Congruent Ventures

Congruent Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, California. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across various sectors, including mobility and urbanization, energy transition, food and agriculture, and industrial and supply chain. Congruent Ventures aims to partner with technology companies that can create a positive impact on energy and resource consumption. The firm particularly targets investments in climate technology, financial services, consumer goods, and renewable technologies, focusing on opportunities that align with its mission of sustainability and scalability. By seeking out like-minded teams, Congruent Ventures aims to foster innovation across hardware, software, and services.

Nicholas Adeyi

Investor

Eliza Cushman

Investor

Tanuj Dutta

Partner

Jackie Kossmann

Partner

Jaclyn Kossmann

Partner

Suzanne Parmar

Vice President of Finance

Marianne Wu Ph.D

Venture Partner

Abe Yokell

Managing Partner and Co-Founder

70 past transactions

Alloy Enterprises

Series A in 2023
Alloy Enterprises Inc., based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in developing 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. Incorporated in 2020, the company focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, particularly in the production of aluminum components. Alloy Enterprises has created an innovative aluminum additive technology that allows for the production of dense and cost-effective parts without the use of expensive and hazardous powders. This advancement enables clients to overcome the limitations posed by conventional manufacturing methods, promoting innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.

AMP Robotics

Series C in 2023
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Synop

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of charging software intended for commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets. The company offers tools to maximize uptime for heavy-duty electric vehicles and focus on moving and storing goods between different organizations, enabling industries to provide coordination, sourcing, processing, and delivery of goods to end customers.

Planet FWD

Series A in 2022
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company focused on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, the company not only supports sustainable agriculture but also promotes the use of climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating and consuming environmentally responsible products. Its commitment to sustainability extends to using compostable packaging, further enabling consumers to minimize their carbon footprint.

Raptor Maps

Series B in 2022
Raptor Maps, Inc. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops software that transforms drone and asset data into detailed analytics and reports for solar companies. By leveraging multi-spectral imaging and cloud computing, Raptor Maps provides comprehensive data coverage and insights that help identify and address anomalies affecting energy production. The company offers a range of services including aerial thermal inspections, shading analysis, and construction monitoring, catering to portfolio owners, asset managers, operations and maintenance providers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and independent engineers. By facilitating the adoption of drone technology, Raptor Maps enables solar companies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and standardize evaluations across their photovoltaic assets.

Avalanche Energy

Seed Round in 2022
Avalanche Energy is a fusion energy startup focused on developing compact micro-fusion reactors for various applications, including distributed energy, mobility, and space propulsion. The company utilizes a unique modular reactor architecture that can be stacked to provide scalable and limitless power solutions. By harnessing a self-sustaining fusion chain reaction, Avalanche Energy aims to deliver carbon-free energy while ensuring safety and eliminating long-lived radioactive waste. The company emphasizes rapid design, build, test, and fix cycles to facilitate quick development and scalability, addressing the increasing global demand for clean energy solutions.

Parallel Systems

Series A in 2022
Parallel Systems is a company that specializes in designing autonomous, zero-emissions freight transportation systems. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to revolutionize freight transport by creating solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. By focusing on reducing highway congestion, Parallel Systems seeks to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Petra

Series A in 2021
Petra is a Robotics company that focuses solely on underground utilities. Petra enables undergrounding critical utilities by boring utility tunnels through previously impenetrable geologies.

Hippo Harvest

Seed Round in 2021
Hippo Harvest develops an agriculture technology to help scale sustainable agriculture. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Half Moon Bay, California.

Leap

Funding Round in 2021
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

Machina Labs

Series A in 2021
Machina Labs is a mechanical and industrial engineering firm that focuses on automating metal forming and fabrication processes through advanced robotics and artificial intelligence. The company specializes in creating innovative manufacturing techniques that simplify machinery requirements, thereby reducing costs associated with expensive tooling and setup. By serving diverse industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, and defense, Machina Labs aims to enhance manufacturing efficiency and accessibility, allowing companies to streamline their production processes.

MilkRun

Series A in 2021
MilkRun, Inc. operates an online platform that connects consumers with farmers and producers, allowing them to purchase groceries directly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Canby, Oregon, the company offers a variety of products, including bakery items, meat, seafood, and beverages. By providing an online retail channel for small and mid-sized producers, MilkRun facilitates the direct sale, distribution, and fulfillment of locally sourced goods. The platform leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of the pre-industrial distribution model, significantly improving the sales and delivery process for local food systems.

