Kfobix is a technology company specializing in the development and application of advanced nanocomposite coatings for enhancing the durability and efficiency of energy infrastructure. The company's flagship product is a patented superhydrophobic coating, designed to prevent ice formation and water accumulation on surfaces such as wind turbine blades and power lines. This coating, applied via a simple spray method, offers high transparency, long-lasting durability, and ease of application, thereby reducing maintenance costs and operational disruptions in the energy sector. Additionally, Kfobix is pioneering anti-dirt coatings for solar panels, aiming to maximize their efficiency and output. The company's mission is to facilitate a seamless transition to renewable energy sources by addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the sector, ultimately promoting a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable energy future.
NOC Energy
Seed Round in 2025
NOC Energy specializes in decarbonizing industrial heating processes. It offers a plug-and-play service, replacing fossil fuel burners with high-temperature gas generators, enabling clients to optimize resource use based on access, availability, and price, all while eliminating carbon emissions.
Mitico specializes in advanced carbon capture technology. Utilizing its patented granulated metal carbonate sorption process, developed at Caltech, Mitico removes over 95% of CO2 emissions from post-combustion sources such as gas-fired power plants and waste-to-energy facilities. This enables cost-effective carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) services.
XFuel is a company focused on producing sustainable and net-zero advanced fuels for the road, marine, and aviation sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional operations in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, XFuel has developed innovative technology for the efficient conversion of biomass waste into low-carbon fuels. This process results in a clean, drop-in fuel that can be utilized by distributors and consumers globally, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels. XFuel's production methods lead to up to 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuel production, with a clear pathway towards achieving carbon-neutral and carbon-negative fuel solutions.
Benerg is an Internet of Things (IoT) technology company that specializes in developing scalable biogas systems designed to efficiently convert food and bio waste into energy. The company focuses on building biogas machines that operate independently of the grid, and it also produces organic fertilizers as a byproduct. By providing innovative solutions for energy resource management, Benerg enables businesses to reduce waste and contribute to environmental sustainability.
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.
Flair
Venture Round in 2024
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Renewell Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Renewell Energy develops gravity-based, renewable energy storage that repurposes idle oil and gas wells. The technology converts inactive wells into a low-cost, flexible storage network by lowering a weight down a repurposed wellbore to push electricity onto the grid when demand is high and raising it back up when demand is low, effectively storing energy as gravitational potential. The approach targets zero-self-discharge storage and aims to abate greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure to create a scalable energy storage solution. The company is based in Bakersfield, California.
Ceal is a Climate Tech Manufacturing firm making energy efficient technology for carbon dioxide removal.
NanoPlume
Seed Round in 2024
NanoPlume is a biomaterial manufacturer specializing in the large-scale production of innovative, eco-friendly biomaterials, notably Bio-Aerogel. The company focuses on creating advanced insulating biomaterials and aerogels, aiming to enhance energy and space efficiency, as well as promote circularity across various industries. By utilizing organic and recycled feedstocks and green technology, NanoPlume reduces waste and minimizes energy consumption. Its products are designed to insulate cargo boxes in the cold chain healthcare logistics sector, reducing payload and energy consumption, and extending battery range.
Bactery
Seed Round in 2024
Bactery is a manufacturer of innovative bacteria-powered batteries, known as bacteries, which harness microbial processes in soil to self-recharge. This technology offers a continuous source of clean electricity, functioning effectively regardless of weather conditions or geographic location. Bactery's environmentally friendly batteries are particularly suited for powering remote applications, such as field sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, making them an ideal solution for sustainable energy needs in agriculture and other sectors.
Ayrton Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2021, Ayrton Energy specializes in developing hydrogen storage technology. Its innovative solution involves storing hydrogen in liquid form, facilitating safe and efficient transportation through existing infrastructures. This technology aims to provide energy security by enabling the use of hydrogen as a fuel for power generation.
