Nascent Materials
Seed Round in 2025
Nascent Materials specializes in the production and scaling of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company employs proprietary chemistry and manufacturing processes, along with deep supply chain expertise, to develop and supply high-quality, nickel-rich cathode materials at competitive prices. Its products cater to the electric vehicle, consumer electronics, and computer and communication sectors, ensuring clients access to safe, affordable, and abundant battery technologies.
XEra Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Xera Energy is a chemical manufacturing company specializing in the production of materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's core focus is the development of advanced cathode and cathode intermediate materials, utilizing innovative hydro-separation and purification processes. By reclaiming critical minerals from spent batteries and ore concentrates, Xera Energy aims to support the electric vehicle and energy storage industries, offering cost-effective, high-quality solutions that promote sustainability.
Striemo is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that specializes in manufacturing and developing electric personal mobility vehicles. Based in Tokyo, Striemo focuses on creating vehicles designed to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Their products feature stability and self-balancing capabilities, along with patented stress-free balancing technology. This innovation allows riders to navigate various surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, dirt, or cobblestones, thereby improving the overall riding experience.
Tandem is a company that specializes in electrification solutions for heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on class 8 trucks. The company aims to revolutionize the supply chain by providing innovative hybrid electric refrigerated trailers that eliminate the upfront costs, risks, and infrastructure challenges associated with traditional electric drivetrains. With a commitment to enhancing sustainability in transportation, Tandem operates from offices located in New York and Florida.
Swap Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Swap Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializes in the development of electric outdoor robots designed for vegetation cutting and snow plowing. The company focuses on creating sustainable outdoor work equipment and offers commercial-ready robots for tasks such as grass cutting and sidewalk snow plowing. Utilizing a robotics-as-a-service model, Swap Robotics integrates an in-house hydraulics platform that allows for the easy swapping of attachments, enabling a variety of applications. This innovation aims to streamline and automate outdoor maintenance tasks, particularly in solar vegetation management, through the use of electric autonomous robots.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2022
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing high-performance electrolysers for green hydrogen generation using advanced materials and nanotechnology. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables on-site hydrogen production at a low cost. By utilizing sunlight and water, SunGreenH2's patented technology facilitates the production of zero-emissions hydrogen, supporting sustainable practices across various industries, including transport, buildings, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to enable widespread adoption of green hydrogen, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Wild is a stealth startup based in Santa Monica, California, focused on developing energy-efficient batteries for the electric vehicle market. Founded in 2020, the company is engaged in innovative research and production aimed at enhancing battery performance and sustainability. While operating in stealth mode, Wild is positioned to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of electric vehicle technology.
Wild.
Convertible Note in 2022
Wild is a stealth startup based in Santa Monica, California, focused on developing energy-efficient batteries for the electric vehicle market. Founded in 2020, the company is engaged in innovative research and production aimed at enhancing battery performance and sustainability. While operating in stealth mode, Wild is positioned to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of electric vehicle technology.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2022
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing high-performance electrolysers for green hydrogen generation using advanced materials and nanotechnology. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables on-site hydrogen production at a low cost. By utilizing sunlight and water, SunGreenH2's patented technology facilitates the production of zero-emissions hydrogen, supporting sustainable practices across various industries, including transport, buildings, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to enable widespread adoption of green hydrogen, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Swap Robotics
Seed Round in 2022
Swap Robotics, founded in 2019 and based in Kitchener, Ontario, specializes in the development of electric outdoor robots designed for vegetation cutting and snow plowing. The company focuses on creating sustainable outdoor work equipment and offers commercial-ready robots for tasks such as grass cutting and sidewalk snow plowing. Utilizing a robotics-as-a-service model, Swap Robotics integrates an in-house hydraulics platform that allows for the easy swapping of attachments, enabling a variety of applications. This innovation aims to streamline and automate outdoor maintenance tasks, particularly in solar vegetation management, through the use of electric autonomous robots.
