Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures Group, LLC is a venture capital firm based in Manchester, New Hampshire, founded in 2013. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, as well as late-stage pre-IPO opportunities, with a flexible approach that is sector and geographic agnostic. Alumni Ventures aims to provide high-quality, diversified venture portfolios to individual investors, particularly accredited alumni from top entrepreneurial schools, who may not have had access to venture capital previously. The firm focuses on backing companies that have an alumni connection and are led by established institutional investors with expertise in their respective fields. Additionally, Alumni Ventures offers focused funds that enable accredited investors to access a diverse portfolio of investments across various types, sectors, stages, and geographies.

Rob Adams

Executive Partner

Andrew Baum

Vice President, Treasury and Capital Management

Ali Byrd

Investor Advisory Council Member

Marco A. Casas

Senior Investment Principal, Basecamp Fund

Helen Chen

CEO Services Analyst

Cainon Coates

Managing Partner

Michael Collins

Co-Founder, CEO and Board Chairman

Michael Egziabher

Principal, Basecamp

Mason Hale

Senior Associate, Chestnut Street and Triphammer

Michael Madden

Co-Founder and Investment Professionals

Todd McIntyre

Managing Partner, Spike Ventures | Alumni Ventures

Wayne Moore

Partner

David Muson

CFO

Saad Shaheen

Director

Edward Tsai

Managing Partner

Brittney Wade

Senior Associate, Seed Fund and Doctors Innovate Fund

Drew Wandzilak

Senior Associate, Green D and Yard and Strategic Tech Fund

Sarah Worden

Venture Scout

Ray Wu

Managing Partner-Web3 / Blockchain Fund

Michael Yuann

Director of Investment Operations

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 the manufacturing of natural disposable diapers for babies. Founded in 2019 by Amrita Saigal, Kudos offers diapers that are designed with sensitive skin in mind, utilizing chemical-free, plant-based renewable materials and cotton liners. The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its use of biobased materials, providing parents with an eco-friendly alternative for their children's diapering needs.

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 is a developer of a science-based artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing the development of chemical and material products. By leveraging its advanced AI technology, NobleAI enables companies to streamline their materials development strategies, providing actionable insights and reliable predictions. This innovation helps reduce costs and accelerates the creation of new chemicals, materials, and formulations. As a result, businesses can innovate more rapidly and bring higher-performing, environmentally sustainable products to market more efficiently.

Briq

Series B in 2024
Briq is a technology company specializing in financial automation for the construction industry. It offers an artificial intelligence-driven platform that automates complex financial processes, such as data entry and analysis, empowering clients to gain actionable insights and make informed decisions. This results in improved predictability of business outcomes, enhanced fees, prevention of fee erosion, and stabilized overhead costs.

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
Carbo Culture Oy, founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, Finland, specializes in producing biochar from waste biomass by employing a carbon sequestration process that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company transforms orchard waste into high-quality biochar using patented reactors, which serves various applications, including soil enhancement and contamination remediation. This biochar helps improve soil health by retaining water and nutrients, while also supporting beneficial microorganisms. Additionally, Carbo Culture's innovative approach generates renewable energy and contributes to the creation of significant carbon credits, promoting sustainable practices in agriculture and construction.

Lunar Energy

Series C in 2023
Lunar Energy, founded in 2020, is dedicated to transitioning homes to 100% clean energy by designing and engineering innovative clean energy products. The company manufactures home battery systems and provides an energy management software platform, along with installation services, to help homeowners maximize energy efficiency and optimize their reliance on clean energy. By creating an ecosystem of all-electric products, Lunar Energy aims to deliver greener electricity, cleaner air, and a more secure and reliable energy supply for communities. The company's overarching goal is to connect homes to form clean, resilient virtual power plants, thereby contributing to a sustainable energy future.

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 insights, enabling businesses to manage carbon transactions and inventory with the same rigor as financial transactions. Persefoni caters to a wide range of stakeholders, 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, automating compliance and sustainability reporting, and facilitating transparency and trust among enterprises, financial institutions, shareholders, and institutional investors.

Swaplanet

Seed Round in 2023
Swaplanet offers an online platform designed to help parents refresh their children's wardrobes sustainably. Parents can collect outgrown or unused clothing, toys, books, and accessories in good condition, which are then picked up from their homes by the company. Swaplanet sorts, washes, photographs, and lists these items on its site, allowing parents to receive credit for the items they send in. This credit can be used immediately to shop for replacement items, fostering a convenient swapping system. The platform charges a nominal fee per item to cover the costs associated with shipping, sorting, and washing, thereby enabling parents to save money while contributing to a reduced environmental impact.

