Energy Innovation Capital

Energy Innovation Capital, founded in 2016 and based in Orinda, California, is a venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage companies targeting significant opportunities within the oil, gas, and energy markets. The firm collaborates with experienced entrepreneurs to develop differentiated technologies and innovative business models. With a team possessing extensive expertise and established relationships in both the oil and gas and advanced energy sectors, Energy Innovation Capital aims to foster innovation in these fields. Additionally, the firm is building an ecosystem of strategic partners who are leaders in energy innovation, further enhancing their investment approach.

W. George Coyle

Managing Partner

Joaquin Fernandez-Silva

Partner

Chad Gardner

Managing Director and CFO

Rajan Gupta

Senior Managing Director

John Hanten

Operating Partner

Andrew Lackner

Managing Director

Ken Schultz

Operating Partner

Christopher Smith

Managing Director

Yucen Xie

Principal

Past deals in Oil and Gas Refining

Fluence Analytics

Venture Round in 2021
Fluence Analytics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing monitoring solutions for industrial and laboratory settings, focusing on the measurement and analysis of polymer production processes. The company provides a system that analyzes polymers during production and a light scattering instrument designed to assess the stability of therapeutic proteins and the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By generating continuous data streams and employing proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables real-time optimization of process control and accelerates research and development for its clients in the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.

Moleaer

Series B in 2021
Moleaer is a Los Angeles-based company, develops industrial scale nanobubble systems, resulting in a radical improvement to the economics of agriculture, separating metals, treating wastewaters and recovering oil. Nanobubbles are unique in that they do not float and have immense surface area. This combination allows nanobubbles to stay suspended in water for long periods of time, resulting in an unprecedented high rate of gas transfer. Moleaer's XTB™ Nanobubble Generators increase productivity, water quality, and eliminate maintenance expenses across a wide range of applications.

CSD Nano

Venture Round in 2021
CSD Nano, Inc. is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, specializing in the development of MoreSun Solution, a nano-tech anti-reflective coating designed for the solar industry. Founded in 2009, CSD Nano not only creates this innovative coating but also manufactures the necessary hardware for its application. The company's anti-reflective coatings can be utilized across various sectors, including solar cover glass, concentrated solar applications, photovoltaic solar cells, building materials, auto glass, and other specialty applications. This versatility positions CSD Nano as a key player in advancing anti-reflective technologies in multiple industries.

Vortexa

Series B in 2021
Vortexa Ltd is a London-based company established in 2016 that specializes in providing real-time information and analytics on crude oil and refined products, including fuel oil, diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, and more. The company offers insights into the movement of these products along trading routes, utilizing a cargo-by-cargo tracking approach. Vortexa's platform leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and interpret data from various sources, delivering comprehensive insights into waterborne energy trades. This enables energy and shipping companies to make informed trading decisions and enhance their competitive edge in the market.

Ingu

Series A in 2019
Ingu Solutions Inc., based in Calgary, Canada, specializes in the development of miniaturized mobile sensors designed for pipeline inspection. The company has introduced Pipers, an innovative screening tool that identifies risks and performance issues in pipelines. This technology is capable of detecting and locating leaks, geometric defects, magnetic anomalies, and deposits in pipelines as small as 2 inches in diameter. By facilitating inline inspections that can occur more frequently and at a lower cost, Ingu Solutions addresses the challenges posed by aging pipeline infrastructure and the limitations of traditional inspection methods. Their self-serve inspection model significantly reduces engineering and downtime costs, making pipeline integrity programs more accessible for a diverse range of clients. Ingu Solutions' approach enables continuous access to real-time condition-critical data, empowering clients to enhance their planning and decision-making processes.

Fluence Analytics

Series A in 2019
Fluence Analytics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing monitoring solutions for industrial and laboratory settings, focusing on the measurement and analysis of polymer production processes. The company provides a system that analyzes polymers during production and a light scattering instrument designed to assess the stability of therapeutic proteins and the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By generating continuous data streams and employing proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables real-time optimization of process control and accelerates research and development for its clients in the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.

