Alumni Ventures Group
Alumni Ventures Group is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, with offices across North America. It provides access to venture investing for individual accredited investors, particularly alumni networks, by offering diversified portfolios of venture opportunities and allowing members to invest alongside fellow alumni in ventures led by peers. The firm backs early-stage and later-stage opportunities across technology, consumer, healthcare, financial services, and other sectors, with a sector- and geography-agnostic approach. It typically invests between $10,000 and $3 million per deal and emphasizes the involvement of alumni connections and an institutional lead investor in opportunities. Alumni Ventures also offers focused funds to broaden participation, enabling accredited investors to access venture portfolios diversified by type, sector, stage, and geography. The model aims to democratize access to venture capital while maintaining rigorous selection standards through alumni networks.
Top Stages
Past deals in Sustainability
Earth
Series B in 2025
Earth is the creators of soil transformation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Over a 30-day process, they gently transform a body into nutrient-rich soil.
Families receive a portion of this soil - to scatter or plant - and the remaining soil is sent to conservation land that we acquire, to restore and protect it for future generations.
Their experience is carbon neutral, digital-first and underpinned by best-in-class family care.
Earth is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2020.
MOXY OID
Series A in 2024
Moxy specialises in the production of non-toxic and environmentally friendly building materials made from agricultural or forestry waste.
Kudos
Seed Round in 2024
Kudos is a Boston-based company that specializes in manufacturing natural disposable diapers for babies. Founded in 2019 by Amrita Saigal, the company produces diapers with cotton liners and utilizes biobased, plant-based renewable materials, ensuring that the products are chemical-free and suitable for babies' sensitive skin. By focusing on sustainability and the health of infants, Kudos provides parents with eco-friendly diaper options that prioritize both performance and safety.
Provenance
Venture Round in 2024
Provenance is a technology company that specializes in promoting sustainability and transparency in the consumer goods industry. It operates a platform that validates and communicates the sustainability credentials of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, enabling consumers to make informed, eco-friendly purchasing decisions. The platform tracks products from their origin to the point of sale, providing real-time, verifiable data that enhances brand trust and sales. Over 200 leading CPG businesses, including Cult Beauty, The Ordinary, and Shiseido, use Provenance to showcase their sustainability efforts. As a mission-driven, independent B Corp, Provenance aims to empower consumers to make choices that positively impact both people and the planet.
NobleAI
Series A in 2024
NobleAI employs Science-Based AI technology to help businesses accelerate the development of superior chemical and material products. This approach reduces costs, enhances sustainability, and ensures reliable sourcing.
Cambium Carbon
Seed Round in 2023
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on addressing climate change through innovative reforestation and urban wood reuse initiatives. The company collaborates with cities and various public and private partners to salvage fallen city trees that would otherwise end up in landfills. By transforming this wood waste into valuable resources, Cambium Carbon establishes reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests. These hubs not only generate revenue to support tree planting and maintenance projects but also foster sustainable job creation and contribute to the development of resilient urban environments. Through its efforts, Cambium Carbon aims to implement systems-level natural climate solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities.
Carbo Culture
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2016, Carbo Culture produces biochar from waste biomass using a patented process that permanently stores carbon. Its high-quality biochar is used for soil remediation and enhancement, while also generating renewable energy and creating tangible carbon credits.
Lunar Energy
Series C in 2023
Lunar Energy designs and engineers clean energy products to electrify homes and connect them into virtual power plants that support a greener, more reliable power grid. Founded in 2020, the company delivers home battery systems, energy management software platforms, and installation services to help homeowners maximize energy value and optimize the wider power system. It aims to transition homes to 100% clean energy by providing all-electric products and an ecosystem that enhances grid resilience, safety, and sustainability.
Earth
Series A in 2023
Earth is the creators of soil transformation, an environmentally-friendly alternative to burial and cremation. Over a 30-day process, they gently transform a body into nutrient-rich soil.
Families receive a portion of this soil - to scatter or plant - and the remaining soil is sent to conservation land that we acquire, to restore and protect it for future generations.
Their experience is carbon neutral, digital-first and underpinned by best-in-class family care.
Earth is headquartered in Seattle, Washington and was founded in 2020.
Zeno
Seed Round in 2023
Zeno is a climate conscious motor company that offers eco-friendly motorcycles.
Persefoni
Series C in 2023
Persefoni AI Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for carbon footprint accounting and management. The company's core product, Persefoni, is a SaaS-based platform that measures, analyzes, plans, forecasts, and reports organizational and investment portfolio carbon footprints. It provides actionable performance context, enabling businesses to manage carbon transactions and inventory with the same rigor as financial transactions. Persefoni caters to a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, sustainability teams, CFOs, and business unit leaders, offering tools for carbon accounting, planning, forecasting, and sustainability reporting. The platform serves as a single source of carbon truth, facilitating compliance with stakeholder and regulatory climate disclosure requirements.
