Khosla Ventures, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, is a venture capital firm that provides strategic advice, capital, and support to bold entrepreneurs across various sectors. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, climate technology, sustainability, enterprise solutions, consumer products, fintech, digital health, medical technology, and therapeutics. Khosla Ventures is particularly interested in innovative solutions that address significant socio-economic challenges and enhance productivity, especially for low-income populations and small businesses in emerging markets. The firm embraces experimentation and is open to investing in unconventional and high-risk ventures, often acting as the sole investor in groundbreaking projects. With a commitment to fostering impactful entrepreneurship, Khosla Ventures seeks to create value through technological advancements and creative business models, with a special emphasis on markets in South Asia.
LuxWall is a building materials company that pioneers the design and manufacture of vacuum-insulated glass. LuxWall produces glass that acts as transparent insulation, providing thermal insulation values comparable to fiberglass wall insulation. With widespread adoption, LuxWall's patented technology has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigatonnes per year. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
Fortera
Series C in 2024
Fortera is focused on developing innovative cement products that significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with concrete production. The company has created a process that captures industrial carbon emissions and mineralizes them to produce a less carbon-intensive form of concrete. This method not only aims to lower the environmental impact of construction but also enhances the performance characteristics of their products compared to traditional concrete. By providing a more sustainable alternative, Fortera contributes to the global effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, addressing a critical challenge in the construction industry.
Li Industries
Series B in 2024
Li Industries is a start-up dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company focuses on reclaiming materials from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and various energy storage systems. By utilizing direct recycling technology, Li Industries specializes in recovering valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. Their innovative electrochemical flow system allows for non-destructive lithiation and optimizes the post-treatment of recovered materials, enhancing the efficiency of the recycling process. Through its efforts, Li Industries aims to minimize environmental waste, lower emissions, and reduce the costs associated with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, thereby promoting a more sustainable supply chain for battery materials.
Koloma
Series B in 2024
Koloma is a geologic hydrogen company focused on identifying and commercializing geologic hydrogen resources. By utilizing its technology and proprietary data, Koloma develops data-driven solutions for energy transition resource development. The company's initiatives aim to reduce global carbon emissions, providing businesses with the tools to lower their carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Through its innovative approach, Koloma seeks to advance clean energy technology and support the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Spiritus
Series A in 2023
Spiritus is a climate technology company focused on advancing direct-air-capture (DAC) solutions to combat climate change. It has developed a unique system that integrates the Spiritus Sorbent and the Spiritus Carbon Orchard, designed to be both scalable and modular, which allows for cost-effective carbon removal and sequestration. The company aims to provide an accessible and practical approach to carbon removal, enabling clients to manage their carbon footprint effectively and contribute to environmental sustainability. By achieving efficient sorption and desorption rates at a lower cost compared to existing technologies, Spiritus positions itself as a leader in the DAC sector.
Caelux
Series A in 2023
Caelux is a renewable energy company based in Pasadena, California, that specializes in developing perovskite-on-glass technology for the terrestrial solar industry. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating innovative solar power products that enhance power production and efficiency while minimizing the use of semiconducting materials. This approach not only improves the performance of solar devices but also reduces production costs. Caelux's technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing photovoltaic module manufacturing processes, enabling users to lower installed costs while achieving better energy output.
TeraWatt Technology
Series C in 2023
TeraWatt Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the design and development of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for various electrified applications. The company focuses on producing batteries that combine energy and power density with safety, catering to the needs of industrial clients. Through advanced engineering practices and efficient production processes, TeraWatt Technology aims to provide long-lasting, safe, and reliable power alternatives, supporting a wide range of electrification initiatives. Additionally, TeraWatt has a subsidiary located in Tokyo, Japan, further expanding its reach in the global market.
Ceibo
Series B in 2023
Ceibo is an industrial biotechnology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the mining industry, particularly in the production of critical minerals essential for the clean energy transition. The company has developed proprietary technology for leaching copper sulfide, which enhances recovery from both primary and secondary sulfide ores rich in chalcopyrite. In addition to its leaching technology, Ceibo has implemented technologies aimed at dust suppression in mining operations. Currently, Ceibo operates within several large mining assets owned by prominent mining companies, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing costs, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices with a commitment to zero waste activity.
Realta Fusion
Seed Round in 2023
Realta Fusion is focused on developing fusion energy technology aimed at producing industrial heat and power. The company leverages advancements in superconducting materials, plasma physics, and computing power to create a straightforward linear fusion reactor design. This innovative approach allows Realta Fusion to utilize abundant fuel sources, offering a zero-carbon solution for heat and power generation. By minimizing capital expenditures associated with power plant construction, the company positions itself as a provider of sustainable energy solutions.
