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

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

Sophia Nadur

Managing Director, AsPac and Middle East

Brian Puffer

CFO and CRO for BP Integrated Supply and Trading

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 Renewables

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2025
Grid Edge Limited is a Birmingham-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software tailored for commercial and public building owners. Founded in 2016, Grid Edge's technology enables users to control and optimize their building's energy loads, effectively reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The company's platform employs predictive machine learning and data science analytics to anticipate energy demand, allowing building managers to efficiently manage energy distribution. By integrating cloud-based software services with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge transforms on-site energy technologies into revenue-generating assets, positioning its clients as proactive participants in the energy system.

Advanced Ionics

Venture Round in 2025
Advanced Ionics specializes in innovative electrolyzer technology aimed at producing low-cost green hydrogen on-site for industrial applications. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and focusing on minimizing electricity consumption, the company seeks to make green hydrogen production more economical. Advanced Ionics' technology is versatile, applicable in various sectors including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its solutions, the company supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with hydrogen production.

Oxford Flow

Series C in 2024
Oxford Flow Ltd. is a UK-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and supplying pressure control equipment. The company’s product range includes gas regulators, water pressure reducing valve sets, silencers, and pilots, catering to various industries such as water, gas, marine, oil and gas, process, power, and building services. Oxford Flow focuses on developing small, light, and reliable valves that simplify systems, ensuring a consistent supply of potable water while adhering to stringent water quality and leakage control standards. By combining academic expertise with industry experience, the company aims to deliver practical solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact, all while maintaining cost-effectiveness and high performance. Each device is rigorously tested and refined based on customer feedback, demonstrating proven reliability even in challenging conditions.

Mantel

Series A in 2024
Mantel is a company focused on advancing carbon capture technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net-negative emissions. Its innovative system is designed to operate within boilers, kilns, and furnaces, utilizing biomass waste and residue to facilitate significant carbon removal. By leveraging liquid-phase chemistry, Mantel's technology targets key industrial sectors such as industrial heat, steel, and chemicals. This approach not only mitigates sustainability concerns but also enables clients to reduce the costs associated with carbon capture, emissions, and storage, ultimately contributing to broader environmental goals.

Lianyungang Jiaao Enproenergy

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

Getec Energie

Acquisition in 2024
Getec Energie is a company that specializes in comprehensive energy management and procurement services for various sectors, including real estate, retail chains, the public sector, and energy consulting. It provides a diverse array of services aimed at promoting efficient and sustainable energy practices. These services include energy supply, sustainable energy production, access to energy markets, e-charging infrastructure, and mobility solutions. Additionally, Getec Energie focuses on the commercialization of green electricity and balancing group management, assisting clients in effectively managing their energy resources while supporting sustainability initiatives.

Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments

Acquisition in 2023
Lightsource BP is a global leader in the development, acquisition, and management of large-scale solar energy projects. Specializing in utility-scale solar project development, the company excels in its in-house planning and operational capabilities, allowing it to act as both the owner and manager of its projects. By collaborating with utilities, businesses, local communities, and governments, Lightsource BP addresses the increasing demand for affordable and sustainable energy. The company is committed to delivering competitively-priced, reliable clean energy solutions and aims to deploy at least 8GW of solar capacity worldwide in the coming years. Its focus on solar and smart energy solutions positions Lightsource BP as a significant contributor to the future of global energy delivery.

C-Capture

Venture Round in 2023
C-Capture Limited is a company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and design of solvent systems for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas streams. The firm employs a bottom-up approach to create proprietary carbon capture solvent technology that targets the economic and non-toxic extraction of CO2 from emission sources. This technology is particularly aimed at post-combustion capture processes in power generation and hard-to-abate industries, addressing the significant role of CO2 as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to global warming. By providing absorbents and solvents, C-Capture supports the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS), promoting environmentally sustainable electricity generation.

Advanced Ionics

Series A in 2023
Advanced Ionics specializes in innovative electrolyzer technology aimed at producing low-cost green hydrogen on-site for industrial applications. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and focusing on minimizing electricity consumption, the company seeks to make green hydrogen production more economical. Advanced Ionics' technology is versatile, applicable in various sectors including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its solutions, the company supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with hydrogen production.

