RockPort Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in the areas of alternative and traditional energy, mobility, and sustainability. For more than a decade RockPort has partnered with entrepreneurs to foster growth and create value in a broad range of industrial and consumer facing companies whose technologies and products provide innovative solutions to significant worldwide markets. RockPort has a collaborative approach to investing, deep domain expertise, and insights into all aspects of energy and cleantech. With offices in Boston and Menlo Park, RockPort is globally recognized as being among the largest and most established energy-focused venture capital firms.
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.
Qnovo
Series C in 2022
Qnovo is a company focused on advancing lithium-ion battery technology through its innovative battery management software and predictive analytics. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Qnovo aims to enhance the performance and safety of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer devices. The company has developed a unique approach to battery charging that involves real-time measurement of battery health, allowing for faster charging and extended battery lifespan. With a portfolio of over 50 patents, Qnovo collaborates with leading automotive manufacturers and has its technology integrated into over 150 million smartphones globally. Its investors include prominent firms in the technology and climate sectors.
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Series D in 2020
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.
Ratio.City
Seed Round in 2019
Ratio.City Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in online mapping and analysis tools for the real estate industry. Its platform enables real estate professionals to strategically identify and evaluate urban development opportunities, helping them unlock the full potential of various sites. The company offers three-dimensional building simulations that comply with city planning regulations, facilitating informed land valuations. This technology allows users to efficiently assess potential development locations and determine land values quickly, streamlining the decision-making process for real estate developers.
Achates Power
Series D in 2017
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.
Honest Buildings
Series B in 2017
Honest Buildings, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a data-driven project management and procurement platform tailored for commercial real estate owners and managers in North America. Established in 2011, the platform allows users to centralize project cost tracking and procurement activities, enhancing transparency and automating bid management. It is designed to manage portfolios across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily properties. By streamlining project management processes and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets, Honest Buildings enables real estate companies to unlock value from their data, improve project delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. The platform is utilized by notable firms such as Brookfield, Invesco, and SL Green, among others, to facilitate collaborative and informed decision-making in capital and construction projects. As of 2019, Honest Buildings operates as a subsidiary of Procore Technologies.
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.
Enlighted
Series D in 2016
Enlighted Inc. manufactures advanced lighting control systems for commercial environments, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in IoT sensory technology that integrates lighting and environmental controls to enhance building efficiency. Its products include Enlighted Sensors, which gather data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption; Enlighted Room Control devices that allow users to adjust lighting levels; and the Enlighted Gateway, which aggregates data for analysis. Additionally, Enlighted offers Energy Managers, a web-based platform for managing lighting systems and optimizing performance. The company aims to help clients achieve sustainability goals while reducing energy costs, with reported savings of up to 70% in some cases. Enlighted's sensors have been deployed in numerous commercial spaces, including those of Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Renovate America
Private Equity Round in 2015
Renovate America, Inc. is a provider of financing solutions aimed at enhancing energy and water efficiency in homes and communities across the United States. Founded in 2008 and based in San Diego, California, the company offers programs such as the HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) financing program, which is enabled by Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation. Renovate America collaborates with local governments to implement scalable financing solutions that promote energy savings, lower utility bills, reduced emissions, and job creation. The firm also employs a tech-enabled platform that facilitates point-of-sale financing for home improvements and commercial retrofits, helping customers modernize their properties while contributing to local economic growth. In December 2020, Renovate America filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Qnovo
Series B in 2015
Qnovo is a company focused on advancing lithium-ion battery technology through its innovative battery management software and predictive analytics. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Qnovo aims to enhance the performance and safety of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer devices. The company has developed a unique approach to battery charging that involves real-time measurement of battery health, allowing for faster charging and extended battery lifespan. With a portfolio of over 50 patents, Qnovo collaborates with leading automotive manufacturers and has its technology integrated into over 150 million smartphones globally. Its investors include prominent firms in the technology and climate sectors.
Honest Buildings
Series A in 2015
Honest Buildings, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a data-driven project management and procurement platform tailored for commercial real estate owners and managers in North America. Established in 2011, the platform allows users to centralize project cost tracking and procurement activities, enhancing transparency and automating bid management. It is designed to manage portfolios across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily properties. By streamlining project management processes and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets, Honest Buildings enables real estate companies to unlock value from their data, improve project delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. The platform is utilized by notable firms such as Brookfield, Invesco, and SL Green, among others, to facilitate collaborative and informed decision-making in capital and construction projects. As of 2019, Honest Buildings operates as a subsidiary of Procore Technologies.
EcoFactor
Series C in 2015
EcoFactor® is the leader in cloud-based home energy management services. EcoFactor delivers cloud-based home energy management services that improve energy efficiency, reduce energy bills and vastly increase DR efficacy – all while maintaining consumer comfort. EcoFactor’s patented big-data analytics and machine learning algorithms collect and process massive amounts of residential data – including home thermodynamics, family comfort preferences and schedules, plus external data such as weather – to continually monitor, adapt and learn for optimum energy savings. The company provides homeowners significant cost savings automatically, without the need to manually adjust temperature levels or change behavior. EcoFactor’s award-winning service is available through channel partners such as utilities, energy retailers, broadband service providers and HVAC companies. Based in Redwood City, Calif., EcoFactor is privately held, and funded by Aster Capital, Claremont Creek Ventures, NRG and RockPort Capital Partners.
