Bright-Capital

Bright Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2010 and originally based in Moscow, Russia. The firm employs a merchant venturing approach to make investments across various stages, including early-stage, late-stage, and growth equity. Bright Capital focuses on breakthrough and disruptive technology companies, with a portfolio that spans sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, advanced materials, green chemistry, renewable fuels, and information technology. Additionally, it invests in the telecom, media, and technology sectors through its Digital fund, demonstrating a commitment to supporting innovative companies that drive significant change across diverse industries.

Mikhail Chuchkevich

Managing Partner and Founder

45 past transactions

Goldencell Electronics

Venture Round in 2022
Goldencell Electronics specializes in the development, production, and marketing of lithium-ion batteries and related products. The company offers a range of items, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel cobalt manganese (NCM) batteries, battery management systems, supercapacitors, and cathode materials. With a focus on integrating intelligent properties into their products, Goldencell covers the entire value chain of lithium-ion batteries, contributing to the advancement of new energy solutions. The company's commitment to green energy and industrialization aims to deliver high-reliability energy products that support sustainability in various applications.

BIScience

Venture Round in 2016
BIScience Inc. provides business intelligence solutions for media buyers, sales managers, affiliates, and Internet professionals in online media and advertising. The company offers AdClarity Dashboards to understand the competitors’ digital strategy of clients; AdClarity CI, a solution that allows users to empower in programmatic digital advertising coverage across desktop, mobile/tablet, video, and in-applications; PanelOS, a panel infrastructure solution that allows users to deploy panel data collection; and GeoSurf, a proxy platform for enterprises. Its solutions enhance clients’ marketing operations in the areas of advertising display, search, social media, affiliate marketing, and mobile channels. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in New York, New York.

Agrivida

Series D in 2015
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

BIScience

Series C in 2015
BIScience Inc. provides business intelligence solutions for media buyers, sales managers, affiliates, and Internet professionals in online media and advertising. The company offers AdClarity Dashboards to understand the competitors’ digital strategy of clients; AdClarity CI, a solution that allows users to empower in programmatic digital advertising coverage across desktop, mobile/tablet, video, and in-applications; PanelOS, a panel infrastructure solution that allows users to deploy panel data collection; and GeoSurf, a proxy platform for enterprises. Its solutions enhance clients’ marketing operations in the areas of advertising display, search, social media, affiliate marketing, and mobile channels. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in New York, New York.

Agrivida

Series D in 2015
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

BIScience

Series B in 2015
BIScience Inc. provides business intelligence solutions for media buyers, sales managers, affiliates, and Internet professionals in online media and advertising. The company offers AdClarity Dashboards to understand the competitors’ digital strategy of clients; AdClarity CI, a solution that allows users to empower in programmatic digital advertising coverage across desktop, mobile/tablet, video, and in-applications; PanelOS, a panel infrastructure solution that allows users to deploy panel data collection; and GeoSurf, a proxy platform for enterprises. Its solutions enhance clients’ marketing operations in the areas of advertising display, search, social media, affiliate marketing, and mobile channels. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in New York, New York.

Flodesign Sonics

Series A in 2014
FloDesign Sonics specializes in innovative acoustic technology aimed at revolutionizing separations and filtration processes across various industries. The company utilizes advanced 3D acoustic standing waves to capture, separate, and purify mixtures without relying on physical membranes, chemicals, or centrifugation. This proprietary technology has significant applications in life sciences, particularly in the bioprocess separations sector for the manufacturing of life-saving biopharmaceuticals, as well as in oil and gas, food and beverage, and industrial processing markets. By offering a more efficient and sustainable method of separation and filtration, FloDesign Sonics is positioned to make a notable impact on these industries.

Doktor na rabote

Venture Round in 2014
Doktor na rabote is the operator of an online network for Russian physicians.

