Azolla Ventures

BioLumic harnesses light signals to enhance plant growth and unlock crops' natural genetic potential. Its photogenics platform improves yield, vigor, disease resistance, and crop composition across various seeds and seedlings, without the use of chemicals or amendments.

Carbon Reform is a climate-tech startup that specializes in modular carbon capture and pollution-control technology aimed at reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. The company develops retrofit devices for commercial HVAC systems that not only capture and store carbon emissions but also eliminate volatile organic compounds, particulates, viruses, and bacteria. By integrating its technology into existing infrastructure, Carbon Reform enhances indoor air quality while simultaneously decreasing building emissions and energy costs. The company's multi-phase approach assesses air quality and identifies opportunities for improvement, providing permanent carbon capture solutions that promote healthier indoor environments for occupants and significant energy savings for building operators.

Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Oxylus Energy is a carbon conversion company focused on developing innovative technology for the generation of e-fuels. The company utilizes a proprietary electrochemical process to convert captured carbon dioxide into methanol, a clean-burning and versatile fuel. By transforming waste CO2 into a sustainable energy source, Oxylus Energy aims to provide competitive, scalable solutions that support decarbonization efforts in the industrial sector. This approach not only helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels but also promotes a circular economy by integrating carbon capture and conversion into energy production.

SiTration, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2020 by Brendan Smith, specializes in developing ultra-durable filtration membrane technology. This technology is designed to efficiently separate substances in harsh and challenging industrial environments while reducing energy consumption compared to conventional methods. The company's membranes combine the advantages of various state-of-the-art commercial membranes, offering users resource-efficient operations even in unpleasant industrial settings.

Muon Vision develops a subsurface visualization and digitalization sensor that employs nuclear imaging technology to measure the bulk density of large geophysical masses. The sensor detects internal problems and fluid migration within materials such as leaching heaps, mine tailings dams, and other industrial processes. By providing detailed insights into composition and distribution, it enhances the efficiency, sustainability, and safety of mineral processing and related operations.

Funga is a biotechnology company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that focuses on enhancing forestry outcomes through the application of the forest fungal microbiome. By leveraging advanced DNA sequencing and machine learning, Funga conducts groundbreaking research on forest microbiomes to identify and deploy suitable native, biodiverse communities of mycorrhizal fungi. This innovative approach aims to improve the quality of wood production, increase carbon sequestration, and foster the resilience of forests, thereby contributing to solutions for the climate crisis.

Carbon Reform is a climate-tech startup that specializes in modular carbon capture and pollution-control technology aimed at reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. The company develops retrofit devices for commercial HVAC systems that not only capture and store carbon emissions but also eliminate volatile organic compounds, particulates, viruses, and bacteria. By integrating its technology into existing infrastructure, Carbon Reform enhances indoor air quality while simultaneously decreasing building emissions and energy costs. The company's multi-phase approach assesses air quality and identifies opportunities for improvement, providing permanent carbon capture solutions that promote healthier indoor environments for occupants and significant energy savings for building operators.

SiTration, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 2020 by Brendan Smith, specializes in developing ultra-durable filtration membrane technology. This technology is designed to efficiently separate substances in harsh and challenging industrial environments while reducing energy consumption compared to conventional methods. The company's membranes combine the advantages of various state-of-the-art commercial membranes, offering users resource-efficient operations even in unpleasant industrial settings.

Heaten is an industrial startup specializing in high-temperature heat pump technology. With over eight years of R&D, they focus on accelerating the electrification of heat in industries, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while providing viable technical and economic solutions for industrial heating processes.