TAE Technologies is leveraging proprietary science and engineering to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Their core mission is to create a new source of clean energy – one that’s powered by nature’s own processes and produces no harmful byproducts. Their groundbreaking work has led to industry-wide advances in accelerator and plasma physics, and acted as a catalyst for adjacent innovations based on their results. With 20 years of focused research, TAE Technologies is on a purposeful path to commercial fusion energy and pioneering sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow.
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.
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.
Sapphire Technologies specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of energy recovery systems tailored for industrial and commercial applications involving natural gas and hydrogen. The company's innovative systems are designed to harness energy lost during pressure reduction processes, converting it into electric power while ensuring that manufacturing and processing activities remain uninterrupted. This technology enhances the efficiency of energy transportation through pipelines over long distances, contributing to safer and more effective delivery within local distribution networks.
Gr3n invented a new process which allows for the first time to recycle PET bottles/food containers chemically in a profitable way. Gr3n developed an innovative process, based on a new application of microwave technology to a well known chemical reaction which provides for the first time with an economically efficient chemical recycling process of PET (Polyethylene Terephtalate) and allows an industrial implementation of this recycling method. This new process can potentially change how PET is recycled worldwide with a huge financial benefit for the recycling industry.
Natel Energy, Inc. specializes in the design, construction, and sale of restoration hydro turbines (RHTs) that generate renewable electricity from low head water sources such as streams, irrigation canals, and existing low dams. These turbines can be retrofitted to enhance the performance of old units or installed in new developments, offering a cost-effective solution for hydropower compliance and output improvement. In addition to its turbine technology, Natel Energy provides digital services that utilize machine learning and remote sensing to optimize operational efficiency and minimize risks for hydropower owners and operators. The company also offers HydroForecast, which employs satellite imagery and advanced hydrologic modeling to deliver accurate forecasts. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Alameda, California, Natel Energy aims to contribute to a sustainable and reliable renewable energy grid through its innovative hydropower solutions.
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.
EtaGen, Inc. provides power generation services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Menlo Park, California.
Ocergy is focusing on the development of complex ocean systems solving energy and environmental challenges. OCG-Wind is a low-cost foundation supporting the new generation of very large offshore wind turbines. The innovative hull allows the platform to have a very light weight, a necessity to reduce LCOE. It is tailored towards ease of industrialization, to bring flexibility in fabrication and increase the use of a local supply chain in the project fabrication life cycle.OCG-Data is an innovative multi-disciplinary ocean observer for complete offshore site assessment. It has enough footprint to host and power multiple instrumentation packages for resource and environmental characterization. Underwater biodiversity monitoring relies on the combination of restoration technologies and passive acoustic monitoring arrays. The buoy also hosts a bird and bat detection and identification system. OCG-Data provides high-quality data including ecological information for stakeholders' engagement.
Starfire Energy, founded in 2007 and based in Aurora, Colorado, focuses on the development and deployment of sustainable energy technologies. The company has created a process for synthesizing clean liquid fuel, specifically ammonia, from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power. This carbon-free ammonia serves multiple purposes, including use as fertilizer, refrigerant, and energy-dense fuel. Starfire Energy's modular systems, designed for easy on-site installation, utilize only renewable energy, air, and water as inputs, thereby supporting clients' needs for energy storage, transportation, heating, and industrial applications while promoting sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
Baseload Capital Sweden AB, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in financing and managing energy production facilities that utilize geothermal energy. As a subsidiary of Baseload Capital Holding AB, the company focuses on providing financial services and advisory support to heat power operators globally. Its mission is to equip these operators with the necessary financial tools to develop and manage renewable heat power plants, contributing to the transition towards sustainable energy solutions. By investing in heat and geothermal power projects, Baseload Capital aims to support the electrification of the planet with green electricity.
Malta Inc. is a company that specializes in industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions, particularly through its innovative electro-thermal energy storage technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Malta's system captures energy from various sources, including renewable (wind and solar) and fossil fuel generators. The process involves converting electrical energy into thermal energy, which is stored in molten salt and later reconverted back into electricity using a heat engine. This technology addresses the challenges of energy curtailment by improving the synchronization of energy generation with demand, thereby facilitating the efficient distribution of electricity to the grid as required. Malta was incubated at the Moonshot Factory and has garnered support from leading venture capital and commercial power industry stakeholders, contributing to its mission of enabling affordable and reliable electricity delivery.
Eavor Technologies Inc. is a geothermal technology company based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 2017. It focuses on creating a clean and reliable energy future through its innovative Eavor-Loop™ system, which extracts heat from deep within the Earth for commercial heating and electricity generation. This system employs advanced drilling techniques and integrates existing commercial components in a novel configuration, allowing for scalable and steady green power production. Eavor's technology circulates a benign working fluid in a closed loop, isolating it from the environment while harvesting heat from geologically accessible rock temperatures. The company also operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project as a prototype for its technology suite, addressing challenges traditionally associated with geothermal energy.
