Lowercarbon Capital

Lowercarbon Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Jackson, Wyoming, that funds research and invests in companies developing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions and advance decarbonization, with a focus on energy, transportation, industrial materials, and agriculture.
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Sidney Brown

Associate

Duncan Carlson

Associate

Christina Chang

Partner

Clay Dumas

General Partner

Kristin Ellis

Partner

Eric Helfgott

Associate

Caie Kelley

Principal

Clea Kolster

Partner

Ryan Orbuch

Partner

Lauren O'Connor

Operating Partner

Alex Prather

Associate

Ashton Rosin

Operating Partner and Head of Capital Formation

Crystal English Sacca

Partner

Shawn Xu

Partner

Shuo Yang

Partner

Past deals in Recycling

Epoch Biodesign

Series A in 2025
Epoch Biodesign develops natural solutions to scale and industrialize biology to address climate challenges. The company designs and develops enzymes by combining biology, artificial intelligence, and engineering to break down plastics into reusable chemicals, enabling biorecycling as a tunable enzymatic process that converts plastic waste into everyday chemicals. It provides industrial biotechnology services aimed at reducing plastic waste and advancing sustainability.

Safi

Series A in 2023
Safi, formerly known as TrueCircle, is a recycling company focused on transforming the recycling industry by developing innovative technology. The company operates a marketplace that supports waste processing facilities in selling verified reclaimed materials. By ensuring that valuable materials are not wasted, Safi aims to facilitate a cleaner environment and promote the recycling of plastics, thereby mitigating their harmful effects on the ecosystem. Through its technology-driven approach, Safi seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling efforts, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Advantek Waste Management Services

Seed Round in 2023
Advantek Waste Management Services LLC is a waste management company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2014. The company specializes in the recycling, treatment, and disposal of various oilfield wastes, including muds, drill cuttings, produced water, flowback water, and tank bottoms. Advantek employs advanced techniques such as slurry injection, osmosis, and flocculation to manage these materials, aiming to minimize disposable waste volumes while enhancing clients' revenue streams. With a dedicated team that has extensive experience in oilfield waste management, Advantek is committed to providing environmentally responsible solutions that support the sustainable extraction of energy resources.

Mill Industries

Venture Round in 2023
Mill Industries develops and rents smart kitchen bins that chop, dry, shrink, and deodorize food waste overnight, turning it into a coffee‑ground‑like material. The system is digitally connected, allowing users to monitor usage and receive free shipping of the dried residue to a partner facility that converts it into animal feed or compost. By reducing household waste and enabling efficient recycling, the company addresses climate‑related food waste challenges.

Urban Machine

Seed Round in 2022
Urban Machine is a construction company that designs and manufactures machines for reclaiming wood waste from demolition and new construction sites. The equipment uses precision end‑effectors, high‑speed gantries, and vision systems to remove nails, screws, and staples, enabling the conversion of salvaged timber into high‑volume, locally sourced premium lumber products. By applying robotics and artificial intelligence, the company reduces waste and lowers the environmental impact of the construction industry.

Seabound

Seed Round in 2022
Seabound is a developer of innovative carbon capture systems aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from cargo ships. The company's technology integrates seamlessly with existing vessels, equipping them with an onboard device that captures emissions from exhaust and converts carbon dioxide into a solid form. This solidified carbon can be stored for future utilization or sequestration, significantly mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and pollution associated with maritime transport. Additionally, Seabound's carbon capture method enables the processing of carbon dioxide on land, producing limestone that can be sold directly or transformed into calcium oxide for secondary recycling. Through its advancements, Seabound contributes to the sustainability of shipping operations and supports efforts to combat climate change.

Safi

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Safi, formerly known as TrueCircle, is a recycling company focused on transforming the recycling industry by developing innovative technology. The company operates a marketplace that supports waste processing facilities in selling verified reclaimed materials. By ensuring that valuable materials are not wasted, Safi aims to facilitate a cleaner environment and promote the recycling of plastics, thereby mitigating their harmful effects on the ecosystem. Through its technology-driven approach, Safi seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling efforts, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Epoch Biodesign

Seed Round in 2022
Epoch Biodesign develops natural solutions to scale and industrialize biology to address climate challenges. The company designs and develops enzymes by combining biology, artificial intelligence, and engineering to break down plastics into reusable chemicals, enabling biorecycling as a tunable enzymatic process that converts plastic waste into everyday chemicals. It provides industrial biotechnology services aimed at reducing plastic waste and advancing sustainability.

Mill Industries

Series B in 2022
Mill Industries develops and rents smart kitchen bins that chop, dry, shrink, and deodorize food waste overnight, turning it into a coffee‑ground‑like material. The system is digitally connected, allowing users to monitor usage and receive free shipping of the dried residue to a partner facility that converts it into animal feed or compost. By reducing household waste and enabling efficient recycling, the company addresses climate‑related food waste challenges.
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