WasteFuel

Series B in 2023
WasteFuel is a company focused on generating sustainable fuels to combat the climate emergency and transform mobility. It employs scalable technologies to convert municipal and agricultural waste into low-carbon fuels, specifically green methanol. WasteFuel has developed innovative pathways that enhance production yields and further minimize emissions, providing industries with compliant, sustainable fuel solutions.

Service4Charger

Series A in 2023
Service4Charger is a provider of comprehensive e-mobility solutions, specializing in the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The company caters to various sectors, including private, semi-public, and public spaces, by offering intelligent and scalable charging concepts. Service4Charger integrates craftsmanship with digitalization, utilizing standardized processes and a workforce of specifically trained blue-collar workers and EV specialists. Its platform facilitates central management of the charging stations, ensuring efficient operation, maintenance, testing, and cleaning. By enabling businesses, housing complexes, and hotels to access sustainable electric vehicle charging points, Service4Charger supports the transition to greener transportation solutions.

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 proprietary system, Eavor-Loop™, 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 and power generation. Eavor's technology mitigates challenges faced by traditional geothermal solutions, offering a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source. The company operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite, to validate and refine its innovative approach.

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 proprietary system, Eavor-Loop™, 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 and power generation. Eavor's technology mitigates challenges faced by traditional geothermal solutions, offering a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source. The company operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite, to validate and refine its innovative approach.

5B Australia

Series B in 2022
5B Australia Pty Ltd, founded in 2013 by solar engineers Chris McGrath and Eden Tehan, specializes in the engineering, procurement, and construction of large-scale solar farms. Based in Alexandria, Australia, the company has developed an innovative prefabricated solar array technology known as MAVERICK, which allows for rapid deployment and installation by small teams. This accordion-style design revolutionizes traditional solar farm construction by enabling a shift from unpredictable field environments to controlled factory settings, enhancing efficiency and quality control while reducing risks. 5B's commitment to innovation has led it to shape the future of clean energy and make it more accessible and competitive globally. The company has worked on over 140 projects worldwide, focusing on transforming the solar supply chain and supporting a global transition to sustainable power solutions. The name "5B" reflects the vast energy potential of the planet, emphasizing the need to harness solar power efficiently. As it continues to expand its partnerships and project deployments, 5B aims to provide the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective solar array solutions for its customers.

Archaea Energy

Acquisition in 2022
Archaea Energy, LLC is a renewable natural gas (RNG) producer based in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, founded in 2018. The company focuses on developing, constructing, and operating facilities that capture waste emissions and convert them into low-carbon fuel. Archaea Energy aims to provide sustainable solutions for high-carbon emission processes and industries that are difficult or inefficient to electrify. By harnessing biogas development activities, the company seeks to contribute to decarbonization efforts while promoting environmental sustainability.

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.

Green Biofuels

Corporate Round in 2022
Green Biofuels is a company focused on providing renewable diesel fuels designed for off-road diesel engines, ensuring compliance with UK Stage IIIA and IIB emission standards. By offering a range of biofuels, the company enables users to operate their NRMM engines safely and effectively, even in extreme temperatures as low as -25 degrees Celsius. This capability distinguishes Green Biofuels' products from most conventional biodiesels, facilitating a smoother transition towards a more sustainable and renewably fueled environment.

BTR Energy

Series A in 2021
BTR Energy is a Maryland-based technology company founded in 2015, specializing in a data-driven platform designed for the agricultural, electric transportation, and power sectors. The company focuses on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles into electricity markets, helping clients participate in low-carbon transportation programs. Through its platform, BTR Energy enables businesses to monetize tradable energy credits while also contributing to the reduction of transportation-related emissions.