GaN Systems
Series C in 2015
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in diverse applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy sources, and transportation power conversion. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power system efficiency and size limitations, enabling industries to reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency. The company serves a global market, including manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and China, with additional offices in Japan, China, and Germany. Established in 2008, GaN Systems continues to innovate in the clean technology power conversion sector.
FirstFuel Software
Series C in 2015
FirstFuel Software provides a customer intelligence platform that transforms energy providers into trusted advisors to their business customers. FirstFuel’s SaaS solutions accelerate customer acquisition, optimize energy efficiency and DSM programs, and boost customer engagement and satisfaction. The company draws on deep domain expertise in data analytics, building science, and software in its deployments with large utilities, energy service providers, and government agencies in North America and Europe. Requiring only electric or gas utility meter data and address, FirstFuel produces a remote set of building-specific performance benchmarks and custom recommendations that utilities and energy service providers use to target, guide and enable their sales, service and engagement activities with commercial customers. Founded in 2009 and privately held, FirstFuel is headquartered in Lexington, MA. For more information, please visit www.firstfuel.com.
InVisage Technologies
Series F in 2014
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing advanced image sensors that capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images for various handheld devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's technology is designed to absorb the full spectrum of light visible to the human eye, resulting in superior image quality. Its products have applications beyond mobile devices, extending to fields such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. As of November 2017, InVisage operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Flywheel
Series C in 2014
Flywheel is a mobile app that allows users to hail a cab, track a ride, and make payments. Flywheel adds entire taxi companies at once, using cars already on the road to meet demand at any time of day or night. By working with existing taxi companies, Flywheel can scale supply quickly and predictably while avoiding long, expensive regulatory battles and the pains of inexperienced professional drivers. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Redwood City, California.
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Series B in 2014
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.
GlassPoint Solar
Series C in 2014
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of solar thermal steam generators tailored for the oil and gas industry globally. The company focuses on providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications, significantly reducing gas consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a particular emphasis on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint also maintains regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China.
Enlighted
Series D in 2014
Enlighted Inc. manufactures advanced lighting control systems for commercial environments, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in IoT sensory technology that integrates lighting and environmental controls to enhance building efficiency. Its products include Enlighted Sensors, which gather data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption; Enlighted Room Control devices that allow users to adjust lighting levels; and the Enlighted Gateway, which aggregates data for analysis. Additionally, Enlighted offers Energy Managers, a web-based platform for managing lighting systems and optimizing performance. The company aims to help clients achieve sustainability goals while reducing energy costs, with reported savings of up to 70% in some cases. Enlighted's sensors have been deployed in numerous commercial spaces, including those of Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
Renovate America
Private Equity Round in 2014
Renovate America, Inc. is a provider of financing solutions aimed at enhancing energy and water efficiency in homes and communities across the United States. Founded in 2008 and based in San Diego, California, the company offers programs such as the HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) financing program, which is enabled by Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation. Renovate America collaborates with local governments to implement scalable financing solutions that promote energy savings, lower utility bills, reduced emissions, and job creation. The firm also employs a tech-enabled platform that facilitates point-of-sale financing for home improvements and commercial retrofits, helping customers modernize their properties while contributing to local economic growth. In December 2020, Renovate America filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Streetline
Series D in 2014
Streetline builds solutions to longstanding problems in city management and operations, through the customized design and application of new sensing technologies. Our parking management system offers cities the first real control and oversight of their complex inventory of on- and off-street spaces, and forms the backbone for other sensing solutions that lower city costs and improve public services.
Gridco
Venture Round in 2014
Founded in 2010, Gridco Systems is introducing a new class of intelligent power distribution solutions that enable utilities to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century electric grid. Our solutions leverage recent advances in power electronics in combination with distributed intelligent control systems to dynamically manage power distribution below the substation with an unprecedented level of predictability and precision.
InVisage Technologies
Series E in 2014
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing advanced image sensors that capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images for various handheld devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's technology is designed to absorb the full spectrum of light visible to the human eye, resulting in superior image quality. Its products have applications beyond mobile devices, extending to fields such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. As of November 2017, InVisage operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
FirstFuel Software
Series B in 2013
FirstFuel Software provides a customer intelligence platform that transforms energy providers into trusted advisors to their business customers. FirstFuel’s SaaS solutions accelerate customer acquisition, optimize energy efficiency and DSM programs, and boost customer engagement and satisfaction. The company draws on deep domain expertise in data analytics, building science, and software in its deployments with large utilities, energy service providers, and government agencies in North America and Europe. Requiring only electric or gas utility meter data and address, FirstFuel produces a remote set of building-specific performance benchmarks and custom recommendations that utilities and energy service providers use to target, guide and enable their sales, service and engagement activities with commercial customers. Founded in 2009 and privately held, FirstFuel is headquartered in Lexington, MA. For more information, please visit www.firstfuel.com.