Svante specializes in providing innovative solutions for capturing large-scale CO2 emissions from emissions-intensive industries. The company offers a commercially viable method to capture carbon dioxide from existing infrastructure, allowing for either safe storage or recycling for industrial use in a closed loop. Svante's technology stands out by enabling CO2 capture at less than half the capital cost of traditional solutions, making industrial-scale carbon capture both feasible and efficient. The company is supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, including notable figures such as Nobel Laureate Steven Chu and former Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, which underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies.
Blue Planet, Ltd. is a California-based company that focuses on developing and commercializing an innovative solution for CO2 mitigation. Established in 2013, the company's biomimetic technology captures CO2 and converts it into carbonate rocks, which serve as a sustainable alternative to natural limestone mined for construction purposes. By utilizing its Liquid Condensed Phase (LCP) Technology, Blue Planet transforms CO2 emissions from industrial sources into CarbonMix materials, including aggregates suitable for building and highway projects. This approach distinguishes Blue Planet from conventional CO2 capture methods, as it eliminates the need for energy-intensive purification processes, resulting in a more efficient and cost-effective solution for carbon capture. The company aims to facilitate the use of its carbon-sequestered aggregates in concrete applications, contributing to a more sustainable construction industry.
ChargePoint, Inc. operates a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations, primarily based in California, with additional offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and originally named Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded to ChargePoint in December 2012. It is recognized as a leader in the electric vehicle charging sector, providing public charging stations and consumer subscription plans. ChargePoint also offers utility grid management technology to assist electric utility companies in balancing demand on the grid. Through its extensive network, the company aims to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging and support the growing adoption of electric mobility.
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.
Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company specializing in the development of sodium-ion batteries designed for industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on delivering high power, long cycle life, and cost-effective battery solutions. Its products utilize a unique Prussian blue chemistry, making them suitable for a range of applications, including uninterruptible power supplies, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, smart grids, and electric vehicle fast charging. Natron Energy aims to provide efficient energy storage systems that can be economically produced using readily available materials and existing manufacturing processes, thus enhancing the performance and lifespan of batteries while maintaining low operating costs.
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.
Veros Systems enables industrial customers to maximize production by providing actionable intelligence on their electrically-driven machines.
Their web-based Predictive Intelligence Platform uses completely nonintrusive monitors that can be installed in hours. PIP offers real-time predictive reliability and energy efficiency intelligence on electromechanical systems, and seamlessly integrates with leading Enterprise Asset Management applications. At last, engineers, managers, and executives have a means to see the future: to plan better, reduce costs, and improve a facility’s overall availability.
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.
Svante specializes in providing innovative solutions for capturing large-scale CO2 emissions from emissions-intensive industries. The company offers a commercially viable method to capture carbon dioxide from existing infrastructure, allowing for either safe storage or recycling for industrial use in a closed loop. Svante's technology stands out by enabling CO2 capture at less than half the capital cost of traditional solutions, making industrial-scale carbon capture both feasible and efficient. The company is supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, including notable figures such as Nobel Laureate Steven Chu and former Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, which underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a Canadian clean energy company established in 2009, headquartered in Squamish, British Columbia. The company specializes in developing and commercializing technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. Its innovative chemical-based CO2 air capture system allows large facilities to address emissions from various sources, facilitating the management of emissions associated with vehicles, airplanes, and buildings. Carbon Engineering's technology includes an air contactor and a regeneration cycle that enables continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Since 2015, the company has been actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and as of December 2017, it has also been synthesizing this captured carbon into clean, affordable transportation fuels.
Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company specializing in the development of sodium-ion batteries designed for industrial applications. Founded in 2012 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company focuses on delivering high power, long cycle life, and cost-effective battery solutions. Its products utilize a unique Prussian blue chemistry, making them suitable for a range of applications, including uninterruptible power supplies, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, smart grids, and electric vehicle fast charging. Natron Energy aims to provide efficient energy storage systems that can be economically produced using readily available materials and existing manufacturing processes, thus enhancing the performance and lifespan of batteries while maintaining low operating costs.
Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a Canadian clean energy company established in 2009, headquartered in Squamish, British Columbia. The company specializes in developing and commercializing technology that captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. Its innovative chemical-based CO2 air capture system allows large facilities to address emissions from various sources, facilitating the management of emissions associated with vehicles, airplanes, and buildings. Carbon Engineering's technology includes an air contactor and a regeneration cycle that enables continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Since 2015, the company has been actively removing CO2 from the atmosphere, and as of December 2017, it has also been synthesizing this captured carbon into clean, affordable transportation fuels.
