BP

BP is a multinational energy company that engages in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil and natural gas. It also provides trading and shipping services for these commodities. BP's upstream segment involves global exploration and production of oil and natural gas, while its downstream operations refine crude oil into various petroleum products for worldwide distribution. In line with its commitment to sustainability, BP has expanded investments in renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and biofuels through its Alternative Energy division. BP Ventures, the company's venture capital arm, invests in private, high-growth technology companies to accelerate innovation across the energy spectrum, supporting BP's transition to a low carbon company.

Felipe Arbelaez

Senior Vice President Zero Carbon Energy

Claire Farrant

VP Mobility and Convenience Europe

David Gilmour

CEO

Erin Hallock

Investment Director, Explore

JO HAYWARD

VP for convenience in Europe and global convenience strategy and proposition lead at BP

Louise Kingham

SVP for Europe and UK Head of Country

Geoff Morrell

Executive Vice President communications and advocacy

Sophia Nadur

Managing Director, AsPac and Middle East

Doris Reiter

Senior Vice President

Dev Sanyal

Chief Executive, Alternative Energy and Executive Vice President, Regions

Martin Sellers

Low Carbon Digital Technology Principal

Johnathan Stone

Venture Principal

Past deals in Energy

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2025
Grid Edge Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software aimed at optimizing energy management for commercial and public buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company offers cloud-based solutions that utilize predictive machine learning and data analytics to manage energy loads effectively. By integrating with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge's technology helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while transforming on-site energy resources into revenue-generating assets. The company's innovative approach enables building owners to become proactive participants in the energy system, enhancing overall energy efficiency and sustainability.

Lianyungang Jiaao Enproenergy

Secondary Market in 2024
Lianyungang Jiaao Enproenergy provides sustainable aviation fuel services.

Getec Energie

Acquisition in 2024
Getec Energie is a professional services firm specializing in energy management for diverse sectors such as real estate, retail chains, public institutions, and energy consultants. The company offers a broad suite of services, including energy supply, sustainable energy production, market access, e-charging infrastructure, and mobility solutions. It also facilitates the commercialization of green electricity and manages balancing groups, enabling clients to procure and distribute energy resources efficiently and sustainably.

WasteFuel

Series B in 2023
WasteFuel is a company focused on generating sustainable fuels to address the climate emergency and transform the mobility sector. It employs proven, scalable technologies to convert municipal and agricultural waste into low-carbon fuels, including green methanol. By developing innovative technology pathways, WasteFuel aims to enhance fuel yields and further minimize emissions, providing industries with sustainable fuel options that meet established industry standards.

Eavor

Series B in 2023
Eavor Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, specializes in generating industrial-scale electricity using innovative geothermal technology. The company's core product, the Eavor-Loop™ system, harnesses heat from deep within the earth, utilizing wells to produce brine from a subsurface aquifer. This heat is then employed for commercial heating applications. Eavor also operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite. The company's solution aims to provide a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source, mitigating traditional geothermal challenges by using existing commercial componentry in a novel configuration and leveraging recent advances in drilling techniques and heat-to-power generation technology.

ETZ

Grant in 2023
ETZ is a pioneer in the field of net zero energy transition and a net exporter of goods, services, technology, and expertise.

Eavor

Venture Round in 2023
Eavor Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, specializes in generating industrial-scale electricity using innovative geothermal technology. The company's core product, the Eavor-Loop™ system, harnesses heat from deep within the earth, utilizing wells to produce brine from a subsurface aquifer. This heat is then employed for commercial heating applications. Eavor also operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite. The company's solution aims to provide a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source, mitigating traditional geothermal challenges by using existing commercial componentry in a novel configuration and leveraging recent advances in drilling techniques and heat-to-power generation technology.

Archaea Energy

Acquisition in 2022
Archaea Energy, LLC is a developer and producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) based in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2018, the company focuses on capturing waste emissions and transforming them into low-carbon fuel, providing a sustainable solution for high-carbon emission processes that are difficult to electrify. Archaea Energy operates an RNG platform that encompasses the development, construction, and maintenance of RNG facilities across the United States. Through its efforts, the company aims to contribute to decarbonization and the transition to cleaner energy sources.