Swaplanet
Seed Round in 2023
Swaplanet operates an online platform facilitating clothing swaps among parents. Users send in outgrown or unused children's clothes, which are then sorted, photographed, and listed online. They receive credit for their contributions, enabling them to shop for new items within the platform. A small swapping fee covers shipping, sorting, and washing costs.
Mycocycle
Seed Round in 2023
Mycocycle is an environmental remediation company that specializes in decarbonizing waste streams through the innovative use of fungi in a process known as mycoremediation. By employing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle treats waste materials to produce a non-toxic biomass that can be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company's services are particularly beneficial to waste management companies, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to implement closed-loop processes. Mycocycle's technology diverts toxic materials from landfills and enables businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for various applications, thereby promoting sustainable waste management practices.
NobleAI
Series A in 2023
NobleAI employs Science-Based AI technology to help businesses accelerate the development of superior chemical and material products. This approach reduces costs, enhances sustainability, and ensures reliable sourcing.
Cambium Carbon
Seed Round in 2023
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on addressing climate change through innovative reforestation and urban wood reuse initiatives. The company collaborates with cities and various public and private partners to salvage fallen city trees that would otherwise end up in landfills. By transforming this wood waste into valuable resources, Cambium Carbon establishes reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests. These hubs not only generate revenue to support tree planting and maintenance projects but also foster sustainable job creation and contribute to the development of resilient urban environments. Through its efforts, Cambium Carbon aims to implement systems-level natural climate solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities.
Ecolink AI
Seed Round in 2023
Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.
Swaplanet
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Swaplanet operates an online platform facilitating clothing swaps among parents. Users send in outgrown or unused children's clothes, which are then sorted, photographed, and listed online. They receive credit for their contributions, enabling them to shop for new items within the platform. A small swapping fee covers shipping, sorting, and washing costs.
Loliware
Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Loliware is a materials technology company dedicated to replacing single-use plastics with biodegradable alternatives derived from seaweed. Its mission is to advance the planet towards a plastic-free, decarbonized future by developing products designed to disappear. The company's first product is a home-compostable, ocean-safe drinking straw, but its focus extends to six new products across various single-use plastic categories by 2023.
Persefoni
Convertible Note in 2022
Persefoni AI Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, specializes in developing an artificial intelligence-based platform for carbon footprint accounting and management. The company's core product, Persefoni, is a SaaS-based platform that measures, analyzes, plans, forecasts, and reports organizational and investment portfolio carbon footprints. It provides actionable performance context, enabling businesses to manage carbon transactions and inventory with the same rigor as financial transactions. Persefoni caters to a wide range of clients, including institutional investors, sustainability teams, CFOs, and business unit leaders, offering tools for carbon accounting, planning, forecasting, and sustainability reporting. The platform serves as a single source of carbon truth, facilitating compliance with stakeholder and regulatory climate disclosure requirements.
SCiFi Foods
Series A in 2022
SCiFi Foods is a food technology company focused on developing a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat through the production of cultivated meat. By combining lab-grown meat cells with plant-based ingredients, the company aims to create burgers that closely replicate the taste and sensory experience of traditional beef. SCiFi Foods has achieved significant milestones, including the successful growth of beef cells in suspension, which has the potential to dramatically reduce production costs. Co-founded by CEO Joshua March and CTO Kasia Gora, PhD, the company leverages advanced bioengineering techniques to provide a nutritious and animal-free meat experience. With a commitment to transforming the food landscape, SCiFi Foods has attracted substantial investment from prominent venture capital firms.
Ecolink AI
Seed Round in 2022
Ecolink AI is a climate verification and reward platform enabling businesses to verify their sustainable goods and assets, create interactive "nutrition labels" and issue digital token rewards. Ecolink AI is part of the broader Ecosapiens community of 1M+ followers and subscribers.
Seaspire Skincare
Seed Round in 2022
Seaspire Skincare specializes in developing multifunctional colorants and actives inspired by ocean biodiversity. Its flagship product, Xanthochrome, offers broader UV protection and aims to replace harmful ingredients in skincare products, promoting sustainability and reduced adverse effects on human and marine health.
Solid World
Seed Round in 2022
Solid World builds a blockchain‑based platform that turns the forward market for carbon credits into a liquid, transparent marketplace. By allowing project developers to pre‑sell credits, the platform gives them reliable financing and gives buyers and liquidity providers a clear price signal. The company has secured $4 million in forward contracts for its liquidity pools and partners with leading firms in the carbon and blockchain space. Its team combines expertise in commodities, carbon finance and blockchain technology, and the platform is positioned to support derivatives, collateralised loans and on‑chain insurance that use carbon credits as collateral. Solid World’s approach reduces the risk and illiquidity that have limited capital deployment in the carbon market, accelerating the development of new projects.