LanzaTech
Post in 2023
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
LuxWall
Venture Round in 2023
LuxWall is a building materials company that pioneers the design and manufacture of vacuum-insulated glass. LuxWall produces glass that acts as transparent insulation, providing thermal insulation values comparable to fiberglass wall insulation. With widespread adoption, LuxWall's patented technology has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by more than 0.5 gigatonnes per year. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.
Mainspring
Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.
Li Industries
Series A in 2022
Li Industries is a start-up dedicated to advancing lithium-ion battery recycling technologies. The company focuses on reclaiming materials from end-of-life batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and various energy storage systems. By utilizing direct recycling technology, Li Industries specializes in recovering valuable metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are essential for battery production. Their innovative electrochemical flow system allows for non-destructive lithiation and optimizes the post-treatment of recovered materials, enhancing the efficiency of the recycling process. Through its efforts, Li Industries aims to minimize environmental waste, lower emissions, and reduce the costs associated with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, thereby promoting a more sustainable supply chain for battery materials.
Sonocharge
Seed Round in 2022
Sonocharge Energy focuses on developing advanced battery technology aimed at improving rechargeable and long-duration batteries. Their platform technology enhances battery performance, safety, and charging efficiency, addressing the growing demand for higher power density in various sectors. This innovation serves a wide range of markets, including transportation, electric vehicles, e-mobility, electric bikes, scooters, aerospace, and drones. By delivering improved energy solutions, Sonocharge aims to meet the evolving needs of industries seeking to enhance their energy applications.
TeraWatt Technology
Series B in 2022
TeraWatt Technology Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializes in the design and development of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for various electrified applications. The company focuses on producing batteries that combine energy and power density with safety, catering to the needs of industrial clients. Through advanced engineering practices and efficient production processes, TeraWatt Technology aims to provide long-lasting, safe, and reliable power alternatives, supporting a wide range of electrification initiatives. Additionally, TeraWatt has a subsidiary located in Tokyo, Japan, further expanding its reach in the global market.
Nitricity
Venture Round in 2022
Nitricity is an energy company focused on the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It specializes in creating electrified, climate-smart fertilizers, specifically nitric acid and ammonia, which can be utilized independently or together to produce ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This innovative approach aims to bring high-quality fertilizer products closer to farmers, allowing them to minimize wasteful runoff and optimize fertilizer application timing based on field readiness. By enhancing nitrogen delivery capabilities, Nitricity supports sustainable agricultural practices and contributes to environmentally responsible farming worldwide.
Mainspring
Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.
Aether Diamonds
Series A in 2022
Aether Diamonds produces the world's first and only diamonds made 100% from captured carbon. Certified B Corp. 2022 Fast Company Top 10 Most Innovative Consumer Goods Companies. 2022 "Best for the World" B Corp.
Juno
Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
Gaiascope
Seed Round in 2021
Gaiascope helps energy companies and investors transition to the future in the most economic way possible, with user-friendly software that makes the electric grid easier to understand, invest in and profit from. Gaiascope's affordable tools are designed with a practical approach to machine learning that values transparency over 'black boxes'. Guided by a blueprint of physical reality, these tools use available data and scenario analysis to optimize real-time trading, operations and development, addressing the stochastic nature of the grid, the increasing penetration of renewables, and the evolution of power market dynamics.
Fortera
Series B in 2021
Fortera is focused on developing innovative cement products that significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with concrete production. The company has created a process that captures industrial carbon emissions and mineralizes them to produce a less carbon-intensive form of concrete. This method not only aims to lower the environmental impact of construction but also enhances the performance characteristics of their products compared to traditional concrete. By providing a more sustainable alternative, Fortera contributes to the global effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, addressing a critical challenge in the construction industry.
Mainspring
Series D in 2021
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.
Juno
Seed Round in 2020
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Series A in 2020
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.
Ceibo
Series A in 2019
Ceibo is an industrial biotechnology company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for the mining industry, particularly in the production of critical minerals essential for the clean energy transition. The company has developed proprietary technology for leaching copper sulfide, which enhances recovery from both primary and secondary sulfide ores rich in chalcopyrite. In addition to its leaching technology, Ceibo has implemented technologies aimed at dust suppression in mining operations. Currently, Ceibo operates within several large mining assets owned by prominent mining companies, focusing on optimizing processes, reducing costs, and promoting environmentally sustainable practices with a commitment to zero waste activity.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Series A in 2019
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is a research and development company focused on advancing fusion energy technology to provide an inexhaustible power source. Established in 2017 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to create fusion energy systems. Commonwealth Fusion Systems was spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and collaborates with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of government-funded fusion research. By integrating established physics with innovative magnet technology, the company aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to clean and renewable energy sources while addressing climate change challenges.