FreeWire

Series D in 2022
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

BTR Energy

Series A in 2021
BTR Energy is a technology company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, established in 2015. It offers a data-driven platform designed for businesses in the agricultural, electric transportation, and power sectors, facilitating their participation in low-carbon transportation programs. The platform enables electric vehicles to engage with electricity markets, assisting clients in monetizing tradable energy credits and effectively reducing emissions from transportation. Through its innovative services, BTR Energy supports the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2021
Grid Edge Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software aimed at optimizing energy management for commercial and public buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company offers cloud-based solutions that utilize predictive machine learning and data analytics to manage energy loads effectively. By integrating with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge's technology helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while transforming on-site energy resources into revenue-generating assets. The company's innovative approach enables building owners to become proactive participants in the energy system, enhancing overall energy efficiency and sustainability.

Blueprint Power

Acquisition in 2021
Blueprint Power, established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, specializes in transforming commercial buildings into power plants through advanced machine-learning tools. The company automates energy asset management, aggregation, and market transactions, enabling real estate portfolios to generate excess supply and sell it to markets in need of higher-quality electricity. This process creates additional revenue streams for property owners and promotes the growth of clean, distributed energy. Founded by tech innovators from companies like Google and Boeing, Blueprint Power is backed by prominent investors from real estate, energy, and tech sectors.

Calysta

Series D in 2021
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional facilities in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore, Calysta focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock. The company utilizes a patented fermentation platform that operates without arable land, plant, or animal products, thereby promoting sustainability in food production. Its product line includes FeedKind, FeedKind Net Zero, and Positive Protein, which aim to address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food while preserving biodiversity. Additionally, Calysta produces industrial chemicals and biofuels from methane, contributing to enhanced food security and the efficient use of resources. The company has established a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to further its mission in the field of cellular agriculture.

Open Energi

Acquisition in 2021
Open Energi Limited is a London-based company that offers a demand technology platform designed to manage electricity consumption in real-time. The platform helps various sectors, including industrial, education, retail, construction, and utilities, to optimize energy use, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. Open Energi’s Dynamic Demand 2.0 platform utilizes artificial intelligence to coordinate a network of distributed energy resources, enabling businesses to trade flexibility across energy markets. Since its inception, the company has connected over 3,500 assets across more than 400 sites, partnering with leading businesses and utilities to promote a zero-carbon energy future. By automating and optimizing the use of low carbon technologies such as battery storage and electric vehicles, Open Energi facilitates the transition to a renewable energy system while delivering financial benefits to its clients.

IoTecha

Series C in 2021
IoTecha Corp., established in 2015 and headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, specializes in providing hardware, software, and cloud integration services for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The company's core offering, the IoT.ON™ platform, facilitates the smart charging infrastructure and power grid integration of EVs. IoTecha's products include a Combined Charging System on Module, Protocol Analyzer for V2G communication, and an Intelligent Power Platform for charger monitoring and performance tracking. The company serves energy and power companies, charge point operators, EV and charging station manufacturers, and offers services in hardware development, embedded software, and cloud, web, and mobile software development.

Eavor

Venture Round in 2021
Eavor Technologies Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, specializes in generating industrial-scale electricity using innovative geothermal technology. The company's core product, the Eavor-Loop™ system, harnesses heat from deep within the earth, utilizing wells to produce brine from a subsurface aquifer. This heat is then employed for commercial heating applications. Eavor also operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite. The company's solution aims to provide a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source, mitigating traditional geothermal challenges by using existing commercial componentry in a novel configuration and leveraging recent advances in drilling techniques and heat-to-power generation technology.

FreeWire

Series C in 2021
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Beyond Limits

Series C in 2020
Beyond Limits Inc. is a technology company specializing in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) solutions, focusing on industrial and enterprise applications. Founded in 2010 and based in Glendale, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Its offerings include Trusted Autonomy, which integrates cognitive agents into operational processes; Silicon Mile, a cloud platform for real-time industrial Internet of Things applications; and Lifesign360, a solution for clinical environments. Beyond Limits also provides cognitive agents for genomics research and drug discovery, telematics solutions for autonomous vehicle fleets, and tools for cognitive assistance in both business and personal contexts. By combining human knowledge with machine learning, Beyond Limits empowers organizations to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and achieve significant operational insights, ultimately driving profitability and innovation in complex environments.