Amply Power

Acquisition in 2021
Amply Power, Inc. specializes in charging-as-a-service solutions for electric vehicle fleets, facilitating the transition from traditional to electric vehicles for municipal and commercial operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a fully managed charging system that automates all aspects of EV charging, providing a per-electric-mile-driven service to fleet customers. Amply Power also features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that enhances fleet operations by ensuring vehicles are always road-ready while integrating EV chargers, fleets, grid, and vehicle telematics. This approach supports fleet managers in achieving their zero-emission goals as they scale from pilot projects to full production.

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2021
Grid Edge Limited is a Birmingham-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software tailored for commercial and public building owners. Founded in 2016, Grid Edge's technology enables users to control and optimize their building's energy loads, effectively reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The company's platform employs predictive machine learning and data science analytics to anticipate energy demand, allowing building managers to efficiently manage energy distribution. By integrating cloud-based software services with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge transforms on-site energy technologies into revenue-generating assets, positioning its clients as proactive participants in the energy system.

Blueprint Power

Acquisition in 2021
Blueprint Power is a technology company based in New York City that focuses on enhancing the financial sustainability of distributed clean energy systems. The company enables regional groups of real estate companies to transform their properties into power plants capable of generating excess energy, which can then be sold to various markets and customers seeking reliable electricity. By utilizing machine learning and data analytics, Blueprint Power effectively manages energy consumption in commercial buildings, allowing them to participate in wholesale energy markets. This approach creates additional revenue streams for property owners and helps them maximize the value of their existing energy assets. Founded by a team of experienced innovators from notable firms, Blueprint Power is supported by influential leaders and investors across the real estate, energy, and technology sectors.

Open Energi

Acquisition in 2021
Open Energi Limited is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in energy demand management. It provides a platform that automates and optimizes the operation of distributed energy resources, such as battery storage, electric vehicles, and smart buildings, to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs for businesses across various sectors, including industrial, education, retail, and utilities. The company's Dynamic Demand 2.0 platform employs artificial intelligence to coordinate these resources in real-time, allowing for the trading of flexibility in energy markets and facilitating a transition to a zero-carbon energy future. Since its inception in 1999, Open Energi has connected over 3,500 assets at more than 400 sites, collaborating with leading businesses and energy partners to deliver innovative solutions that transform energy consumption and supply.

Lightning eMotors

Post in 2021
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Solidia

Venture Round in 2021
Solidia Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of advanced materials for the building and construction industries. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Solidia focuses on creating sustainable solutions by utilizing innovative processes that capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete. This technology not only transforms CO2 into a usable component in production but also enables the design of high-performance products that are produced through low-energy methods and incorporate waste materials. Solidia's approach significantly reduces environmental impact while offering superior performance compared to traditional cement, concrete, and stone products. Additionally, the company integrates artificial intelligence into its concrete production processes, enhancing quality control and system optimization, thereby helping clients minimize waste and lower their carbon emissions.

C-Capture

Venture Round in 2021
C-Capture Limited is a company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and design of solvent systems for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas streams. The firm employs a bottom-up approach to create proprietary carbon capture solvent technology that targets the economic and non-toxic extraction of CO2 from emission sources. This technology is particularly aimed at post-combustion capture processes in power generation and hard-to-abate industries, addressing the significant role of CO2 as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to global warming. By providing absorbents and solvents, C-Capture supports the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS), promoting environmentally sustainable electricity generation.

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 proprietary system, Eavor-Loop™, 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 and power generation. Eavor's technology mitigates challenges faced by traditional geothermal solutions, offering a clean, carbon-neutral, and scalable baseload power source. The company operates the Eavor-Lite™ Demonstration Project, a prototype of its technology suite, to validate and refine its innovative approach.

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.

Finite Carbon

Acquisition in 2020
Finite Carbon Corporation is a company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, that specializes in forest carbon development and commercialization services across the United States. Established in 2009, it offers a comprehensive solution for forest landowners to access carbon markets, facilitating the measurement, registration, monitoring, and monetization of carbon credits. The company provides essential resources such as carbon inventories, pre-assessment modeling, protocol selection, project design, and verification management. Finite Carbon also assumes all risks and expenses related to project issuance and manages the entire development process internally. By collaborating closely with landowners, public agencies, land trusts, and consulting foresters, Finite Carbon ensures that carbon projects align with clients' forest management goals and timber operations. As of December 2020, Finite Carbon operates as a subsidiary of BP p.l.c.

