Starshot Capital

Muon Vision is a technology company focused on enhancing the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and industrial operations. It specializes in developing advanced x-ray visualization and digitalization sensors that utilize nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of geophysical assets. This innovative approach allows for the detection of issues within large volumes of material and monitors fluid migration in pore spaces over time. By providing geologists and mining companies with a clearer understanding of the composition and distribution of materials, Muon Vision aims to improve operational outcomes in mineral processing, leaching heaps, and mine tailings dams, ultimately contributing to more effective and responsible resource management.

Mojave Energy Systems specializes in developing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions tailored for commercial buildings, including applications in grocery stores, hospitals, schools, and natatoriums. The company manufactures a thermally regenerated liquid desiccant air conditioner, which is designed to enhance indoor comfort while significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs. This innovative system operates reliably, delivering superior performance at a comparable price to traditional systems, while achieving approximately 50% energy savings. By focusing on energy efficiency, Mojave Energy Systems aims to lower the carbon footprint associated with air conditioning, enabling clients to achieve both economic and environmental benefits.

EcoLectro is a manufacturer focused on advancing the production of clean green hydrogen energy through innovative technologies. The company specializes in the development of novel polymers and alkaline exchange materials designed for the energy sector, which aim to make hydrogen an environmentally friendly and economically viable energy source. EcoLectro’s electrolyzers incorporate patented polymers into durable, high-performance stacks, allowing for high production rates of pure hydrogen without reliance on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, or titanium. The company emphasizes research and development, continually striving to enhance electrolysis technology while ensuring that its products reduce capital costs and extend the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. By offering efficient solutions, EcoLectro aims to make green hydrogen accessible and to challenge conventional energy assumptions.

Brightband is a software company specializing in advanced, end-to-end Earth System AI for enhanced weather and climate decision-making. Its platform, powered by AI technology, offers personalized predictions and access to observational data and forecasts, empowering individuals to adapt to and manage weather changes effectively.

Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Rumin8 is addressing a critical environmental challenge by targeting methane emissions from livestock, which account for approximately 3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The company has developed a groundbreaking technology that significantly reduces methane emissions from cattle by up to 95% by harnessing and transforming natural anti-methane compounds found in plants into dietary supplements for livestock. This innovation not only curtails methane production but also enhances the efficiency of the animals’ digestive systems, thereby providing them with more energy for growth. Rumin8's mission is to decarbonize millions of cattle worldwide, contributing to a more sustainable and climate-favorable food system to meet the dietary needs of a growing global population.

Harvest Thermal develops a control system for home use that integrates heating, hot water, and cooling with thermal storage. Its Harvest Thermal Pod is a cloud-connected IoT device that is machine learning enabled. It aims to provide affordable and low-carbon heating, hot water, and cooling systems that reduce the impact on the planet while providing comfort and safer homes.

Phaidra, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2019 that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial sectors in the United States. The company focuses on providing AI and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing performance in large-scale facilities. Phaidra's offerings include a virtual plant operator service that utilizes closed-loop AI control to empower operations teams in mission-critical environments. By analyzing extensive sensor data, Phaidra creates intelligent agents that automatically optimize and manage complex industrial processes. This innovative approach helps clients improve energy efficiency, increase safety and stability, and maximize operational yield, contributing to greater sustainability in their operations.

EcoLectro is a manufacturer focused on advancing the production of clean green hydrogen energy through innovative technologies. The company specializes in the development of novel polymers and alkaline exchange materials designed for the energy sector, which aim to make hydrogen an environmentally friendly and economically viable energy source. EcoLectro’s electrolyzers incorporate patented polymers into durable, high-performance stacks, allowing for high production rates of pure hydrogen without reliance on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, or titanium. The company emphasizes research and development, continually striving to enhance electrolysis technology while ensuring that its products reduce capital costs and extend the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. By offering efficient solutions, EcoLectro aims to make green hydrogen accessible and to challenge conventional energy assumptions.

Phaidra, Inc. is a Seattle-based company established in 2019 that specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial sectors in the United States. The company focuses on providing AI and machine learning technologies aimed at enhancing performance in large-scale facilities. Phaidra's offerings include a virtual plant operator service that utilizes closed-loop AI control to empower operations teams in mission-critical environments. By analyzing extensive sensor data, Phaidra creates intelligent agents that automatically optimize and manage complex industrial processes. This innovative approach helps clients improve energy efficiency, increase safety and stability, and maximize operational yield, contributing to greater sustainability in their operations.