FreeWire

Series B in 2020
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Modumetal

Venture Round in 2019
Modumetal, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of nano laminated metals and materials, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional sales office in The Woodlands, Texas. The company specializes in producing industrial-scale nanolaminated alloys that are stronger and lighter than steel, as well as more corrosion-resistant and durable than traditional metals. By utilizing electricity instead of heat in their manufacturing process, Modumetal reduces environmental impact while delivering high-performance solutions. Their products, which include customized alloys, coatings, fasteners, pumps, valves, and production tubulars, cater to various industries, including energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, infrastructure, and construction. Modumetal's technology enables these sectors to enhance performance and achieve cost-effective alternatives to conventional materials.

Grid Edge

Series A in 2019
Grid Edge Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software aimed at optimizing energy management for commercial and public buildings. Founded in 2016 and based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the company offers cloud-based solutions that utilize predictive machine learning and data analytics to manage energy loads effectively. By integrating with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge's technology helps reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while transforming on-site energy resources into revenue-generating assets. The company's innovative approach enables building owners to become proactive participants in the energy system, enhancing overall energy efficiency and sustainability.

Calysta

Series E in 2019
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacture of protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, with additional facilities in Houston, London, Stavanger, and Singapore, Calysta focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock. The company utilizes a patented fermentation platform that operates without arable land, plant, or animal products, thereby promoting sustainability in food production. Its product line includes FeedKind, FeedKind Net Zero, and Positive Protein, which aim to address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food while preserving biodiversity. Additionally, Calysta produces industrial chemicals and biofuels from methane, contributing to enhanced food security and the efficient use of resources. The company has established a strategic partnership with Bluestar Adisseo Company to further its mission in the field of cellular agriculture.

enjoyelec Tech

Series A in 2019
Enjoyelec Tech Ltd., formerly known as PowerShare, is a technology company based in Suzhou, China, focused on the clean energy sector. Established in 2015, the company specializes in developing digital solutions and services for energy storage asset operations, leveraging advanced battery AI and energy AI technologies. Enjoyelec offers a range of products including Virtual Power Plants, Home Energy Management Systems, and integrated solutions for photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging. The company's cloud-based platform facilitates connections among electric vehicle drivers, charge point operators, and power suppliers, enabling efficient power management, location of charging points, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Enjoyelec utilizes over 100 proprietary AI algorithms to enhance power trading, energy dispatching, and smart charging, thereby empowering clients such as automobile manufacturers, charging operators, and local governments to optimize their energy resources and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Voltaware

Series A in 2018
Voltaware Services Ltd, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, specializes in real-time electricity consumption monitoring. The company offers an energy management platform and smart home solutions, along with the deployment of applications that monitor, manage, and control connected sensors. Voltaware was founded by professionals from diverse industries who identified a lack of transparency in household energy bills. Their flagship product, the Voltaware energy monitor, provides consumers with insights into their energy usage, enabling them to make informed decisions about their energy consumption and potentially save on bills.

simuwatt

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
simuwatt, Inc. specializes in energy efficiency solutions for commercial buildings, focusing on identifying and analyzing energy-saving opportunities throughout a building's lifecycle. Founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based software application known as Energy Auditor. This tool facilitates energy assessments for commercial buildings while preserving important data for reporting, tracking, and reuse across multiple properties. The application is accessible through various platforms, including web browsers and tablets, enabling users to generate and organize data effectively. This comprehensive approach allows buildings to implement energy-based capital improvements and enhance their energy efficiency initiatives.