Navion Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Navion Energy focuses on developing and manufacturing portable energy storage solutions that leverage sodium-ion technology. This innovative approach aims to deliver sustainable and efficient energy storage, enabling various industries to adopt cleaner energy practices and enhance energy efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Metal Light
Convertible Note in 2024
Metal Light is developing an emission-free generator using metal-air technology. This innovative solution aims to replace diesel generators, offering a silent operation, zero emissions at the point of use, and recyclable metal fuel.
PeakSyncer
Seed Round in 2024
PeakSyncer, a subsidiary of Zhong Xi Group, LLC, specializes in an AI-powered cloud platform designed to optimize energy management for utility companies. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate and streamline demand response programs, reducing peak energy loads. It offers real-time reporting, seamless data tracking, and integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring smooth implementation. PeakSyncer also facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and supports sustainable energy ecosystems by engaging customers in demand response initiatives. The platform is scalable, continuously learning from past syncs to improve accuracy and efficiency, and offers 24/7 monitoring and dedicated support.
Transition Biomining
Seed Round in 2024
Transition Biomining is a technology-focused company specializing in copper ore mining. It employs data-driven methods to enhance copper extraction and mining efficiency. The company's core innovation lies in optimizing microbial communities for heap-leaching operations, aiming to boost metal recovery rates, expedite extraction, and minimize environmental impact. By harnessing the power of microbiomes, Transition Biomining provides sustainable and data-driven solutions to improve clients' extraction processes in both new and existing heap-leaching operations.
XFuel is a company focused on producing sustainable and net-zero advanced fuels for the road, marine, and aviation sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional operations in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, XFuel has developed innovative technology for the efficient conversion of biomass waste into low-carbon fuels. This process results in a clean, drop-in fuel that can be utilized by distributors and consumers globally, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels. XFuel's production methods lead to up to 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuel production, with a clear pathway towards achieving carbon-neutral and carbon-negative fuel solutions.
Terra Bioindustries
Seed Round in 2024
Terra Bioindustries produces plant-based protein derived from underutilized waste materials like spent grains from beer manufacturing. This process transforms these unused parts into functional vegan protein, offering clients sustainable alternatives to soy and pea protein for use in meat and dairy replacements.
Founded in 2013, ZymoChem develops eco-friendly chemical production processes using engineered microbes. These processes convert renewable feedstocks like sugars into industrial chemicals, minimizing carbon loss and enabling cost-competitive bio-based manufacturing.
Qnetic is a developer of innovative flywheel energy storage technology aimed at enhancing bulk energy storage capabilities for electric grids. The company's solutions focus on providing low-cost energy storage options that facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar power. By enabling efficient energy storage, Qnetic's technology helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supporting clients in their efforts to adopt sustainable energy practices. The company's advancements in energy storage are instrumental in promoting the wider deployment of renewable energy solutions.
CargoKite
Convertible Note in 2023
CargoKite, founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, develops autonomous cargo ships that use wind-powered propulsion through high-altitude kite systems paired with routing software to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, enabling flexible, sustainable maritime logistics with micro cargo ships.
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.
Lillianah Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Lillianah Technologies is a company dedicated to developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at restoring marine ecosystems affected by pollution and other environmental challenges. Comprising a team of scientists, Lillianah focuses on optimizing the biological pump in oceans, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. By harnessing the ocean's potential, the company seeks to address the detrimental impacts of human activity, such as fertilizer runoff, and contribute to reversing environmental degradation. Through its efforts, Lillianah Technologies aspires to create sustainable solutions that benefit both the oceans and the broader environment.
Altiro Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Altiro Energy is a renewable energy company specializing in clean technology power systems. It develops iron-based powder energy storage solutions for wind and solar farms, enabling stable production and reduced waste during periods of excess supply.
PureLi is a cleantech company that boosts lithium extraction and production from brine sources.
