Breakthrough Energy Coalition

Breakthrough Energy, founded in 2016 and based in Kirkland, Washington, is an impact investment firm focused on advancing innovative technologies in the environmental services and cleantech sectors. It aims to address the urgent energy needs of a changing climate and the poorest communities worldwide by fostering a public-private partnership model that brings together governments, research institutions, and investors. The firm emphasizes the necessity of investing in transformative energy solutions that provide reliable and affordable power without contributing to climate change. By backing seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, Breakthrough Energy is committed to developing new ways to live, eat, travel, and build, ultimately promoting a sustainable energy future for all.

Past deals in Biofuel

C-Zero

Venture Round in 2022
C-Zero is a hard-tech startup located in Santa Barbara, CA, that is developing a technology for decarbonizing natural gas. The company’s technology uses high temperatures to break down methane, (the primary molecule in natural gas) into hydrogen and solid carbon. C-Zero’s hydrogen can be used to decarbonize a wide range of industries including ammonia production, electric generation, process heat, and fuel cell vehicles, and has the potential to address 75% of global CO2 emissions.

Rondo Energy

Series A in 2022
Rondo Energy delivers zero-carbon industrial heat. Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions.

H2Pro

Series B in 2022
H2Pro is a renewable energy company that is working on an efficient green hydrogen production method - E-TAC. Its mission is to enable the wide-scale adoption of sustainable hydrogen fuel by introducing a novel water-splitting technology.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2020
ZeroAvia provides hydrogen-electric propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation. By partnering with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia aims to revolutionize the aviation industry with cleaner, more efficient flight options.

Sierra Energy

Series A in 2019
Sierra Energy, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Davis, California, specializes in developing innovative technology that converts waste into energy without combustion. The company's flagship FastOx® gasification technology employs steam and oxygen to break down waste at a molecular level, producing clean syngas that can be converted into valuable products. This sustainable solution is designed to address the needs of the modern waste industry while promoting a zero-waste future. Sierra Energy actively advances its technology, testing new applications at the Sierra Energy Research Park and operating a commercial facility in Monterey County, California. By offering a reliable method for waste management, Sierra Energy aims to support local municipalities and governments in enhancing environmental protection, achieving energy independence, and generating revenue.

Baseload Capital

Venture Round in 2019
Baseload Capital is a Specialized Investment Entity investing in Heat Power. They work globally with the aim to give Heat Power Operators the financial tools to build and operate renewable heat power plants.

Pivot Bio

Series B in 2018
Pivot Bio is improving and using a deep understanding of the microbiome to advance crop nutrition. They believe that microbes can deliver nutrients, protect against pests, and improve crop quality better than chemical fertilizers and pesticides. They leverage engineering principles and data science to map the dynamics of the plant microbiome and evolve beneficial traits. Their team thrives on collaboration and communication as they seek to create revolutionary fertilizers that transform food supply and improves the planet. Pivot Bio's proprietary ON Technology harnesses the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide more nutrients to crops. It’s a smart, sustainable way for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. Their current efforts are focused on enabling microbes to fix and supply more nitrogen to corn. Pivot Bio was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
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