Climate Founders

Sequestra is a company focused on developing a technology platform that enables the permanent binding of carbon dioxide in industrial residues, including steel slag, incineration ash, and demolition waste. This innovative approach not only addresses the challenge of reducing global CO2 emissions but also transforms environmental liabilities into valuable economic assets. By converting these carbonated materials into usable products for construction applications, Sequestra contributes to sustainable practices while actively combating climate change.

Hula Earth is a developer of an environmental sustainability platform that aims to create a harmonious relationship between technology and nature to protect and enhance global biodiversity. The company offers a data layer for nature investments by integrating satellite insights with a proprietary IoT sensor network and artificial intelligence. This innovative approach allows Hula Earth to monitor natural ecosystems effectively and provide comprehensive data on biodiversity health and dynamics. Clients across various sectors can utilize this information to track and minimize their environmental impact, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future.

HyperHeat is developing an innovative all-electric heating solution capable of achieving temperatures up to 2,000°C, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuel combustion. By utilizing renewable electricity, HyperHeat offers a highly efficient system with an efficiency rate of up to 98%, making it particularly suitable for retrofitting industrial processes. This technology aims to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals. As the company operates in stealth mode, it focuses on creating scalable and cost-effective solutions to decarbonize thermal processes, with the potential to contribute to a reduction of over 4.5 gigatons of global CO2 emissions annually.

Cotierra operates a decentralized biochar production platform, Terra Preta, which aims to remove carbon from the atmosphere and enhance soil health. The company transforms farmers' agricultural residues into a natural soil enhancer, biochar, using a mobile, cost-effective reactor. This process is digitally tracked and verified, enabling companies to offset their emissions and improve climate resilience in agricultural supply chains while benefiting farmers' livelihoods.

MARCLEY is a pioneering company focused on enabling multi-family building owners to utilize green energy through its innovative platform. The company provides a tenant electricity solution that allows property managers, cooperatives, and apartment building owners to install solar panels on rooftops at no upfront cost. This system not only allows property owners to generate environmentally friendly energy but also offers tenants a more affordable alternative to traditional electricity sources. By facilitating the adoption of renewable energy, MARCLEY helps building owners enhance their property's value, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and support climate protection efforts.