Doctor At Work

Venture Round in 2014
Doctor At Work is the world's largest network of Russian-speaking doctors. Doctor At Work is a winner of "Start-up of the year 2011" HSE, one of the leaders of the rating of "30 most promising startups in Russian internet" Pruffi, winner of “Best Media Entrepreneur in Russia in 2011". Site provide full range of communication services for healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies who is looking for access to the handpicked group of practicing physicians.

Aquion Energy

Series D in 2014
Aquion Energy is fundamentally­­ changing the economics of power generation, transmission and distribution by developing and commercializing cost-effective energy storage solutions that are safe, reliable, and sustainable from nontoxic components as simple as saltwater. Based on the research of Carnegie Mellon University Professor Jay Whitacre, Aquion's proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) battery overcomes the pitfalls of conventional energy storage technologies. AHI systems enhance the electrical grid by providing flexible, emissions-free capacity that optimizes existing generation assets and enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Aquion Energy

Series D in 2014
Aquion Energy is fundamentally­­ changing the economics of power generation, transmission and distribution by developing and commercializing cost-effective energy storage solutions that are safe, reliable, and sustainable from nontoxic components as simple as saltwater. Based on the research of Carnegie Mellon University Professor Jay Whitacre, Aquion's proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) battery overcomes the pitfalls of conventional energy storage technologies. AHI systems enhance the electrical grid by providing flexible, emissions-free capacity that optimizes existing generation assets and enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Auctionata

Series A in 2013
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in art, antiques, and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders globally to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had a presence in multiple cities, including Berlin, New York, London, and Los Angeles, among others. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following this announcement, its German operations were halted, although the subsidiaries Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom were sold and continue to function independently.

Pentalum

Series C in 2013
Pentalum develops the SpiDAR: a revolutionary, cost effective, patent pending, wind LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) system, for remote sensing of wind. The system targets all three main wind farm applications: Wind resource assessment, Wind farm operation optimization and Wind forecasting. Pentalum is a privately held company, funded by VCs and headed by highly experienced entrepreneurs, professionals in optics, fluid mechanics and atmospheric remote sensing. Pentalum Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Rehovot, Israel.

Upstream Commerce

Venture Round in 2013
Upstream Commerce Ltd., founded in 2010 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cloud-based automated solutions for competitive pricing and product analytics tailored for online retail. The company provides tools that aggregate data on pricing fluctuations, product availability, and competitors' promotions, enabling users to identify pricing opportunities and make informed decisions. Its automated solutions streamline the collection, normalization, and analysis of market data, allowing clients to proactively adjust their pricing strategies in response to market conditions. Upstream Commerce serves a diverse clientele that includes online merchants, consumer-product manufacturers, and various professionals in merchandising and sales. As of September 2018, Upstream Commerce operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd.

NPTV

Venture Round in 2013
NPTV is a technology startup established in 2013. Headquartered in London, it maintains a large R&D center in Moscow. The company is focused on providing scalable, cost efficient platforms to partners and delivering innovative video solutions to customers.

Billibox

Venture Round in 2013
BilliBox is a company that specializes in reading and storing retail receipts as data, enabling users to manage and track their expenses effectively. The platform allows individuals to keep a comprehensive record of their purchases, providing detailed insights into what items were bought, when and where they were purchased, and the total amount spent. In addition to serving consumers, BilliBox offers brands and retailers the ability to engage with customers based on their purchasing habits and history. This dual functionality enhances financial management for users while providing valuable data for businesses to motivate and connect with their clientele.

Upstream Commerce

Venture Round in 2012
Upstream Commerce Ltd., founded in 2010 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cloud-based automated solutions for competitive pricing and product analytics tailored for online retail. The company provides tools that aggregate data on pricing fluctuations, product availability, and competitors' promotions, enabling users to identify pricing opportunities and make informed decisions. Its automated solutions streamline the collection, normalization, and analysis of market data, allowing clients to proactively adjust their pricing strategies in response to market conditions. Upstream Commerce serves a diverse clientele that includes online merchants, consumer-product manufacturers, and various professionals in merchandising and sales. As of September 2018, Upstream Commerce operates as a subsidiary of Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd.

