Ecosystem Integrity

Ecosystem Integrity is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. The firm specializes in making impact investments in areas that promote environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, waste management, green chemistry, and land conservation. It focuses on early to late-stage companies and manages investments typically ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. Ecosystem Integrity aims to demonstrate that financial returns can be achieved alongside positive environmental impacts, contributing to the transformation of major industries toward more sustainable practices. The firm also addresses ecosystem threats such as land contamination and depletion of productive capacity through its investment strategy.

Amanda Bamberger

Vice President

Brandon Blaesser

Vice President

Novograd Brown, Sasha K.

Partner

Everett, James

Managing Partner and Founder

Sabin Ray

Associate

Jessica Singh

Associate

Sachi Twine

Associate

Seth Udelson

Associate

33 past transactions

Liminal

Series A in 2023
Liminal operates as a battery manufacturing intelligence provider that utilizes data and analytics. Its mission is to make electric vehicles the default option for any driver. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Emeryville, California.

Upflex

Series A in 2022
Upflex aggregates all workspace providers into one booking and billing infrastructure. We provide mid-to-large size companies with instant access to thousands of desks, private offices and meeting rooms in over 8,000 workspaces in 200 cities in 65 countries. Our technology leverages real-time vacant inventory of spaces and matches it with our client requirements. We also make it easy for traveling executives, remote workers, or long-distance commuters to have access to workspaces wherever they need them.

Ride1UP

Series A in 2022
Ride1Up was founded after the company's founder, Kevin Dugger, recognized that there were no affordable electric bikes made with high-quality components and materials. At the time, any respectable ebike appeared to be out of most people's price range, with most entry-level alternatives starting at $2,000. He recognized an opportunity to design a cheap ebike with high-quality components as a seasoned bike technician and builder. Electric bikes appear to have a limitless amount of advantages, and Kevin wants more people to learn about and enjoy them without breaking the bank. It didn't make sense to him why electric bikes were so expensive, therefore Ride1Up was born.

Vibrant Planet

Seed Round in 2022
Vibrant Planet specializes in land management services and technology solutions aimed at accelerating land restoration efforts. Founded in 2004 and based in Incline Village, Nevada, the company collaborates with scientists, land management leaders, and policymakers to develop a cloud-based system that supports collaborative planning. This system is designed to enhance the resilience of communities and ecosystems in the face of climate change. By providing tools for planning and monitoring, Vibrant Planet enables stakeholders to effectively manage land resources, restore natural systems, and promote biodiversity, while also addressing critical issues such as carbon storage and clean water delivery. The company's efforts contribute to creating a more just and vibrant future, ultimately helping to save lives and protect infrastructure.

Bluon

Series B in 2022
Bluon is a mobile app and support platform utilized by one-third of all HVAC techs in the U.S. It recognizes that HVAC-R techs are the heart and soul of the industry and the ultimate drivers of its efficiency and innovation. Bluon’s support platform is a revolutionary mobile app that offers tools, training, and 24/7 tech support to HVACR technicians in the field. Bluon is the first mobile app platform to aggregate detailed technical information on more than 55,000 unique HVAC models, further providing technicians with the information they need to be effective and proficient on the job. With more than 175,000 downloads, 88,000 onboarded member technicians (growing by 6,000 each month), and hundreds of distributors already in the Bluon network, it has become the largest and fastest-growing support platform and community in HVAC-R. Fueled by the feedback from its members, Bluon is set to revolutionize the way in which technicians and their local distributors interact, enabling both parties to do more with less.

Ampersand

Venture Round in 2021
Ampersand catalyzes and power mass-market electric mobility. By supplying the battery swap network and operating system the company makes sustainable mobility rapidly accessible and affordable for developing markets, to improve livelihoods and the environment. As of January 2024, 2000 Ampersand customers are covering 1.5 million km a week in Nairobi and Kigali.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

Unagi Scooters

Series A in 2021
Unagi Scooters is an electric scooter startup focused on providing an eco-friendly transportation solution for urban commuters. The company designs high-performance electric scooters that are capable of traveling long distances on a single charge and can navigate hilly terrains smoothly. By offering a convenient and efficient mode of transport, Unagi aims to alleviate common transportation challenges, such as high costs and carbon emissions, while enhancing the overall commuting experience.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2020
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

ThinkIQ

Series A in 2020
ThinkIQ Inc. is a technology company that offers a cloud-based platform aimed at enhancing supply chain management. Founded in 2015 and based in Aliso Viejo, California, the platform integrates disparate supply chain data with advanced modeling technology to provide granular visibility into material movements and manufacturing operations. Utilizing Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, big data management, and machine learning, ThinkIQ's software enables clients to contextualize data, correlate events over time, and identify inefficiencies within their operations. This comprehensive approach allows manufacturers to achieve significant cost savings, improve customer engagement, and enhance overall operational effectiveness by reducing waste and addressing quality and safety issues.