Honest Buildings
Series A in 2013
Honest Buildings, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a data-driven project management and procurement platform tailored for commercial real estate owners and managers in North America. Established in 2011, the platform allows users to centralize project cost tracking and procurement activities, enhancing transparency and automating bid management. It is designed to manage portfolios across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily properties. By streamlining project management processes and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets, Honest Buildings enables real estate companies to unlock value from their data, improve project delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. The platform is utilized by notable firms such as Brookfield, Invesco, and SL Green, among others, to facilitate collaborative and informed decision-making in capital and construction projects. As of 2019, Honest Buildings operates as a subsidiary of Procore Technologies.
Gridco
Series B in 2013
Founded in 2010, Gridco Systems is introducing a new class of intelligent power distribution solutions that enable utilities to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century electric grid. Our solutions leverage recent advances in power electronics in combination with distributed intelligent control systems to dynamically manage power distribution below the substation with an unprecedented level of predictability and precision.
Project Frog
Series D in 2013
Project Frog, Inc., founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development, construction, and delivery of energy-efficient component building structures. The company provides a versatile range of products designed for various architectural applications, including education, healthcare, community centers, retail, and more. By utilizing technology to enhance the building process, Project Frog offers a fast and cost-effective solution that results in aesthetically pleasing and sustainable structures. Their approach aims to address the inefficiencies of traditional construction, leading to greener and smarter buildings that foster healthier environments. Through this innovative model, Project Frog seeks to revolutionize the construction industry while creating spaces that promote better performance for their occupants.
Achates Power
Series C in 2013
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.
Accend
Series A in 2013
Accend, Inc. is a software development company focused on providing data-driven solutions for the energy sector, particularly within the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Austin, Texas, Accend offers tools such as Accend Insight, an oilfield data platform that assists companies in tracking petroleum production and drilling permits for North American wells, and Accend Field, a surveillance application designed to help oilfield professionals optimize production processes. The company also provides enterprise data collection and application development services, delivering essential data on petroleum wells, drilling permits, and interactive mapping. Previously known as Drill Map, Inc., Accend rebranded in September 2014 to reflect its broadened focus on data solutions for exploration and production operators as well as oilfield services.
Flywheel
Series B in 2013
Flywheel is a mobile app that allows users to hail a cab, track a ride, and make payments. Flywheel adds entire taxi companies at once, using cars already on the road to meet demand at any time of day or night. By working with existing taxi companies, Flywheel can scale supply quickly and predictably while avoiding long, expensive regulatory battles and the pains of inexperienced professional drivers. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Redwood City, California.
Honest Buildings
Series A in 2013
Honest Buildings, Inc. is a New York-based company that operates a data-driven project management and procurement platform tailored for commercial real estate owners and managers in North America. Established in 2011, the platform allows users to centralize project cost tracking and procurement activities, enhancing transparency and automating bid management. It is designed to manage portfolios across various sectors, including office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and multifamily properties. By streamlining project management processes and reducing reliance on complex spreadsheets, Honest Buildings enables real estate companies to unlock value from their data, improve project delivery speed, reduce costs, and enhance overall efficiency. The platform is utilized by notable firms such as Brookfield, Invesco, and SL Green, among others, to facilitate collaborative and informed decision-making in capital and construction projects. As of 2019, Honest Buildings operates as a subsidiary of Procore Technologies.
Enlighted
Series C in 2013
Enlighted Inc. manufactures advanced lighting control systems for commercial environments, both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 2009 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company specializes in IoT sensory technology that integrates lighting and environmental controls to enhance building efficiency. Its products include Enlighted Sensors, which gather data on occupancy, ambient light, temperature, and energy consumption; Enlighted Room Control devices that allow users to adjust lighting levels; and the Enlighted Gateway, which aggregates data for analysis. Additionally, Enlighted offers Energy Managers, a web-based platform for managing lighting systems and optimizing performance. The company aims to help clients achieve sustainability goals while reducing energy costs, with reported savings of up to 70% in some cases. Enlighted's sensors have been deployed in numerous commercial spaces, including those of Fortune 1000 companies. Since May 2018, Enlighted operates as a subsidiary of Siemens Industry, Inc.
InVisage Technologies
Series D in 2013
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing advanced image sensors that capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images for various handheld devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's technology is designed to absorb the full spectrum of light visible to the human eye, resulting in superior image quality. Its products have applications beyond mobile devices, extending to fields such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. As of November 2017, InVisage operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
Streetline
Series C in 2013
Streetline builds solutions to longstanding problems in city management and operations, through the customized design and application of new sensing technologies. Our parking management system offers cities the first real control and oversight of their complex inventory of on- and off-street spaces, and forms the backbone for other sensing solutions that lower city costs and improve public services.
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Series A in 2013
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on natural bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized in various agricultural products for row crops, vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Through laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials, NewLeaf Symbiotics aims to provide sustainable agricultural solutions that assist farmers in combating plant diseases and improving overall agricultural productivity. Founded in 2011 and originally known as TrophoMax, LLC, the company rebranded to its current name in 2012.