Mainspring
Series C in 2018
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.
Bboxx
Series C in 2016
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes solar power systems aimed at improving energy access in Africa and other developing regions. The company focuses on providing off-grid solutions, including solar kits, residential solar installations, and energy kiosks, enabling consumers in rural areas to experience reliable electricity similar to that in western countries. By creating innovative distribution methods, BBOXX seeks to meet the energy needs of underserved populations while ensuring superior customer service. Its operations extend to countries such as Sierra Leone, Kenya, Somalia, and Pakistan, where the company strives to enhance energy management and power production in off-grid environments.
Bboxx
Venture Round in 2015
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes solar power systems aimed at improving energy access in Africa and other developing regions. The company focuses on providing off-grid solutions, including solar kits, residential solar installations, and energy kiosks, enabling consumers in rural areas to experience reliable electricity similar to that in western countries. By creating innovative distribution methods, BBOXX seeks to meet the energy needs of underserved populations while ensuring superior customer service. Its operations extend to countries such as Sierra Leone, Kenya, Somalia, and Pakistan, where the company strives to enhance energy management and power production in off-grid environments.
SES
Series B in 2015
SolidEnergy Systems Corp. develops and manufactures rechargeable lithium metal batteries primarily for applications in drones, wearables, smartphones, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2012 and based in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company focuses on producing high-performance lithium metal batteries and supplying essential materials, such as anodes and electrolytes, to major lithium-ion cell manufacturers. These materials can be integrated into existing manufacturing processes, allowing for scalability without significant infrastructure investments. SolidEnergy's pilot-scale production caters to prototype demonstrations and specialized aerospace markets, while its future growth is aimed at mainstream sectors like consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Additionally, the company is involved in developing AI-powered safety algorithms and recycling solutions, positioning itself as an integrated battery manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Sakti3
Series C in 2015
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company that specializes in the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and currently a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd., Sakti3 focuses on creating advanced battery cells designed for use in electric vehicles and portable electronics. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electric cars, making them more comparable to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. By improving battery capabilities, Sakti3 seeks to support the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Seeo
Series E in 2014
Seeo, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that utilize a nano-structured polymer electrolyte. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with facilities in Shanghai, China, the company serves various markets, including transportation, electric grid, and telecommunications. Seeo's batteries are designed to be safe, lightweight, and high in energy density, making them suitable for demanding applications. They feature a solid-state composition that eliminates flammable or volatile components, significantly reducing the risk of fires under stress conditions such as crushing or overvoltage. This innovative approach enables environmentally friendly energy storage with a reduced reliance on raw materials while enhancing payload range for vehicle owners. As of 2015, Seeo operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
LanzaTech
Series D in 2014
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
Ambri
Series C in 2014
Ambri, Inc. is a company based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, focused on developing innovative electricity storage solutions through its liquid metal battery technology. Founded in 2010 and originally known as Liquid Metal Battery Corporation, Ambri aims to revolutionize grid-scale power storage by offering batteries that are low-cost, long-lasting, and capable of storing significant amounts of energy. These batteries are particularly suited for applications in renewable energy systems and grid stabilization. Ambri's technology is designed to enhance the reliability and efficiency of energy storage, with systems that can tolerate short circuits and other operational challenges, making them a robust choice for grid operators.
Caelux
Venture Round in 2014
Caelux is a renewable energy company based in Pasadena, California, that specializes in developing perovskite-on-glass technology for the terrestrial solar industry. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on creating innovative solar power products that enhance power production and efficiency while minimizing the use of semiconducting materials. This approach not only improves the performance of solar devices but also reduces production costs. Caelux's technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing photovoltaic module manufacturing processes, enabling users to lower installed costs while achieving better energy output.
LanzaTech
Series C in 2013
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
Bboxx
Series A in 2013
BBOXX designs, manufactures, and distributes solar power systems aimed at improving energy access in Africa and other developing regions. The company focuses on providing off-grid solutions, including solar kits, residential solar installations, and energy kiosks, enabling consumers in rural areas to experience reliable electricity similar to that in western countries. By creating innovative distribution methods, BBOXX seeks to meet the energy needs of underserved populations while ensuring superior customer service. Its operations extend to countries such as Sierra Leone, Kenya, Somalia, and Pakistan, where the company strives to enhance energy management and power production in off-grid environments.
