Transaera
Seed Round in 2024
Transaera specializes in the development of energy-efficient cooling systems aimed at minimizing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The company employs an innovative desiccant material that effectively removes moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, enhancing indoor comfort. Its solutions are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that improve indoor climate control. By reducing the energy demands typically associated with conventional air conditioning units, Transaera's technologies support greater productivity while also alleviating strain on local grid infrastructure and contributing to a more sustainable global climate.
Zap Energy
Series D in 2024
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.
Arcadia
Venture Round in 2024
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.
Greenly is a carbon tracking technology company that enables businesses to monitor and manage their carbon footprints effectively. Its platform automates data collection by integrating with various accounting and billing software, allowing companies to calculate their emissions in real-time and generate compliant carbon reports. Unlike traditional consulting services, Greenly provides a comprehensive solution for carbon accounting and management, helping organizations set and pursue Net Zero goals. The company focuses on delivering tailored strategies for specific industries, offering tools for tracking emissions across various sectors such as freight, electricity, and inventory management. Additionally, Greenly assists procurement departments in implementing sustainable purchasing policies and engaging suppliers in their decarbonization efforts, thereby promoting overall supply chain sustainability.
AtmosZero
Series A in 2024
AtmosZero specializes in developing a modular electrified boiler that efficiently converts ambient heat from the air into decarbonized steam. This innovative technology is designed to significantly reduce electricity consumption, using as little as half of the power required by traditional electric boiler systems. By focusing on decarbonizing industrial process steam, AtmosZero enables businesses to substantially lower their carbon emissions, potentially eliminating up to one-quarter of industrial emissions. Through its advanced solutions, the company aims to support industries in their efforts to transition to more sustainable practices.
Metafuels
Seed Round in 2023
Our breakthrough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology, aerobrew™, will make affordable net-zero aviation a reality. The technology is innovative, highly scaleable and able to tap into future global renewable energy systems efficiently. Starting from renewable feedstocks including green hydrogen, driven by renewable electricity, and sustainably sourced CO2, for example from direct air capture, aerobrew™ provides an efficient route to large-scale production of e-kerosene, overcoming the scale up challenges and high costs of alternative e-fuels technologies. aerobrew™ is also compatible with the biogenic route whereby the carbon required for the process is derived from renewable and sustainable cellulosic biomass which, does not compete with the food chain (wood, miscanthus, etc.). With a high carbon conversion, high selectivity and a high overall SAF yield, aerobrew™ leads to attractive production economics and cost leadership. With a rapidly growing demand for SAF, aerobrew™ stands to contribute significantly to the decarbonisation of global aviation and to support the achievement of net zero 2050 targets.
ev.energy
Series B in 2023
Ev.energy is a London-based smart charging software platform for electric vehicles, founded in 2018. The company specializes in energy intelligence software that connects wirelessly to various electric vehicles and Level 2 chargers. It intelligently manages the charging process in alignment with utility and network signals, aiming to make charging both cleaner and more affordable for users. Through a mobile application, Ev.energy engages customers and offers rewards, enabling them to charge their electric vehicles at home while effectively reducing both costs and carbon emissions.
Transaera
Seed Round in 2022
Transaera specializes in the development of energy-efficient cooling systems aimed at minimizing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The company employs an innovative desiccant material that effectively removes moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, enhancing indoor comfort. Its solutions are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that improve indoor climate control. By reducing the energy demands typically associated with conventional air conditioning units, Transaera's technologies support greater productivity while also alleviating strain on local grid infrastructure and contributing to a more sustainable global climate.
Powin
Private Equity Round in 2022
Powin Energy specializes in the manufacturing and development of energy storage technology suitable for various applications, including stationary, transportation, and portable power. The company provides scalable energy storage systems designed for utilities, telecommunications, and emergency services, among other sectors. In addition to these systems, Powin Energy produces power supply units for electric vehicles, scooters, e-bicycles, vehicle power stations, uninterruptible power supplies, and other portable power solutions. The company leverages the resources and expertise of the Powin Corporation, a well-established global entity recognized for its leadership in contract manufacturing and OEM parts. Through its innovative hardware and software offerings, Powin Energy aims to transform the energy grid by facilitating high levels of renewable energy generation and decreasing reliance on conventional power sources.
Electric Hydrogen
Series B in 2022
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on developing low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems aimed at decarbonizing industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis, Electric Hydrogen seeks to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional, fossil-fuel-based hydrogen in terms of cost and scalability. The company's advanced PEM technology utilizes low-cost renewable electricity to produce clean hydrogen gas, thereby helping industries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and minimize pollution. With a leadership team experienced in transformative clean energy companies, Electric Hydrogen is positioned to address current challenges in efficiency and cost, contributing to the goal of a zero-emission industrial sector in the near future.
Zap Energy
Series C in 2022
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.