OptoAtmospherics
Series A in 2012
OptoAtmospherics, Inc. specializes in laser-based atmospheric measurement products, focusing on advanced UV-based Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) systems primarily for the wind industry. The company's technology facilitates continuous monitoring of wind speed, temperature, and density, which enhances site assessment accuracy and improves energy output while minimizing maintenance needs. Their products can be deployed from both turbine-mounted and ground-based platforms, allowing for real-time analysis of wind conditions, including gusts, shear, and turbulence. This capability enables customers to implement preventive maintenance strategies, optimize turbine layouts, and reduce downtime, thereby lowering grid integration costs. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, OptoAtmospherics aims to support the renewable energy sector through innovative atmospheric measurement solutions.
HydroPoint Data Systems
Venture Round in 2012
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of smart water management solutions focused on landscape irrigation. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of WeatherTRAK electronic systems, which include controllers, hardware, and cloud-based applications designed to automate irrigation schedules based on specific landscape parameters such as plant type and soil conditions. HydroPoint's offerings include a range of products, including WeatherTRAK Controllers, Flow Management solutions, and a mobile application, as well as HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management systems. The company also provides outdoor water management services, including site evaluations, irrigation system audits, and maintenance plans. In addition, HydroPoint delivers site-specific weather data and hydro analytics services to various sectors, including commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint markets its products through distributors across the United States, aiming to reduce waste in urban water use, where landscape irrigation accounts for a significant portion of consumption.
GlassPoint Solar
Series B in 2012
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of solar thermal steam generators tailored for the oil and gas industry globally. The company focuses on providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications, significantly reducing gas consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a particular emphasis on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint also maintains regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China.
EcoFactor
Series A in 2012
EcoFactor® is the leader in cloud-based home energy management services. EcoFactor delivers cloud-based home energy management services that improve energy efficiency, reduce energy bills and vastly increase DR efficacy – all while maintaining consumer comfort. EcoFactor’s patented big-data analytics and machine learning algorithms collect and process massive amounts of residential data – including home thermodynamics, family comfort preferences and schedules, plus external data such as weather – to continually monitor, adapt and learn for optimum energy savings. The company provides homeowners significant cost savings automatically, without the need to manually adjust temperature levels or change behavior. EcoFactor’s award-winning service is available through channel partners such as utilities, energy retailers, broadband service providers and HVAC companies. Based in Redwood City, Calif., EcoFactor is privately held, and funded by Aster Capital, Claremont Creek Ventures, NRG and RockPort Capital Partners.
Renovate America
Series C in 2012
Renovate America, Inc. is a provider of financing solutions aimed at enhancing energy and water efficiency in homes and communities across the United States. Founded in 2008 and based in San Diego, California, the company offers programs such as the HERO (Home Energy Renovation Opportunity) financing program, which is enabled by Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) legislation. Renovate America collaborates with local governments to implement scalable financing solutions that promote energy savings, lower utility bills, reduced emissions, and job creation. The firm also employs a tech-enabled platform that facilitates point-of-sale financing for home improvements and commercial retrofits, helping customers modernize their properties while contributing to local economic growth. In December 2020, Renovate America filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
GlassPoint Solar
Venture Round in 2012
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of solar thermal steam generators tailored for the oil and gas industry globally. The company focuses on providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) applications, significantly reducing gas consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a particular emphasis on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint also maintains regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China.
Nextremity Solutions
Series A in 2012
Nextremity Solutions is a privately held medical device company specializing in the research and development of innovative implants for foot and ankle surgeries. The company focuses on creating precise and advanced surgical solutions, particularly for forefoot pathologies. Its product offerings include sterile implant systems designed for the correction of conditions such as hammertoe deformity. These proprietary technologies are developed to assist surgeons in small bone orthopedic procedures, aiming to enhance surgical accuracy and achieve superior clinical outcomes.
GaN Systems
Series B in 2012
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in diverse applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy sources, and transportation power conversion. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power system efficiency and size limitations, enabling industries to reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency. The company serves a global market, including manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and China, with additional offices in Japan, China, and Germany. Established in 2008, GaN Systems continues to innovate in the clean technology power conversion sector.
Aspen Aerogels
Debt Financing in 2012
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
Gridco
Series A in 2012
Founded in 2010, Gridco Systems is introducing a new class of intelligent power distribution solutions that enable utilities to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century electric grid. Our solutions leverage recent advances in power electronics in combination with distributed intelligent control systems to dynamically manage power distribution below the substation with an unprecedented level of predictability and precision.
Flywheel
Venture Round in 2012
Flywheel is a mobile app that allows users to hail a cab, track a ride, and make payments. Flywheel adds entire taxi companies at once, using cars already on the road to meet demand at any time of day or night. By working with existing taxi companies, Flywheel can scale supply quickly and predictably while avoiding long, expensive regulatory battles and the pains of inexperienced professional drivers. It was founded in 2009 and is based in Redwood City, California.