Coskata
Debt Financing in 2013
Coskata, Inc. is a biology-based renewable energy company, with technology for the production of liquid fuels. Using proprietary microorganisms and transformative bioreactor designs, the company will produce ethanol from a wide variety of input materials to provide economic, environmental, and national security benefits.
Natron Energy
Series A in 2013
Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing sodium-ion battery technologies, utilizing Prussian Blue electrode materials to create safe and sustainable energy storage solutions. Natron's batteries are designed for various industrial applications, including uninterruptible power supply systems, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, and smart grids. These batteries offer advantages such as high power density, efficient recharging, and extended cycle life, and can be produced economically using commodity materials on existing manufacturing lines. Natron Energy operates a software-defined power platform to enhance the integration of its battery solutions across critical backup power systems and other applications.
Stion
Private Equity Round in 2012
Stion Corporation specializes in the manufacture and distribution of thin-film solar modules designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, governmental, utility, and off-grid uses. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company's high-efficiency solar modules utilize innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, which enhance power output and reliability while minimizing total installed costs. Stion markets its products through a network of authorized dealers in both the United States and international markets.
LightSail Energy
Series D in 2012
LightSail Energy specializes in the development of advanced energy storage systems that utilize compressed air technology. By focusing on grid-scale applications, the company aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy storage, particularly for renewable sources such as solar and wind. This shift from vehicle-based technology to modernizing the electrical grid allows clients to access low-cost and effective energy storage solutions, enabling them to meet demand for clean energy. Through its innovative approach, LightSail Energy is working to transform how energy is stored and delivered worldwide.
Segetis
Series C in 2012
Segetis, Inc. is a green chemistry company specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of renewable polymers. Founded in 2006 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company utilizes a platform of binary monomers derived from renewable feedstocks, such as non-food agricultural and forestry materials. Segetis's innovative technology supports the production of a range of industrial bioproducts, including bio-plastics, surfactants, plasticizers, adhesives, and coalescent solvents, among others. The company's chemistries create opportunities for synergy across various industries, including those involved in starch and sugar crop processing, wood and cellulose processing, vegetable oil chemical processing, biodiesel manufacturing, and the production of linear alpha-olefins.
Virdia
Debt Financing in 2012
Virdia, formerly known as HCL CleanTech, specializes in the development of cellulosic sugars and lignin derived from lignocellulosic biomass for applications in renewable chemicals, bio-energy, and nutrition. The company utilizes its proprietary CASE™ process, which efficiently converts a variety of feedstocks, including wood, energy crops, and agricultural residues, into refined sugars and lignin. This innovative, low-temperature method maximizes sugar yields while maintaining a minimal environmental impact through the nearly complete recycling of acids and solvents used during production. Virdia is guided by an experienced management team with extensive backgrounds in corn processing, chemicals, and biochemicals.
Kior
Post in 2012
KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in producing and selling cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology, the company aims to supply its products to refiners, terminal and rack owners, and fleet operators for vehicle use. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is focused on contributing to sustainable energy solutions by converting biomass into clean fuels.
Stion
Private Equity Round in 2011
Stion Corporation specializes in the manufacture and distribution of thin-film solar modules designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, governmental, utility, and off-grid uses. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company's high-efficiency solar modules utilize innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, which enhance power output and reliability while minimizing total installed costs. Stion markets its products through a network of authorized dealers in both the United States and international markets.
Danotek Motion Technologies
Series B in 2011
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications. Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.
Coskata
Series D in 2011
Coskata, Inc. is a biology-based renewable energy company, with technology for the production of liquid fuels. Using proprietary microorganisms and transformative bioreactor designs, the company will produce ethanol from a wide variety of input materials to provide economic, environmental, and national security benefits.
Seeo
Series D in 2011
Seeo, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that utilize a nano-structured polymer electrolyte. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with facilities in Shanghai, China, the company serves various markets, including transportation, electric grid, and telecommunications. Seeo's batteries are designed to be safe, lightweight, and high in energy density, making them suitable for demanding applications. They feature a solid-state composition that eliminates flammable or volatile components, significantly reducing the risk of fires under stress conditions such as crushing or overvoltage. This innovative approach enables environmentally friendly energy storage with a reduced reliance on raw materials while enhancing payload range for vehicle owners. As of 2015, Seeo operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Ciris Energy
Series B in 2011
Ciris Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Centennial, Colorado, that specializes in producing electricity from buried coal and other hydrocarbon deposits. Founded in 2007, the company has developed proprietary technologies that biologically convert coal into methane at large scales. These innovations focus on creating natural gas from coal in an environmentally responsible and economically efficient manner, allowing clients to utilize coal as a renewable energy source.