Leap

Series B in 2021
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

Rendered.ai

Seed Round in 2021
Rendered.ai, founded in 2019 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in developing data engineering tools aimed at generating synthetic datasets for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications. The company offers a Common Application Framework that enables industries such as medical, automotive, robotics, and security to create accurate, physics-based visual datasets for AI training and validation. Rendered.ai's platform features a cloud-based graphical interface for dataset generation, along with APIs that provide access to analysis data, facilitating efficient workflows in AI development.

Energetic Insurance

Series A in 2021
Energetic Insurance, Inc. is an InsurTech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solar insurance solutions aimed at mitigating credit and counterparty risks associated with commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic projects. Its flagship product, EneRate, offers coverage for third-party solar developers and asset owners, protecting them against payment default risks and revenue losses when off-takers fail to meet their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) obligations. Additionally, Energetic Insurance has developed a systematic approach to address off-taker payment defaults, thereby facilitating solar financing for organizations that are unrated or classified as below investment grade. This innovative, data-driven methodology aims to enhance risk management within the renewable energy sector, promoting increased project deployment and capital investment in solar initiatives.

Omnidian

Series B in 2021
Omnidian, Inc., an insurance company, provides residential, commercial, and industrial solar system protection plans. It offers solar power performance guarantee product services, including monitoring, field service repair, and performance guarantee for the life of system. The company also monitors and reports the performance of system; optimizes power generation for the life of the system; and diagnoses and repairs residential scale installations. It serves residential fleet owners and lenders, and residential homeowners. Omnidian, Inc. was formerly known as PeGu, Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Dispatch Goods

Seed Round in 2021
Dispatch Goods Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in manufacturing reusable steel containers and boxes designed for the food delivery ecosystem. Founded in 2018, the company aims to eliminate single-use, disposable foodware by providing sustainable packaging solutions for restaurants, food trucks, and meal delivery services. Through its innovative reverse logistics platform, Dispatch Goods enables customers to choose sustainable delivery options via food delivery apps, facilitating the transition to a reuse model. The containers can be used for both hot and cold food, allowing businesses to reduce costs and minimize their environmental impact by utilizing collected and sanitized packaging.

Lightship

Seed Round in 2021
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by former Tesla employees, based in San Francisco. The company is focused on revolutionizing the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, which is valued at $26 billion, by developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. This innovative vehicle aims to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional gas-powered RVs, alleviating issues such as noise, emissions, and range anxiety. By prioritizing sustainability, Lightship seeks to enhance outdoor travel experiences while promoting the preservation of nature. The company’s approach allows travelers to reduce fuel costs and minimize their environmental impact, making it easier to explore the outdoors responsibly.

Camus Energy

Series A in 2021
Camus Energy is building an open source Grid Management Software as a Service (GMaaS) platform to enable the future DSO. Providing grid operators and load serving entities with advanced situational awareness, insight, and control, Camus’s platform empowers industry leaders to safely and strategically manage a rapidly changing grid environment. Camus’ founders and partners are leveraging experiences from other industries – including the founders’ pioneering work building Google’s global traffic management platform – to address new opportunities on distribution grids.

Camus Energy

Series A in 2021
Camus Energy is building an open source Grid Management Software as a Service (GMaaS) platform to enable the future DSO. Providing grid operators and load serving entities with advanced situational awareness, insight, and control, Camus’s platform empowers industry leaders to safely and strategically manage a rapidly changing grid environment. Camus’ founders and partners are leveraging experiences from other industries – including the founders’ pioneering work building Google’s global traffic management platform – to address new opportunities on distribution grids.

Muon Space

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a space-based constellation platform designed to transform the ability to see through the fog of climate uncertainty, anticipate the impacts and act with conviction. The company's platform comes up with multi-modal satellite remote sensing systems for predicting and modeling a changing planet, enabling organizations in the aviation industry to know and understand space insights through remote sensing.

MilkRun

Series A in 2021
MilkRun, Inc. operates an online platform that connects consumers with farmers and producers, allowing them to purchase groceries directly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Canby, Oregon, the company offers a variety of products, including bakery items, meat, seafood, and beverages. By providing an online retail channel for small and mid-sized producers, MilkRun facilitates the direct sale, distribution, and fulfillment of locally sourced goods. The platform leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of the pre-industrial distribution model, significantly improving the sales and delivery process for local food systems.

Thrilling

Series A in 2021
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform specializing in vintage and secondhand merchandise, offering a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform currently features items from 100 stores located in 15 cities. Thrilling aims to provide consumers with a unique shopping experience by connecting them with high-quality, pre-loved fashion.

Fervo Energy

Series B in 2021
Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal developer generating clean power in new places. Fervo Energy commercializes proprietary technology to own, develop, and operate geothermal assets as the dispatchable foundation to a 100% clean energy future.

Alloy Enterprises

Seed Round in 2021
Alloy Enterprises Inc., based in Somerville, Massachusetts, specializes in developing 3D printing technologies aimed at addressing inefficiencies in traditional manufacturing processes. Incorporated in 2020, the company focuses on industrial engineering and manufacturing solutions, particularly in the production of aluminum components. Alloy Enterprises has created an innovative aluminum additive technology that allows for the production of dense and cost-effective parts without the use of expensive and hazardous powders. This advancement enables clients to overcome the limitations posed by conventional manufacturing methods, promoting innovation and facilitating progress in lightweight design and emissions reduction.

VEIR

Series A in 2021
VEIR is focused on advancing electricity transmission through the development of high-temperature superconductors and innovative cooling solutions. The company has created a passive evaporative cryogenic cooling technology that significantly enhances cooling efficiency, delivering 20 times more cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to traditional mechanical subcooling methods. By utilizing commercial superconducting tape, VEIR's technology facilitates power delivery at transmission levels over distribution-scale infrastructure without resistive losses. This approach allows clients to streamline permitting processes and create economically viable electric transmission lines, thereby addressing the challenges associated with cooling high-temperature superconductors.

Span

Series A in 2021
Span.IO, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing renewable energy products for residential use. Founded in 2018, it offers innovative solutions including a smart electrical panel designed to replace traditional panels, serving as a central hub for home energy management. The accompanying application, known as The Span, allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage remotely, facilitating scheduling and alert notifications. Span.IO aims to simplify the adoption of renewable energy and enhance user experience through intelligent hardware and software solutions. The company collaborates with installers, technology providers, and energy companies to reach homeowners and promote the integration of clean energy technologies.

AMP Robotics

Series B in 2021
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Sense Photonics

Series A in 2020
Sense Photonics, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions tailored for autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and modular architecture to create reliable, high-performance 3D sensing systems. These sensors generate detailed 3D maps of a vehicle's surroundings, functioning effectively in various weather conditions and lighting scenarios. The technology is protected by over 200 patents and is designed to meet the stringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors, facilitating advancements in assisted and autonomous driving applications.

Pico MES

Seed Round in 2020
Pico MES Inc. specializes in developing data collection and analytics software for manufacturing processes, targeting small and mid-sized manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the company provides a platform that enables manufacturers and engineers to gather data, assess the current state of their operations, and implement improvements. Its software integrates digital work instructions with station tools and process error-proofing, helping to minimize variation and optimize productivity. By leveraging these tools, manufacturers gain valuable insights into their processes, allowing them to make informed changes and effectively manage resources throughout their production workflows.

Raptor Maps

Series A in 2020
Raptor Maps, Inc. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops software that transforms drone and asset data into detailed analytics and reports for solar companies. By leveraging multi-spectral imaging and cloud computing, Raptor Maps provides comprehensive data coverage and insights that help identify and address anomalies affecting energy production. The company offers a range of services including aerial thermal inspections, shading analysis, and construction monitoring, catering to portfolio owners, asset managers, operations and maintenance providers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and independent engineers. By facilitating the adoption of drone technology, Raptor Maps enables solar companies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and standardize evaluations across their photovoltaic assets.

Fox Robotics

Series A in 2020
Fox Robotics designs and manufactures autonomous forklifts that focus on automating the loading and unloading of trailers. These self-driving forklifts enhance workplace productivity, potentially increasing efficiency by two to three times compared to traditional methods. The company's technology is designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, allowing businesses to automate operations while also reducing their environmental footprint.