Swaplanet
Seed Round in 2022
Swaplanet operates an online platform facilitating clothing swaps among parents. Users send in outgrown or unused children's clothes, which are then sorted, photographed, and listed online. They receive credit for their contributions, enabling them to shop for new items within the platform. A small swapping fee covers shipping, sorting, and washing costs.
RenewaFi
Seed Round in 2022
RenewaFi operates a renewable energy marketplace platform designed to enhance transparency and liquidity in power purchase agreements (PPAs). The platform automates actions, facilitates proposal comparisons, and streamlines deal execution, enabling businesses to secure offtake efficiently.
Cambium Carbon
Seed Round in 2022
Cambium Carbon is an early-stage social enterprise focused on addressing climate change through innovative reforestation and urban wood reuse initiatives. The company collaborates with cities and various public and private partners to salvage fallen city trees that would otherwise end up in landfills. By transforming this wood waste into valuable resources, Cambium Carbon establishes reforestation hubs that create a circular economy for urban forests. These hubs not only generate revenue to support tree planting and maintenance projects but also foster sustainable job creation and contribute to the development of resilient urban environments. Through its efforts, Cambium Carbon aims to implement systems-level natural climate solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities.
For Days
Series A in 2021
For Days is a sustainable apparel company focused on promoting a circular economy by manufacturing and recycling textiles. It offers tees and other clothing on subscription and membership models and operates a take-back program that allows customers to return worn items for recycling, supporting a closed-loop system to reduce textile waste. The company also runs the Trashie rewards platform, which provides incentives for customers to participate in clothing recycling at scale and offers a range of goods beyond apparel, including skincare, home essentials and accessories. Based in Brooklyn and established in 2016, the company aims to reduce environmental impact through comprehensive recycling and reuse of used textiles.
Abatable
Seed Round in 2021
Abatable is a technology company that facilitates high-quality carbon offsetting for businesses with hard-to-abate emissions. It offers diversified portfolios of trusted carbon offsets, sourced, evaluated, and financed through its platform.
Oshi
Seed Round in 2021
Oshi specializes in developing and producing plant-based fish fillets using advanced technology. Their mission is to create delicious, nutritious, and sustainable alternatives to traditional fish products.
Juno
Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
unspun
Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
unspun
Seed Round in 2021
Unspun, Inc. is a digital apparel company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in creating custom jeans tailored to individual consumers using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental challenges by minimizing pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory, thus contributing to a reduction in global carbon emissions. Unspun's innovative approach enables on-demand production of jeans in under ten minutes, utilizing localized manufacturing processes designed to be zero-waste. Its technology has gained recognition, including being named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2019, and supports a B2B platform that facilitates digital customization for major apparel brands.
Crown Affair
Seed Round in 2021
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. The brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair prioritizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company aims to promote mindful haircare practices and self-care rituals, encouraging consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair is committed to sustainability, utilizing recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging for its products, which are conveniently delivered to customers' homes.
Prima
Seed Round in 2021
Prima is a science-driven wellness brand focused on whole body health, offering a range of plant-based skincare, body care, and supplements that incorporate organic hemp CBD and functional botanicals. The company's mission is to address stress and other health issues at their source using clinically validated ingredients. Prima is committed to sustainability and transparency, as evidenced by its certifications as a Climate Neutral and Plastic Neutral company, in addition to being a certified B Corp. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Prima operates as a privately held Public Benefit Corporation, emphasizing the integration of science and nature in its products while promoting education and social impact in the wellness sector.
Spero Foods
Series A in 2021
Spero Foods, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, focusing primarily on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Spero employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide healthy food options for all individuals, positioning itself as a disruptor in the traditional dairy market. Spero Foods' products are available through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms across the United States. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and has received awards from notable organizations such as Fast Company, NEXTY, and The Food Network. Its products can be found in over 3,500 authorized locations, including major retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.
Zero Grocery
Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, operates as an online retailer specializing in grocery products. The company offers a subscription-based delivery service with a focus on sustainability. All goods are delivered in reusable packaging to eliminate single-use plastics from the food system, aligning with their mission to promote zero-waste practices.