Blue Ocean Seismic Services

Series A in 2020
Blue Ocean Seismic Services Ltd. is a UK-based company specializing in innovative ocean bottom seismic data acquisition through the development of autonomous submarines and self-repositioning nodes. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Southampton, the company focuses on providing low-cost, efficient solutions that minimize carbon emissions and enhance safety in marine seismic operations. By utilizing swarms of long-endurance autonomous nodes, Blue Ocean Seismic Services collects high-quality seismic data while significantly reducing survey duration and costs. Its technology aims to transform the marine seismic acquisition industry, enabling clients to lower expenses, mitigate risks, and decrease the environmental impact associated with offshore exploration for oil, gas, and carbon storage.

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.

Lightning eMotors

Series C in 2020
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Lightning eMotors

Venture Round in 2019
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Finite Carbon

Venture Round in 2019
Finite Carbon Corporation is a company based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, that specializes in forest carbon development and commercialization services across the United States. Established in 2009, it offers a comprehensive solution for forest landowners to access carbon markets, facilitating the measurement, registration, monitoring, and monetization of carbon credits. The company provides essential resources such as carbon inventories, pre-assessment modeling, protocol selection, project design, and verification management. Finite Carbon also assumes all risks and expenses related to project issuance and manages the entire development process internally. By collaborating closely with landowners, public agencies, land trusts, and consulting foresters, Finite Carbon ensures that carbon projects align with clients' forest management goals and timber operations. As of December 2020, Finite Carbon operates as a subsidiary of BP p.l.c.

Grid Edge

Series A in 2019
Grid Edge Limited is a Birmingham-based company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence and machine-learning software tailored for commercial and public building owners. Founded in 2016, Grid Edge's technology enables users to control and optimize their building's energy loads, effectively reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. The company's platform employs predictive machine learning and data science analytics to anticipate energy demand, allowing building managers to efficiently manage energy distribution. By integrating cloud-based software services with existing building energy management systems, Grid Edge transforms on-site energy technologies into revenue-generating assets, positioning its clients as proactive participants in the energy system.

C-Capture

Venture Round in 2019
C-Capture Limited is a company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2008, specializing in the development and design of solvent systems for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from gas streams. The firm employs a bottom-up approach to create proprietary carbon capture solvent technology that targets the economic and non-toxic extraction of CO2 from emission sources. This technology is particularly aimed at post-combustion capture processes in power generation and hard-to-abate industries, addressing the significant role of CO2 as a greenhouse gas and its contribution to global warming. By providing absorbents and solvents, C-Capture supports the implementation of carbon capture and storage (CCS), promoting environmentally sustainable electricity generation.

enjoyelec Tech

Series A in 2019
Enjoyelec Tech, formerly known as PowerShare, is a pioneering energy digital enterprise based in Suzhou, China, specializing in innovative solutions for the clean energy market. Founded in 2015, the company manufactures hardware for electric vehicle (EV) charging, including automatic charging robots and charging control units, while also providing a network of charging stations. Enjoyelec Tech develops a cloud-based platform that facilitates connections among EV drivers, charge point operators, and power suppliers, enabling users to locate charging points, manage payments, and optimize power demand. Utilizing over 100 proprietary AI algorithms, the company offers a range of products and services such as Virtual Power Plants, Home Energy Management Systems, and Battery AI Platforms. Their solutions are designed to meet the needs of automobile manufacturers, charging operators, and various stakeholders in the clean energy ecosystem, supporting the transition to a sustainable energy future through advanced technology and digital innovation.

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.

simuwatt

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Simuwatt, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing energy efficiency in commercial buildings through its innovative application and platform. Founded in 2016 and based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers a cloud-based software application known as Energy Auditor. This application enables commercial building energy assessments by identifying, collecting, analyzing, and acting on energy efficiency opportunities throughout the building lifecycle. The Energy Auditor application is accessible via web browsers, iPads, and Windows 10, allowing users to generate and organize data effectively. This data is essential for driving energy-based capital improvements and facilitates comprehensive reporting and portfolio-wide tracking. Simuwatt aims to empower building owners and managers to optimize energy usage and improve sustainability.

