Lehigh Technologies
Venture Round in 2014
Lehigh Technologies, Inc. is a specialty chemicals company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRPs) from end-of-life tires and post-industrial rubber. Founded in 2003 and based in Tucker, Georgia, with a subsidiary in Barcelona, Spain, the company operates the world’s largest MRP manufacturing plant, which has an annual production capacity of 140 million pounds. Lehigh’s product offerings include MicroDyne and PolyDyne, which are tailored for various applications such as high-performance tires, plastics, asphalt, construction materials, and consumer goods. The company also provides EkoDyne, Rheopave, and Zenoflex, which enhance the performance of rubber-based products. By transforming waste materials into high-performance, sustainable powders, Lehigh Technologies helps industries reduce costs and environmental impact while optimizing product performance. The firm is recognized for its research and development capabilities through its Application & Development Center, which focuses on advancing MRP applications across multiple sectors.
Lehigh Technologies
Venture Round in 2012
Lehigh Technologies, Inc. is a specialty chemicals company that produces micronized rubber powders (MRPs) from end-of-life tires and post-industrial rubber. Founded in 2003 and based in Tucker, Georgia, with a subsidiary in Barcelona, Spain, the company operates the world’s largest MRP manufacturing plant, which has an annual production capacity of 140 million pounds. Lehigh’s product offerings include MicroDyne and PolyDyne, which are tailored for various applications such as high-performance tires, plastics, asphalt, construction materials, and consumer goods. The company also provides EkoDyne, Rheopave, and Zenoflex, which enhance the performance of rubber-based products. By transforming waste materials into high-performance, sustainable powders, Lehigh Technologies helps industries reduce costs and environmental impact while optimizing product performance. The firm is recognized for its research and development capabilities through its Application & Development Center, which focuses on advancing MRP applications across multiple sectors.
Invenergy
Venture Round in 2009
Invenergy LLC is a privately-held company that develops, owns, and operates sustainable power generation and energy storage facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Invenergy has developed nearly 150 projects, including wind, solar, and natural gas power generation, along with advanced energy storage solutions. The company provides comprehensive services in the development and operation of these facilities and also offers operations and maintenance services. By partnering with a variety of utilities, financial institutions, and commercial and industrial businesses, Invenergy aims to deliver scalable power generation and storage solutions that contribute to a cleaner energy future.
MaxWest Environmental Systems
Series A in 2008
MaxWest Environmental Systems specializes in the development and operation of waste-to-energy gasification facilities. The company has created a technology that utilizes a gasification and heat integration process to convert various types of waste, including biosolids, agricultural residues, construction and demolition debris, waste plastics, sludge, and wood waste, into renewable energy. By transforming these carbon-based materials into green energy, MaxWest aims to address waste management challenges while contributing to sustainable energy solutions.
SkyFuel, Inc., founded in 2007 and headquartered in Arvada, Colorado, designs and manufactures innovative parabolic trough concentrating solar collectors. The company's primary product is the SkyTrough, a solar thermal power system used for generating electricity and industrial process heat. SkyFuel also produces ReflecTech mirror film, a durable reflective material for solar concentrators. Its technology is utilized in various applications including coal, biomass, gas, geothermal, and industrial processes. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sunshine Kaidi New Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Range Fuels
Series B in 2008
Range Fuels is a privately held company funded primarily by greentech venture capital companies, including Khosla Ventures, LLC, arguably the top venture firm in the U.S. focusing on alternative, clean energy systems. Their leadership team melds experience from the technologically intensive oil, chemical, petrochemical, coal gasification, power and gas-to-liquids industries, the renewable fuel industry, and the pulp and paper industry.
Greenline Industries
Series A in 2008
Greenline Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of biodiesel production and processing equipment based in Larkspur, California, with additional offices in Germany, Romania, India, Argentina, and China. Established in 2005, the company designs and produces CF-Series biodiesel production units that convert vegetable oil or animal fats into biodiesel compliant with ASTM D6751 standards. Greenline also offers resin and retrofit ion-exchange towers for waterless biodiesel production. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the company provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services, including project consulting, site selection, and equipment installation, aimed at facilitating the construction and management of biodiesel facilities. Greenline serves a variety of clients, including biodiesel producers, fuel distributors, farm cooperatives, and commercial plants, operating across regions such as Eastern Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa.