Clean Pacific Ventures

Clean Pacific Ventures is a venture capital firm located in San Francisco, California, that focuses on investing in early-stage clean technology companies. The firm targets various sectors, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, water purification, agricultural technologies, air quality improvement, and advanced materials. By supporting innovative startups in these areas, Clean Pacific Ventures aims to contribute to the development of sustainable solutions that address pressing environmental challenges.

Jeff Barnes

Founder and General Partner

Dave Herron

General Partner

15 past transactions

T-REX

Series A in 2014
T-Rex Group, Inc., established in 2012, is a New York-based enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, with additional offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv. It specializes in developing analytics platforms for the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. T-Rex's flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is a comprehensive SaaS solution designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy deals, and monitor portfolios. It enables users to stress test production and credit risk parameters, value solar assets, and create capital structures for securitization. By digitizing and standardizing data, and automating workflows, T-Rex aims to facilitate capital flow into complex assets, fostering innovation in the renewable energy sector.

American Efficient

Venture Round in 2013
American Efficient, based in Durham, North Carolina, focuses on energy efficiency technologies by collaborating with manufacturers, retailers, electric utilities, and grid operators. The company develops and manages portfolios of energy efficiency resources, facilitating the installation of energy-saving solutions across the United States. By transforming energy savings into market-ready resources, American Efficient aims to incentivize widespread adoption and contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape.

Wireless Glue

Series B in 2013
Wireless Glue Networks, Inc., established in 2006, specializes in real-time energy data capture and delivery for commercial and industrial markets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Georgia, with additional offices in Europe and Japan, the company offers integrated solutions including the Smart Edge Energy Management Solution, SmartLook in-home display, and SmartEdge Solution Suite. Their M2M software platform facilitates seamless communication and interoperability among diverse communication systems and protocols, from premises to the cloud.

LumiGrow

Venture Round in 2012
LumiGrow, Inc. specializes in horticultural LED lighting solutions, providing advanced products such as LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system. This technology allows users to customize lighting schedules, manage multiple growing zones, and monitor energy consumption through devices like smartphones and tablets. LumiGrow's products are designed for various commercial applications, enhancing crop yield, quality, and consistency in sectors such as floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. Established in 2008 and located in Emeryville, California, the company has successfully replaced traditional HID lighting with its innovative LED solutions in numerous commercial horticulture and research settings, helping customers achieve significant improvements in crop quality and operational efficiency.

HydroNovation

Series B in 2012
HydroNovation, Inc. is a company based in La Palma, California, focused on the development, manufacture, and distribution of electro deionization modules and components for both commercial and residential water treatment applications. Established in 2005, HydroNovation specializes in water purification technologies that utilize hydro-deionization, membrane filtration, and electrical conductivity. Its product offerings include residential water treatment systems and commercial water conditioning systems aimed at beverage preparation and ice-making applications. The company emphasizes environmentally friendly solutions by eliminating the need for chemicals, resins, and additives, thus facilitating water and energy savings while reducing waste discharge. HydroNovation aims to collaborate with companies that provide complete water treatment systems to enhance their offerings.

Clean Power Finance

Series B in 2011
Clean Power Finance (CPF) operates an online business-to-business marketplace aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential solar energy. The company connects capital providers, such as institutional investors, with solar marketers, installers, and distributors who require financing solutions to enhance their offerings. CPF raises project finance funds, which are then structured to balance risk and return, and markets these funds in the form of solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs) through its software platform, CPF Tools. This platform simplifies the sales and financing processes, reducing costs associated with selling solar. CPF manages substantial funds on behalf of its investors and serves over 100 solar professionals across several states, providing them with branded financing products to offer homeowners the benefits of solar energy without the burden of ownership. With a broad user base, CPF Tools has become a key resource for solar professionals nationwide, facilitating the design and quoting of solar systems.

LumiGrow

Series A in 2011
LumiGrow, Inc. specializes in horticultural LED lighting solutions, providing advanced products such as LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system. This technology allows users to customize lighting schedules, manage multiple growing zones, and monitor energy consumption through devices like smartphones and tablets. LumiGrow's products are designed for various commercial applications, enhancing crop yield, quality, and consistency in sectors such as floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. Established in 2008 and located in Emeryville, California, the company has successfully replaced traditional HID lighting with its innovative LED solutions in numerous commercial horticulture and research settings, helping customers achieve significant improvements in crop quality and operational efficiency.

