Climate Pledge Fund

Established in 2020 by Amazon, the Climate Pledge Fund is dedicated to investing in innovative companies that focus on sustainable technologies and services. With an initial commitment of $2 billion, it aims to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Ken Alston

Investor

Christina Chen

Investor

Nick Ellis

Principal

Daniel Gross

Investor

Rodrigo J Prudencio

Partner

Adiari Vazquez

Investor

Phoebe Wang

Investment Partner

Past deals in Electric Vehicle

Cyclic Materials

Series B in 2025
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

Moment Energy

Series A in 2025
Moment Energy specializes in battery energy storage systems that utilize repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Its solutions aim to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage for both on-grid and off-grid applications.

ZeroAvia

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Verne

Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2020, Verne is a cleantech company based in Berkeley, California. It specializes in developing high-density, low-cost, and lightweight hydrogen storage systems optimized for heavy-duty trucks. Verne's innovative technology enables vehicle operators to maintain existing operations while meeting zero-emission targets.

ZeroAvia

Series C in 2023
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Forum Mobility

Series A in 2023
Forum Mobility provides zero-emission heavy-duty trucking solutions through charging depots and a network of convenient, secure locations near ports and major drayage routes. It offers overnight and daytime charging, cost-competitive purchase and lease options for electric heavy-duty trucks, and access to this network, enabling fleets, owner-operators, and small businesses to reduce fuel and operating costs, meet emission regulations, and free up space at facilities as they switch to electric power.

Moxion Power

Series B in 2022
Moxion Power is a developer of zero-emission generators and off-road equipment, focusing on providing sustainable energy solutions to various sectors, including construction, events and entertainment, utilities, electric vehicle fleet operators, and government agencies. The company specializes in temporary mobile power units that operate on electric power and feature automatic swapping functionality. This innovative approach allows clients to meet their temporary energy requirements in an environmentally friendly manner, thereby promoting cleaner energy usage across multiple industries.

Turntide Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

ZeroAvia

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Infinium

Venture Round in 2021
Infinium produces synthetic fuels from renewable energy and waste carbon dioxide, offering a lower-carbon alternative for transportation systems and chemical processes like plastics production.

Resilient Power Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Resilient Power Systems provides power converters such as DCFC supercharging stations in a box and renewable H2 energy power converters. The company is developing products to accelerate the deployment of EV charging systems everywhere, they deliver packages to customers, and its technology has the potential to change the delivery of packages. Resilient Power's commercial applications provide EV charger-to-grid technology that is radically efficient. When it comes to municipal, residential development, retail, hospitality, or other applications where time and space are limited, Resilient's line of advanced, solid-state power stations is the answer. Its ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to the existing distribution grid, allowing clients to build EV fleets and public charging stations in days rather than months, reducing costly and disruptive site construction. When Resilient's line of high-voltage power electronics is added to the electric power grid, it improves grid efficiency and reliability.

Redwood Materials

Series C in 2021
Founded by JB Straubel in Nevada, Redwood Materials specializes in recycling lithium-ion batteries and electronics. It develops processes to extract and refine key materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, creating a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company aims to reduce environmental impact and lower production costs by recycling end-of-life products.

Rivian

Private Equity Round in 2021
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of electric adventure vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, the company is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities across multiple locations, including California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Rivian's primary offerings include the R1T, a five-passenger electric pickup truck, and the R1S, a seven-passenger electric sport utility vehicle. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility by creating innovative electric vehicles that redefine traditional automotive economics while providing a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.

ION Energy

Seed Round in 2021
ION Energy, Inc. is a manufacturer of energy storage systems based in Bayside, New York. The company produces batteries designed for scooters and homes, along with battery management systems that enhance the performance and reliability of these energy solutions. ION Energy also offers a battery analytics and diagnostic platform known as RIFT, which utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to support electric vehicle and energy storage providers. This technology enables organizations to make informed decisions quickly, providing them with the flexibility to either deploy ready-to-use battery management systems or develop custom solutions tailored to their specific needs. ION Energy has positioned itself as a key partner for original equipment manufacturers and battery pack manufacturers seeking innovative battery technology.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Beta Technologies

Series A in 2021
Beta Technologies designs and develops electric aircraft and related systems, including propulsion, energy storage, and flight control technologies, with a focus on clean aviation. It builds integrated solutions to enable scalable electric flight, including charging infrastructure and pilot training tools for cargo, medical, passenger, and defense applications, and supports a self-sufficient eVTOL ecosystem that aims to improve access to vertical mobility for logistics and healthcare transport.

Turntide Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

Infinium

Venture Round in 2021
Infinium produces synthetic fuels from renewable energy and waste carbon dioxide, offering a lower-carbon alternative for transportation systems and chemical processes like plastics production.

Rivian

Private Equity Round in 2021
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of electric adventure vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, the company is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities across multiple locations, including California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Rivian's primary offerings include the R1T, a five-passenger electric pickup truck, and the R1S, a seven-passenger electric sport utility vehicle. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility by creating innovative electric vehicles that redefine traditional automotive economics while providing a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

Turntide Technologies

Venture Round in 2020
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

Redwood Materials

Funding Round in 2020
Founded by JB Straubel in Nevada, Redwood Materials specializes in recycling lithium-ion batteries and electronics. It develops processes to extract and refine key materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, creating a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company aims to reduce environmental impact and lower production costs by recycling end-of-life products.
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