Cool Amps
Seed Round in 2023
Cool Amps is a company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling. It has developed a patent-pending electrochemical process that efficiently extracts and reclaims over 95% of target metals from end-of-use batteries. This method, unlike traditional shredding and smelting, does not use harsh chemicals or extreme heat, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a small footprint, allowing it to be co-located with battery manufacturers, and can directly recycle manufacturing scraps. By avoiding additional processing steps, the Cool Amps method reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of batteries produced, promoting sustainable manufacturing and reducing battery waste.
Terra Bioindustries
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Terra Bioindustries produces plant-based protein derived from underutilized waste materials like spent grains from beer manufacturing. This process transforms these unused parts into functional vegan protein, offering clients sustainable alternatives to soy and pea protein for use in meat and dairy replacements.
TrelliSense
Seed Round in 2023
TrelliSense specializes in precise identification and measurement of methane emissions across diverse industrial infrastructures. Its unique technology uses sunlight as a spectroscopic light source, enabling accurate detection, location, and quantification of methane leaks from oil and gas facilities, landfills, coal mines, bio-digestion plants, and agricultural operations.
Mitico specializes in advanced carbon capture technology. Utilizing its patented granulated metal carbonate sorption process, developed at Caltech, Mitico removes over 95% of CO2 emissions from post-combustion sources such as gas-fired power plants and waste-to-energy facilities. This enables cost-effective carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) services.
NitroFix
Seed Round in 2023
NitroFix develops emission-free ammonia generation technology. Its innovative electrochemical process, aided by a novel catalyst, produces ammonia with zero carbon emissions.
Renewell Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Renewell Energy develops gravity-based, renewable energy storage that repurposes idle oil and gas wells. The technology converts inactive wells into a low-cost, flexible storage network by lowering a weight down a repurposed wellbore to push electricity onto the grid when demand is high and raising it back up when demand is low, effectively storing energy as gravitational potential. The approach targets zero-self-discharge storage and aims to abate greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure to create a scalable energy storage solution. The company is based in Bakersfield, California.
Transition Biomining
Seed Round in 2023
Transition Biomining is a technology-focused company specializing in copper ore mining. It employs data-driven methods to enhance copper extraction and mining efficiency. The company's core innovation lies in optimizing microbial communities for heap-leaching operations, aiming to boost metal recovery rates, expedite extraction, and minimize environmental impact. By harnessing the power of microbiomes, Transition Biomining provides sustainable and data-driven solutions to improve clients' extraction processes in both new and existing heap-leaching operations.
Arculus Solutions
Seed Round in 2023
Arculus Solutions is a company based in North Bethesda, Maryland, focused on enhancing the safety of natural gas transmission pipelines for the future transportation of hydrogen. It specializes in the development of hydrogen-barrier coatings that protect infrastructure from hydrogen embrittlement. These coatings are applicable in various contexts, including hydrogen fuel cell pipelines, storage tanks, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. By providing these innovative solutions, Arculus Solutions aims to help the energy industry mitigate risks associated with hydrogen transport, thereby improving overall safety and reliability in the sector.
Carbonade
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2022, Carbonade is an innovative chemical manufacturing company based in Ness Ziona, Israel. It specializes in patented Electro-Chemical CO2 reduction solutions, aiming to disrupt the industry and mitigate climate change by converting chemical compounds into sustainable carbon-based products.
Via BioFuels
Pre Seed Round in 2023
VIA BioFuels is a biotechnology research company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2023. The company specializes in the development of proprietary engineered yeast strains, specifically S. cerevisiae, which produce aromatic 3-methyl anisole (3-MA) from conventional ethanol feedstocks. VIA BioFuels’ technology is designed to be scalable, utilizing existing ethanol production methods and infrastructure. The high-purity 3-MA produced can be transformed into various valuable compounds, enhancing the market potential of the output and allowing consumers to substitute traditional fuels without blending restrictions.