Spero Foods
Series A in 2020
Spero Foods, Inc. is a company that specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, focusing primarily on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Spero employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. The company aims to provide healthy food options for all individuals, positioning itself as a disruptor in the traditional dairy market. Spero Foods' products are available through various channels, including wholesalers, retail stores, and online platforms across the United States. The company has gained recognition for its innovative approach and has received awards from notable organizations such as Fast Company, NEXTY, and The Food Network. Its products can be found in over 3,500 authorized locations, including major retailers like Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.
SCiFi Foods
Venture Round in 2020
SCiFi Foods is a food technology company focused on developing a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat through the production of cultivated meat. By combining lab-grown meat cells with plant-based ingredients, the company aims to create burgers that closely replicate the taste and sensory experience of traditional beef. SCiFi Foods has achieved significant milestones, including the successful growth of beef cells in suspension, which has the potential to dramatically reduce production costs. Co-founded by CEO Joshua March and CTO Kasia Gora, PhD, the company leverages advanced bioengineering techniques to provide a nutritious and animal-free meat experience. With a commitment to transforming the food landscape, SCiFi Foods has attracted substantial investment from prominent venture capital firms.
Crown Affair
Seed Round in 2020
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. The brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair prioritizes the use of natural ingredients, ensuring that its products are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company aims to promote mindful haircare practices and self-care rituals, encouraging consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair is committed to sustainability, utilizing recyclable, reusable, and compostable packaging for its products, which are conveniently delivered to customers' homes.
Aquabyte
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2017, Aquabyte specializes in developing smart camera systems and machine learning models for aquaculture. Its solutions include real-time sea lice counting, biomass monitoring, appetite detection, and feed optimization, aiming to enhance fish farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
Trash Warrior
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Trash Warrior specializes in on-demand junk removal services, including cardboard recycling, weed removal, graffiti cleaning, exterior maintenance, gardening, and power washing. Based in San Francisco, the company combines independent contractors with tech-enabled solutions to provide reliable, convenient waste management.
Fresh Bowl
Seed Round in 2019
Fresh Bowl, Inc. is a sustainable food brand headquartered in New York, New York, that specializes in providing fresh, on-the-go meals through innovative vending machines. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of products, including salads, dry fruit bowls, snacks, and signature smoothie bowls, all prepared daily. Fresh Bowl's vending machines distinguish themselves by utilizing zero-waste glass jars for packaging, allowing customers to enjoy healthy options while minimizing environmental impact. This model not only facilitates convenient access to fresh food but also promotes sustainable practices by reducing packaging waste.
Good Goods
Seed Round in 2019
Good Goods is an online shopping destination dedicated to ethical goods, featuring a contemporary aesthetic that emphasizes items contributing positively to the world. Aiming to disrupt the conventional fashion industry, which is notorious for its environmental impact and human rights violations, Good Goods promotes transparency in production practices. The company believes that consumers, when equipped with the right information, will prioritize how products are made over superficial attributes. By sharing the stories behind the goods, Good Goods encourages meaningful purchasing decisions that reflect a deeper commitment to social and environmental responsibility. They envision a future where consumer choices foster respect for both people and the planet, striving to provide opportunities for those marginalized in society and advocating for a fairer marketplace. Good Goods stands firm in the belief that ethical business practices can drive transformative change and create a lasting positive impact globally.
Thousand Fell
Venture Round in 2019
Thousand Fell designs and manufactures sustainable sneakers for men and women. Their core product line consists of lace-up and slip-on sneakers crafted from twelve biodegradable or recyclable materials such as aloe vera, castor bean, coconut, sugar cane, palm leaf, and recycled water bottles. The company offers online sales and is headquartered in New York.
Tipa
Series C in 2019
Tipa has developed breakthrough 100% biodegradable and compostable flexible packaging solutions for food and beverages. Imitating nature’s and just like an orange peel, their packaging solutions bring a new generation of packaging that easily biodegrade post-consumption and reduce dramatically their impact on the environment.
Ranging from simple one-ply films to complex multi-layer products, their packaging solutions offer a combination of superior properties in almost every aspect including high yield, flexibility, transparency, impact strength, and barrier properties.
Juno
Venture Round in 2019
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company focused on the development of residential apartments, incorporating innovative construction methods to provide environmentally friendly housing solutions. Based in San Francisco, California, Juno specializes in prefabricated houses, utilizing techniques that emphasize speed and efficiency. The company is committed to sustainability, employing organic and low-carbon materials, such as mass timber, in its projects. By offering modern and curated living spaces, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable housing alternatives in urban environments. Founded in 2018, Juno Residential, Inc. was previously known as Lighthouse Residential, Inc.
PastureMap
Seed Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, PastureMap develops software for ranchers and farmers to optimize grazing practices. Its platform combines intelligent mobile records with aerial imaging, soil maps, and rainfall data to improve land use efficiency, reduce resource requirements, and facilitate grass-fed certifications.
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