Lowercarbon Capital

Lowercarbon Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Jackson, Wyoming. The firm focuses on funding research and investing in technologies aimed at reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. It supports scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs dedicated to developing solutions that lower emissions, remove carbon, and actively cool the planet. Lowercarbon Capital targets investments across various sectors, including commercial services, commercial transportation, energy equipment, utilities, computer hardware, and software, with a particular emphasis on companies that contribute to carbon emission reduction.

Duncan Carlson

Associate

Christina Chang

Partner

Harsh Dubey

Associate

Clay Dumas

Founding Partner and General Partner

Eric Helfgott

Associate

Caie Kelley

Principal

Lauren O'Connor

Operating Partner

Ryan Orbuch

Partner

Alex Prather

Associate

Ashton Rosin

Operating Partner and Head of Capital Formation

Shuo Yang

Partner

Past deals in CleanTech

Novalith

Series A in 2023
Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company that uses carbon dioxide to simplify lithium chemicals production. Novalith's LiCALTM lithium extraction technology uses significantly less equipment, chemical reagents, water and energy than conventional processing, which reduces capital and production costs. The direct use and sequestration of CO2 in producing lithium chemicals also produces a much smaller emissions footprint than existing and alternative processes.

Macro Oceans

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of a multi-product zero-waste system designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, bio-based economy and help restore the oceans' vitality. The company's technology specializes in processing seaweed using a gentle extraction process to preserve the unique bioactive compounds and produces a range of all-natural, quality functional plant-based ingredients, building bioplastics for packaging and more, enabling companies to meet their customer expectations with products like bioplastics that are carbon-neutral, fully-traceable and good for the environment.

Renaissance Fusion

Seed Round in 2023
Developer of superconductors designed to make the stellarator simple, fusion electricity cheap and MRI a routine medical check-up. The company's high-temperature superconductors (HTS) for use in stellarator plasma devices and medical imaging, put fusion electricity in the grid, enabling clients to make the stellarator simple and fusion electricity cheap.

Sublime Systems

Series A in 2023
Developer of a cement decarbonizing technology designed to reduce emissions and co-produce green hydrogen. The company's technology uses clean renewable energy and an electrochemical process that eliminates carbon dioxide emissions without changing the properties or chemistry of the cement, enabling builders to contribute towards the shared goal of a sustainable and renewable future.

Living Carbon

Series A in 2023
Living Carbon, using biotechnology develop trees that better capture and store carbon. It also provides solutions for climate changes. It produces more durable wood for building and manufacturing applications. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

SolarSquare

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a solar power system intended to drive mass adoption of rooftop solar that converts sunlight into usable electricity. The company designs, installs, and maintains rooftop solar systems for homes, apartments, and small commercial establishments, enabling clients to achieve their sustainability goals and save on energy costs.

Zap Energy

Series C in 2022
Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company incorporated in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power plants. The company's innovative approach stabilizes plasma using sheared flows instead of traditional magnetic fields, which allows for the creation of a magnetic field through electric current. This method effectively confines and compresses the plasma, resulting in higher pressure and density. Zap Energy aims to provide a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solution through its compact and scalable fusion reactor technology, positioning itself as a leader in the pursuit of commercially viable fusion energy.

Seabound

Seed Round in 2022
Seabound specializes in carbon capture technology aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from cargo ships. The company has developed a system that can be integrated into existing ships, allowing these vessels to capture emissions directly from exhaust and convert the carbon dioxide into a solid form. This solid carbon can either be stored for future use or sold for various applications. Additionally, Seabound's technology can process carbon dioxide on land, producing limestone that can be sold or heated to generate calcium oxide for secondary recycling. By providing innovative solutions for both maritime and land-based carbon capture, Seabound contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution in the shipping industry.

Artyc

Seed Round in 2022
Artyc specializes in cold shipping solutions for biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical goods. The company focuses on creating sustainable logistics by providing refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers. These innovative containers are designed to decarbonize the cold chain, thereby promoting a more environmentally friendly logistics industry. By utilizing Artyc's containers, businesses can benefit from reduced shipping costs and enhanced temperature monitoring, ensuring that sensitive products are transported safely and efficiently.