FreeWire

Series A in 2018
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Beyond Limits

Series B in 2017
Beyond Limits Inc. is a technology company specializing in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) solutions, focusing on industrial and enterprise applications. Founded in 2010 and based in Glendale, California, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance operational efficiency across various sectors, including energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. Its offerings include Trusted Autonomy, which integrates cognitive agents into operational processes; Silicon Mile, a cloud platform for real-time industrial Internet of Things applications; and Lifesign360, a solution for clinical environments. Beyond Limits also provides cognitive agents for genomics research and drug discovery, telematics solutions for autonomous vehicle fleets, and tools for cognitive assistance in both business and personal contexts. By combining human knowledge with machine learning, Beyond Limits empowers organizations to improve decision-making, optimize performance, and achieve significant operational insights, ultimately driving profitability and innovation in complex environments.

Heliex Power

Venture Round in 2016
Heliex Power Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of power generation systems that focus on harnessing steam energy for industrial applications. The company offers a range of products, including the Heliex GenSet, which generates electricity by utilizing steam; the Heliex SteamDrive, an electronic motor that powers rotating equipment using a steam expander system; the Heliex AirComp, which produces compressed air from waste steam; and the Heliex SteamComp, a device that captures and re-energizes low-pressure steam for various processes. Heliex Power also provides after-sales support and a combined heat and power solution that converts steam energy into electricity while offering process heating. Its products cater to multiple sectors, including chemical and pharmaceutical, manufacturing, food, and waste management industries. Founded in 2009, the company is headquartered in East Kilbride, United Kingdom.

Modumetal

Venture Round in 2015
Modumetal, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of nano laminated metals and materials, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional sales office in The Woodlands, Texas. The company specializes in producing industrial-scale nanolaminated alloys that are stronger and lighter than steel, as well as more corrosion-resistant and durable than traditional metals. By utilizing electricity instead of heat in their manufacturing process, Modumetal reduces environmental impact while delivering high-performance solutions. Their products, which include customized alloys, coatings, fasteners, pumps, valves, and production tubulars, cater to various industries, including energy, aerospace, automotive, defense, infrastructure, and construction. Modumetal's technology enables these sectors to enhance performance and achieve cost-effective alternatives to conventional materials.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2014
Verdezyne is a private company focused on synthetic biology, utilizing its expertise and advanced computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. By optimizing commercial fermentation processes, Verdezyne produces renewable chemical alternatives to petrochemicals. The company’s innovative platform combines synthetic biology with established manufacturing technologies to create a wide range of building blocks, offering sustainable and cost-effective solutions for everyday chemicals and additives. This approach aims to reduce reliance on oil and transform traditional chemical production methods.

Chromatin

Series E in 2014
Chromatin is a biotech company focused on developing and marketing innovative technologies and products across agricultural, energy, chemical, nutritional, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company specializes in hybrid, drought-tolerant sorghum seeds, utilizing advanced breeding methodologies to create next-generation sorghum that meets the rising demand for sustainable agricultural practices. By combining diverse sorghum varieties, Chromatin produces seeds that can thrive on more than 80% of the world's agricultural land, supporting farmers in optimizing crop production for both traditional agriculture and bio-industrial applications. The company aims to address key societal challenges, enhancing agricultural productivity and contributing to renewable energy resources.

EOS Climate

Series B in 2013
EOS Climate, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2008 that specializes in producing verified emission reductions through the destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS), which are potent greenhouse gases. ODS, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), continue to be emitted from aging air conditioning and refrigeration systems, posing significant environmental risks. EOS Climate addresses these challenges by implementing market-based solutions that manage the refrigerant life cycle, helping clients minimize greenhouse gas emissions and prolong the useful life of their refrigerants. In addition to its core operations, the company provides strategic consulting services aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability.

MIT Energy Initiative

Venture Round in 2012
The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) is a leading research and education organization that focuses on advancing sustainable energy solutions. Established in response to the 2006 Report of the Energy Research Council, MITEI promotes multidisciplinary research and education across various academic departments, fostering collaboration among students, faculty, and industry partners. The initiative conducts research on a wide range of energy technologies, including carbon capture, electric power systems, energy storage, advanced nuclear systems, and solar energy. MITEI also emphasizes the importance of outreach to policymakers, providing technically grounded analyses to address the economic, environmental, and security challenges associated with the current energy landscape. Through its efforts, MITEI aims to facilitate the clean energy transformation necessary for a sustainable future.