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.

Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments

Corporate Round in 2017
Lightsource BP is a global leader in the development, acquisition, and management of large-scale solar energy projects. Specializing in utility-scale solar project development, the company excels in its in-house planning and operational capabilities, allowing it to act as both the owner and manager of its projects. By collaborating with utilities, businesses, local communities, and governments, Lightsource BP addresses the increasing demand for affordable and sustainable energy. The company is committed to delivering competitively-priced, reliable clean energy solutions and aims to deploy at least 8GW of solar capacity worldwide in the coming years. Its focus on solar and smart energy solutions positions Lightsource BP as a significant contributor to the future of global energy delivery.

Fulcrum BioEnergy

Venture Round in 2016
Fulcrum BioEnergy is a company based in Pleasanton, California, founded in 2007 by E. James Macias and Jim McDermott. It specializes in converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into low-carbon transportation fuels such as jet fuel, diesel, and ethanol. The company uses a proprietary thermochemical process to transform sorted, post-recycled MSW into ethanol using conventional commercial systems and alcohol synthesis processes. Fulcrum BioEnergy designs, develops, owns, and operates facilities for this conversion and has a strategic partnership with Marubeni Corporation. Its mission is to create a clean, low-cost, and sustainable source of domestic transportation fuel, reducing dependence on imported oil.

Liquid Light

Series B in 2014
Liquid Light Corporation is a Monmouth Junction, New Jersey-based company that specializes in developing and licensing innovative technology for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes a low-energy catalytic electrochemistry process to efficiently transform CO2 into multi-carbon chemicals, such as ethylene glycol. This patent-pending electrocatalytic platform allows for the use of low-cost inputs and promotes long-term pricing stability, enabling industries to turn an environmental waste into a profitable resource. By harnessing its technology, Liquid Light aims to help customers lower production costs, reduce reliance on volatile petroleum feedstocks, and minimize their carbon footprint, thereby contributing to more sustainable industrial practices.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2014
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Skyonic

Series C in 2013
Skyonic Corporation is an environmental technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2005. The company specializes in developing patented technologies, specifically its SkyMine system, which captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial flue gases and converts them into solid carbonate materials, such as sodium bicarbonate, hydrochloric acid, and other useful products. This post-combustion carbon capture and sequestration technology addresses climate change by mineralizing CO2, effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions from facilities such as cement plants, refineries, and steel mills. Skyonic's innovative approach not only mitigates environmental impact but also enables the production of carbon-negative materials for various applications, including the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride pipes and glass. Additionally, the company offers services related to the construction, installation, and maintenance of its technology and facilities.

MIT Energy Initiative

Venture Round in 2012
The MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) is a research and education organization dedicated to addressing global energy challenges through multidisciplinary approaches. Established based on recommendations from the 2006 Report of the Energy Research Council, MITEI focuses on fostering collaboration across academic disciplines and with industry partners. The initiative aims to develop clean energy technologies and solutions, including carbon capture, utilization, storage, electric power systems, energy bioscience, energy storage, materials for energy and extreme environments, advanced nuclear energy systems, nuclear fusion, and solar energy. Additionally, MITEI works on enhancing the energy efficiency of MIT's campus through student-led projects and engages in policy outreach to provide technically grounded analysis.