Wine in Black

Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH retails wine online. It offers red wine, white wine, champagne, sparkling wine, rose wine, and sweet wine. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Berlin, Germany. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

QM Power

Venture Round in 2012
QM Power, Inc. designs and manufactures magnetic circuits and electronic controllers for electric motors, generators, and actuators, serving both domestic and international markets. Founded in 2006 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company specializes in products such as synchronous motors, electronic start motors, and fan motors, which are utilized in various applications including commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems. QM Power leverages proprietary technologies, including QSync and Parallel Path Magnetic Technology, to enhance the efficiency and performance of its products. The company has acquired intellectual property from previously owned entities and continues to innovate in collaboration with academic and commercial partners. In addition to its product offerings, QM Power provides financing and services programs to support its customers.

RRT Ltd.

Venture Round in 2012
RRT Ltd. is a technology company based in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, specializing in the development and licensing of advanced technologies for oil refinery processes. The company focuses on modernizing oil refineries through innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and environmental performance. RRT Ltd. offers next-generation catalytic distillation technologies that facilitate the production of high-octane EURO-5 gasoline. Their proprietary methods involve various chemical processes, including isomerization, fractionation, and hydrogenation of benzol, which collectively improve the production of MSAT-2 gasoline components by integrating catalytic systems and refining into a single unit. RRT Ltd. aims to promote its technologies both within the Russian Federation and internationally.

Agrivida

Series C in 2012
Agrivida, Inc. is an agricultural biotechnology company that specializes in developing feed additives and renewable biomass-based alternative fuels. Founded in 2002 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Agrivida focuses on nutritional solutions for a variety of livestock, including poultry, swine, dairy and beef cattle, and aquaculture. The company offers products such as GRAINZYME, a phytase feed additive for poultry, and INzyme Enzymes, which provide regulated enzymes for various applications including detergents and food production. In addition, Agrivida develops corn varieties optimized for producing ethanol from corn stover, contributing to the production of clean-burning, renewable fuels.

Fotoshkola

Series A in 2012
Fotoshkola is a privately-held company based in Moscow, Russian Federation, specializing in online photography training. The company's primary platform, fotoshkola.net, serves as an online photography school in the Russian-speaking internet community, known as RuNet. It utilizes Video + technology to offer a comprehensive learning experience that includes video courses, theoretical materials, creative assignments, and analysis of students' work. Through this innovative approach, Fotoshkola aims to enhance photography skills and foster creativity among its students.

BIScience

Series A in 2012
BIScience Inc. provides business intelligence solutions for media buyers, sales managers, affiliates, and Internet professionals in online media and advertising. The company offers AdClarity Dashboards to understand the competitors’ digital strategy of clients; AdClarity CI, a solution that allows users to empower in programmatic digital advertising coverage across desktop, mobile/tablet, video, and in-applications; PanelOS, a panel infrastructure solution that allows users to deploy panel data collection; and GeoSurf, a proxy platform for enterprises. Its solutions enhance clients’ marketing operations in the areas of advertising display, search, social media, affiliate marketing, and mobile channels. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel with an additional office in New York, New York.

4D Energetics

Venture Round in 2012
4D Energetics Inc., established in 2010 in Menlo Park, California, specializes in developing innovative batteries that utilize the absorption and desorption of gas energy. The company focuses on stationary energy storage solutions based on adsorption batteries, a technology protected by two US patents. 4D Energetics operates a 2,000 square foot manufacturing and laboratory facility where it has successfully completed pilot production of full-scale battery electrodes. The company’s batteries have undergone testing both internally and at Sandia National Laboratory. To expand its market reach, 4D Energetics has partnered with notable system integrators, MegaBess in Korea and Raytheon in the United States, to supply energy storage products ranging from 1 kW-h to 1 MW-h. Additionally, it has engaged ATS Automation to design and manufacture a mass production line for its batteries. The company aims to utilize its Round A financing to initiate the manufacturing and sales of standalone energy storage systems, targeting off-grid and micro-grid customers with capacities ranging from 1 to 100 kW-h.