Meati

Series A in 2020
Meati, also known as Emergy Foods, is a consumer goods company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing whole muscle, nutritious plant-based meats designed to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability. By utilizing proprietary, clean technologies, Meati offers nutrient-dense meat alternatives that aim to appeal to a wide audience, ensuring that consumers can enjoy meals that are both good for their health and the planet.

Fox Robotics

Series A in 2020
Fox Robotics designs and manufactures autonomous forklifts that focus on automating the loading and unloading of trailers. These self-driving forklifts enhance workplace productivity, potentially increasing efficiency by two to three times compared to traditional methods. The company's technology is designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, allowing businesses to automate operations while also reducing their environmental footprint.

MilkRun

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MilkRun, Inc. operates an online platform that connects consumers with farmers and producers, allowing them to purchase groceries directly. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Canby, Oregon, the company offers a variety of products, including bakery items, meat, seafood, and beverages. By providing an online retail channel for small and mid-sized producers, MilkRun facilitates the direct sale, distribution, and fulfillment of locally sourced goods. The platform leverages technology to enhance the efficiency of the pre-industrial distribution model, significantly improving the sales and delivery process for local food systems.

Parallel Systems

Seed Round in 2020
Parallel Systems is a company that specializes in designing autonomous, zero-emissions freight transportation systems. Founded in 2020 and based in Los Angeles, California, the company aims to revolutionize freight transport by creating solutions that are fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. By focusing on reducing highway congestion, Parallel Systems seeks to contribute to a more efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure.

Hippo Harvest

Seed Round in 2020
Hippo Harvest develops an agriculture technology to help scale sustainable agriculture. It was founded in 2019 and is based in Half Moon Bay, California.

Span

Series A in 2020
Span.IO, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing renewable energy products for residential use. Founded in 2018, it offers innovative solutions including a smart electrical panel designed to replace traditional panels, serving as a central hub for home energy management. The accompanying application, known as The Span, allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage remotely, facilitating scheduling and alert notifications. Span.IO aims to simplify the adoption of renewable energy and enhance user experience through intelligent hardware and software solutions. The company collaborates with installers, technology providers, and energy companies to reach homeowners and promote the integration of clean energy technologies.

bp pulse.

Series A in 2020
bp pulse is a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, specializing in charging-as-a-service for commercial fleets. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a fully managed charging solution that allows municipal and commercial fleets to transition to electric vehicles efficiently. bp pulse handles all aspects of automated charging systems, delivering services based on a per-electric-mile-driven model. The company also features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that integrates electric vehicle chargers, fleet management, grid systems, and vehicle telematics. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to effectively forecast and manage long-term costs while advancing their zero-emission goals.

Leap

Series A in 2020
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

Camus Energy

Seed Round in 2019
Camus Energy is building an open source Grid Management Software as a Service (GMaaS) platform to enable the future DSO. Providing grid operators and load serving entities with advanced situational awareness, insight, and control, Camus’s platform empowers industry leaders to safely and strategically manage a rapidly changing grid environment. Camus’ founders and partners are leveraging experiences from other industries – including the founders’ pioneering work building Google’s global traffic management platform – to address new opportunities on distribution grids.

AMP Robotics

Series A in 2019
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

bp pulse.

Seed Round in 2019
bp pulse is a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, specializing in charging-as-a-service for commercial fleets. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a fully managed charging solution that allows municipal and commercial fleets to transition to electric vehicles efficiently. bp pulse handles all aspects of automated charging systems, delivering services based on a per-electric-mile-driven model. The company also features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that integrates electric vehicle chargers, fleet management, grid systems, and vehicle telematics. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to effectively forecast and manage long-term costs while advancing their zero-emission goals.

Bellwether Coffee

Series B in 2019
Bellwether Coffee Co. designs and manufactures innovative ventless electric coffee roasters that prioritize sustainability and accessibility. Founded in 2013 and based in Berkeley, California, the company provides a unique solution for coffee businesses, ranging from large brands to small cafes, by offering a controllable roasting experience through its electric, zero-emissions roaster and intuitive software. This technology allows users to customize their coffee roasting process without the need for extensive ventilation systems, as it employs a catalytic process to eliminate harmful gases. Additionally, Bellwether Coffee connects its customers to an online marketplace for sourcing coffee beans. The company has received recognition for its efforts in the industry, including the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

Thrilling

Seed Round in 2019
Thrilling Inc. is an e-commerce platform specializing in vintage and secondhand merchandise, offering a curated selection of clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories from boutiques across the United States. Founded in 2018 and based in Burbank, California, the platform currently features items from 100 stores located in 15 cities. Thrilling aims to provide consumers with a unique shopping experience by connecting them with high-quality, pre-loved fashion.