BrightSource

Series F in 2012
BrightSource Energy, Inc. is a solar thermal technology company that specializes in designing, developing, and selling systems for utility-scale electric power plants both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, which are controlled by proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, producing high-temperature steam. This steam can be harnessed for electricity generation via conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications, such as thermal enhanced oil recovery. In addition to its core technology, BrightSource provides comprehensive project development services that include site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection to the electrical grid. The company targets utility-scale solar thermal power project owners, contractors, and oil production companies, fostering strategic partnerships with notable firms in the industry. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oakland, California, BrightSource aims to offer low-cost, reliable clean energy solutions that help reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

UpWind Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2012
UpWind Solutions, Inc. is a leading independent service provider for wind farm operations and maintenance in North America, established in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of services including maintenance operations, condition-based monitoring, and engineering support. It offers essential components such as consumables and mechanical parts, along with technical support services like inspections and asset management. UpWind Solutions also provides construction-related services, including project performance oversight and quality assurance. By delivering advanced engineering solutions and a commitment to high standards of service, UpWind Solutions has positioned itself as a collaborative and transparent partner for wind farm owners, enabling them to optimize the performance and reliability of their assets.

Solidia

Series A in 2012
Solidia Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of advanced materials for the building and construction industries. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Solidia focuses on creating sustainable solutions by utilizing innovative processes that capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete. This technology not only transforms CO2 into a usable component in production but also enables the design of high-performance products that are produced through low-energy methods and incorporate waste materials. Solidia's approach significantly reduces environmental impact while offering superior performance compared to traditional cement, concrete, and stone products. Additionally, the company integrates artificial intelligence into its concrete production processes, enhancing quality control and system optimization, thereby helping clients minimize waste and lower their carbon emissions.

Liquid Light

Series A in 2011
Liquid Light Corporation is a Monmouth Junction, New Jersey-based company that specializes in developing and licensing innovative technology for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2008, the company utilizes a low-energy catalytic electrochemistry process to efficiently transform CO2 into multi-carbon chemicals, such as ethylene glycol. This patent-pending electrocatalytic platform allows for the use of low-cost inputs and promotes long-term pricing stability, enabling industries to turn an environmental waste into a profitable resource. By harnessing its technology, Liquid Light aims to help customers lower production costs, reduce reliance on volatile petroleum feedstocks, and minimize their carbon footprint, thereby contributing to more sustainable industrial practices.

GMZ Energy

Series C in 2011
GMZ Energy is a company focused on the development and distribution of thermoelectric and nanotechnology-based materials, devices, and systems. Founded on scientific research from MIT and Boston College, GMZ Energy aims to harness the potential of thermoelectric energy conversion for efficient and environmentally friendly applications. The company's technology is designed for direct conversion between thermal and electrical energy, making it suitable for a range of uses including air-conditioning, heat pumping, waste heat recovery, and solar thermal energy conversion. With a vision to revolutionize energy efficiency, GMZ Energy is committed to advancing the practical implementation of thermoelectric materials in various industries.

Verdezyne

Venture Round in 2011
Verdezyne is a private company specializing in synthetic biology, focusing on the production of chemicals from renewable sources. The company leverages its expertise in biological science and proprietary computational algorithms to design and synthesize diverse gene libraries for engineering proteins, metabolic pathways, and microorganisms. Through this innovative approach, Verdezyne aims to optimize commercial fermentation processes, allowing for the creation of sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. Its platform combines advanced biological techniques with proven manufacturing technologies, enabling the production of a wide range of chemical building blocks and additives used in everyday products. By reducing dependence on oil, Verdezyne provides cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions in the chemical industry.

Abound Solar

Private Equity Round in 2010
Abound Solar produces next-generation, thin film photovoltaic modules intended to deliver the lowest levelized cost of electricity.

REAC Fuel

Series B in 2010
REAC Fuel is a cleantech company based in Lund, Sweden, specializing in innovative biofuel production technologies. The company has developed a thermo-chemical technology platform that efficiently converts lignocellulosic biomass and cellulose-containing waste streams into sugars, chemicals, and liquid fuels. This process enables the sustainable generation of biofuels, positioning REAC Fuel as a key player in the transition towards renewable energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Through its advanced extraction methods, the company aims to contribute to a greener future by providing alternative feedstocks for various chemical and liquid fuel applications.

Verenium -Biofuels business

Acquisition in 2010
Verenium -Biofuels business operates as a biofuel company.