Singularity Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Singularity Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing real-time carbon tracking and decision-making solutions aimed at helping corporate customers optimize their energy usage and reduce carbon emissions. Founded in 2018 by Wenbo Shi, the company utilizes artificial intelligence to integrate real-time carbon dioxide signals from the grid into its platform. This technology enables businesses, including climate regulators and sustainability directors, to visualize and co-optimize their energy resources while balancing cost and emissions. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Singularity Energy provides essential data infrastructure that supports grid decarbonization efforts, allowing organizations to meet their sustainability targets with confidence and transparency.
Greenly is a carbon tracking technology company that enables businesses to monitor and manage their carbon footprints effectively. Its platform automates data collection by integrating with various accounting and billing software, allowing companies to calculate their emissions in real-time and generate compliant carbon reports. Unlike traditional consulting services, Greenly provides a comprehensive solution for carbon accounting and management, helping organizations set and pursue Net Zero goals. The company focuses on delivering tailored strategies for specific industries, offering tools for tracking emissions across various sectors such as freight, electricity, and inventory management. Additionally, Greenly assists procurement departments in implementing sustainable purchasing policies and engaging suppliers in their decarbonization efforts, thereby promoting overall supply chain sustainability.
ev.energy
Series A in 2022
Ev.energy is a London-based smart charging software platform for electric vehicles, founded in 2018. The company specializes in energy intelligence software that connects wirelessly to various electric vehicles and Level 2 chargers. It intelligently manages the charging process in alignment with utility and network signals, aiming to make charging both cleaner and more affordable for users. Through a mobile application, Ev.energy engages customers and offers rewards, enabling them to charge their electric vehicles at home while effectively reducing both costs and carbon emissions.
Carbon America
Series A in 2021
Carbon America is a developer of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology aimed at significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company focuses on capturing and sequestering large volumes of carbon dioxide from industrial sources, utilizing a multi-strategy approach that emphasizes cost efficiency and rapid deployment. By combining a team of skilled engineers, developers, and financiers, Carbon America operates as a vertically integrated entity designed to scale effectively. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of CCS processes but also positions the company as a leader in the effort to combat global warming by providing solutions that are both effective and economically viable for its clients.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.
ev.energy
Series A in 2021
Ev.energy is a London-based smart charging software platform for electric vehicles, founded in 2018. The company specializes in energy intelligence software that connects wirelessly to various electric vehicles and Level 2 chargers. It intelligently manages the charging process in alignment with utility and network signals, aiming to make charging both cleaner and more affordable for users. Through a mobile application, Ev.energy engages customers and offers rewards, enabling them to charge their electric vehicles at home while effectively reducing both costs and carbon emissions.
Electric Hydrogen
Series A in 2021
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on developing low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems aimed at decarbonizing industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis, Electric Hydrogen seeks to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional, fossil-fuel-based hydrogen in terms of cost and scalability. The company's advanced PEM technology utilizes low-cost renewable electricity to produce clean hydrogen gas, thereby helping industries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and minimize pollution. With a leadership team experienced in transformative clean energy companies, Electric Hydrogen is positioned to address current challenges in efficiency and cost, contributing to the goal of a zero-emission industrial sector in the near future.
Zap Energy
Series B in 2021
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.
FLO operates an electric vehicle charging network to provide smart charging services. Its platform helps to overcome climate change and accelerate EV adoption through a vertically integrated business model.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.
eSmart Systems
Venture Round in 2019
ESmart Systems provides AI-driven software solutions to the energy industry and service providers. The company is based on more than 20 years of international experience in establishing and operating knowledge based, leading IT and energy related companies targeting global markets. The company provides software solutions to the energy industry and service providers. Its cloud-born platform is designed to handle and exploit the Internet of Things, Big Data and Analytics in real-time. Common to all applications is vast data quantities gathered from sensors, which are analyzed using advanced prediction and optimization models. This results in completely new ways of visualizing data, making decisions and saving resources and costs. The platform is designed for Big Data from the ground up without legacy. eSmart Systems originates from the renowned IFE environment (Institute for Energy Technology). The company was founded in 2012 by an experienced team previously responsible for large IT service exports including delivery of the world's first power exchange to Nord Pool, the Nordic Power Exchange, in 1991. Since 2012 the company has grown rapidly and currently consists of almost 80 employees with offices in Norway, Denmark, the UK, and USA.
Innowatts
Series B in 2019
Innowatts, Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in software solutions for energy management. The company develops the PowerEASE platform, which focuses on load forecasting, energy risk optimization, and infrastructure planning. Innowatts leverages advanced data analytics and machine learning to assist energy retailers and utility companies in managing their operations effectively. Its eUtility technology platform utilizes data from over 34 million meters to enhance grid reliability and profitability while promoting sustainability. The company's customer base includes retail energy providers, regulated utility companies, regulatory boards, and residential communities, all benefiting from Innowatts' insights to improve customer relationships and adapt to the evolving energy landscape.