Striemo
Seed Round in 2021
Striemo is a Japanese company founded in 2021 that specializes in manufacturing and developing electric personal mobility vehicles. Based in Tokyo, Striemo focuses on creating vehicles designed to enhance rider safety and reduce accidents. Their products feature stability and self-balancing capabilities, along with patented stress-free balancing technology. This innovation allows riders to navigate various surfaces, including pavement, asphalt, dirt, or cobblestones, thereby improving the overall riding experience.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2021
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing high-performance electrolysers for green hydrogen generation using advanced materials and nanotechnology. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables on-site hydrogen production at a low cost. By utilizing sunlight and water, SunGreenH2's patented technology facilitates the production of zero-emissions hydrogen, supporting sustainable practices across various industries, including transport, buildings, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to enable widespread adoption of green hydrogen, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Pushme
Convertible Note in 2019
Pushme Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing swappable batteries for bicycles. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by addressing the challenges of charging electric vehicles, which can be cumbersome and costly. Pushme's innovative network of battery swap stations allows local merchants to sell energy, providing cyclists with instant recharging options throughout the city. This approach not only facilitates the use of small, shareable electric vehicles but also promotes a more sustainable mode of transportation. By integrating technology that enables cyclists to convert their pedaling force into electricity, Pushme empowers users to manage their energy costs effectively while reducing cycling fatigue, particularly on long or uphill routes. As a subsidiary of Tier Mobility GmbH, Pushme is part of a broader movement towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Pushme Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing swappable batteries for bicycles. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by addressing the challenges of charging electric vehicles, which can be cumbersome and costly. Pushme's innovative network of battery swap stations allows local merchants to sell energy, providing cyclists with instant recharging options throughout the city. This approach not only facilitates the use of small, shareable electric vehicles but also promotes a more sustainable mode of transportation. By integrating technology that enables cyclists to convert their pedaling force into electricity, Pushme empowers users to manage their energy costs effectively while reducing cycling fatigue, particularly on long or uphill routes. As a subsidiary of Tier Mobility GmbH, Pushme is part of a broader movement towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Pushme Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing swappable batteries for bicycles. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by addressing the challenges of charging electric vehicles, which can be cumbersome and costly. Pushme's innovative network of battery swap stations allows local merchants to sell energy, providing cyclists with instant recharging options throughout the city. This approach not only facilitates the use of small, shareable electric vehicles but also promotes a more sustainable mode of transportation. By integrating technology that enables cyclists to convert their pedaling force into electricity, Pushme empowers users to manage their energy costs effectively while reducing cycling fatigue, particularly on long or uphill routes. As a subsidiary of Tier Mobility GmbH, Pushme is part of a broader movement towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Pushme
Convertible Note in 2018
Pushme Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing swappable batteries for bicycles. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by addressing the challenges of charging electric vehicles, which can be cumbersome and costly. Pushme's innovative network of battery swap stations allows local merchants to sell energy, providing cyclists with instant recharging options throughout the city. This approach not only facilitates the use of small, shareable electric vehicles but also promotes a more sustainable mode of transportation. By integrating technology that enables cyclists to convert their pedaling force into electricity, Pushme empowers users to manage their energy costs effectively while reducing cycling fatigue, particularly on long or uphill routes. As a subsidiary of Tier Mobility GmbH, Pushme is part of a broader movement towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Pushme Inc., founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom, specializes in manufacturing swappable batteries for bicycles. The company aims to enhance urban mobility by addressing the challenges of charging electric vehicles, which can be cumbersome and costly. Pushme's innovative network of battery swap stations allows local merchants to sell energy, providing cyclists with instant recharging options throughout the city. This approach not only facilitates the use of small, shareable electric vehicles but also promotes a more sustainable mode of transportation. By integrating technology that enables cyclists to convert their pedaling force into electricity, Pushme empowers users to manage their energy costs effectively while reducing cycling fatigue, particularly on long or uphill routes. As a subsidiary of Tier Mobility GmbH, Pushme is part of a broader movement towards sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Scooterson
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Scooterson Inc. is a technology start-up based in San Francisco, California, specializing in the manufacturing of innovative electric kick-scooters. Founded in 2016, the company aims to revolutionize urban mobility by offering semi-autonomous scooters that enhance the riding experience. These scooters feature body-gesture control, eliminating the need for traditional acceleration levers or gear changers, and are constructed from precision-machined aerospace-grade alloy parts. Leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, teleoperation, and big data analysis, Scooterson’s products are designed to adjust driving speed while maintaining safety, making them appealing to both individual users and private fleet operators in the personal mobility market.
Elwing specializes in the design and manufacturing of compact electric skateboards, aiming to enhance the commuting experience. Founded by enthusiasts who met in 2014 in Shanghai, the company emerged from a desire to create a lightweight and affordable alternative to the electric longboards available at the time. After two years of prototyping and testing, Elwing developed a skateboard that combines portability with significant power, addressing the needs of commuters who seek both fun and practicality in their daily travels. The Elwing Board reflects the founders' passion for board sports and their commitment to improving the enjoyment of everyday commutes.
BERI (Boulder Electroride)
Seed Round in 2012
BERI (Boulder Electroride)