FirstFuel Software
Series A in 2012
FirstFuel Software provides a customer intelligence platform that transforms energy providers into trusted advisors to their business customers. FirstFuel’s SaaS solutions accelerate customer acquisition, optimize energy efficiency and DSM programs, and boost customer engagement and satisfaction. The company draws on deep domain expertise in data analytics, building science, and software in its deployments with large utilities, energy service providers, and government agencies in North America and Europe. Requiring only electric or gas utility meter data and address, FirstFuel produces a remote set of building-specific performance benchmarks and custom recommendations that utilities and energy service providers use to target, guide and enable their sales, service and engagement activities with commercial customers. Founded in 2009 and privately held, FirstFuel is headquartered in Lexington, MA. For more information, please visit www.firstfuel.com.
GaN Systems
Series A in 2011
GaN Systems Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Ottawa, Canada, specializing in the development and manufacturing of gallium nitride power switching transistors. The company offers a variety of products, including 650 V and 100 V E-HEMT transistors and wireless power amplifiers, which are utilized in diverse applications such as consumer electronics, industrial systems, renewable energy sources, and transportation power conversion. GaN Systems aims to address significant challenges in power system efficiency and size limitations, enabling industries to reduce costs and enhance energy efficiency. The company serves a global market, including manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, and China, with additional offices in Japan, China, and Germany. Established in 2008, GaN Systems continues to innovate in the clean technology power conversion sector.
Project Frog
Series C in 2011
Project Frog, Inc., founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development, construction, and delivery of energy-efficient component building structures. The company provides a versatile range of products designed for various architectural applications, including education, healthcare, community centers, retail, and more. By utilizing technology to enhance the building process, Project Frog offers a fast and cost-effective solution that results in aesthetically pleasing and sustainable structures. Their approach aims to address the inefficiencies of traditional construction, leading to greener and smarter buildings that foster healthier environments. Through this innovative model, Project Frog seeks to revolutionize the construction industry while creating spaces that promote better performance for their occupants.
Gazelle
Series D in 2011
Gazelle is an e-commerce platform that specializes in buying and selling used electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with operations in Louisville, Kentucky, the company provides a convenient service for consumers looking to purchase affordable electronics. Gazelle buys pre-owned devices, inspects and certifies them, and then resells them, making it easier for consumers to acquire quality gadgets at lower prices. The platform also promotes the recycling of electronics, contributing to sustainable practices in the tech industry.
Streetline
Series B in 2011
Streetline builds solutions to longstanding problems in city management and operations, through the customized design and application of new sensing technologies. Our parking management system offers cities the first real control and oversight of their complex inventory of on- and off-street spaces, and forms the backbone for other sensing solutions that lower city costs and improve public services.
Qnovo
Series A in 2011
Qnovo is a company focused on advancing lithium-ion battery technology through its innovative battery management software and predictive analytics. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Qnovo aims to enhance the performance and safety of electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer devices. The company has developed a unique approach to battery charging that involves real-time measurement of battery health, allowing for faster charging and extended battery lifespan. With a portfolio of over 50 patents, Qnovo collaborates with leading automotive manufacturers and has its technology integrated into over 150 million smartphones globally. Its investors include prominent firms in the technology and climate sectors.
SustainX
Venture Round in 2011
SustainX Inc. specializes in grid-scale energy storage solutions aimed at enhancing the efficiency and reliability of electric grids. Founded in 2007 and based in New Hampshire, the company develops innovative energy storage technologies that facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources and optimize the management of commercial and industrial energy systems. SustainX's primary offering is a unique energy storage system that employs an energy conversion process to store electrical energy as compressed air. This technology supports various applications, including peak power capacity and ancillary services, while also contributing to cleaner energy transmission and distribution. SustainX operates as a subsidiary of General Compression, Inc.
InVisage Technologies
Series C in 2011
InVisage Technologies, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Menlo Park, California, specializing in the development of QuantumFilm-based image sensors. Founded in 2005, the company focuses on producing advanced image sensors that capture high-fidelity and high-resolution images for various handheld devices, including camera phones and digital cameras. InVisage's technology is designed to absorb the full spectrum of light visible to the human eye, resulting in superior image quality. Its products have applications beyond mobile devices, extending to fields such as security and surveillance, automotive imaging, military, and medical imaging. As of November 2017, InVisage operates as a subsidiary of Apple Inc.
REPOWER by Solar Universe
Series B in 2011
REPOWER by Solar Universe was founded in 2008, and since then we have grown to become one of the largest residential solar installers in the U.S. Headquartered in Livermore, California, Solar Universe is unique among solar companies as the only major solar provider that offers franchise opportunities. We operate a network of 50 franchises across the U.S., from Hawaii to Puerto Rico. Since 2012, Solar Universe has been ranked annually on Franchise Magazine’s Franchise 500 list.
