Mitico is a company specializing in advanced carbon capture technology aimed at significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions from various industrial sources. Utilizing its innovative patent-pending granulated metal carbonate sorption technology developed at Caltech, Mitico effectively captures over 95% of CO2 emitted from post-combustion point sources, such as gas-fired power plants and waste-to-energy facilities. By providing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as a service, Mitico enables clients to mitigate their carbon footprints at a competitive cost compared to conventional methods. The company's focus is on helping point source emitters implement effective solutions for mass reduction of carbon emissions.
Disa, LLC, established in 2018 and headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, specializes in material liberation services for the mining and reclamation industries. The company's patented technology enables it to isolate a wide range of geological materials, including precious and industrial metals, hydrocarbons, and abandoned uranium mine material. By optimizing resource use and disrupting traditional mining practices, Disa aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact for its clients.
XtraLit is a company focused on developing proprietary technology for the direct extraction of lithium from low and medium-concentration brines. This innovative approach enhances the selectivity for lithium and improves the durability of the extraction process compared to competing methods. By offering advanced solutions for lithium extraction, XtraLit aims to help its partners achieve greater returns on investment and overall profitability in the growing lithium market.
OCOchem
Seed Round in 2023
OCOchem is a company focused on advancing electrochemical technology to convert carbon dioxide and water into formic acid, a green platform chemical and liquid hydrogen carrier. By leveraging its innovative carbon conversion technology, OCOchem aims to transform significant quantities of CO2 into value-added products. The company provides formic acid and its derivatives to clients seeking to decarbonize their feedstocks and chemical supply chains. This approach not only addresses the challenges posed by excessive CO2 emissions from industrial sources and vehicles but also supports the organic chemical industry's transition to sustainable, post-fossil fuel alternatives.
Renkube
Seed Round in 2022
Renkube is a company specializing in renewable energy, particularly in the development of Motion Free Optical Tracking (MFOT) solar panels. These innovative solar panels utilize a unique groove design on the glass to redirect light toward the solar cells, allowing for enhanced electricity generation without the need for traditional tracking systems that rely on servos and motors. This design not only increases the efficiency of solar panels but also eliminates the need for additional maintenance, providing significant improvements in the price-performance ratio for module manufacturers that adopt this technology.
Parasanti
Seed Round in 2021
Parasanti is a software and hardware company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It specializes in streaming analytics and production machine learning, offering solutions that facilitate the collection and manipulation of data from diverse sources, including low and zero bandwidth environments. The company's platform is designed to operate independently of the cloud, allowing for real-time data aggregation and analysis. By emphasizing data provenance and lineage, Parasanti's products enhance interoperability and optimize resource management for businesses, effectively reducing reliance on continuous connectivity.
Nanotech
Seed Round in 2020
Nanotech Solutions, Inc. is a material science company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in innovative fireproofing and insulation technologies. The company develops advanced coatings and additives designed for integration into various building materials, leveraging nanotechnology to enhance their performance. Its product range includes base, flex, and forged nano shield offerings, which are applicable in numerous thermal cycling environments and serve as insulative coatings alternative to traditional solutions. These products are utilized across multiple sectors, including commercial construction, chemical plants, oil and gas, aviation, and utilities. By reflecting heat away from structures and minimizing heat penetration, Nanotech Solutions contributes to eco-friendly fireproofing solutions while also aiming to reduce global energy consumption.