Windfall Bio
Seed Round in 2023
Windfall Bio is an innovative company based in San Mateo, California, that addresses climate change by transforming harmful methane emissions into organic fertilizer. Established in 2022, the company utilizes methane-eating microbes to capture methane from various sources, including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management. This nature-based technology not only reduces the methane footprint of these industries but also improves their operational efficiency and profitability while minimizing the negative environmental impacts associated with synthetic fertilizers. By providing farmers and other producers with the means to convert methane into valuable soil nutrients, Windfall Bio fosters a sustainable agricultural future and contributes positively to environmental conservation. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
Ayrton Energy
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2021, Ayrton Energy specializes in developing hydrogen storage technology. Its innovative solution involves storing hydrogen in liquid form, facilitating safe and efficient transportation through existing infrastructures. This technology aims to provide energy security by enabling the use of hydrogen as a fuel for power generation.
Green Li-ion
Series B in 2023
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
SepPure Technologies
Series A in 2023
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.
Lillianah Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Lillianah Technologies is a company dedicated to developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at restoring marine ecosystems affected by pollution and other environmental challenges. Comprising a team of scientists, Lillianah focuses on optimizing the biological pump in oceans, which is crucial for maintaining ecological balance. By harnessing the ocean's potential, the company seeks to address the detrimental impacts of human activity, such as fertilizer runoff, and contribute to reversing environmental degradation. Through its efforts, Lillianah Technologies aspires to create sustainable solutions that benefit both the oceans and the broader environment.
Solano Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Solano Energy is an asset-light power company focused on making renewable energy accessible. It aims to deliver affordable renewable electricity by building a network capable of supporting low upfront capital expenditure. The company develops equipment that automatically generates, stores, and distributes solar energy, leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize performance and energy use. Founded by engineers from Oxford and Cambridge, Solano Energy emphasizes technical innovation to simplify the adoption of solar power and reduce overall power costs for consumers.
Metal Light
Seed Round in 2022
Metal Light is developing an emission-free generator using metal-air technology. This innovative solution aims to replace diesel generators, offering a silent operation, zero emissions at the point of use, and recyclable metal fuel.
Renewell Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Renewell Energy develops gravity-based, renewable energy storage that repurposes idle oil and gas wells. The technology converts inactive wells into a low-cost, flexible storage network by lowering a weight down a repurposed wellbore to push electricity onto the grid when demand is high and raising it back up when demand is low, effectively storing energy as gravitational potential. The approach targets zero-self-discharge storage and aims to abate greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure to create a scalable energy storage solution. The company is based in Bakersfield, California.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2022
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
Minus Materials
Seed Round in 2022
Minus Materials produces carbon-negative limestone using microalgae. This process aims to decarbonize infrastructure materials and large specialty chemical markets.
Plantruption
Seed Round in 2022
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae.
The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions.
The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
NitroFix
Seed Round in 2022
NitroFix develops emission-free ammonia generation technology. Its innovative electrochemical process, aided by a novel catalyst, produces ammonia with zero carbon emissions.
Renewell Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Renewell Energy develops gravity-based, renewable energy storage that repurposes idle oil and gas wells. The technology converts inactive wells into a low-cost, flexible storage network by lowering a weight down a repurposed wellbore to push electricity onto the grid when demand is high and raising it back up when demand is low, effectively storing energy as gravitational potential. The approach targets zero-self-discharge storage and aims to abate greenhouse gas emissions by utilizing existing oil and gas infrastructure to create a scalable energy storage solution. The company is based in Bakersfield, California.
Infinite Elements
Seed Round in 2022
Infinite Elements develops biological recovery processes to reclaim critical metals from electronic waste and low-grade ores, enabling fossil fuel-free metal reclamation at competitive costs. The technology concentrates, purifies, and recovers rare earth elements and other critical metals from e-waste, supporting a circular supply chain and reducing environmental impact. The approach offers an alternative to traditional metal recovery by delivering a carbon-neutral, ecologically friendly pathway for high-tech manufacturers to secure a closed-loop metals lifecycle.
XFuel
Venture Round in 2022
XFuel is a company focused on producing sustainable and net-zero advanced fuels for the road, marine, and aviation sectors. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with additional operations in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, XFuel has developed innovative technology for the efficient conversion of biomass waste into low-carbon fuels. This process results in a clean, drop-in fuel that can be utilized by distributors and consumers globally, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional fossil fuels. XFuel's production methods lead to up to 85% fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuel production, with a clear pathway towards achieving carbon-neutral and carbon-negative fuel solutions.
CargoKite
Seed Round in 2022
CargoKite, founded in 2022 and based in Munich, Germany, develops autonomous cargo ships that use wind-powered propulsion through high-altitude kite systems paired with routing software to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, enabling flexible, sustainable maritime logistics with micro cargo ships.
Keel.Labs
Series A in 2022
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company that focuses on developing ocean-based materials derived from renewable resources, particularly seaweed. The company aims to address the ecological damage caused by the fashion industry by creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. Through its innovative platform, Keel Labs integrates scientific design and waste management into textile production, offering an alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. This approach not only provides a functional resource but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, allowing for a more responsible and accessible option in material sourcing.
Wild Energy
Convertible Note in 2022
Founded in 2020, Wild Energy is a California-based startup focused on innovative electric vehicle battery solutions.
Wild Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, Wild Energy is a California-based startup focused on innovative electric vehicle battery solutions.
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2022
Founded in 2020, SunGreenH2 specializes in developing high-performance electrolysers using nanotechnology and advanced materials. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Melbourne and London, the company produces green hydrogen at low cost for industries, mobility, and energy storage.
Windfall Bio
Seed Round in 2022
Windfall Bio is an innovative company based in San Mateo, California, that addresses climate change by transforming harmful methane emissions into organic fertilizer. Established in 2022, the company utilizes methane-eating microbes to capture methane from various sources, including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management. This nature-based technology not only reduces the methane footprint of these industries but also improves their operational efficiency and profitability while minimizing the negative environmental impacts associated with synthetic fertilizers. By providing farmers and other producers with the means to convert methane into valuable soil nutrients, Windfall Bio fosters a sustainable agricultural future and contributes positively to environmental conservation. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, reflecting its potential to make a significant impact in the fight against climate change.
OzoneBio
Seed Round in 2022
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the production of bio-plastics derived from lignocellulosic waste, utilizing a unique dead cell fermentation technology known as "Zombie cells." This innovative approach allows OzoneBio to convert challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products while circumventing the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. The company's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, which serve as sustainable alternatives in various industries. By focusing on waste reduction and the conversion of waste products into usable materials, OzoneBio contributes to environmental sustainability while providing valuable applications for its clients.
SepPure Technologies
Convertible Note in 2022
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.
NovoNutrients
Convertible Note in 2022
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
AromatEco
Convertible Note in 2022
AromatEco assists household brands in becoming more environmentally friendly by delivering renewable flavors and perfumes. Headquartered in London, UK.
Green Li-ion
Series A in 2022
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
ZymoChem
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, ZymoChem develops eco-friendly chemical production processes using engineered microbes. These processes convert renewable feedstocks like sugars into industrial chemicals, minimizing carbon loss and enabling cost-competitive bio-based manufacturing.
Solid Ox Motors
Seed Round in 2021
Solid Ox Motors offers carbon-neutral onboard generators for battery electric vehicle.
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.
Ardra Bio
Convertible Note in 2021
Ardra Inc. is a renewable chemicals company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in the production of petroleum-free specialty chemicals for the personal care and cosmetics industry. Utilizing technology developed at the University of Toronto, Ardra employs model-guided metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to create biocatalysts that convert renewable resources into essential chemicals. The company's flagship product is 1,3-butanediol, a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based counterparts, which is utilized in various applications including cosmetics, food, polymers, and pharmaceuticals. With the cosmetics sector relying heavily on petroleum chemicals, valued at approximately $2.6 billion, Ardra aims to provide environmentally friendly solutions that stabilize and sustain the supply chain while reducing ecological impact.