Aspen Aerogels
Venture Round in 2010
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
Gazelle
Series C in 2010
Gazelle is an e-commerce platform that specializes in buying and selling used electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with operations in Louisville, Kentucky, the company provides a convenient service for consumers looking to purchase affordable electronics. Gazelle buys pre-owned devices, inspects and certifies them, and then resells them, making it easier for consumers to acquire quality gadgets at lower prices. The platform also promotes the recycling of electronics, contributing to sustainable practices in the tech industry.
Solyndra
Private Equity Round in 2010
Solyndra is a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of CIGS thin-film solar cells based in Fremont, California. Solyndra designs and manufactures photovoltaic systems, comprised of panels and mounting hardware, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Using proprietary cylindrical modules and thin-film technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest installed cost per system and the highest solar electrical energy output for typical low slope commercial rooftops. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot fully-automated manufacturing complex.
Recurve
Venture Round in 2010
Recurve is an open-source software-as-a-service platform based in Mill Valley, California, founded in 2005. The company provides tools that enable utilities to utilize smart meter data for measuring energy usage effectively. Its platform is designed to identify the resource potential behind customer meters, facilitating the deployment of programs that respond to hourly price signals. This approach promotes marketplace innovation and allows businesses to develop and implement demand flexibility strategies, effectively functioning as a virtual power plant. Additionally, Recurve offers software tailored for contractors involved in home energy audits, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting remodeling and construction services.
Think Global
Venture Round in 2010
Think Global has been developing and producing urban mobility solutions since the early 1990s. Major investments made during the Ford ownership period contributed to an important infrastructural upgrade. New investors are now grooming Think as The Car Company of the 21st Century."
Enphase Energy
Venture Round in 2010
Enphase Energy, Inc. is a global energy technology company specializing in home energy solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells innovative products including semiconductor-based microinverters that convert energy at the individual solar module level. Enphase combines these microinverters with proprietary networking and software technologies to offer energy monitoring and control services. The company's portfolio also includes AC battery storage systems, communication gateways, and cloud-based monitoring services. Enphase sells its solutions to a range of customers, including solar distributors, large installers, original equipment manufacturers, strategic partners, and directly to homeowners. Additionally, Enphase provides training resources for solar and storage installers through Enphase University. The company focuses on improving the performance and reliability of solar energy systems, aiming to simplify solar power usage and facilitate a transition to renewable energy.
Achates Power
Series B in 2010
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.
Achates Power
Series A in 2009
Achates Power, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that develops and manufactures internal combustion engines for various sectors, including commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, military, maritime, and stationary power industries. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in opposed-piston, two-stroke, and compression ignition engines that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Achates Power's innovative engine designs are compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, allowing manufacturers to meet stringent fuel efficiency and emissions standards without incurring significant additional costs or complexities. In addition to engine development, the company offers engineering services and technology licenses, providing clients with access to its designs, expertise, tools, control software, and patents.
Advanced Electron Beams
Series C in 2009
AEB's compact electron beam emitters replace thermal and chemical processes for cleaner, more efficient, lower-cost manufacturing. For industries such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and beverage, printing, and plastics manufacturing, AEB emitters sterilize products and packaging, improve the performance of plastics and other materials, cure inks and coatings and eliminate pollution.
Enphase Energy
Venture Round in 2009
Enphase Energy, Inc. is a global energy technology company specializing in home energy solutions for the solar photovoltaic industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Fremont, California, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells innovative products including semiconductor-based microinverters that convert energy at the individual solar module level. Enphase combines these microinverters with proprietary networking and software technologies to offer energy monitoring and control services. The company's portfolio also includes AC battery storage systems, communication gateways, and cloud-based monitoring services. Enphase sells its solutions to a range of customers, including solar distributors, large installers, original equipment manufacturers, strategic partners, and directly to homeowners. Additionally, Enphase provides training resources for solar and storage installers through Enphase University. The company focuses on improving the performance and reliability of solar energy systems, aiming to simplify solar power usage and facilitate a transition to renewable energy.
Southwest Windpower
Series C in 2009
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.
Lilliputian Systems
Series D in 2009
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Solyndra
Series E in 2008
Solyndra is a manufacturer of cylindrical panels of CIGS thin-film solar cells based in Fremont, California. Solyndra designs and manufactures photovoltaic systems, comprised of panels and mounting hardware, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Using proprietary cylindrical modules and thin-film technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest installed cost per system and the highest solar electrical energy output for typical low slope commercial rooftops. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot fully-automated manufacturing complex.
Project Frog
Series B in 2008
Project Frog, Inc., founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development, construction, and delivery of energy-efficient component building structures. The company provides a versatile range of products designed for various architectural applications, including education, healthcare, community centers, retail, and more. By utilizing technology to enhance the building process, Project Frog offers a fast and cost-effective solution that results in aesthetically pleasing and sustainable structures. Their approach aims to address the inefficiencies of traditional construction, leading to greener and smarter buildings that foster healthier environments. Through this innovative model, Project Frog seeks to revolutionize the construction industry while creating spaces that promote better performance for their occupants.