CardioDx

Private Equity Round in 2012
CardioDx, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing genomic tests for cardiovascular diseases. The company specializes in assessing conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. Its flagship product, the Corus CAD test, is a blood-based gene expression test designed to help healthcare providers evaluate whether chest discomfort in non-diabetic patients is due to obstructive CAD. The company's innovations aim to improve treatment decisions, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs by providing actionable genomic information to clinicians. Established in 2003, CardioDx primarily serves customers across the United States.

Epuramat

Series B in 2012
Epuramat S.A., founded in 2005 and based in Contern, Luxembourg, specializes in developing compact and chemicals-free water and wastewater treatment systems. The company offers innovative solutions such as the Box4Water, which is available in 20-foot and 40-foot containers, suitable for various applications including industrial use, local communities, disaster zones, and construction sites. Epuramat's technology is designed to efficiently separate oil from water, treat industrial water for reuse, and manage digestate wastewater from biogas production. Its systems cater to a diverse range of sectors, including steel, shipbuilding, concrete, paper, recycling, and food industries, as well as green buildings and local community treatment plants. The company's plants are operational across Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Cloudmach

Series B in 2012
Cloudmach, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2008. It operates a cloud platform that specializes in the development and publishing of 3D web applications, including 3D gaming, virtual environments, and eLearning solutions. The platform allows users to enjoy high-quality 3D gaming experiences directly in their browsers without the need for downloads or installations, setting it apart from competitors. Cloudmach supports various game types, from social and casual games to first-person shooters and massively multiplayer online games (MMOGs). Its technology leverages WebGL and features a proprietary cloud-based rendering system, which is currently patent pending. The platform also facilitates integration with social networks, enabling game publishers and other clients to reach wider audiences and enhance their revenue opportunities.

Ener-G-Rotors

Venture Round in 2012
Ener-G-Rotors, Inc. specializes in developing and commercializing devices that convert low-temperature waste heat into electricity. The company offers the ORCA™ Solution, a heat-to-power appliance capable of generating 30 to 60 kW of electricity from heat sources ranging from 150° to 250°F (65° to 120°C). This technology enhances energy efficiency and contributes to reducing carbon emissions. Ener-G-Rotors employs a thermodynamic heat engine known as the Trochoidal Gear Engine (TGE™) within the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) process, which utilizes low-temperature waste heat to vaporize a fluid that drives an expander, generating electricity. Founded in 2004, Ener-G-Rotors is headquartered in Schenectady, New York.

Siluria Technologies

Series C in 2012
Siluria Technologies is a materials innovation company solving global challenges for partners in the natural gas, chemicals and fuel industries. Integrating nanotechnology, biotechnology and chemical engineering, Siluria has developed a solution to the grand challenge of efficient manufacturing: the ability to produce chemicals and fuels from a cheaper, more abundant resource than oil. The company's economically superior, energy-efficient platform converts natural gas into the same materials manufactured today using current industry infrastructure. Siluria's world-class R&D and engineering teams are rapidly commercializing the company's technology to pilot-scale production in close dialogue with the world's largest chemical and fuel companies.Siluria's backers include Alloy Ventures, ARCH Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Altitude Life Science Ventures, Lux Capital, and Presidio Ventures.

Carritus

Venture Round in 2012
Carritus is an online supermarket store.

Doctor At Work

Venture Round in 2012
Doctor At Work is the world's largest network of Russian-speaking doctors. Doctor At Work is a winner of "Start-up of the year 2011" HSE, one of the leaders of the rating of "30 most promising startups in Russian internet" Pruffi, winner of “Best Media Entrepreneur in Russia in 2011". Site provide full range of communication services for healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies who is looking for access to the handpicked group of practicing physicians.