Meati

Venture Round in 2019
Meati, also known as Emergy Foods, is a consumer goods company based in Boulder, Colorado, founded in 2016. The company specializes in producing whole muscle, nutritious plant-based meats designed to promote healthier lifestyles and environmental sustainability. By utilizing proprietary, clean technologies, Meati offers nutrient-dense meat alternatives that aim to appeal to a wide audience, ensuring that consumers can enjoy meals that are both good for their health and the planet.

Fervo Energy

Series A in 2019
Fervo Energy is a next-generation geothermal developer generating clean power in new places. Fervo Energy commercializes proprietary technology to own, develop, and operate geothermal assets as the dispatchable foundation to a 100% clean energy future.

Kinfield

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Kinfield, Inc. develops and manufactures and distributes unisex personal care products. Its products include Waterbalm, a solid moisturizer for face and body; Sunday Spray, a cooling after-sun mist made with aloe, cucumber, eucalyptus, prickly pear and white camphor; and Golden Hour, a mosquito repellent. It sells and distributes its products on its web platform. Kinfield, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Omnidian

Series A in 2019
Omnidian, Inc., an insurance company, provides residential, commercial, and industrial solar system protection plans. It offers solar power performance guarantee product services, including monitoring, field service repair, and performance guarantee for the life of system. The company also monitors and reports the performance of system; optimizes power generation for the life of the system; and diagnoses and repairs residential scale installations. It serves residential fleet owners and lenders, and residential homeowners. Omnidian, Inc. was formerly known as PeGu, Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Sense Photonics

Series A in 2019
Sense Photonics, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions tailored for autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company specializes in solid-state LiDAR sensors that utilize proprietary laser arrays and modular architecture to create reliable, high-performance 3D sensing systems. These sensors generate detailed 3D maps of a vehicle's surroundings, functioning effectively in various weather conditions and lighting scenarios. The technology is protected by over 200 patents and is designed to meet the stringent performance, reliability, and cost requirements of the automotive and industrial sectors, facilitating advancements in assisted and autonomous driving applications.

Raptor Maps

Seed Round in 2019
Raptor Maps, Inc. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence solutions for the solar industry. Founded in 2015 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company develops software that transforms drone and asset data into detailed analytics and reports for solar companies. By leveraging multi-spectral imaging and cloud computing, Raptor Maps provides comprehensive data coverage and insights that help identify and address anomalies affecting energy production. The company offers a range of services including aerial thermal inspections, shading analysis, and construction monitoring, catering to portfolio owners, asset managers, operations and maintenance providers, engineering, procurement, and construction contractors, and independent engineers. By facilitating the adoption of drone technology, Raptor Maps enables solar companies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and standardize evaluations across their photovoltaic assets.

Energetic Insurance

Seed Round in 2019
Energetic Insurance, Inc. is an InsurTech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solar insurance solutions aimed at mitigating credit and counterparty risks associated with commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic projects. Its flagship product, EneRate, offers coverage for third-party solar developers and asset owners, protecting them against payment default risks and revenue losses when off-takers fail to meet their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) obligations. Additionally, Energetic Insurance has developed a systematic approach to address off-taker payment defaults, thereby facilitating solar financing for organizations that are unrated or classified as below investment grade. This innovative, data-driven methodology aims to enhance risk management within the renewable energy sector, promoting increased project deployment and capital investment in solar initiatives.

Vector

Series A in 2019
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polySpectra

Seed Round in 2019
PolySpectra, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, that specializes in developing advanced functional materials for additive manufacturing. Founded in 2016, PolySpectra focuses on transforming 3D printing from a prototyping tool into a viable production method. The company utilizes light-activated catalysts to create durable, stereolithographic resins suitable for consumer applications. Its modular platform allows for the delivery of materials with a wide range of tailored properties derived from a single chemical system. By providing these innovative materials, PolySpectra aims to assist inventors, designers, and engineers in bringing their concepts to life.