ChargePoint, Inc. operates a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging stations, primarily based in California, with additional offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2007 and originally named Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded to ChargePoint in December 2012. It is recognized as a leader in the electric vehicle charging sector, providing public charging stations and consumer subscription plans. ChargePoint also offers utility grid management technology to assist electric utility companies in balancing demand on the grid. Through its extensive network, the company aims to increase accessibility to electric vehicle charging and support the growing adoption of electric mobility.
Svante specializes in providing innovative solutions for capturing large-scale CO2 emissions from emissions-intensive industries. The company offers a commercially viable method to capture carbon dioxide from existing infrastructure, allowing for either safe storage or recycling for industrial use in a closed loop. Svante's technology stands out by enabling CO2 capture at less than half the capital cost of traditional solutions, making industrial-scale carbon capture both feasible and efficient. The company is supported by a distinguished Board of Directors, including notable figures such as Nobel Laureate Steven Chu and former Airbus Group Chief Technical Officer Jean Botti, which underscores its commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies.
Veros Systems enables industrial customers to maximize production by providing actionable intelligence on their electrically-driven machines.
Their web-based Predictive Intelligence Platform uses completely nonintrusive monitors that can be installed in hours. PIP offers real-time predictive reliability and energy efficiency intelligence on electromechanical systems, and seamlessly integrates with leading Enterprise Asset Management applications. At last, engineers, managers, and executives have a means to see the future: to plan better, reduce costs, and improve a facility’s overall availability.
Veros Systems enables industrial customers to maximize production by providing actionable intelligence on their electrically-driven machines.
Their web-based Predictive Intelligence Platform uses completely nonintrusive monitors that can be installed in hours. PIP offers real-time predictive reliability and energy efficiency intelligence on electromechanical systems, and seamlessly integrates with leading Enterprise Asset Management applications. At last, engineers, managers, and executives have a means to see the future: to plan better, reduce costs, and improve a facility’s overall availability.
BrightSource Energy designs and builds large scale solar plants that deliver low-cost solar energy in the form of steam and/or electricity, at prices competitive with fossil fuels, to industrial and utility customers worldwide. BrightSource Energy enables industrial and utility companies to lessen their dependency on fossil fuels by providing a low cost, reliable source of clean energy during periods of peak usage. BrightSource Energy's corporate headquarters are located in Oakland, California.
BrightSource Energy designs and builds large scale solar plants that deliver low-cost solar energy in the form of steam and/or electricity, at prices competitive with fossil fuels, to industrial and utility customers worldwide. BrightSource Energy enables industrial and utility companies to lessen their dependency on fossil fuels by providing a low cost, reliable source of clean energy during periods of peak usage. BrightSource Energy's corporate headquarters are located in Oakland, California.
LS9, the Renewable Petroleum Company, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California developing patent-pending UltraClean fuels and sustainable chemicals made with the power of synthetic biology.
LS9, the Renewable Petroleum Company, is a privately-held industrial biotechnology company based in South San Francisco, California developing patent-pending UltraClean fuels and sustainable chemicals made with the power of synthetic biology.
BrightSource Energy designs and builds large scale solar plants that deliver low-cost solar energy in the form of steam and/or electricity, at prices competitive with fossil fuels, to industrial and utility customers worldwide. BrightSource Energy enables industrial and utility companies to lessen their dependency on fossil fuels by providing a low cost, reliable source of clean energy during periods of peak usage. BrightSource Energy's corporate headquarters are located in Oakland, California.
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Five Star Technologies is a supplier of high-performance dispersions, inks and pastes used in displays, photovoltaics, and microelectronic packaging. Combining its patented hydrodynamic cavitation process with innovative chemistry, Five Star produces the ElectroSperseâ„¢ series of inks and pastes as well as a wide range of precision dispersions. The ElectroSperse line features a range of conductive pastes with exceptional printability, low firing temperatures, high levels of conductivity, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and RoHS compliance. ElectroSperse grades can be tailored for a range of processing techniques, including screen, gravure, extrusion and ink jet printing. Targeted applications include electrodes, interconnects, and linearization patterns for displays, photovoltaic front side contacts, and hybrid microcircuits.
Five Star Technologies is a supplier of high-performance dispersions, inks and pastes used in displays, photovoltaics, and microelectronic packaging. Combining its patented hydrodynamic cavitation process with innovative chemistry, Five Star produces the ElectroSperseâ„¢ series of inks and pastes as well as a wide range of precision dispersions. The ElectroSperse line features a range of conductive pastes with exceptional printability, low firing temperatures, high levels of conductivity, strong adhesion to a variety of substrates, and RoHS compliance. ElectroSperse grades can be tailored for a range of processing techniques, including screen, gravure, extrusion and ink jet printing. Targeted applications include electrodes, interconnects, and linearization patterns for displays, photovoltaic front side contacts, and hybrid microcircuits.
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.