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 developing engineered ecosystems, Mycocycle transforms toxic waste into non-toxic biomass, which can then be repurposed for the manufacture of new products. The company serves a diverse clientele, including waste management firms, landfill operators, material recycling facilities, and manufacturers seeking to adopt closed-loop processes. Its technologies not only help divert materials from landfills but also enable businesses to reuse feedstock in manufacturing or recycle it for other applications, contributing to a more sustainable waste management landscape.

NobleAI

Series A in 2023
NobleAI is a developer of a science-based artificial intelligence platform focused on enhancing the development of chemical and material products. By leveraging its advanced AI technology, NobleAI enables companies to streamline their materials development strategies, providing actionable insights and reliable predictions. This innovation helps reduce costs and accelerates the creation of new chemicals, materials, and formulations. As a result, businesses can innovate more rapidly and bring higher-performing, environmentally sustainable products to market more efficiently.

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.

Swaplanet

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Swaplanet offers an online platform designed to help parents refresh their children's wardrobes sustainably. Parents can collect outgrown or unused clothing, toys, books, and accessories in good condition, which are then picked up from their homes by the company. Swaplanet sorts, washes, photographs, and lists these items on its site, allowing parents to receive credit for the items they send in. This credit can be used immediately to shop for replacement items, fostering a convenient swapping system. The platform charges a nominal fee per item to cover the costs associated with shipping, sorting, and washing, thereby enabling parents to save money while contributing to a reduced environmental impact.

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.

Loliware

Seed Round in 2023
Loliware LLC is a company based in Beacon, New York, that specializes in manufacturing biodegradable and edible disposable cups and other single-use products aimed at eliminating plastic waste. Founded in 2015, the company has developed an innovative range of products made from bio-renewable seaweed, which are designed to be compostable and environmentally friendly. Loliware's mission is to promote a plastic-free, decarbonized future by offering alternatives that are not only compostable but also have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics. Their initial product, an ocean-safe and tree-free drinking straw, has received accolades for its potential to set new industry standards. The company is actively working on expanding its product line, with plans to introduce six new items by the end of 2023, all of which aim to provide sustainable solutions for chefs, restaurant chains, and eco-conscious businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact.

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 insights, enabling businesses to manage carbon transactions and inventory with the same rigor as financial transactions. Persefoni caters to a wide range of stakeholders, 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, automating compliance and sustainability reporting, and facilitating transparency and trust among enterprises, financial institutions, shareholders, and institutional investors.

Arable

Series C in 2022
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

SCiFi Foods

Series A in 2022
SCiFi Foods is a food technology company focused on producing cultivated meat that combines lab-grown beef cells with plant-based ingredients to create burgers that closely replicate the taste of traditional beef. The company aims to provide a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat by utilizing bioengineering techniques to grow meat cells without relying on animal farming. SCiFi Foods has achieved significant advancements, including the successful growth of beef cells in suspension, which has the potential to drastically reduce production costs. Founded by CEO Joshua March and CTO Kasia Gora, PhD, the company has attracted $29 million in funding from prominent investors, positioning it for future growth in the alternative protein market.

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.

Solid World

Seed Round in 2022
Solid World operates a platform that enhances transparency and accessibility in carbon and climate markets by integrating artificial intelligence and web3 technologies. The company addresses challenges in carbon project financing by facilitating the pre-sale of carbon credits, allowing project developers to secure reliable funding while creating a liquid marketplace for suppliers and liquidity providers. This approach mitigates risks and promotes price discovery, essential for the growth of the carbon market, which is expected to expand significantly by 2030. Solid World aims to de-risk carbon investments, making them more attractive and liquid, thereby accelerating capital deployment and project expansion. Since its inception in October 2021, the company has developed specialized blockchain infrastructure and secured commitments for liquidity pools, while assembling a team with extensive industry and blockchain knowledge. By partnering with leading firms in the sector, Solid World is positioned to innovate within the carbon credit space, offering solutions such as derivatives, collateralized loans, and on-chain insurance, thereby establishing itself as a frontrunner in forward carbon credit infrastructure.

Swaplanet

Seed Round in 2022
Swaplanet offers an online platform designed to help parents refresh their children's wardrobes sustainably. Parents can collect outgrown or unused clothing, toys, books, and accessories in good condition, which are then picked up from their homes by the company. Swaplanet sorts, washes, photographs, and lists these items on its site, allowing parents to receive credit for the items they send in. This credit can be used immediately to shop for replacement items, fostering a convenient swapping system. The platform charges a nominal fee per item to cover the costs associated with shipping, sorting, and washing, thereby enabling parents to save money while contributing to a reduced environmental impact.

