Noon Energy
Convertible Note in 2024
Noon Energy is a company based in Palo Alto, California, focused on developing innovative flow battery technology for long-duration energy storage. Founded in 2018, the company aims to make intermittent renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, more reliable by providing on-demand power. Its rechargeable battery utilizes low-cost energy storage media that separates energy and power capacity, enabling efficient long-duration storage without the need for mining precious metals. This approach supports the scaling of renewable electricity supplies, thereby reducing reliance on fossil fuels, minimizing pollution, and lowering emissions.
MetOx Technologies
Convertible Note in 2024
MetOx Technologies is a manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, utilizing YBCO to facilitate the efficient transmission of electricity. This technology allows for the transmission of large amounts of electricity with minimal cross-sectional area, eliminating electrical loss and heat generation during operation. MetOx employs a proprietary one-pass metal-organic chemical vapor deposition process for the production of buffer and superconductor layers, enhancing the quality and cost-effectiveness of its HTS wire. The applications of this advanced wire include upgrading transmission and distribution lines, supporting magnetic confinement fusion reactors, and developing next-generation MRI scanners, as well as use in wind turbines.
Allume Energy
Convertible Note in 2023
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on enabling rooftop solar energy access for multifamily housing and apartments. The company has developed the SolShare, the first hardware solution that allows a single rooftop solar installation to be utilized by multiple residents within the same building. This innovative technology is designed to respond to demand, maximizing benefits for residents while minimizing excess solar energy exports to the grid. Allume Energy's system facilitates the sharing of solar power among residents in multi-metered buildings, capitalizing on varying usage patterns to provide equitable access to clean energy, economic savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. The company has successfully installed its SolShare technology in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Energy Dome
Series B in 2023
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo that specializes in long-duration electricity storage using liquid carbon dioxide. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient technology that employs a closed-loop thermodynamic process to store energy, making renewable power more dispatchable. By focusing on energy storage solutions, Energy Dome aims to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and contribute to the decarbonization of the energy industry. Its innovative approach seeks to address climate change challenges by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.
Energy Dome
Venture Round in 2022
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo that specializes in long-duration electricity storage using liquid carbon dioxide. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient technology that employs a closed-loop thermodynamic process to store energy, making renewable power more dispatchable. By focusing on energy storage solutions, Energy Dome aims to facilitate the transition to renewable energy and contribute to the decarbonization of the energy industry. Its innovative approach seeks to address climate change challenges by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thereby promoting a more sustainable future.
OhmConnect
Series D in 2022
OhmConnect, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2013. It offers a platform that incentivizes users to reduce their household energy consumption during peak hours by converting energy savings into monetary compensation. Through real-time analytics and integration with energy markets, OhmConnect enables users to sell their energy reductions, thereby contributing to demand response efforts. In addition to its software services, the company also sells wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely control appliances, further enhancing energy efficiency. By promoting energy conservation, OhmConnect helps users lower their electricity bills while supporting environmental sustainability.
Shyft Power Solutions
Venture Round in 2021
SHYFT Power Solutions, Inc. specializes in developing an integrated hardware and software platform that allows users to monitor and manage distributed energy resources (DERs). The company's primary product, Shyft, is a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch that facilitates energy management through Internet of Things (IoT) technology, streamlining the transition between the grid and backup power sources. SHYFT's software application enhances this capability by enabling real-time monitoring and control from mobile devices. The company targets markets facing challenges with energy resiliency, such as Nigeria, by promoting decentralized power systems that bypass traditional infrastructure. Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, SHYFT Power Solutions aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for various stakeholders, including real estate developers and solar providers.
OhmConnect
Series C in 2020
OhmConnect, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2013. It offers a platform that incentivizes users to reduce their household energy consumption during peak hours by converting energy savings into monetary compensation. Through real-time analytics and integration with energy markets, OhmConnect enables users to sell their energy reductions, thereby contributing to demand response efforts. In addition to its software services, the company also sells wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely control appliances, further enhancing energy efficiency. By promoting energy conservation, OhmConnect helps users lower their electricity bills while supporting environmental sustainability.
SparkMeter
Venture Round in 2018
SparkMeter, Inc. designs electricity metering systems and grid management software aimed at enhancing electricity access in underserved markets, particularly rural areas. Founded in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., with an office in Nairobi, Kenya, the company offers a range of metering products tailored to different customer needs, including residential and commercial users. Its solutions include the SM16R, SM60R, SM60RP, and SM200E models, which cater to various consumption levels. In addition to hardware, SparkMeter provides software solutions that facilitate prepaid billing, customer communication, and remote monitoring, thus improving grid efficiency and asset performance. By enabling utilities to automate operations, manage loads, and integrate renewable energy sources, SparkMeter helps communities access sustainable and reliable electricity.
Allume Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on enabling rooftop solar energy access for multifamily housing and apartments. The company has developed the SolShare, the first hardware solution that allows a single rooftop solar installation to be utilized by multiple residents within the same building. This innovative technology is designed to respond to demand, maximizing benefits for residents while minimizing excess solar energy exports to the grid. Allume Energy's system facilitates the sharing of solar power among residents in multi-metered buildings, capitalizing on varying usage patterns to provide equitable access to clean energy, economic savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. The company has successfully installed its SolShare technology in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on enabling rooftop solar energy access for multifamily housing and apartments. The company has developed the SolShare, the first hardware solution that allows a single rooftop solar installation to be utilized by multiple residents within the same building. This innovative technology is designed to respond to demand, maximizing benefits for residents while minimizing excess solar energy exports to the grid. Allume Energy's system facilitates the sharing of solar power among residents in multi-metered buildings, capitalizing on varying usage patterns to provide equitable access to clean energy, economic savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. The company has successfully installed its SolShare technology in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
UtilityAPI
Seed Round in 2016
UtilityAPI, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in software that automates the collection of utility bill and usage data from utility web portals. The company aims to facilitate standardized data transactions within the evolving energy economy, making it easier for businesses to access critical information. UtilityAPI's services are utilized by numerous companies for various purposes, including quote generation, feasibility analyses, and asset management. Additionally, its tools assist in evaluating and validating energy usage and savings, allowing innovators and property managers to securely share electric utility data.