Upptalk

Series A in 2012
UppTalk (formerly Yuilop) is a cloud-based communications app that enables users to call, text, group chat, and share multimedia for free. It operates over Wifi, 3G, 4G and LTE. The app supports Android, iOS, Windows, and Kindle devices. It can be downloaded for free and used to contact anyone with a mobile or landline phone, including non-UppTalk users. Every user gets free credit upon signing up and they can earn more by inviting friends, watching videos, or checking out UppTalk’s available promotions. UppTalk was launched in December 2010 by Jochen Doppelhammer and is operated from Barcelona, Spain.

Yuilop

Series A in 2012
Yuilop is a mobile social communication company that blends multiple conversations from a variety of channels.

Quantenna Communications

Private Equity Round in 2012
Quantenna Communications, Inc. specializes in designing, developing, and marketing advanced wireless communication solutions for local area networking. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including radio frequency and digital baseband chips that support various IEEE Wi-Fi standards such as 802.11n, 802.11ac, and the draft Wi-Fi 6 standard. Quantenna also provides Qdock, a software framework that facilitates the integration of third-party applications with its Wi-Fi solutions. Its offerings cater to a wide array of applications, including home networking, retail, outdoor, small and medium businesses, enterprise settings, and consumer electronics. Quantenna markets its solutions directly to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and third-party distributors across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, generating significant revenue from the Asia-Pacific region. As of June 2019, Quantenna operates as a subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation.

DealAngel

Seed Round in 2012
DealAngel is a pioneering hotel search engine that specializes in identifying hotels priced below their market value. Utilizing advanced data analytics, the platform effectively filters through conventional pricing offers to prioritize value-for-money. Rather than evaluating hotels in isolation, DealAngel considers the pricing dynamics of all hotels within a given market, ensuring users can access competitive rates. Additionally, the platform serves as a visual travel search and planning tool, enhancing the user experience in finding and booking travel accommodations. Through its innovative approach, DealAngel aims to simplify the travel planning process while maximizing savings for its users.

Solidia

Series A in 2012
Solidia Technologies enables next generation products that offer superior performance while significantly minimizing environmental impact. Solidia is an advanced materials company, focusing on developing scalable solutions for the world of building and construction materials. Their technology enables the design of next generation products made by low energy processes that utilize waste materials and consume CO2. The products offer superior performance and value when compared to cement, concrete and stone while significantly minimizing environmental impact.

Auctionata

Seed Round in 2012
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in art, antiques, and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders globally to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had a presence in multiple cities, including Berlin, New York, London, and Los Angeles, among others. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following this announcement, its German operations were halted, although the subsidiaries Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom were sold and continue to function independently.

Transphorm

Venture Round in 2011
Transphorm, Inc. is a semiconductor company based in Goleta, California, that specializes in designing and manufacturing gallium nitride (GaN) field effect transistors for high-voltage power conversion applications. Founded in 2007, the company serves a diverse range of markets, including server and storage products, photovoltaic inverters, automotive components, and motor control systems. With a strong intellectual property portfolio and extensive engineering expertise, Transphorm aims to deliver high-performance and reliable GaN devices while providing application-driven design support to its global customer base. The company's vertically integrated business model enhances innovation across all development stages, from design to fabrication and application support. Transphorm's products are distributed through sales representatives and distributors across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the ASEAN region.