QuantumScape
Venture Round in 2011
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. The company works to revolutionize the battery industry by producing a solid-state battery that will provide a substantially higher level of battery storage than other batteries currently on the market. It manufactures lithium batteries aimed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company's innovative approach could significantly impact the future of electric transportation and renewable energy integration. Jagdeep Singh founded the company in San Jose, California in 2010.
LS9
Series D in 2010
LS9, based in South San Francisco, California, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company focused on developing renewable petroleum biofuels and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology techniques, LS9 creates patent-pending UltraClean fuels, emphasizing both innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The company's goal is to produce hydrocarbon biofuels that serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.
EchoFirst
Series B in 2010
EchoFirst manufactures and markets an efficient integrated solar energy system. The integrated system provides both electric and heating needs for homes with a total energy output that greatly surpasses the output of a standard PV system.
Sakti3
Series B in 2010
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company that specializes in the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and currently a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd., Sakti3 focuses on creating advanced battery cells designed for use in electric vehicles and portable electronics. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electric cars, making them more comparable to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. By improving battery capabilities, Sakti3 seeks to support the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Coskata
Series D in 2010
Coskata, Inc. is a biology-based renewable energy company, with technology for the production of liquid fuels. Using proprietary microorganisms and transformative bioreactor designs, the company will produce ethanol from a wide variety of input materials to provide economic, environmental, and national security benefits.
Kior
Private Equity Round in 2010
KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in producing and selling cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology, the company aims to supply its products to refiners, terminal and rack owners, and fleet operators for vehicle use. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is focused on contributing to sustainable energy solutions by converting biomass into clean fuels.
LanzaTech
Series B in 2010
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
Stion
Series D in 2010
Stion Corporation specializes in the manufacture and distribution of thin-film solar modules designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, governmental, utility, and off-grid uses. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company's high-efficiency solar modules utilize innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, which enhance power output and reliability while minimizing total installed costs. Stion markets its products through a network of authorized dealers in both the United States and international markets.
Gevo
Series D in 2010
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.
Mainspring
Seed Round in 2010
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.
QuantumScape
Seed Round in 2010
QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles and other energy storage applications. The company works to revolutionize the battery industry by producing a solid-state battery that will provide a substantially higher level of battery storage than other batteries currently on the market. It manufactures lithium batteries aimed to accelerate the commercialization of solid-state batteries. The company's innovative approach could significantly impact the future of electric transportation and renewable energy integration. Jagdeep Singh founded the company in San Jose, California in 2010.
Danotek Motion Technologies
Venture Round in 2009
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications. Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.
LS9
Series C in 2009
LS9, based in South San Francisco, California, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company focused on developing renewable petroleum biofuels and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology techniques, LS9 creates patent-pending UltraClean fuels, emphasizing both innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The company's goal is to produce hydrocarbon biofuels that serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.
Amyris
Series C in 2009
Amyris, Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializing in the development of microbial strains to produce sustainable ingredients from renewable plant-sourced sugars. Founded in 2003, Amyris utilizes its industrial synthetic biology platform to engineer and manufacture a wide range of products, including ingredients for cosmetics, flavors, fragrances, healthcare, and fuels. The company’s innovative technology enables the conversion of plant sugars into high-value hydrocarbon molecules, providing no-compromise alternatives to petroleum-based products. Amyris operates under several trademarks, including Biofene and Biossance, and collaborates with organizations such as the Infectious Disease Research Institute to advance health-related initiatives, including vaccine development. The company generates revenue from product sales, intellectual property licensing, and collaborative research efforts, with a significant portion of its business occurring in the United States.
Seeo
Series C in 2009
Seeo, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that utilize a nano-structured polymer electrolyte. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with facilities in Shanghai, China, the company serves various markets, including transportation, electric grid, and telecommunications. Seeo's batteries are designed to be safe, lightweight, and high in energy density, making them suitable for demanding applications. They feature a solid-state composition that eliminates flammable or volatile components, significantly reducing the risk of fires under stress conditions such as crushing or overvoltage. This innovative approach enables environmentally friendly energy storage with a reduced reliance on raw materials while enhancing payload range for vehicle owners. As of 2015, Seeo operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Gevo
Venture Round in 2009
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.