RenewaFi

Seed Round in 2022
RenewaFi operates a renewable energy marketplace that aims to enhance transparency and liquidity in the procurement of renewable energy. The platform focuses on providing power purchase agreement (PPA) price transparency through a neutral price tracker combined with an anonymous marketplace. It facilitates automated actions, proposal comparisons, and deal executions for renewable energy services. By collecting proposals from pre-vetted market participants, RenewaFi enables businesses to streamline their procurement processes, improve speed to market, and expedite negotiations, ultimately supporting the transition to renewable energy sources.

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, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, specializes in manufacturing and recycling t-shirts for men and women. The company operates on a subscription and membership basis, providing customers with tees made from recycled fabric. Its unique business model encourages sustainability by allowing users to return their products once they become worn out or stained, facilitating a closed-loop recycling system and reducing waste in the fashion industry. For Days' proprietary platform, Trashie, incentivizes customers to embrace clothing recycling on a large scale, offering tangible rewards for their participation.

Oshi

Seed Round in 2021
Oshi is a company focused on creating plant-based, boneless fish fillets that aim to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional seafood. With a team of culinary researchers, Oshi is developing innovative additive manufacturing technology to produce whole-cut fish fillets that are both delicious and nutritious. This approach not only offers a solution for those seeking to reduce their consumption of marine animals but also contributes to ocean conservation efforts. By making these products affordable and scalable, Oshi seeks to address the growing demand for sustainable food options while promoting safer and more environmentally friendly choices for consumers.

Juno

Series A in 2021
Juno Residential, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.

unspun

Series A in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.

unspun

Seed Round in 2021
Unspun, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of a platform that creates customized jeans using advanced body scanning technology, fit algorithms, and additive manufacturing. The company aims to address environmental concerns by reducing global carbon emissions through automated and localized manufacturing processes. Unspun’s innovative approach not only eliminates pattern-cutting waste and unsold inventory but also allows for the production of jeans in under ten minutes in a zero-waste manner. Their technology is showcased through the unspun.io platform, which provides digital customization solutions for various apparel brands. With a mission to make fashion more sustainable, Unspun is positioned at the intersection of robotics and digital apparel, striving to transform the industry with its unique approach to on-demand manufacturing.

Crown Affair

Seed Round in 2021
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. Founded in 2019, the brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair emphasizes the use of natural ingredients in its formulations, ensuring that products are free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company is committed to mindful practices, promoting self-care rituals and fostering a community that encourages consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair focuses on sustainability, offering vegan and cruelty-free products packaged in recyclable, reusable, and compostable materials, which are delivered directly 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. specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, primarily focusing on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. Spero Foods aims to provide healthier food options for everyone and has received recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and NEXTY's Best Dairy/Meat Alternative. Its products are available nationally through various channels, including wholesalers, stores, and online platforms, reaching over 3,500 retail locations such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.

Arable

Series B in 2020
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

Arable

Venture Round in 2020
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

Zero Grocery

Seed Round in 2020
Zero Grocery Inc. is an online grocery retailer based in Redwood City, California, that specializes in a subscription-based delivery service focused on sustainability. Founded in 2019, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering groceries in reusable packaging. This approach not only provides convenience for customers but also promotes a zero-waste lifestyle, aligning with growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly practices in grocery shopping.

Spero Foods

Series A in 2020
Spero Foods, Inc. specializes in producing and selling alternative dairy products, primarily focusing on cream cheese. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, the company employs innovative food science and process engineering to create mainstream plant-based dairy alternatives. Spero Foods aims to provide healthier food options for everyone and has received recognition as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and NEXTY's Best Dairy/Meat Alternative. Its products are available nationally through various channels, including wholesalers, stores, and online platforms, reaching over 3,500 retail locations such as Kroger, Whole Foods, Publix, and Sprouts.

SCiFi Foods

Venture Round in 2020
SCiFi Foods is a food technology company focused on producing cultivated meat that combines lab-grown beef cells with plant-based ingredients to create burgers that closely replicate the taste of traditional beef. The company aims to provide a sustainable and ethical alternative to conventional meat by utilizing bioengineering techniques to grow meat cells without relying on animal farming. SCiFi Foods has achieved significant advancements, including the successful growth of beef cells in suspension, which has the potential to drastically reduce production costs. Founded by CEO Joshua March and CTO Kasia Gora, PhD, the company has attracted $29 million in funding from prominent investors, positioning it for future growth in the alternative protein market.

Crown Affair

Seed Round in 2020
Crown Affair, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in the online retail of luxury haircare products. Founded in 2019, the brand offers a diverse range of items, including shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, treatment masks, brushes, towels, scrunchies, and renewal masks. Crown Affair emphasizes the use of natural ingredients in its formulations, ensuring that products are free from harmful chemicals such as sulfates, parabens, and silicones. The company is committed to mindful practices, promoting self-care rituals and fostering a community that encourages consumers to redefine their relationship with their hair. Additionally, Crown Affair focuses on sustainability, offering vegan and cruelty-free products packaged in recyclable, reusable, and compostable materials, which are delivered directly to customers' homes.