ODIN

Venture Round in 2011
ODIN is the leader in RFID software and solutions for healthcare, government, IT Assets and social media. ODIN's software is deployed on over 3,500 devices worldwide providing 99.9% accuracy based on physics of RFID. ODIN's EasyEdgeâ„¢ software is the only true operating system - the heartbeat of any RFID deployment. The EasyTAPâ„¢ software appliance with more than ten patents for its innovative algorithms is the central nervous system for RFID. Together they increase accuracy and scalability while reducing integration and support costs. Global corporations in fifty countries leverage ODIN's expert engineers and patented RFID software to achieve accuracy, speed, and visibility for their RFID deployments. ODIN's EasyConnect brings social media to life by connecting real world events and experiences with social media such as Facebook. The analytics and data mining available make targeted advertising 20-30 times more effective than social media demographic advertising. EasyConnect is also one of the fastest ways to build a strong fan base. What makes ODIN's software and solutions so accurate and easy to deploy is leveraging the scientists in ODIN Labs who test every major RFID device before it hits the market. ODIN Labs publishes the RFID Benchmark Seriesâ„¢ and RFID Pricing Guideâ„¢, the industry's most referenced performance and price analyses of RFID equipment. ODIN serves clients from world headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, and other offices in Boston, MA, Dublin, Ireland and Budapest, Hungary with full-time staff in Toulouse, France. For more information, visit our website www.ODINRFID.com.

CardioDx

Private Equity Round in 2011
CardioDx, Inc. is a molecular diagnostics company based in Redwood City, California, focused on developing genomic tests for cardiovascular diseases. The company specializes in assessing conditions such as coronary artery disease (CAD), cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. Its flagship product, the Corus CAD test, is a blood-based gene expression test designed to help healthcare providers evaluate whether chest discomfort in non-diabetic patients is due to obstructive CAD. The company's innovations aim to improve treatment decisions, enhance patient outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs by providing actionable genomic information to clinicians. Established in 2003, CardioDx primarily serves customers across the United States.

Alta Devices

Private Equity Round in 2011
Alta Devices, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in the manufacture of high-efficiency solar technology, specifically single junction solar cells. The company develops thin and flexible mobile power solutions for various applications, including unmanned systems, consumer electronics, sensors, automotive, remote exploration, wearables, and Internet of Things devices. As a development-stage company, Alta Devices aims to enhance the production economics of solar photovoltaic applications and has attracted venture capital funding from notable investors. As of February 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Hanergy Hi-Tech Power (HK) Limited.

Genomatica

Venture Round in 2011
Genomatica, Inc. specializes in developing innovative manufacturing processes that convert renewable feedstocks into intermediate and basic chemicals. Utilizing its proprietary biotechnology platform, the company engineers microorganisms to facilitate fermentation-based production, focusing on a pipeline of 20 key chemicals, including butanediol and butadiene. Genomatica has established itself as a leader in bioengineering, aiming to foster a transition to sustainable materials. Its technology has gained recognition for commercializing processes for butanediol, used in biodegradable plastics and apparel, and butylene glycol, which is important in cosmetics and personal care products. The company is also advancing research in bio-nylon. Genomatica's achievements have been acknowledged through several awards, including the Kirkpatrick Award for outstanding chemical engineering technology and the ICIS Innovation Award for its Brontide butylene glycol. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Genomatica focuses on enhancing the economics, sustainability, and performance of chemical production.

Alion Energy

Venture Round in 2010
Alion Energy is a renewable energy company based in Richmond, California, that specializes in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) services for utility-scale photovoltaic power plants. Founded in 2008, the company has innovated the construction and maintenance of solar facilities by integrating robotic installation technology with traditional construction practices. This approach allows Alion Energy to build solar projects more rapidly and cost-effectively, achieving efficiencies that can reduce costs by up to 25% compared to conventional methods. Additionally, Alion Energy offers automated cleaning solutions designed to enhance energy yield and maintain performance, even in challenging environments. By focusing on these advancements, the company aims to make utility-scale solar energy more competitive across various generation sources.

Pentalum

Series A in 2010
Pentalum develops the SpiDAR: a revolutionary, cost effective, patent pending, wind LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) system, for remote sensing of wind. The system targets all three main wind farm applications: Wind resource assessment, Wind farm operation optimization and Wind forecasting. Pentalum is a privately held company, funded by VCs and headed by highly experienced entrepreneurs, professionals in optics, fluid mechanics and atmospheric remote sensing. Pentalum Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Rehovot, Israel.
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