AMP Robotics

Seed Round in 2019
AMP Robotics Corporation specializes in designing and manufacturing robotic systems for material recovery facilities and recycling operations, focusing on automating the identification, sorting, and processing of complex waste streams. The company's flagship product, AMP Cortex, utilizes advanced robotics and computer vision technology to efficiently pick and sort recyclable materials, significantly lowering sorting costs. Additionally, AMP Neuron, a software solution, captures and analyzes material data to identify features in a manner similar to human perception. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, AMP Robotics enhances recycling processes for various waste types, including municipal solid waste and e-waste. The modular design of its systems allows for easy integration into existing infrastructure, minimizing disruption and capital investment. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, AMP Robotics has formed strategic partnerships to further its mission of improving recycling rates and economic recovery of recyclables.

Span

Seed Round in 2018
Span.IO, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in developing renewable energy products for residential use. Founded in 2018, it offers innovative solutions including a smart electrical panel designed to replace traditional panels, serving as a central hub for home energy management. The accompanying application, known as The Span, allows homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage remotely, facilitating scheduling and alert notifications. Span.IO aims to simplify the adoption of renewable energy and enhance user experience through intelligent hardware and software solutions. The company collaborates with installers, technology providers, and energy companies to reach homeowners and promote the integration of clean energy technologies.

Fox Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Fox Robotics Limited, based in Camberley, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacture of robotic machinery tailored for various sectors, including light manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, agriculture, and retail. Established in 2017, the company focuses on addressing key logistics challenges within these industries through innovative robotics technology. Their solutions are designed to enhance productivity while minimizing risks related to cybersecurity and health and safety. By integrating advanced artificial intelligence, sensors, and control algorithms, Fox Robotics aims to create adaptable robots that seamlessly interact with human environments. Their products are central to improving operational efficiency and are positioned to play a crucial role in the future of business across multiple domains.

Leap

Seed Round in 2018
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.

For Days

Seed Round in 2018
For Days, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based apparel manufacturer founded in 2016, specializing in the production and recycling of t-shirts for men and women. The company operates on a subscription and membership model, allowing customers to receive t-shirts made from recycled fabric and return them when they become stained or worn out. This process supports a closed-loop recycling system aimed at minimizing waste in the fashion industry. For Days seeks to foster a sustainable approach to basic apparel by promoting circularity, thereby reducing textile waste while making eco-friendly clothing accessible and affordable. Through its innovative platform, the company connects consumers and fashion retailers, encouraging a more responsible relationship with essential clothing items.

For Days

Seed Round in 2018
For Days, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based apparel manufacturer founded in 2016, specializing in the production and recycling of t-shirts for men and women. The company operates on a subscription and membership model, allowing customers to receive t-shirts made from recycled fabric and return them when they become stained or worn out. This process supports a closed-loop recycling system aimed at minimizing waste in the fashion industry. For Days seeks to foster a sustainable approach to basic apparel by promoting circularity, thereby reducing textile waste while making eco-friendly clothing accessible and affordable. Through its innovative platform, the company connects consumers and fashion retailers, encouraging a more responsible relationship with essential clothing items.

TeleSense

Series A in 2018
Telesense, Inc. is an Agtech company that specializes in real-time environmental monitoring solutions for the food and grain industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Telesense develops a range of advanced sensors and analytics tools designed to provide grain managers with actionable insights into stored grain conditions. Its products include CellularSpear for remote monitoring of temperature, moisture, and location data; SensorBall for storage monitoring; and BuffaloBox, which retrofits existing temperature cables to wireless systems. The TeleSense App allows users to receive alerts, generate reports, and access data conveniently from any device. By leveraging cloud-based technology and machine learning algorithms, Telesense aims to enhance the monitoring of perishable commodities, reduce human error, and improve operational efficiency across various sectors, including agriculture, restaurants, and commercial food storage. The company is committed to digitizing the post-harvest grain supply chain, ultimately helping clients minimize grain spoilage and improve profitability.