Gazelle
Series B in 2008
Gazelle is an e-commerce platform that specializes in buying and selling used electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with operations in Louisville, Kentucky, the company provides a convenient service for consumers looking to purchase affordable electronics. Gazelle buys pre-owned devices, inspects and certifies them, and then resells them, making it easier for consumers to acquire quality gadgets at lower prices. The platform also promotes the recycling of electronics, contributing to sustainable practices in the tech industry.
Northern Power Systems
Series A in 2008
Northern Power Systems has been delivering innovative wind energy solutions in a changing landscape for over 34 years. Their partnerships with the Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have helped lay the foundation for Northern's advanced wind turbine technology. From Alaska to Malaysia, Their installed base of turbines has logged millions of kilowatt-hours of production to date, demonstrating their commitment to performance and reliability.
Recurve
Series A in 2008
Recurve is an open-source software-as-a-service platform based in Mill Valley, California, founded in 2005. The company provides tools that enable utilities to utilize smart meter data for measuring energy usage effectively. Its platform is designed to identify the resource potential behind customer meters, facilitating the deployment of programs that respond to hourly price signals. This approach promotes marketplace innovation and allows businesses to develop and implement demand flexibility strategies, effectively functioning as a virtual power plant. Additionally, Recurve offers software tailored for contractors involved in home energy audits, enhancing energy efficiency and supporting remodeling and construction services.
Deerpath Energy
Venture Round in 2008
Deerpath Energy, Inc. is a full service provider of micro-wind energy systems that integrate beautifully into a community. Using their proprietary siting techniques, elegant designs, and state-of-the-art technologies, Deerpath creates renewable energy projects that save money and make a positive impact on the local environment.
Hycrete
Series C in 2008
Hycrete specializes in manufacturing innovative concrete waterproofing materials designed to enhance the durability and longevity of concrete structures. The company's product line includes various solutions such as Hycrete System W for waterproof construction, Hycrete W1000 for general waterproofing protection, and Hycrete W500 for creating waterproof concrete. Additionally, Hycrete offers flooring products like Hycrete System V, which provides moisture vapor protection for concrete flooring applications. The company also produces corrosion-inhibiting materials, including Hycrete X1000, which offers dual-action protection against corrosion in concrete. Committed to corporate and environmental responsibility, Hycrete aims to integrate sustainable construction practices with cost-effective solutions that simplify assembly and improve construction quality.
Eka Systems
Series D in 2008
Eka Systems builds energy data communications networks that enable energy management and utility operations. Eka is a global manufacturer and supplier of self-managing smart networks that offer utilities monitoring and control of metering and data for electric, water, and gas.
Aspen Aerogels
Series D in 2008
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
Soliant Energy
Venture Round in 2008
Soliant Energy, founded in 2005 by former NASA engineers, specializes in manufacturing concentrating photovoltaic modules tailored for commercial rooftops and carports. The company focuses on maximizing solar electricity generation in hot, dry, and sunny locations, utilizing advanced multi-junction cell technology combined with dual-axis tracking to optimize performance. Soliant's innovative designs cater to the needs of solar integrators, installers, and power purchase agreements, ensuring a cost-effective and reliable energy solution. The company is supported by prominent investors and has earned recognition as a Technology Pathway Partner from the U.S. Department of Energy. With a dedicated management team and a technical workforce experienced in various industries, Soliant aims to deliver exceptional value through its rooftop solar systems, which promise outstanding payback for commercial clients.
EcoSMART Technologies
Venture Round in 2008
EcoSMART Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of pesticide solutions and pet care products derived from natural ingredients. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive range of pest control items, including insecticides for ants, roaches, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, and garden pests, as well as weed and grass killers. Its formulations utilize essential plant oils, which have been shown through scientific research to effectively disrupt insect neuro-receptors, providing a non-toxic alternative to traditional synthetic chemicals. EcoSMART's products are designed to be safe for both residential and commercial use, and they are available through online platforms and retail stores. As a subsidiary of Kittrich Corporation, EcoSMART is committed to producing effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the pest control industry.
PPT Reasearch
Series B in 2008
PPT developed proprietary chemistry and process technology that enables cost-effective slurry management for the solar, semiconductor, and optical industries. The Company's initial focus is outsourcing slurry management used to slice silicon ingots into wafers for use in photovoltaic cells, integrated circuits, and fiber optics.
NanoGram
Series C in 2008
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that produces nanoscale compositions for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two firms, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd / Nagase ChemteX Corporation, NanoGram is expanding its footprint in the region. Additionally, its office in Seoul, South Korea, supports its growth in the Korean market.
Lilliputian Systems
Series C in 2007
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Tioga Energy
Series A in 2007
Tioga Energy is focused on facilitating access to clean energy through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy facilities for commercial, government, and non-profit entities. By utilizing power purchase agreements (PPAs), Tioga Energy enables customers to avoid upfront capital investments and ongoing operational responsibilities associated with solar energy systems. The company collaborates with industry experts to design, install, and maintain efficient solar photovoltaic systems, ensuring reliable and cost-effective energy solutions. Additionally, Tioga Energy offers services such as system assessment, engineering, and equipment monitoring, providing a comprehensive approach to solar energy management while fostering strong relationships within the solar industry.