Carbix
Funding Round in 2021
Carbix develops weathering technologies that convert CO2 emissions into building materials. It uses a bioreactor to capture CO2 from industrial plant flue gas and combines it with mineral inputs and energy from renewable sources or energy-from-waste to accelerate sequestration and form carbonates that serve as raw materials for construction products and other industrial applications.
Plantruption
Seed Round in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae.
The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions.
The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.
VoltStorage
Series B in 2021
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Plantruption
Convertible Note in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae.
The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions.
The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
Flair
Funding Round in 2021
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
Keel.Labs
Venture Round in 2021
Keel Labs is a biomaterials company that focuses on developing ocean-based materials derived from renewable resources, particularly seaweed. The company aims to address the ecological damage caused by the fashion industry by creating durable and rapidly degradable yarns from kelp. Through its innovative platform, Keel Labs integrates scientific design and waste management into textile production, offering an alternative to conventional textiles for the footwear and apparel industries. This approach not only provides a functional resource but also emphasizes environmental sustainability, allowing for a more responsible and accessible option in material sourcing.
OzoneBio
Seed Round in 2021
OzoneBio is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, founded in 2021. The company specializes in the production of bio-plastics derived from lignocellulosic waste, utilizing a unique dead cell fermentation technology known as "Zombie cells." This innovative approach allows OzoneBio to convert challenging and toxic feedstocks into high-value products while circumventing the significant costs and complexities associated with traditional live-cell fermentation methods. The company's offerings include wood-waste derived adipic acid and vanillin, which serve as sustainable alternatives in various industries. By focusing on waste reduction and the conversion of waste products into usable materials, OzoneBio contributes to environmental sustainability while providing valuable applications for its clients.
Green Li-ion
Seed Round in 2021
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2021
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
SunGreenH2
Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, SunGreenH2 specializes in developing high-performance electrolysers using nanotechnology and advanced materials. Headquartered in Singapore with offices in Melbourne and London, the company produces green hydrogen at low cost for industries, mobility, and energy storage.
Lingrove
Convertible Note in 2021
Founded in 2014, Lingrove specializes in manufacturing eco-friendly bio-composite materials. Utilizing a proprietary process, they produce high-performance natural fiber composites from plant-based fibers and resins, aiming to reduce deforestation and embodied carbon in industries such as commercial interiors, transportation, and construction.
Plantruption
Seed Round in 2021
Plantruption builds a brand of sustainability to develop products using seaweed and microalgae.
The company is on a mission to create the first plant-based seafood. It researches and collaborates with universities and food technologists to provides Plant-based seafood that’s close in taste and texture to the real deal. Plant-based seafood provides a host of environmental benefits, including alleviating pressures on rapidly depleting fisheries, providing relief to fragile ocean ecosystems, reducing the impact of fishing nets on the ocean plastic problem, and reducing production emissions.
The company was founded in 2019 in Dublin, Dublin.
TIER Mobility
Series C in 2020
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.
VoltStorage
Venture Round in 2020
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Green Li-ion
Seed Round in 2020
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.
Khepra
Convertible Note in 2020
Khepra is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in converting plastics and agricultural waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Utilizing proprietary technology, Khepra employs ultrasonic methods, including frictive heating, cavitation, and acoustic pressure, to break down waste streams without extraction, thus preserving their integrity. This innovative, electrified process leverages excess renewable electricity, particularly from solar and wind sources, during periods of energy curtailment. By transforming waste into valuable resources, Khepra aims to support industries in adopting clean energy solutions and contribute to a sustainable future.
Scindo
Convertible Note in 2020
Scindo is a cleantech company developing innovative enzyme systems to enable sustainable feedstocks to replace petrochemical ingredients in various industries. This includes upcycling plastic waste into high-value molecules and transforming agricultural feedstocks into natural ingredients.