BrightSource

Series F in 2012
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

GMZ Energy

Series C in 2011
GMZ Energy focuses on the development and distribution of thermoelectric materials and nanotechnology-based devices and systems. Founded on scientific discoveries from MIT and Boston College, the company aims to harness the potential of thermoelectric energy conversion for efficient and environmentally friendly applications. Their technology enables direct conversion between thermal and electrical energy, which can be utilized in various sectors, including air-conditioning, heat pumping, waste heat recovery, and solar thermal energy conversion. With a vision to transform how energy is utilized, GMZ Energy seeks to advance the adoption of thermoelectric technology in everyday applications.

Chromatin

Series D in 2011
Chromatin is a biotech company focused on developing and marketing innovative technologies and products across agricultural, energy, chemical, nutritional, and pharmaceutical sectors. The company specializes in hybrid, drought-tolerant sorghum seeds, utilizing advanced breeding methodologies to create next-generation sorghum that meets the rising demand for sustainable agricultural practices. By combining diverse sorghum varieties, Chromatin produces seeds that can thrive on more than 80% of the world's agricultural land, supporting farmers in optimizing crop production for both traditional agriculture and bio-industrial applications. The company aims to address key societal challenges, enhancing agricultural productivity and contributing to renewable energy resources.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2011
Verdezyne is a private company focused on synthetic biology, utilizing its expertise and advanced computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. By optimizing commercial fermentation processes, Verdezyne produces renewable chemical alternatives to petrochemicals. The company’s innovative platform combines synthetic biology with established manufacturing technologies to create a wide range of building blocks, offering sustainable and cost-effective solutions for everyday chemicals and additives. This approach aims to reduce reliance on oil and transform traditional chemical production methods.

Verenium

Venture Round in 2008
Verenium possesses integrated, end-to-end capabilities in pre-treatment, novel enzyme development, fermentation, engineering, and project development and is moving rapidly to commercialize its proprietary technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol from a wide array of feedstocks, including sugarcane bagasse, dedicated energy crops, agricultural waste, and wood products. In addition to the vast potential for advanced biofuels, a multitude of large-scale industrial opportunities exist for the Company for products derived from the production of low-cost, biomass-derived sugars.

BrightSource

Series C in 2008
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in designing, developing, and selling proprietary systems for utility-scale electric power plants. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, alongside its proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, generating high-temperature steam. This steam can be used to produce electricity through conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications like thermal enhanced oil recovery. BrightSource also offers comprehensive project development services, including site acquisition, permitting, and securing power purchase agreements, while serving utility-scale solar thermal power project owners and contractors, as well as oil production companies. The firm has established strategic relationships with prominent partners in the energy sector, emphasizing its commitment to providing low-cost, reliable clean energy that competes with fossil fuels.

Veba Oel AG

Acquisition in 2001
Veba Oel AG engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, the processing of crude oil and the marketing of the finished products, consisting essentially of motor fuels, heating oils, chemical feedstock and plastics.

Green Mountain Energy

Private Equity Round in 2000
Green Mountain Energy Company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in alternative energy generation and distribution services. The company focuses on providing clean, renewable electricity products sourced from wind and solar energy to residential and commercial customers. In addition to energy supply, Green Mountain Energy offers solar panel systems and carbon offset products designed to help clients reduce their carbon emissions and achieve a zero-carbon footprint. By promoting sustainable practices, the company aims to support individuals and businesses in their efforts toward environmental responsibility.

Altra Energy Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Altra Energy Technologies, Inc. along with its subsidiaries, is the leading provider of business-to-business e-commerce products and services to the energy market. Altra operates Altrade, a real-time, anonymous electronic marketplace where customers meet on-line to trade natural gas, crude oil, natural gas liquids and power. Altra is also the worldwide leader in energy transaction management systems, which its customers use for risk management, physical delivery and financial settlement in their energy trading operations. These systems allow for seamless, electronic integration between deal capture, portfolio monitoring, physical scheduling and back-office reconciliation of completed transactions. With over 6,000 users around the globe, more energy is bought, sold and transported through Altra systems than any other technology worldwide.
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