Eka Systems
Series C in 2007
Eka Systems builds energy data communications networks that enable energy management and utility operations. Eka is a global manufacturer and supplier of self-managing smart networks that offer utilities monitoring and control of metering and data for electric, water, and gas.
Think Global
Series B in 2007
Think Global has been developing and producing urban mobility solutions since the early 1990s. Major investments made during the Ford ownership period contributed to an important infrastructural upgrade. New investors are now grooming Think as The Car Company of the 21st Century."
Tioga Energy
Series A in 2007
Tioga Energy is focused on facilitating access to clean energy through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy facilities for commercial, government, and non-profit entities. By utilizing power purchase agreements (PPAs), Tioga Energy enables customers to avoid upfront capital investments and ongoing operational responsibilities associated with solar energy systems. The company collaborates with industry experts to design, install, and maintain efficient solar photovoltaic systems, ensuring reliable and cost-effective energy solutions. Additionally, Tioga Energy offers services such as system assessment, engineering, and equipment monitoring, providing a comprehensive approach to solar energy management while fostering strong relationships within the solar industry.
Southwest Windpower
Series B in 2007
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.
Advanced Electron Beams
Series B in 2007
AEB's compact electron beam emitters replace thermal and chemical processes for cleaner, more efficient, lower-cost manufacturing. For industries such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, food and beverage, printing, and plastics manufacturing, AEB emitters sterilize products and packaging, improve the performance of plastics and other materials, cure inks and coatings and eliminate pollution.
HydroPoint Data Systems
Series C in 2007
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of smart water management solutions focused on landscape irrigation. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of WeatherTRAK electronic systems, which include controllers, hardware, and cloud-based applications designed to automate irrigation schedules based on specific landscape parameters such as plant type and soil conditions. HydroPoint's offerings include a range of products, including WeatherTRAK Controllers, Flow Management solutions, and a mobile application, as well as HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management systems. The company also provides outdoor water management services, including site evaluations, irrigation system audits, and maintenance plans. In addition, HydroPoint delivers site-specific weather data and hydro analytics services to various sectors, including commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint markets its products through distributors across the United States, aiming to reduce waste in urban water use, where landscape irrigation accounts for a significant portion of consumption.
EcoSMART Technologies
Series C in 2006
EcoSMART Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of pesticide solutions and pet care products derived from natural ingredients. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a comprehensive range of pest control items, including insecticides for ants, roaches, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, and garden pests, as well as weed and grass killers. Its formulations utilize essential plant oils, which have been shown through scientific research to effectively disrupt insect neuro-receptors, providing a non-toxic alternative to traditional synthetic chemicals. EcoSMART's products are designed to be safe for both residential and commercial use, and they are available through online platforms and retail stores. As a subsidiary of Kittrich Corporation, EcoSMART is committed to producing effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the pest control industry.
Southwest Windpower
Series B in 2006
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.
NanoGram
Venture Round in 2006
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that produces nanoscale compositions for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two firms, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd / Nagase ChemteX Corporation, NanoGram is expanding its footprint in the region. Additionally, its office in Seoul, South Korea, supports its growth in the Korean market.
Lilliputian Systems
Venture Round in 2005
Lilliputian Systems provides mobile power solutions for consumer electronics devices. The company aims to revolutionize mobile fuel, ushering in new applications and devices made possible by their technology.
Aspen Aerogels
Series D in 2005
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
NanoGram
Series B in 2004
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced products for photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that produces nanoscale compositions for various sectors, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy applications. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two firms, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With a presence in Japan through its Tokyo office and a strategic partnership with Nagase & Co., Ltd / Nagase ChemteX Corporation, NanoGram is expanding its footprint in the region. Additionally, its office in Seoul, South Korea, supports its growth in the Korean market.
NeoPhotonics
Series B in 2004
NeoPhotonics develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of optical components designed for high-speed communication networks. The company offers both active and passive products that cater to various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), datacom, storage area networks, and metro and long-haul networks. Its portfolio includes transceivers compliant with industry standards, available in multiple configurations such as GBIC, SFF, and SFP, supporting data rates from 155 Mbps to 10 Gbps. Key products encompass integrated splitters, BiDi and TriPlexer transceivers for FTTH, as well as advanced optical modules and subsystems crucial for metro and long-haul dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. Additionally, NeoPhotonics manufactures various other components, including athermal array waveguide gratings, variable optical attenuators, and dynamic channel equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of optical communication systems.
Aspen Aerogels
Series C in 2003
Aspen Aerogels, Inc. specializes in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of high-performance aerogel insulation products targeted primarily at the energy infrastructure and building materials markets. The company’s offerings include a range of products such as Pyrogel XTE, which mitigates corrosion under insulation in energy systems, and Cryogel Z, designed for cryogenic applications. These products are notably more effective than traditional insulation materials, providing superior thermal performance with reduced weight and thickness. Aspen Aerogels also extends its expertise through contract research services for various U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Northborough, Massachusetts, the company has established a global presence, focusing on innovation within its core markets.
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