Carbix develops weathering technologies that convert CO2 emissions into building materials. It uses a bioreactor to capture CO2 from industrial plant flue gas and combines it with mineral inputs and energy from renewable sources or energy-from-waste to accelerate sequestration and form carbonates that serve as raw materials for construction products and other industrial applications.
VoltStorage
Convertible Note in 2020
VoltStorage GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and production of solar energy storage systems. Based in Olching, Germany, it utilizes eco-friendly vanadium redox flow technology to create power storage devices that allow homeowners to store surplus solar energy generated during the day for use at night. This innovative approach aims to provide renewable energy availability around the clock, contributing to a cleaner and fairer world for future generations. VoltStorage also offers installation and technical support services for its products, which are sold online. The company's commitment to sustainability underscores its mission to enhance the accessibility of renewable energy.
Electro-Active Technologies
Seed Round in 2020
Electro-Active Technologies LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in the development of a modular bioelectrochemical system designed to produce renewable hydrogen from organic waste. The company employs advanced microbial and electrochemical processes to convert organic materials, including food waste and high-strength wastewater, into low-cost hydrogen while creating a carbon-negative energy solution. This innovative approach addresses the significant environmental concerns associated with organic waste, which contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. By enabling onsite deployment of its systems, Electro-Active Technologies facilitates a sustainable method for communities and businesses to transform waste into valuable renewable energy, promoting improved sustainability and resource efficiency.
Primitives
Seed Round in 2019
Primitives is a San Francisco-based company engineering advanced biomaterials to reduce food waste and plastics pollution.
Primitives
Convertible Note in 2019
Primitives is a San Francisco-based company engineering advanced biomaterials to reduce food waste and plastics pollution.
Blue Planet Ecosystems
Seed Round in 2019
Blue Planet Ecosystems develops and operates modular closed-loop photoprotein reactors for sustainable food production in extreme environments. The company designs self-sustaining aquaculture systems powered by renewable energy that convert carbon dioxide and sunlight into sugars, amino and fatty acids, making nutrients available for zooplankton and fish. Its technology enables organic seafood production close to consumers on nontraditional farming sites, helping farmers and agricultural businesses diversify production in response to climate change. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, Blue Planet Ecosystems focuses on pollutant-free, high-quality aquaculture with minimal environmental impact by turning sunlight into feed and enabling new farming methods.
NuLeaf Tech
Convertible Note in 2019
NuLeaf Tech develops modular, on-site wastewater treatment systems that harness natural processes. Their solutions empower users to treat their own water, reducing maintenance costs and enabling recycling for industries and municipalities. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
SepPure Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.
CorNatural
Seed Round in 2019
CorNatural develops bio-based sustainable products by upcycling waste streams into valuable items. They employ innovative synthetic biology and genetic engineering methods.
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.
NovoNutrients
Seed Round in 2019
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.
Electro-Active Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Electro-Active Technologies LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Knoxville, Tennessee, specializes in the development of a modular bioelectrochemical system designed to produce renewable hydrogen from organic waste. The company employs advanced microbial and electrochemical processes to convert organic materials, including food waste and high-strength wastewater, into low-cost hydrogen while creating a carbon-negative energy solution. This innovative approach addresses the significant environmental concerns associated with organic waste, which contributes to global greenhouse gas emissions. By enabling onsite deployment of its systems, Electro-Active Technologies facilitates a sustainable method for communities and businesses to transform waste into valuable renewable energy, promoting improved sustainability and resource efficiency.
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.
Flair makes smart vents and wireless thermostats and advanced software for residential heating and cooling. The company builds smart hardware and software for HVAC controls focused on efficiency, comfort, electrification, and smart grid integration. The company's products are sold through multiple channels including direct to consumer, HVAC distribution, and utilities.
SepPure Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2018
SepPure disrupts energy-intensive chemical separation processes like distillation. It uses novel nanofiltration membranes for sustainable separations, reducing global energy consumption, emissions, and pollution.