OzoneBio

Seed Round in 2022
OzoneBio is a cleantech company that focuses on lignocellulosic waste-derived bio-plastics production. In its workflow, they utilize the unique technology of dead cell fermentation («Zombie cells») that allows them to convert challenging/toxic feedstocks into high-value products and avoid significant expenses and complications related to live-cell fermentation. OzoneBio was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Linear Labs

Series A in 2022
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Living Carbon

Series A in 2022
Living Carbon, using biotechnology develop trees that better capture and store carbon. It also provides solutions for climate changes. It produces more durable wood for building and manufacturing applications. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Antora Energy

Series A in 2022
Developer of thermal batteries designed to support the widespread integration of renewable resources on the electricity grid. The company's batteries use solar panels to efficiently convert heat energy to electric energy and also electrify heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power, enabling users to ensure convenient, sustainable and reliable electricity on a global scale while reducing carbon emissions.

Verdox

Venture Round in 2022
Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

Helio

Seed Round in 2021
Helio is a company focused on facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to complete electrification of homes. It operates an innovative online platform that provides customers with a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieve whole-home electrification. The platform integrates various systems including solar energy, heating and cooling, electrical systems, insulation, and ventilation, ensuring a holistic design for energy efficiency. By promoting the use of electric solutions, Helio aims to help customers reduce their carbon footprints and minimize reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Lilac Solutions

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

Yard Stick

Seed Round in 2021
Yard Stick PBC is an in-situ soil carbon & bulk density measurement technology.

Holy Grail

Seed Round in 2021
Holy Grail.Ai Limited, founded in 2019 and based in London, specializes in the development of advanced batteries for the mobility, electronics, and utility sectors. The company employs machine learning techniques to enhance battery research, focusing on areas such as battery storage and catalysts. In addition to its battery innovations, Holy Grail is also engaged in the design of air carbon capture devices that capture CO2 from large emitters using electron technology. The firm’s multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and designers aims to revolutionize research methodologies to address significant challenges in material science and chemistry. By utilizing their technology, industrial clients can improve energy efficiency and economic performance through the research and development of various products and material datasets.

Zap Energy

Series B in 2021
Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company incorporated in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power plants. The company's innovative approach stabilizes plasma using sheared flows instead of traditional magnetic fields, which allows for the creation of a magnetic field through electric current. This method effectively confines and compresses the plasma, resulting in higher pressure and density. Zap Energy aims to provide a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solution through its compact and scalable fusion reactor technology, positioning itself as a leader in the pursuit of commercially viable fusion energy.

Pachama

Series A in 2021
Pachama is an organization dedicated to enhancing the Forest Carbon Credits market through innovative technology solutions. By developing a remote sensing platform that utilizes machine learning, satellite imaging, drones, and lidar technologies, Pachama verifies and monitors carbon capture by forests. This approach aims to scale up the protection and restoration of forests, which play a crucial role in recapturing atmospheric carbon and combating climate change. Through its platform, Pachama enables clients to offset their carbon emissions by supporting initiatives that protect and restore forest ecosystems, thereby contributing to the preservation of biodiversity and promoting environmental sustainability.

Yard Stick

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Yard Stick PBC is an in-situ soil carbon & bulk density measurement technology.

Linear Labs

Venture Round in 2020
Linear Labs, Inc. manufactures electric motors for electric vehicle, micro-mobility, robotics, wind turbine and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries. The company offers its product under the name Hunstable Electric Turbine, which uses multiple rotors for various conditions in motion. The product has its application for autonomous robots, forklifts, light electric motorcycles, golf carts, e-bikes, e-scooters, and industrial applications. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Zap Energy

Series A in 2020
Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company incorporated in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power plants. The company's innovative approach stabilizes plasma using sheared flows instead of traditional magnetic fields, which allows for the creation of a magnetic field through electric current. This method effectively confines and compresses the plasma, resulting in higher pressure and density. Zap Energy aims to provide a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solution through its compact and scalable fusion reactor technology, positioning itself as a leader in the pursuit of commercially viable fusion energy.

Lilac Solutions

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

Lilac Solutions

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