Bellwether Coffee

Series A in 2018
Bellwether Coffee Co. designs and manufactures innovative ventless electric coffee roasters that prioritize sustainability and accessibility. Founded in 2013 and based in Berkeley, California, the company provides a unique solution for coffee businesses, ranging from large brands to small cafes, by offering a controllable roasting experience through its electric, zero-emissions roaster and intuitive software. This technology allows users to customize their coffee roasting process without the need for extensive ventilation systems, as it employs a catalytic process to eliminate harmful gases. Additionally, Bellwether Coffee connects its customers to an online marketplace for sourcing coffee beans. The company has received recognition for its efforts in the industry, including the Best New Product award from the Specialty Coffee Association in 2019.

bp pulse.

Seed Round in 2018
bp pulse is a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, specializing in charging-as-a-service for commercial fleets. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a fully managed charging solution that allows municipal and commercial fleets to transition to electric vehicles efficiently. bp pulse handles all aspects of automated charging systems, delivering services based on a per-electric-mile-driven model. The company also features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that integrates electric vehicle chargers, fleet management, grid systems, and vehicle telematics. This comprehensive approach enables businesses to effectively forecast and manage long-term costs while advancing their zero-emission goals.

Blueprint Power

Series A in 2018
Blueprint Power Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops machine-learning tools to manage and optimize energy assets for commercial buildings. Founded in 2017, the company aims to transform real estate portfolios into efficient power plants, enabling them to generate and sell excess energy to meet market demands for high-quality electricity. By utilizing data analytics and automation, Blueprint Power helps property owners monetize their energy assets and participate in wholesale energy markets, creating new revenue streams. The company is backed by a team of experienced innovators from leading firms in technology and energy sectors.

Xtelligent

Venture Round in 2018
Xtelligent Inc, an algorithm and artificial intelligence company, develops a control system for traffic signals that integrates a range of sensor data to adaptively control signal timing to optimize traffic flow using machine learning. The company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Fox Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Fox Robotics designs and manufactures autonomous forklifts that focus on automating the loading and unloading of trailers. These self-driving forklifts enhance workplace productivity, potentially increasing efficiency by two to three times compared to traditional methods. The company's technology is designed for seamless integration into existing warehouse systems, allowing businesses to automate operations while also reducing their environmental footprint.

Energetic Insurance

Convertible Note in 2017
Energetic Insurance, Inc. is an InsurTech company based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing solar insurance solutions aimed at mitigating credit and counterparty risks associated with commercial and industrial solar photovoltaic projects. Its flagship product, EneRate, offers coverage for third-party solar developers and asset owners, protecting them against payment default risks and revenue losses when off-takers fail to meet their Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) obligations. Additionally, Energetic Insurance has developed a systematic approach to address off-taker payment defaults, thereby facilitating solar financing for organizations that are unrated or classified as below investment grade. This innovative, data-driven methodology aims to enhance risk management within the renewable energy sector, promoting increased project deployment and capital investment in solar initiatives.

Phase Genomics

Seed Round in 2017
Phase Genomics, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2015 and located in Seattle, Washington. The company specializes in advanced genomic technologies, particularly ProxiMeta Hi-C genome assembly and metagenome deconvolution. Its mission is to assist scientists in making significant discoveries by delivering highly complete and accurate genomes and metagenomes. Through its innovative approaches, Phase Genomics aims to enhance the understanding of complex biological systems, facilitating research in various fields of life sciences.

Omnidian

Seed Round in 2017
Omnidian, Inc., an insurance company, provides residential, commercial, and industrial solar system protection plans. It offers solar power performance guarantee product services, including monitoring, field service repair, and performance guarantee for the life of system. The company also monitors and reports the performance of system; optimizes power generation for the life of the system; and diagnoses and repairs residential scale installations. It serves residential fleet owners and lenders, and residential homeowners. Omnidian, Inc. was formerly known as PeGu, Inc. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

OptimoRoute

Venture Round in 2016
OptimoRoute Inc. offers an online platform designed to plan and optimize routes and schedules for delivery and field service operations. The software generates efficient routes and stop sequences by considering various constraints, including travel times, driver work hours, delivery schedules, vehicle capacity, and driver skills. This solution is utilized by a diverse range of industries, including cleaning services, delivery, farming, floristry, food and beverage, waste collection, home care, HVAC, inspections, installations, landscaping, maintenance, pest control, plumbing, real estate, and trucking. Founded in 2012 and based in Palo Alto, California, OptimoRoute aims to provide advanced planning and routing capabilities to enhance operational efficiency for its clients.
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