Virdia
Series A in 2009
Virdia, formerly known as HCL CleanTech, specializes in the development of cellulosic sugars and lignin derived from lignocellulosic biomass for applications in renewable chemicals, bio-energy, and nutrition. The company utilizes its proprietary CASE™ process, which efficiently converts a variety of feedstocks, including wood, energy crops, and agricultural residues, into refined sugars and lignin. This innovative, low-temperature method maximizes sugar yields while maintaining a minimal environmental impact through the nearly complete recycling of acids and solvents used during production. Virdia is guided by an experienced management team with extensive backgrounds in corn processing, chemicals, and biochemicals.
Ausra
Venture Round in 2009
Ausra specializes in the development and manufacturing of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at meeting global electricity demands in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company focuses on solar thermal power infrastructure, primarily utilizing compact linear Fresnel reflectors as solar collectors that generate steam for electricity production. By concentrating sunlight to boil water, Ausra's systems create high-pressure steam that drives conventional turbine generators. The company is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage solutions, which will enable the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during the day and at night. Ausra's innovations aim to provide zero-carbon power generation that competes with fossil fuel prices while minimizing environmental impact.
Calera
Seed Round in 2009
Calera Corporation operates in the area of carbon sequestering. It involves in reversing global warming and ocean acidification by trapping the greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide, as well as reduces the level of free carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere. The company has a strategic alliance with Bechtel Power Corporation. Calera Corporation was founded in 2007 and is based in Los Gatos, California.
Sakti3
Series A in 2009
Sakti3, Inc. is a Michigan-based company that specializes in the development of solid-state rechargeable lithium-ion battery technology. Founded in 2007 and currently a subsidiary of Dyson Ltd., Sakti3 focuses on creating advanced battery cells designed for use in electric vehicles and portable electronics. The company's innovative technology aims to enhance the performance and efficiency of electric cars, making them more comparable to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. By improving battery capabilities, Sakti3 seeks to support the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions in the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Coskata
Series C in 2008
Coskata, Inc. is a biology-based renewable energy company, with technology for the production of liquid fuels. Using proprietary microorganisms and transformative bioreactor designs, the company will produce ethanol from a wide variety of input materials to provide economic, environmental, and national security benefits.
Amyris
Series B in 2008
Amyris, Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializing in the development of microbial strains to produce sustainable ingredients from renewable plant-sourced sugars. Founded in 2003, Amyris utilizes its industrial synthetic biology platform to engineer and manufacture a wide range of products, including ingredients for cosmetics, flavors, fragrances, healthcare, and fuels. The company’s innovative technology enables the conversion of plant sugars into high-value hydrocarbon molecules, providing no-compromise alternatives to petroleum-based products. Amyris operates under several trademarks, including Biofene and Biossance, and collaborates with organizations such as the Infectious Disease Research Institute to advance health-related initiatives, including vaccine development. The company generates revenue from product sales, intellectual property licensing, and collaborative research efforts, with a significant portion of its business occurring in the United States.
AltaRock
Series B in 2008
AltaRock Energy is a renewable energy development company that specializes in Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS). Based in Sausalito, California, with a technology development office in Seattle, Washington, the company is dedicated to the research and commercialization of geothermal energy solutions. AltaRock has developed a portfolio of patents related to EGS technology and holds exclusive licenses for relevant intellectual property. The company's innovative approach aims to provide clean, affordable, and renewable energy by enhancing existing geothermal power sites and reducing risks associated with dry holes. This technology not only expands the capacity of current geothermal resources but also increases profitability for the energy industry, making renewable energy more accessible. Key leaders in the company include Chief Executive Officer Don O'Shei and President/Chief Technology Officer Susan Petty, who is also a founder of AltaRock.
Kior
Series B in 2008
KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in producing and selling cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology, the company aims to supply its products to refiners, terminal and rack owners, and fleet operators for vehicle use. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is focused on contributing to sustainable energy solutions by converting biomass into clean fuels.
Mascoma
Series C in 2008
Mascoma Corporation was founded in late 2005 with initial funding from Khosla Ventures and Flagship Ventures in early 2006. A Series B round of funding was closed in November of 2006 and a Series C round of funding was closed in May of 2008. They wish to replace the use of gasoline with cellulosic ethanol.
Infinia
Series B in 2008
Infinia Corporation is a solar energy technology company and the developer of the PowerDish, a proprietary solar power generation product that converts solar energy into electricity. The PowerDish is expected to be sold globally beginning in late 2010 and will be initially sold to energy asset developers, utilities, commercial companies and others engaged in deploying large scale solar asset projects.