Breathing Buildings

Series A in 2009
Breathing Buildings Ltd. is a company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and commercialization of low energy e-stack mixing ventilation systems. Founded in 2006 and formerly known as E-Stack Ltd., the company focuses on providing innovative natural ventilation solutions for various buildings, including schools, theatres, halls, and supermarkets. Their product offerings include a range of ventilation systems, such as natural ventilation with heat recycling, stack-based ventilation, façade-based ventilation, and passive stacks, complemented by ancillary components and design consultancy services. Breathing Buildings is actively involved in research on natural ventilation in collaboration with the University of Cambridge and has successfully implemented e-stack systems in over 20 UK schools, with a growing pipeline of projects. The company also provides comprehensive support services, including installation, commissioning, after-sales support, and ongoing monitoring, aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and enhancing indoor air quality in educational, retail, commercial, and health sectors.

Butamax Advanced Biofuels

Acquisition in 2009
Butamax Advanced Biofuels, LLC is a company focused on developing biobutanol as a renewable fuel alternative. It specializes in the production of various biofuels, including ethanol and biomass fuels, and is involved in the manufacturing of isobutane and butane. By leveraging advanced technologies, Butamax aims to provide sustainable fuel solutions that can contribute to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional energy sources. The company is committed to innovation in the biofuels sector, positioning itself as a key player in the transition to cleaner energy options.

Net Power Technology

Series A in 2008
Net Power Technology is dedicated to promoting green energy and advancing energy conservation and environmental protection initiatives. The company collaborates with leading professionals from both domestic and international backgrounds and partners with prestigious academic institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University. Net Power Technology holds several patents related to flow battery energy storage systems, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the energy sector. Through these efforts, the company aims to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions.

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 that specializes in designing, developing, and selling systems for utility-scale electric power plants both in the United States and internationally. The company utilizes fields of tracking mirrors, known as heliostats, which are controlled by proprietary software to concentrate sunlight onto a solar receiver/boiler unit, producing high-temperature steam. This steam can be harnessed for electricity generation via conventional steam turbines or for industrial applications, such as thermal enhanced oil recovery. In addition to its core technology, BrightSource provides comprehensive project development services that include site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection to the electrical grid. The company targets utility-scale solar thermal power project owners, contractors, and oil production companies, fostering strategic partnerships with notable firms in the industry. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Oakland, California, BrightSource aims to offer low-cost, reliable clean energy solutions that help reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

Viridos

Corporate Round in 2007
Viridos is a company that develops and commercializes genomic-driven solutions aimed at tackling global energy and environmental issues. It specializes in synthesizing and programming DNA to create and utilize technologies in synthetic genomics. The company designs and develops microbes for various industrial processes and environmental applications, including microbial cultivation technologies that identify novel microorganisms and new genes. Additionally, Viridos focuses on enhancing biofuel production, utilizing photosynthetic organisms to generate value-added products from sunlight and carbon dioxide, and improving the recovery rates of subsurface hydrocarbons. Its innovations also extend to the development of high-yield, disease-resistant feedstocks. Through these efforts, Viridos contributes to the production of energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, while also promoting carbon sequestration and environmental remediation.

Green Mountain Energy

Private Equity Round in 2000
Green Mountain Energy Company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the generation and distribution of alternative energy. The company offers electricity products sourced from clean, renewable resources such as wind and solar, catering to residential and commercial clients seeking sustainable energy solutions. In addition to energy supply, Green Mountain Energy provides solar panel systems and carbon offset products, enabling customers to reduce their carbon emissions and work towards achieving a zero-carbon footprint. Through its services, the company promotes sustainability efforts and environmental benefits for homes and small businesses alike.

Solumar

Pre Seed Round in 1925
Solumar is a company focused on developing advanced air and gas filtering technologies aimed at significantly reducing emissions in heavy industries. By employing innovative methods that utilize seawater and principles derived from aviation, Solumar's solutions effectively capture black carbon and greenhouse gas emissions. The company targets various sectors, including city councils, industrial operations, maritime activities, and oil and gas companies, assisting them in complying with environmental regulations and the goals set forth in the Agenda 2050 for emission reductions. Solumar's approach not only promotes sustainability but also offers clients a cost-effective means of achieving their emissions reduction targets.
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