Marrone Bio Innovations

Series C in 2011
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. is a biopesticide company based in Davis, California, that focuses on the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for agricultural pest and disease management. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of bio-based solutions, including biopesticides, bioinsecticides, bionematicides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and bionutrition products. Notable products include Regalia, which protects crops from fungal and bacterial diseases, and GreenMatch EX, a herbicide designed for organic growers. Additionally, Marrone Bio Innovations develops products for controlling invasive species in waterways and utilizes naturally occurring microorganisms to create effective solutions for managing insects, weeds, and plant diseases. The company sells its products online, catering to the evolving needs of modern agriculture.

Carbonflow

Series B in 2010
CarbonFlow is a developer of carbon trading software focused on addressing climate change by streamlining the creation and marketing of carbon offsets. Founded in 2006, the company aims to lower the costs and time associated with generating carbon credits. Its software suite enhances productivity while reducing administrative expenses and financial risks linked to managing greenhouse gas offset projects. Additionally, CarbonFlow facilitates the delivery of certified carbon credits to buyers and sellers globally, thereby supporting the acceleration of carbon reduction initiatives.

Clean Power Finance

Series A in 2010
Clean Power Finance (CPF) operates an online business-to-business marketplace aimed at accelerating the adoption of residential solar energy. The company connects capital providers, such as institutional investors, with solar marketers, installers, and distributors who require financing solutions to enhance their offerings. CPF raises project finance funds, which are then structured to balance risk and return, and markets these funds in the form of solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs) through its software platform, CPF Tools. This platform simplifies the sales and financing processes, reducing costs associated with selling solar. CPF manages substantial funds on behalf of its investors and serves over 100 solar professionals across several states, providing them with branded financing products to offer homeowners the benefits of solar energy without the burden of ownership. With a broad user base, CPF Tools has become a key resource for solar professionals nationwide, facilitating the design and quoting of solar systems.

SunLink Corporation

Venture Round in 2009
Sunlink Corporation is a Mill Valley, California-based company that specializes in developing and engineering products and solutions for the solar industry across the Americas. Founded in 2007, Sunlink offers a range of products including tracker racking systems, fixed tilt ground mount systems, modular roof mount systems, solar combiner boxes, and wire management tools designed for commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic projects. The company also provides VERTEX, a project intelligence platform that facilitates supervisory control, data acquisition, and performance monitoring. In addition to its product offerings, Sunlink delivers comprehensive services including project management, engineering, turnkey installation, and operations and maintenance. With a focus on innovation and strong research and development, Sunlink aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy installations, supporting the broader goal of advancing solar power adoption.

AquaGenesis

Series A in 2009
AquaGenesis develops Water treatment and purification technologies for both commercial and residential purposes. AquaGenesis has been involved in the water treatment business since 1986 when they brought the first ozone treatment systems for pools and spas to California. Subsequently, they did some commercial ozone installations including the Swan Pond at the Hyatt Regency in Maui. AquaGenesis has also been involved in the residential water treatment, mainly with diverse drinking water systems, from water distillers to Reverse Osmosis and Deionization.

Carbonflow

Series A in 2008
CarbonFlow is a developer of carbon trading software focused on addressing climate change by streamlining the creation and marketing of carbon offsets. Founded in 2006, the company aims to lower the costs and time associated with generating carbon credits. Its software suite enhances productivity while reducing administrative expenses and financial risks linked to managing greenhouse gas offset projects. Additionally, CarbonFlow facilitates the delivery of certified carbon credits to buyers and sellers globally, thereby supporting the acceleration of carbon reduction initiatives.

SunLink Corporation

Series B in 2007
Sunlink Corporation is a Mill Valley, California-based company that specializes in developing and engineering products and solutions for the solar industry across the Americas. Founded in 2007, Sunlink offers a range of products including tracker racking systems, fixed tilt ground mount systems, modular roof mount systems, solar combiner boxes, and wire management tools designed for commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic projects. The company also provides VERTEX, a project intelligence platform that facilitates supervisory control, data acquisition, and performance monitoring. In addition to its product offerings, Sunlink delivers comprehensive services including project management, engineering, turnkey installation, and operations and maintenance. With a focus on innovation and strong research and development, Sunlink aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of solar energy installations, supporting the broader goal of advancing solar power adoption.

Marrone Bio Innovations

Series A in 2007
Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. is a biopesticide company based in Davis, California, that focuses on the discovery, development, and marketing of natural products for agricultural pest and disease management. Founded in 2006, the company offers a range of bio-based solutions, including biopesticides, bioinsecticides, bionematicides, biofungicides, biostimulants, and bionutrition products. Notable products include Regalia, which protects crops from fungal and bacterial diseases, and GreenMatch EX, a herbicide designed for organic growers. Additionally, Marrone Bio Innovations develops products for controlling invasive species in waterways and utilizes naturally occurring microorganisms to create effective solutions for managing insects, weeds, and plant diseases. The company sells its products online, catering to the evolving needs of modern agriculture.
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