Mojave Energy Systems
Series A in 2024
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.
Merlin Solar Technologies
Series B in 2024
Merlin Solar Technologies designs and manufactures solar products for transportation, roofing, and portable applications. It develops crystalline silicon solar panels and interconnected systems intended to extract more power than standard panels and to support demanding deployments, reducing the need for traditional aluminum-framed tempered-glass constructs. The company offers residential and commercial roofing solutions, including residential solar panels, backing panels, and roofing products, as well as transportation roofing for trucks, reefers, passenger vehicles, and other fleets, and portable power solutions such as foldables and canopies. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Merlin Solar operates manufacturing facilities in several countries to serve global markets.
Cyclic Materials
Series B in 2024
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Soly is an international Clean Energy Tech company with a mission to make solar energy available to everyone. The company was founded in the summer of 2013 by brothers Patrick and Milan van der Meulen. The brothers were inspired at a young age by Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and have since decided to use their entrepreneurship ‘As a force for good’.
The company is today one of the European market leaders in the field of decentralized energy generation and storage through solar panels, batteries and charging stations. Soly focuses on the residential and business markets and is active in the Netherlands, South Africa (2019), Belgium (2022), Germany (2023) and the United Kingdom (2023).
By developing its proprietary software platform, Soly is one of the most capital-efficient energy providers, with only 140 employees across five countries. The Soly platform won a spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 in 2021. Soly is an impact driven company and since 2018 B Corp certified. B Corp is an international label for companies that strive for the highest standards of sustainability, financial transparency, and social justice.
Mojave Energy Systems
Seed Round in 2023
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.
Ascend Elements
Series D in 2023
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.
Terabase Energy
Venture Round in 2023
Terabase Energy is a provider of automation and digital deployment solutions for utility-scale solar projects. The company develops software and services, including a cloud-based artificial intelligence project development platform that supports collaborative digital models, and offers technical advisory and engineering services. It markets an automation platform that integrates software, automation, and advanced construction techniques to help solar developers and EPC firms optimize project planning, streamline deployment, improve site efficiency, and manage costs, enabling scalable solar installations. The solutions are used by more than 400 engineering, procurement, and construction firms, developers, and independent power producers in 28 countries. Terabase Energy is based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia.
Ascend Elements
Series D in 2023
Ascend Elements specializes in manufacturing advanced battery materials using recycled lithium-ion batteries. It employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling methods to create new cathode materials from old ones, contributing to a more sustainable electric vehicle industry.
Cyclic Materials
Series A in 2023
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.
Emrgy is a technology company established in 2014 that specializes in the design and deployment of modular, scalable hydroelectric solutions. The company focuses on providing innovative hydroelectric turbines that generate electricity from slow or shallow water flows. Emrgy’s products incorporate advanced technologies, including turbines, magnetic gearboxes, and compact hydroelectric power generators, which significantly lower energy costs. These solutions enable power generation companies to effectively harness electricity from slow-moving rivers and streams, positioning Emrgy as a key player in the renewable energy sector as the industry shifts toward distributed energy sources.
Solarcycle
Series A in 2023
Solarcycle is a solar technology company focused on creating a circular economy for solar and renewable energy sectors. It specializes in recycling and reusing decommissioned solar panels and technologies, providing an affordable and eco-friendly service to solar asset owners. Utilizing its patented technology, Solarcycle can recover up to 95% of valuable metals such as silver, silicon, copper, and aluminum from solar panels. Additionally, the company repurposes or recycles panels that are still in use, contributing to the sustainability of clean energy by making it completely renewable.
Span
Venture Round in 2023
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.
Our Next Energy
Series B in 2023
Our Next Energy is a developer and manufacturer of advanced energy storage technology, established in 2020 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The company specializes in innovative battery chemistries that prioritize safety and utilize sustainable raw materials, aiming to create a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. By employing a dual-chemistry design, Our Next Energy enhances energy density and safety, catering to mobility and grid storage applications. This approach enables original equipment manufacturers to meet market range expectations while promoting access to sustainable power solutions.
Mojave Energy Systems
Seed Round in 2023
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.
Impulse is a manufacturer of innovative electric home appliances aimed at transforming the home appliance sector by reducing reliance on natural gas and minimizing carbon emissions. The company focuses on integrating battery technology into its products, allowing for energy storage without the need for extensive upgrades to electrical panels. Their flagship product is a high-performance induction stove equipped with a built-in battery, which enables users to electrify their homes with minimal rewiring. This approach not only enhances appliance performance but also facilitates the addition of energy storage to the grid, promoting a healthier and more sustainable living environment for both residential and commercial users.
Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. Its hydro panel technology uses advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions and mineralize it for delivery to taps, enabling clean water access for residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Series D in 2022
Founded in 2006, Wildcat Discovery Technologies specializes in accelerating materials discovery for clean tech energy applications. It offers a wide range of materials including metal alloys, ceramics, and semiconductors, with a focus on advanced battery technologies. The company's proprietary high-throughput platforms enable rapid evaluation of thousands of new materials, aiming to improve performance and reduce costs. Wildcat collaborates with industry leaders to develop customized battery solutions for electric vehicles and clean energy sectors.
Electric Hydrogen
Series B in 2022
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on deep decarbonization by developing low-cost, high-efficiency systems for producing fossil-free hydrogen. The company targets industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis technology from scratch, Electric Hydrogen aims to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional methods in terms of cost and scale. Their advanced PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) technology uses renewable electricity to generate clean hydrogen gas, reducing industrial pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. The company's leadership team brings extensive experience from pioneering clean energy companies like Tesla and First Solar, positioning Electric Hydrogen as a strong contender in the quest for zero-emission industrial processes.
Turntide Technologies
Venture Round in 2022
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Brimstone
Series A in 2022
Brimstone develops a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Its technology uses calcium silicate rock instead of limestone, delivering identical products at scale while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Turntide Technologies
Venture Round in 2021
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.
Blueprint Power
Series A in 2018
Blueprint Power is a New York-based technology company that develops machine-learning tools to automate the management, aggregation, orchestration, and market transactions of energy assets across commercial buildings. The platform enables buildings to function as distributed power plants by optimizing energy use and monetizing capacity through participation in wholesale energy markets. By applying data analytics, it helps regional groups of real estate owners monetize existing energy assets and generate additional revenue streams, improving the financial sustainability of their portfolios as the energy system evolves toward greater use of distributed resources. Founded in 2017, the company supports the monetization and efficient operation of building-scale energy assets.