Aquabyte

Venture Round in 2020
Aquabyte, Inc. specializes in developing advanced monitoring systems for the fish farming industry, employing computer vision and machine learning technologies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an office in Bergen, Norway, Aquabyte's smart camera system enables real-time applications such as detecting biomass, counting sea lice, and monitoring fish appetite. The accompanying web dashboard provides continuous metrics to enhance operational efficiency. By integrating these technologies, Aquabyte aims to reduce operational costs and fish mortality while promoting sustainability in aquaculture. The company’s innovative approach seeks to address the challenges faced by fish farms, ultimately contributing to a more efficient and environmentally friendly industry.

Dimension

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dimension is an innovative company in the waste management sector, focused on modernizing waste disposal services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers an on-demand platform that provides customizable junk removal, dumpster rentals, recycling, and hazardous waste disposal. Dimension aims to meet contemporary consumer expectations for reliability and convenience while promoting environmental responsibility through effective waste diversion strategies. By leveraging a network of independent contractors, the company combines flexibility with accountability and scalability, ensuring a seamless experience for its customers. With significant backing from various investors, Dimension is positioned as a disruptive force in the industry, dedicated to enhancing the cleanliness of public spaces and facilitating responsible waste management.

Fresh Bowl

Seed Round in 2019
Fresh Bowl, Inc. is a food company based in New York that specializes in providing fresh-prepared meals through innovative vending machines. Founded in 2017, the company offers a unique zero-packaging waste solution for on-the-go dining, featuring a variety of products including salads, snacks, beverages, and signature smoothie bowls. These vending machines are stocked daily and utilize environmentally friendly glass jars to promote sustainability. Fresh Bowl aims to deliver convenient, healthy food options while minimizing its ecological footprint, making it a pioneering player in the sustainable food vending market.

Good Goods

Seed Round in 2019
Good Goods is an online marketplace dedicated to promoting ethical goods and fostering responsible consumption. With a focus on transparency, the platform connects consumers with producers who prioritize sustainability and ethical practices in the fashion industry, which is known for its significant environmental impact and human rights violations. Good Goods aims to disrupt traditional consumer habits by providing detailed information about the production processes behind each item, empowering consumers to make informed decisions based on ethical considerations rather than mere aesthetics or trends. By sharing the stories behind the products, Good Goods encourages individuals to consider the broader implications of their purchases and fosters a community that values meaningful consumption. The company envisions a world where ethical practices are standard, creating opportunities for those in need and promoting a positive impact on the environment and society.

Thousand Fell

Venture Round in 2019
Thousand Fell is a New York-based company that designs and produces sneakers for both men and women, focusing on sustainability and recyclability. The company's sneakers are crafted from twelve biodegradable or recyclable materials, including aloe vera, castor bean, coconut, sugar cane, palm leaf, and recycled water bottles. Thousand Fell aims to provide a viable alternative to conventional synthetic footwear, which often contributes to landfill waste. In addition to offering lace-up and slip-on styles, the company is developing subscription refurbishment kits to extend the lifespan of its products, promoting a "cobbler model" for direct-to-consumer sales. Furthermore, Thousand Fell is working on a digital closet platform to enhance transparency regarding product and material circularity, encouraging customers to return their sneakers for recycling once they are no longer in use.

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 based in San Francisco, California, focused on the development of residential apartments. Established in 2018, Juno Residential specializes in creating prefabricated housing solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability. The company employs innovative prefabrication techniques and utilizes organic, low-carbon materials such as mass timber to construct modern and curated living spaces. By offering these eco-friendly and efficient housing alternatives, Juno aims to address the growing demand for sustainable residential options.

NewLeaf Symbiotics

Series C in 2017
NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. is an agriculture technology company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, dedicated to the research, development, and commercialization of beneficial symbiotic bacteria aimed at enhancing plant health and increasing crop yields. The company focuses on naturally occurring bacteria, particularly pink pigmented facultative methylotrophs, which are utilized across various agricultural sectors, including row crops, vegetables, fruits, and ornamental plants. NewLeaf Symbiotics conducts extensive laboratory, greenhouse, and field trials to validate the effectiveness of its products, providing farmers with sustainable solutions to combat plant diseases and improve agricultural productivity. Originally founded as TrophoMax, LLC in 2011, the company rebranded in July 2012 to better reflect its mission and objectives in the agricultural biotechnology space.
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