UtilityAPI
Convertible Note in 2016
UtilityAPI, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in software that automates the collection of utility bill and usage data from utility web portals. The company aims to facilitate standardized data transactions within the evolving energy economy, making it easier for businesses to access critical information. UtilityAPI's services are utilized by numerous companies for various purposes, including quote generation, feasibility analyses, and asset management. Additionally, its tools assist in evaluating and validating energy usage and savings, allowing innovators and property managers to securely share electric utility data.
Bidgely, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India. Founded in 2011, Bidgely specializes in disaggregation-powered utility solutions, enabling utilities to provide detailed appliance-level energy consumption data through its innovative HomeBeat software. Its UtilityAI Platform leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze customer energy habits, delivering actionable insights that enhance energy efficiency and consumer engagement. By itemizing energy usage data without the need for plug-level monitors, Bidgely aims to transform how utilities interact with residential customers, helping them manage energy consumption and peak demand more effectively. The company serves a global market, working with utilities to promote energy savings and improve customer retention.
Bright Light Systems - BSL
Seed Round in 2015
Bright Light Systems is an American manufacturer focused on light emitting plasma and LED luminaries. The company provides lighting for harsh operating environments such as ports and harbors, rail and intermodal, aerospace, warehouses, airports, highway, and military. It integrates light emitting plasma luminaries with intelligent lighting controls and data management solutions thereby putting customers in control of their energy expenses, fostering green businesses while delivering cost savings and reducing operational expenses. Bright Light Systems was founded in 2010 and is based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Stem, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Millbrae, California with operations in Canada, specializes in providing energy storage solutions and software to businesses aimed at managing energy costs. The company offers Athena, a sophisticated software that leverages big data and machine learning to optimize energy usage timing with high precision. Stem also provides subscription-based models that include automated savings, risk protection, sustainable innovation, and solar energy storage solutions. Additionally, the company deploys distributed batteries in commercial and industrial buildings. Stem's approach involves analyzing electricity consumption patterns of various businesses and designing solutions that protect companies from high electricity costs without altering their operational methods. By combining big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage, Stem helps reduce electric costs for businesses and contributes to grid services.
Spider9 is a clean technology startup that provides renewable energy storage solutions and software control systems. It develops residential and small commercial solutions, commercial and industrial solutions, utility and large commercial solutions, and control solutions. The company’s products include Spider Vault: a product line designed to meet home, small business, and community energy storage needs that can be used to reduce utility demand charges, increase solar self-consumption, provide backup power, and take an entire home or facility off-grid; Spider Rack Pro: a modular energy storage unit used for emergency backup power, electricity bill reduction, electrical islanding, renewable microgrid operation, and more; Spider Vault Max: a solution that integrates Spider Rack Pro energy storage units into a standard shipping container modified to include all mechanical support structures, HVAC, fire suppression, lighting, and safety controls; and OSE: a system that allows energy storage systems to build operation protocol from data drawn from demand response software, building management systems, and utility signals as well as to serve as a site controller for microgrids and other energy networks. Spider9 was founded in 2011 and is based in Michigan, United States.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on enabling rooftop solar energy access for multifamily housing and apartments. The company has developed the SolShare, the first hardware solution that allows a single rooftop solar installation to be utilized by multiple residents within the same building. This innovative technology is designed to respond to demand, maximizing benefits for residents while minimizing excess solar energy exports to the grid. Allume Energy's system facilitates the sharing of solar power among residents in multi-metered buildings, capitalizing on varying usage patterns to provide equitable access to clean energy, economic savings, and a reduction in carbon footprints. The company has successfully installed its SolShare technology in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Geli, or Growing Energy Labs, Inc., specializes in providing software and business solutions for the design, automation, and management of energy storage systems. The company's offerings create a cohesive ecosystem that allows project developers, original equipment manufacturers, financiers, and project operators to efficiently deploy advanced energy projects. By utilizing a hardware-agnostic software platform, Geli streamlines the energy storage development process, enabling clients to minimize their environmental impact while enhancing project efficiency.
WattIQ specializes in developing plug-load energy management products aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for large commercial organizations. The company's offerings include socket-level monitoring and control of electrical devices, allowing commercial and government entities to significantly decrease their plug load energy consumption. Through these innovative solutions, WattIQ assists organizations in identifying energy waste and implementing effective strategies to optimize their energy usage.
Stem
Venture Round in 2013
Stem, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Millbrae, California with operations in Canada, specializes in providing energy storage solutions and software to businesses aimed at managing energy costs. The company offers Athena, a sophisticated software that leverages big data and machine learning to optimize energy usage timing with high precision. Stem also provides subscription-based models that include automated savings, risk protection, sustainable innovation, and solar energy storage solutions. Additionally, the company deploys distributed batteries in commercial and industrial buildings. Stem's approach involves analyzing electricity consumption patterns of various businesses and designing solutions that protect companies from high electricity costs without altering their operational methods. By combining big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage, Stem helps reduce electric costs for businesses and contributes to grid services.
WattIQ specializes in developing plug-load energy management products aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing costs for large commercial organizations. The company's offerings include socket-level monitoring and control of electrical devices, allowing commercial and government entities to significantly decrease their plug load energy consumption. Through these innovative solutions, WattIQ assists organizations in identifying energy waste and implementing effective strategies to optimize their energy usage.