Range Fuels
Series C in 2008
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
Range Fuels
Series B in 2008
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
Seeo
Series B in 2008
Seeo, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that utilize a nano-structured polymer electrolyte. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with facilities in Shanghai, China, the company serves various markets, including transportation, electric grid, and telecommunications. Seeo's batteries are designed to be safe, lightweight, and high in energy density, making them suitable for demanding applications. They feature a solid-state composition that eliminates flammable or volatile components, significantly reducing the risk of fires under stress conditions such as crushing or overvoltage. This innovative approach enables environmentally friendly energy storage with a reduced reliance on raw materials while enhancing payload range for vehicle owners. As of 2015, Seeo operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Coskata
Series B in 2008
Coskata, Inc. is a biology-based renewable energy company, with technology for the production of liquid fuels. Using proprietary microorganisms and transformative bioreactor designs, the company will produce ethanol from a wide variety of input materials to provide economic, environmental, and national security benefits.
Ausra
Debt Financing in 2008
Ausra specializes in the development and manufacturing of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at meeting global electricity demands in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company focuses on solar thermal power infrastructure, primarily utilizing compact linear Fresnel reflectors as solar collectors that generate steam for electricity production. By concentrating sunlight to boil water, Ausra's systems create high-pressure steam that drives conventional turbine generators. The company is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage solutions, which will enable the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during the day and at night. Ausra's innovations aim to provide zero-carbon power generation that competes with fossil fuel prices while minimizing environmental impact.
Infinia
Series B in 2008
Infinia Corporation is a solar energy technology company and the developer of the PowerDish, a proprietary solar power generation product that converts solar energy into electricity. The PowerDish is expected to be sold globally beginning in late 2010 and will be initially sold to energy asset developers, utilities, commercial companies and others engaged in deploying large scale solar asset projects.
Kior
Series A in 2007
KiOR, Inc. is a renewable fuels company that specializes in producing and selling cellulosic gasoline and diesel derived from lignocellulosic biomass. Utilizing its proprietary biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology, the company aims to supply its products to refiners, terminal and rack owners, and fleet operators for vehicle use. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pasadena, Texas, KiOR is focused on contributing to sustainable energy solutions by converting biomass into clean fuels.
LS9
Series B in 2007
LS9, based in South San Francisco, California, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company focused on developing renewable petroleum biofuels and sustainable chemicals. Utilizing advanced synthetic biology techniques, LS9 creates patent-pending UltraClean fuels, emphasizing both innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The company's goal is to produce hydrocarbon biofuels that serve as environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.
Amyris
Series B in 2007
Amyris, Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializing in the development of microbial strains to produce sustainable ingredients from renewable plant-sourced sugars. Founded in 2003, Amyris utilizes its industrial synthetic biology platform to engineer and manufacture a wide range of products, including ingredients for cosmetics, flavors, fragrances, healthcare, and fuels. The company’s innovative technology enables the conversion of plant sugars into high-value hydrocarbon molecules, providing no-compromise alternatives to petroleum-based products. Amyris operates under several trademarks, including Biofene and Biossance, and collaborates with organizations such as the Infectious Disease Research Institute to advance health-related initiatives, including vaccine development. The company generates revenue from product sales, intellectual property licensing, and collaborative research efforts, with a significant portion of its business occurring in the United States.
Ausra
Series A in 2007
Ausra specializes in the development and manufacturing of utility-scale solar technologies aimed at meeting global electricity demands in an environmentally sustainable manner. The company focuses on solar thermal power infrastructure, primarily utilizing compact linear Fresnel reflectors as solar collectors that generate steam for electricity production. By concentrating sunlight to boil water, Ausra's systems create high-pressure steam that drives conventional turbine generators. The company is also advancing low-cost thermal energy storage solutions, which will enable the generation of solar electric power on demand, both during the day and at night. Ausra's innovations aim to provide zero-carbon power generation that competes with fossil fuel prices while minimizing environmental impact.
AltaRock
Series A in 2007
AltaRock Energy is a renewable energy development company that specializes in Engineered Geothermal Systems (EGS). Based in Sausalito, California, with a technology development office in Seattle, Washington, the company is dedicated to the research and commercialization of geothermal energy solutions. AltaRock has developed a portfolio of patents related to EGS technology and holds exclusive licenses for relevant intellectual property. The company's innovative approach aims to provide clean, affordable, and renewable energy by enhancing existing geothermal power sites and reducing risks associated with dry holes. This technology not only expands the capacity of current geothermal resources but also increases profitability for the energy industry, making renewable energy more accessible. Key leaders in the company include Chief Executive Officer Don O'Shei and President/Chief Technology Officer Susan Petty, who is also a founder of AltaRock.