Vericool

Series A in 2020
Vericool is a provider of cold chain packaging services intended to manufacture compostable coolers for sustainable shipment, storage and delivery. The company's services offer a line of packaging products that include customized, compostable, recyclable, sustainable and eco-friendly shipment boxes that have inbuilt temperature sensors for long-time storage, enabling logistics and warehouse operators to improve cold chain shipping of non-durable goods without depending on external freezers.

Energicity

Seed Round in 2020
Energicity builds and operates solar-powered community-scale grids providing rural and off-grid communities with electric power. The company was founded in 2015 by Nicole Poindexter.
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Fermented Sciences

Series B in 2019
Fermented Sciences makes handcrafted organic hard kombucha products called Flying Embers. It comes with probiotics and botanical adaptogens. The company's line of live beers with active bacteria cultures, bring to life ancient brews and remedies to the modern-day. There are 6 refreshing flavors that Flying Embers offers, these are berry, lemon, ginger, pineapple, cherry, and grapefruit, all USDA certified organic with zero grams of sugar and carbs. It is a low-calorie, gluten-free, vegan beverage ranging from 4.5% to 7.5% alcohol by volume. Fermented Sciences was founded in 2016 by passionate entrepreneurs focused on disrupting the alcohol beverage industry through the creation of a revolutionary platform of great-tasting botanical brews with functional benefits. It is headquartered in Ojai, California.

EV Connect

Series B in 2019
EV Connect is on a mission to build a better planet by enabling electricity as a transportation fuel. Through its innovative and open charging cloud platform, EV Connect simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging services with premium customer support, from installation to the driver experience. EV Connect guides companies of all sizes in managing networks of chargers and delivers a seamless EV charging experience that empowers drivers. Established in 2010, EV Connect customers include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.

Complete Solar

Venture Round in 2019
Complete Solar is a residential solar company that sells direct to consumers and provides partners with a platform for managing every aspect of the customer experience. Its mission is to grow the residential solar market by providing a standardized platform that partners can use to diversify their product mix, grow revenue, and increase customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Upflex

Seed Round in 2019
Upflex aggregates all workspace providers into one booking and billing infrastructure. We provide mid-to-large size companies with instant access to thousands of desks, private offices and meeting rooms in over 8,000 workspaces in 200 cities in 65 countries. Our technology leverages real-time vacant inventory of spaces and matches it with our client requirements. We also make it easy for traveling executives, remote workers, or long-distance commuters to have access to workspaces wherever they need them.

Sunverge

Series D in 2019
Sunverge Energy provides integrated solar solutions for distributed generation and storage. It offers Sunverge Solar Integration System (SIS) Release 1.2 that distributes the generation and storage of renewable energy; and Sunverge SISport load management software that supports strategies for shaping and shifting peak residential load. Sunverge Energy serves homeowners, small– to medium–sized businesses, utilities, and electricity regulators. Dean Sanders and Kenneth Munson founded it in 2010, with its headquarters in Stockton in California and an additional office in Fortitude Valley in Australia.

EV Connect

Venture Round in 2018
EV Connect is on a mission to build a better planet by enabling electricity as a transportation fuel. Through its innovative and open charging cloud platform, EV Connect simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging services with premium customer support, from installation to the driver experience. EV Connect guides companies of all sizes in managing networks of chargers and delivers a seamless EV charging experience that empowers drivers. Established in 2010, EV Connect customers include Avista Utilities, Love’s Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities.

Pegasus Solar

Series A in 2018
Pegasus Solar designs innovative rooftop mounting systems for global solar markets. The company was funded for commercialization in mid-2014 and is currently launching LightSpeed Mount Residential, a revolutionary new rail-less system. Operating from facilities in San Jose, California, Pegasus Solar’s team of solar industry veterans, talented engineers, and experienced business executives are dedicated to simplifying solar, speeding up installations, and driving out cost.

LumiGrow

Series C in 2018
LumiGrow, Inc. develops horticultural LED lighting solutions. The company offers LED grow lights; and smartPAR wireless control system to set lighting schedules to meet precise lighting requirements, manage multiple zones, monitor energy usage, and toggle between grow-mode and view-mode from smartphones, tablets, or computers. Its products are used in commercial applications to achieve large yields, quality, and crop consistency; floriculture, propagation, and breeding applications; and in growing leafy greens, vine crops, cannabis, and specialty crops. The company serves agribusinesses, produce and flower growers, garden centers, and academic institutions. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Emeryville, California.

Pegasus Solar

Series A in 2017
Pegasus Solar designs innovative rooftop mounting systems for global solar markets. The company was funded for commercialization in mid-2014 and is currently launching LightSpeed Mount Residential, a revolutionary new rail-less system. Operating from facilities in San Jose, California, Pegasus Solar’s team of solar industry veterans, talented engineers, and experienced business executives are dedicated to simplifying solar, speeding up installations, and driving out cost.

T-REX

Series B in 2017
Since its early success in transforming the financial infrastructure for renewable energy, T-REX has become a trusted expert at the center of tech, data, and financial markets—modernizing the technology infrastructure for the asset-backed finance ecosystem. Our platform combines SaaS technology and big data management to deliver a centralized experience for deal modeling, risk analysis, performance tracking, collaboration, and reporting. We’re filling a critical technology gap by digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflow across the lifecycle of complex deals. T-REX aims to make it easier for capital to flow into complex assets, a key component to unlock potential and accelerate innovation.