Palmetto Clean Technology
Debt Financing in 2019
Just as technology has advanced society and delivered exciting consumer products, like Tesla cars and the iPhone, tech innovation is empowering homeowners across the country to join the New Utility Revolution. Palmetto’s clean energy marketplace and custom software tools help homeowners quickly estimate utility cost-savings and get renewable energy sources up and running, with ongoing data insights and support. For individuals, this innovation means lower utility bills, more transparency, control over energy use, increase in property value, and protection against power outages. When adopted en masse, a clean energy shift is a major step towards combating climate change and achieving American energy independence.
AutoGrid is a company that specializes in energy data management and big data analytics to enhance the efficiency of energy delivery. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of applications aimed at managing distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. These applications allow utilities, electricity retailers, and energy service providers to optimize energy distribution by leveraging vast amounts of data from smart meters, sensors, and third-party sources. By employing advanced algorithms and data science techniques, AutoGrid enables clients to monitor, predict, and control energy assets across global networks, ultimately facilitating the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy. The team comprises skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts dedicated to addressing critical challenges in the energy sector.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.
ecobee, Inc. is a Canadian company based in Toronto that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats and light automation equipment for both residential and commercial use. Founded in 2007, ecobee offers a range of products including the SmartThermostat with voice control, ecobee3 lite, SmartSensor, and ecobee Switch+. These devices allow users to customize temperature settings and manage their energy consumption remotely via a mobile application available on various platforms such as iOS and Android. By providing intelligent energy management solutions, ecobee aims to enhance comfort while promoting energy conservation, thus enabling customers to understand and reduce their energy usage effectively. The company sells its products primarily through online channels.
Advanced Microgrid Solutions
Series B in 2017
Advanced Microgrid Solutions specializes in microgrid solutions that enhance access to clean energy for households, businesses, and communities. The company installs advanced energy storage systems in buildings, which help reduce energy costs and provide essential support to the grid. Through its Hybrid-Electric Buildings Project, Advanced Microgrid Solutions deploys extensive networks of battery systems in strategically selected buildings, allowing them to shift seamlessly from grid power to battery power as needed. This capability offers real-time assistance to the electric grid, and building owners receive financial compensation for their participation. The company's artificial intelligence-powered software optimizes the integration of renewable energy sources, batteries, and other energy assets, facilitating efficient trading in wholesale energy markets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Advanced Microgrid Solutions leverages deep learning algorithms to maximize the value and return on investment of clean energy initiatives.
Powerphase
Venture Round in 2017
Powerphase is a developer of an air injection system for gas turbines. Its flagship product, Turbophase, is a modular air-injection system that increases the capacity and efficiency of combustion turbines. Its air injection system for gas turbines utilizes an advanced aero-thermal technology that uses air more efficiently in combustion turbines to put out 10 percent more power that enables power generation and other industries using combustion turbines to generate more power by using lesser fuel and incurring lower costs. Founded in 2011, Powerphase is headquartered in Jupiter, Florida.
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company focused on providing access to clean energy through its online platform. Founded in 2014 and based in Washington, D.C., the company connects users—ranging from residential homes to businesses—with renewable energy sources, such as wind farms and community solar projects. Its application enables users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives in their area. By democratizing access to energy data from over 125 utilities across the United States, Arcadia empowers consumers to transition away from fossil fuels and supports efforts to address energy inequality. The company also operates a leading community solar program, which contributes significantly to renewable energy generation while promoting economic growth.
Sparkfund
Series B in 2017
SparkFund is a financial technology company founded in 2013 and based in Washington, D.C. It specializes in providing an online energy subscription platform that enables businesses to access energy-efficient products and services without the need for direct ownership. The company offers financing alternatives designed for organizations seeking off-balance-sheet solutions, allowing them to implement new energy technologies more efficiently. By facilitating the acquisition of energy solutions as a service, SparkFund empowers clients to undertake more energy projects with reduced financial constraints and resources, thereby accelerating the transition to energy efficiency.
Opus One Solutions
Venture Round in 2016
Opus One Solutions is a software engineering firm focused on creating innovative solutions for energy management through its flagship product, GridOS®. This real-time operating system is designed to enhance the smart grid by integrating various energy resources, such as generation, storage, and demand, with critical information sources like sensors and analytics. GridOS® utilizes advanced algorithms for online analytics, providing utilities with improved situational awareness, control, and optimization of their systems. The software facilitates the management of a grid-of-microgrids and incorporates transactive energy functionality, which allows for the calculation of locational marginal values of distributed energy resources. By leveraging dynamic topology processing, Opus One Solutions enables clients to optimize energy planning, operations, and market management, ultimately fostering the development of intelligently connected and sustainable energy networks.
AutoGrid is a company that specializes in energy data management and big data analytics to enhance the efficiency of energy delivery. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of applications aimed at managing distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. These applications allow utilities, electricity retailers, and energy service providers to optimize energy distribution by leveraging vast amounts of data from smart meters, sensors, and third-party sources. By employing advanced algorithms and data science techniques, AutoGrid enables clients to monitor, predict, and control energy assets across global networks, ultimately facilitating the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy. The team comprises skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts dedicated to addressing critical challenges in the energy sector.