth Power
Series A in 2023
Fourth Power specializes in utility-scale thermal battery storage solutions. It converts renewable energy into a reliable on-demand power source, addressing grid needs while facilitating the transition to decarbonized infrastructure.
Nium is a climate technology company focused on decarbonizing industry through innovative nanotechnology. The company has developed a nanocatalyst reactor that facilitates the on-site synthesis of ammonia, utilizing renewable energy sources. This system, known as Green Ammonia on Demand, allows for the decentralized production of ammonia, which can be stored and transported efficiently. By integrating its reactor with hydrogen-producing facilities, Nium aims to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, thereby helping industries lower their carbon footprints and contribute to a more sustainable economy.
Amogy specializes in developing carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. Its patented ammonia cracking technology converts liquid ammonia into electrical power using hydrogen fuel cells.
Samsara Eco
Series A in 2022
Samsara Eco is an innovative enviro-tech company that employs enzymatic technology to recycle plastic waste indefinitely. Its proprietary process breaks down plastics into reusable components, enabling manufacturers to produce new plastic items and fostering a circular loop for plastics, thereby reducing waste and dependence on fossil fuels.
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.
Brimstone
Series A in 2022
Brimstone develops a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Its technology uses calcium silicate rock instead of limestone, delivering identical products at scale while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Amogy specializes in developing carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. Its patented ammonia cracking technology converts liquid ammonia into electrical power using hydrogen fuel cells.
Pivot Bio
Series D in 2021
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.
Amogy
Funding Round in 2021
Amogy specializes in developing carbon-free energy solutions for hard-to-abate sectors such as maritime, power generation, and heavy industry. Its patented ammonia cracking technology converts liquid ammonia into electrical power using hydrogen fuel cells.
Pivot Bio
Series C in 2020
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.
C16 Biosciences
Series A in 2020
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
MycoWorks
Series A in 2020
MycoWorks is a biotechnology company specializing in the production of non-plastic and non-animal materials. Utilizing fungal mycelium, they create energy-efficient and biodegradable alternatives to plastic foams, textiles, woods, and leather for various industries such as aerospace, automotive, apparel, and architecture.
Entocycle
Seed Round in 2018
Entocycle Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in producing insect-based protein for animal feed. The company cultivates black soldier fly larvae in an automated system that monitors and analyzes their growth and environment. Entocycle sources organic waste from farms, factories, and catering industries to mass-produce insects as a sustainable protein source. It supplies its products primarily to feed suppliers, retailers, food, and agricultural industries, aiming to accelerate the global transition towards sustainable protein.
C16 Biosciences
Seed Round in 2018
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
ENOUGH is a company that develops and commercializes patented technology for producing mycoprotein, a meat-free food product. Its innovative process integrates production within existing bio-refineries, creating a sustainable and efficient system that produces Food, Fuel, and Feed simultaneously.
WaterFX
Seed Round in 2017
WaterFX is a manufacturer specializing in sustainable solar desalination systems designed to enhance the availability and reliability of freshwater generation. The company employs concentrated solar still technology to convert unusable saltwater into potable water, utilizing any treatable source. By integrating a peer-to-peer connected water network, WaterFX enables users to access a more dependable and sustainable water service. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to address global freshwater challenges by providing efficient and eco-friendly solutions for water scarcity.
Pivot Bio
Series A in 2016
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.
Pivot Bio
Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2010, Pivot Bio is a biotechnology company specializing in microbial nitrogen fertilizers. It harnesses naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops sustainably, aiming to reduce the need for petrochemical fertilizers and improve crop yield.