Gevo
Series B in 2007
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.
Stion
Series B in 2007
Stion Corporation specializes in the manufacture and distribution of thin-film solar modules designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, governmental, utility, and off-grid uses. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company's high-efficiency solar modules utilize innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, which enhance power output and reliability while minimizing total installed costs. Stion markets its products through a network of authorized dealers in both the United States and international markets.
Infinia
Series A in 2007
Infinia Corporation is a solar energy technology company and the developer of the PowerDish, a proprietary solar power generation product that converts solar energy into electricity. The PowerDish is expected to be sold globally beginning in late 2010 and will be initially sold to energy asset developers, utilities, commercial companies and others engaged in deploying large scale solar asset projects.
Seeo
Series A in 2007
Seeo, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that utilize a nano-structured polymer electrolyte. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Hayward, California, with facilities in Shanghai, China, the company serves various markets, including transportation, electric grid, and telecommunications. Seeo's batteries are designed to be safe, lightweight, and high in energy density, making them suitable for demanding applications. They feature a solid-state composition that eliminates flammable or volatile components, significantly reducing the risk of fires under stress conditions such as crushing or overvoltage. This innovative approach enables environmentally friendly energy storage with a reduced reliance on raw materials while enhancing payload range for vehicle owners. As of 2015, Seeo operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.
LanzaTech
Series A in 2007
LanzaTech is turning our global carbon crisis into a feedstock opportunity with the potential to displace 30% of crude oil use today and reduce global CO2 emissions by 10%. By recycling carbon from industrial off-gases; syngas generated from any biomass resource (e.g. municipal solid waste (MSW), organic industrial waste, agricultural waste); and reformed biogas, LanzaTech can reduce emissions and make new products for a circular carbon economy. LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology is like retrofitting a brewery onto an emission source like a steel mill or a landfill site, but instead of using sugars and yeast to make beer, pollution is converted by bacteria to fuels and chemicals! Imagine a day when your plane is powered by recycled GHG emissions, when your yoga pants started life as pollution from a steel mill. This future is possible using LanzaTech technology.
Brenco
Venture Round in 2007
Brenco is a renewable energy company, implementing industrial plants to produce ethanol and electricity from sugar cane in Brazil. Current projects are greenfield sites in the midwest region of Brazil. Brenco was founded on 2007 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Gevo
Series A in 2007
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.
Mascoma
Series B in 2006
Mascoma Corporation was founded in late 2005 with initial funding from Khosla Ventures and Flagship Ventures in early 2006. A Series B round of funding was closed in November of 2006 and a Series C round of funding was closed in May of 2008. They wish to replace the use of gasoline with cellulosic ethanol.
Amyris
Series A in 2006
Amyris, Inc. is a biotechnology company headquartered in Emeryville, California, specializing in the development of microbial strains to produce sustainable ingredients from renewable plant-sourced sugars. Founded in 2003, Amyris utilizes its industrial synthetic biology platform to engineer and manufacture a wide range of products, including ingredients for cosmetics, flavors, fragrances, healthcare, and fuels. The company’s innovative technology enables the conversion of plant sugars into high-value hydrocarbon molecules, providing no-compromise alternatives to petroleum-based products. Amyris operates under several trademarks, including Biofene and Biossance, and collaborates with organizations such as the Infectious Disease Research Institute to advance health-related initiatives, including vaccine development. The company generates revenue from product sales, intellectual property licensing, and collaborative research efforts, with a significant portion of its business occurring in the United States.
Range Fuels
Series A in 2006
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
Mascoma
Series A in 2006
Mascoma Corporation was founded in late 2005 with initial funding from Khosla Ventures and Flagship Ventures in early 2006. A Series B round of funding was closed in November of 2006 and a Series C round of funding was closed in May of 2008. They wish to replace the use of gasoline with cellulosic ethanol.
Stion
Series A in 2006
Stion Corporation specializes in the manufacture and distribution of thin-film solar modules designed for a variety of applications, including residential, commercial, governmental, utility, and off-grid uses. Established in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Stion operates a manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The company's high-efficiency solar modules utilize innovative cell architecture and all-weather construction, which enhance power output and reliability while minimizing total installed costs. Stion markets its products through a network of authorized dealers in both the United States and international markets.
Gevo
Series A in 2005
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.