Moleaer

Series B in 2019
Moleaer Inc. is a company based in Torrance, California, specializing in the development of industrial-scale nanobubble systems that enhance water and wastewater treatment, agriculture irrigation, and oil-water separation. Founded in 2016, Moleaer’s products, including the XTB nanobubble generators, facilitate the transfer of gas into liquids, resulting in improved productivity and water quality while reducing maintenance costs. The unique properties of nanobubbles, which remain suspended in water for extended periods, enable high efficiency in various applications such as shrimp farming, crop irrigation, aquatic management, food washing, hydroponics, and wastewater treatment. Moleaer’s technology offers sustainable and chemical-free solutions, allowing clients to optimize resource recovery and enhance agricultural practices.

CSD Nano

Venture Round in 2019
CSD Nano, Inc. is a company based in Corvallis, Oregon, specializing in the development of MoreSun Solution, a nano-tech anti-reflective coating designed for the solar industry. Founded in 2009, CSD Nano not only creates this innovative coating but also manufactures the necessary hardware for its application. The company's anti-reflective coatings can be utilized across various sectors, including solar cover glass, concentrated solar applications, photovoltaic solar cells, building materials, auto glass, and other specialty applications. This versatility positions CSD Nano as a key player in advancing anti-reflective technologies in multiple industries.

Xpansiv

Series A in 2019
Xpansiv Data Systems, Inc. operates an online platform that converts raw production data into Digital Feedstock™, a secure and efficient data format that integrates data science, cryptography, and distributed-ledger technologies. This transformation allows for the creation of immutable digital assets from commodities such as natural gas, facilitating transactions that enhance supply-chain transparency, verify compliance, and mitigate risk. By capturing and tracking the attributional profiles and characteristics of underlying commodities, Xpansiv empowers markets to better assess and trade these assets in a digital format. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Seattle, Washington, Xpansiv operates as a subsidiary of CBL Markets Holdings Pty Ltd. The company's team comprises industry experts committed to improving the production, management, and trading processes of commodities on a global scale.

Moleaer

Series A in 2018
Moleaer Inc. is a company based in Torrance, California, specializing in the development of industrial-scale nanobubble systems that enhance water and wastewater treatment, agriculture irrigation, and oil-water separation. Founded in 2016, Moleaer’s products, including the XTB nanobubble generators, facilitate the transfer of gas into liquids, resulting in improved productivity and water quality while reducing maintenance costs. The unique properties of nanobubbles, which remain suspended in water for extended periods, enable high efficiency in various applications such as shrimp farming, crop irrigation, aquatic management, food washing, hydroponics, and wastewater treatment. Moleaer’s technology offers sustainable and chemical-free solutions, allowing clients to optimize resource recovery and enhance agricultural practices.

Titus Industrial

Series A in 2017
Titus Industrial is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial products, specializing in pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF). The company offers a variety of products, including forged steel, hammer unions, ball valves, fasteners, flanges, and various fittings. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Titus Industrial operates manufacturing facilities and distribution centers both domestically and internationally. The company aims to streamline the supply chain for its clients by leveraging custom cloud and data analytics software, providing tailored solutions that enhance the business-to-business transaction process.

Fluence Analytics

Series A in 2017
Fluence Analytics, Inc. specializes in manufacturing monitoring solutions for industrial and laboratory settings, focusing on the measurement and analysis of polymer production processes. The company provides a system that analyzes polymers during production and a light scattering instrument designed to assess the stability of therapeutic proteins and the quality of both natural and synthetic polymers. By generating continuous data streams and employing proprietary analytical tools, Fluence Analytics enables real-time optimization of process control and accelerates research and development for its clients in the polymer and biopharmaceutical sectors. Founded in 2012 and based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the company was previously known as Advanced Polymer Monitoring Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in April 2017.

Kelvin

Series A in 2016
Kelvin Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, established in 2013. It specializes in the design and development of the Kelvin Oil App, a software solution that leverages artificial intelligence to automate the optimization and operation of physical systems, specifically catering to the oil field markets. By utilizing advanced A.I. techniques, Kelvin aims to simplify the management of complex systems, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness for its clients in the industry.
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