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 technology company specializing in enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. Based in New York, with offices in San Francisco and Tel Aviv, the company develops platforms tailored to the finance, renewables, and technology sectors. Its flagship product, T-REX Analytics, is an advanced SaaS analytics platform designed to analyze and manage solar asset acquisitions and sales, structure renewable energy-backed deals, and portfolio management. The platform enables solar developers and asset managers to stress test production and credit risk parameters, model customized debt tranches, and value securitization transactions. 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 developing innovative horticultural LED lighting solutions aimed at enhancing plant growth and improving agricultural yields. Founded in 2008 and based in Emeryville, California, the company offers a range of products including LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system, which allows users to manage lighting schedules, monitor energy usage, and control multiple growing zones via smartphones, tablets, or computers. LumiGrow's products are utilized in various commercial applications, including floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including agribusinesses, produce and flower growers, garden centers, and academic institutions, providing them with the technology to achieve high-quality crops, increased yields, and operational efficiencies. Over the years, many leading horticulture and research institutions have adopted LumiGrow's lighting solutions, replacing traditional HID lighting with its advanced systems, resulting in significant improvements in crop performance.

HydroNovation

Series B in 2012
HydroNovation, Inc. is a company based in La Palma, California, that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing electro deionization modules and components for water treatment applications. Founded in 2005, HydroNovation focuses on creating innovative water purification technologies that cater to both residential and commercial markets. Their product offerings include residential water treatment systems and commercial water conditioning systems designed for beverage preparation and ice-making applications. The company is committed to providing solutions that utilize hydro-deionization technology and membrane filtration, which effectively remove contaminants without the use of chemicals or resins. This approach not only conserves water and energy but also minimizes the handling of hazardous materials and reduces waste discharge, aligning with modern environmental sustainability goals.

Clean Power Finance

Series B in 2011
Clean Power Finance (CPF) is an online platform that facilitates a business-to-business marketplace aimed at promoting the adoption of solar energy. The company connects capital providers interested in investing in residential solar with qualified marketers, installers, and distributors who require financing solutions such as solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). CPF raises project finance funds from institutional investors and collaborates with them to create funds that carry managed risk and return profiles. It markets these funds through its software-as-a-service platform, CPF Tools, which simplifies the sales, quoting, proposal, and financing processes for solar professionals. By leveraging CPF Tools, solar professionals can effectively offer branded financial products to homeowners seeking the benefits of solar energy without the burdens of ownership. Currently, CPF supports over 100 solar professional customers in several states and has enabled thousands of professionals nationwide to utilize its tools for quoting and designing solar systems.

LumiGrow

Series A in 2011
LumiGrow, Inc. specializes in developing innovative horticultural LED lighting solutions aimed at enhancing plant growth and improving agricultural yields. Founded in 2008 and based in Emeryville, California, the company offers a range of products including LED grow lights and a smartPAR wireless control system, which allows users to manage lighting schedules, monitor energy usage, and control multiple growing zones via smartphones, tablets, or computers. LumiGrow's products are utilized in various commercial applications, including floriculture, propagation, breeding, and the cultivation of leafy greens, vine crops, and cannabis. The company serves a diverse clientele, including agribusinesses, produce and flower growers, garden centers, and academic institutions, providing them with the technology to achieve high-quality crops, increased yields, and operational efficiencies. Over the years, many leading horticulture and research institutions have adopted LumiGrow's lighting solutions, replacing traditional HID lighting with its advanced systems, resulting in significant improvements in crop performance.

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 company that specializes in developing carbon trading software aimed at reducing the cost and time required to create carbon credits. Founded in 2006, CarbonFlow enhances productivity by streamlining administrative processes and mitigating financial risks associated with managing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) offset projects. The company's suite of tools facilitates the delivery of certified carbon credits for buyers and sellers globally, leveraging web technology to expedite carbon reduction initiatives.

Clean Power Finance

Series A in 2010
Clean Power Finance (CPF) is an online platform that facilitates a business-to-business marketplace aimed at promoting the adoption of solar energy. The company connects capital providers interested in investing in residential solar with qualified marketers, installers, and distributors who require financing solutions such as solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). CPF raises project finance funds from institutional investors and collaborates with them to create funds that carry managed risk and return profiles. It markets these funds through its software-as-a-service platform, CPF Tools, which simplifies the sales, quoting, proposal, and financing processes for solar professionals. By leveraging CPF Tools, solar professionals can effectively offer branded financial products to homeowners seeking the benefits of solar energy without the burdens of ownership. Currently, CPF supports over 100 solar professional customers in several states and has enabled thousands of professionals nationwide to utilize its tools for quoting and designing solar systems.

SunLink Corporation

Venture Round in 2009
SunLink Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, specializes in engineering and manufacturing products for the solar industry across North America. The company offers a range of solutions including tracker racking systems, fixed tilt ground mount systems, precision roof mount systems, solar combiner boxes, wire management tools, and its proprietary VERTEX platform for project intelligence and performance monitoring. SunLink also provides comprehensive services such as project management, engineering, turnkey installation, and operations & maintenance. With over 1 GW of successful projects and a commitment to innovation, SunLink aims to make solar PV electricity more accessible, reliable, and cost-effective through its products, services, and software solutions.

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 company that specializes in developing carbon trading software aimed at reducing the cost and time required to create carbon credits. Founded in 2006, CarbonFlow enhances productivity by streamlining administrative processes and mitigating financial risks associated with managing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) offset projects. The company's suite of tools facilitates the delivery of certified carbon credits for buyers and sellers globally, leveraging web technology to expedite carbon reduction initiatives.

SunLink Corporation

Series B in 2007
SunLink Corporation, established in 2007 and headquartered in Mill Valley, California, specializes in engineering and manufacturing products for the solar industry across North America. The company offers a range of solutions including tracker racking systems, fixed tilt ground mount systems, precision roof mount systems, solar combiner boxes, wire management tools, and its proprietary VERTEX platform for project intelligence and performance monitoring. SunLink also provides comprehensive services such as project management, engineering, turnkey installation, and operations & maintenance. With over 1 GW of successful projects and a commitment to innovation, SunLink aims to make solar PV electricity more accessible, reliable, and cost-effective through its products, services, and software solutions.

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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