OptiRTC

Series B in 2017
OptiRTC, Inc. specializes in technology solutions for stormwater management, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to improve water infrastructure. The company's Opti platform facilitates remote monitoring and active control of stormwater systems, while other products like OptiNimbus and OptiStratus focus on intelligent stormwater retention and predictive maintenance, respectively. Additionally, OptiCumulus offers real-time data aggregation from on-site sensors, enhancing analysis through an interactive web dashboard. OptiRTC's solutions cater to municipalities, private landowners, and corporations, supporting both retrofits and new construction projects. The company aims to reduce operating costs, ensure environmental compliance, and mitigate risks associated with stormwater management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OptiRTC integrates sensor data, weather forecasts, and proprietary algorithms to optimize stormwater flow management effectively.

eMotorWerks

Convertible Note in 2016
eMotorWerks is the creator of JuiceNet - a market-leading IoT platform that organizes distributed networks of electric vehicle charging stations into multi-megawatt Virtual Power Plants providing critical demand flexibility services to utilities and grid operators. The company’s mission is to attain control of 100% of EV charging load using its innovative driver engagement tools and a disruptive business model based on recurring revenues and third-party project financing. With 8,000+ of its own charging stations in operation, access to 50,000+ stations from its partners, and access to the entire installed base of 500,000 EVs through its innovative IoT charge adapters and relationships with leading OEMs, eMotorWerks is the largest aggregator of EV charging load today and has contracts with all three largest California utilities to provide energy services from that capacity.

LumiGrow

Series B in 2015
LumiGrow, Inc. develops horticultural LED lighting solutions. The company offers LED grow lights; and smartPAR wireless control system to set lighting schedules to meet precise lighting requirements, manage multiple zones, monitor energy usage, and toggle between grow-mode and view-mode from smartphones, tablets, or computers. Its products are used in commercial applications to achieve large yields, quality, and crop consistency; floriculture, propagation, and breeding applications; and in growing leafy greens, vine crops, cannabis, and specialty crops. The company serves agribusinesses, produce and flower growers, garden centers, and academic institutions. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Emeryville, California.

Glukos

Series A in 2015
Glukos Energy, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Gresham, Oregon, specializes in all-natural energy and sports nutrition products. The company offers a range of glucose-based performance products designed for athletes, including ready-to-drink liquid gel packs, powders, tablets, gummies, and bars. These products emphasize limited and clean ingredients, enabling rapid absorption into the bloodstream for immediate energy. Glukos Energy aims to provide athletes with a reliable source of natural energy, helping them perform at their optimal levels.

OneEnergy Renewables

Series B in 2014
OneEnergy Renewables, LLC is a developer of community and utility-scale solar energy projects based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on the development of large-scale clean energy solutions, including ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. It provides comprehensive pre-construction development services, which encompass site selection, leasing, and navigating regulatory approval processes. OneEnergy also designs and implements community solar arrays, allowing homeowners, renters, and businesses to participate in solar energy generation and receive credits on their electric bills based on the power produced. The company is committed to advancing clean energy initiatives and delivering solar projects that benefit communities, utilities, and commercial customers.

KeVita

Series D in 2014
KeVita, Inc. produces and markets coconut-based organic probiotic drinks. Its products include coconut, pomegranate coconut, ginger lemon, and green tea flavored probiotic drinks. The company has partnerships with Verde PR & Consulting, Earth Fare, Haggen Foods, and Bristol Farms. KeVita, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is based in Ventura, California.

Complete Solar

Venture Round in 2014
Complete Solar is a residential solar company that sells direct to consumers and provides partners with a platform for managing every aspect of the customer experience. Its mission is to grow the residential solar market by providing a standardized platform that partners can use to diversify their product mix, grow revenue, and increase customer satisfaction. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

T-REX

Series A in 2014
Since its early success in transforming the financial infrastructure for renewable energy, T-REX has become a trusted expert at the center of tech, data, and financial markets—modernizing the technology infrastructure for the asset-backed finance ecosystem. Our platform combines SaaS technology and big data management to deliver a centralized experience for deal modeling, risk analysis, performance tracking, collaboration, and reporting. We’re filling a critical technology gap by digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflow across the lifecycle of complex deals. T-REX aims to make it easier for capital to flow into complex assets, a key component to unlock potential and accelerate innovation.

Zep Solar

Series A in 2013
Zep Solar, Inc. is a manufacturer based in San Rafael, California, specializing in innovative photovoltaic (PV) mounting technology. The company offers a comprehensive platform for PV system integration, featuring its patented Zep Groove PV module frame technology. This unique approach, along with a catalog of proprietary mounting and grounding hardware, significantly reduces the costs and complexities associated with the design, shipping, warehousing, and installation of PV systems. By streamlining the installation process, Zep Solar aims to accelerate the adoption of solar technology in the market.
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