Contrarian Ventures

Metafuels develops sustainable aviation fuel technology, aerobrew™, designed to produce e-kerosene affordably and at scale. This innovative process uses renewable feedstocks like green hydrogen and sustainably sourced CO2, contributing significantly to global aviation's decarbonization efforts.

Beebop is a software designed for power grid orchestration. Beebop's orchestration middleware enables utilities, grid operators, manufacturers, and VPP technology leaders to manage residential asset fleets, enhancing value delivery to end-customers.

Apiday is a Paris-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in providing a data collection platform aimed at simplifying sustainability for businesses. The platform allows organizations to gather all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data in a centralized location, facilitating the automation of ESG reporting and certification processes. Additionally, Apiday enables collaboration with third-party ESG consultants to enhance ESG scores and implement specific improvements. By leveraging artificial intelligence, the platform streamlines the management of extra-financial data and simplifies access to specialist advice, making sustainability efforts more measurable and affordable for companies.

Ember operates electric bus networks, offering zero-emission, convenient, and affordable travel. Its tech-led approach manages timetabling, ticketing, charging, and maintenance, delivering improved service at lower cost. Over 10,000 weekly customers use Ember's services.

Delfos Servicos Inteligentes Ltda is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the energy sector, particularly focusing on renewable energy assets. Founded in 2015 and based in Fortaleza, Delfos offers a platform that enables real-time monitoring, analysis, and predictions, allowing users to manage operational data effectively. The company's intelligent maintenance platform integrates advanced machine learning modules with technical expertise, transforming existing data from wind turbines into actionable insights. This technology aims to help clients optimize asset performance, predict potential failures, and achieve operational excellence by leveraging their available operational data.

Metafuels develops sustainable aviation fuel technology, aerobrew™, designed to produce e-kerosene affordably and at scale. This innovative process uses renewable feedstocks like green hydrogen and sustainably sourced CO2, contributing significantly to global aviation's decarbonization efforts.

Marvin Blue specializes in AI-driven supply chain and land use management, focusing on climate-tech solutions. It develops a platform that ensures compliance, resilience, and sustainability in land-based value chains. The company leverages expertise in climate science, AI, and software engineering to quantify climate risks, enhance resource efficiency, and facilitate the transition to climate-adaptive systems. This enables businesses and stakeholders across diverse supply networks to adapt and thrive in the face of climate challenges.

42Watt is a cleantech company focused on helping building owners achieve climate neutrality by providing innovative solutions for energy efficiency. The company offers a range of services including the installation of high-insulation windows and doors, as well as insulation for facades, roofs, and ceilings. By improving energy efficiency, 42Watt aims to reduce energy costs and carbon dioxide emissions, making home renovations easier, faster, and more sustainable for homeowners. The company's commitment to revolutionizing the construction industry reflects its active stance against climate change.

Ember operates electric bus networks, offering zero-emission, convenient, and affordable travel. Its tech-led approach manages timetabling, ticketing, charging, and maintenance, delivering improved service at lower cost. Over 10,000 weekly customers use Ember's services.

Chooose AS, based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in providing climate compensation solutions for consumer-facing enterprises. The company offers a platform that integrates seamlessly into e-commerce checkouts and consumer applications, enabling businesses to offer high-impact climate action options to their customers. Chooose operates a marketplace for carbon credits and provides tools for emission calculations and carbon removal transactions. Established in 1997, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named Norway's startup of the year in 2017 and recognized as a top global tech startup by Sir Richard Branson and the Extreme Tech Challenge. In addition to its core services, Chooose also sells gift cards online.

Vianova is a technology company that helps cities manage connected and shared mobility services in urban areas. Its platform aggregates and analyzes data from various mobility sources like e-scooters and bike-sharing services, enabling better collaboration between cities and operators. This promotes more efficient use of urban space, enhances multimodal road safety, and fosters liveable streets.

BeZero Carbon operates a global rating agency focused on the voluntary carbon market. It provides independent, risk-based assessments of carbon projects, empowering organizations to make informed climate decisions.

Inbalance Grid develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Their systems are designed to minimize environmental impact by promoting global adoption of electric cars.

Zoomo is a company specializing in electric bikes aimed at enhancing the efficiency of gig workers in the food delivery industry. It offers a diverse range of light electric vehicles, including e-Bikes, e-Mopeds, and e-Cargo options. Zoomo's bikes are equipped with features such as electronic locks, GPS tracking, built-in alarm systems, integrated lights, fast charging capabilities, rear racks, and suspension systems. These attributes make them suitable for various delivery applications, including parcel, mail, and grocery deliveries. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to cater to individual consumers, promoting accessible and sustainable micro-mobility solutions for the on-demand delivery sector.

Vianova is a technology company that helps cities manage connected and shared mobility services in urban areas. Its platform aggregates and analyzes data from various mobility sources like e-scooters and bike-sharing services, enabling better collaboration between cities and operators. This promotes more efficient use of urban space, enhances multimodal road safety, and fosters liveable streets.

Inbalance Grid develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Their systems are designed to minimize environmental impact by promoting global adoption of electric cars.

PVcase is a leading software company specializing in utility-scale solar project development. Its end-to-end suite automates site selection, PV design, and yield assessment, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs. Trusted by over 1,500 customers worldwide, including industry leaders like AES and Iberdrola, PVcase supports the development of over 4 TW projects annually.

BeZero Carbon operates a global rating agency focused on the voluntary carbon market. It provides independent, risk-based assessments of carbon projects, empowering organizations to make informed climate decisions.

Urbio is a software company that specializes in enhancing the energy transition by providing innovative tools for designing efficient energy infrastructure and technologies in building heating, cooling, and electrification. By integrating human expertise with artificial intelligence, Urbio streamlines traditional processes that typically rely on manual trial-and-error, resulting in improved outcomes achieved in significantly less time. The company focuses on increasing the efficiency of buildings, which are a major contributor to carbon emissions, thereby contributing to efforts against climate change. Its advanced data modeling capabilities support professional planners in creating more sustainable urban environments while optimizing time and costs associated with energy management.

Hepta Airborne Ltd specializes in airborne inspection and technical analysis, offering consulting services primarily for the electricity infrastructure sector. Utilizing advanced drones with a six-hour flight capability, the company conducts inspections of poles, lines, insulators, transformers, and other equipment, while also assisting in the planning and route selection for overhead lines, land cables, and renewable energy projects. Hepta Airborne integrates its drone technology with autonomous data processing platforms and various sensors to deliver accurate assessments, thereby enhancing efficiency for power grid operators. Additionally, the company provides geographic information system consulting and utility construction design services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' needs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Hepta Airborne emphasizes the importance of big data in optimizing inspection processes and reducing environmental impact.

Vianova is a technology company that helps cities manage connected and shared mobility services in urban areas. Its platform aggregates and analyzes data from various mobility sources like e-scooters and bike-sharing services, enabling better collaboration between cities and operators. This promotes more efficient use of urban space, enhances multimodal road safety, and fosters liveable streets.

Eliq AB is a company specializing in energy management solutions that focuses on improving how energy is utilized in everyday life. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with additional offices in London and Lithuania, Eliq offers a platform that integrates smart meters and third-party smart home systems. The company's flagship product, the Eliq Energy Engagement Application, empowers users to monitor their energy consumption and generation, providing personalized insights and analytics powered by advanced machine learning algorithms. By collaborating with leading European energy providers and banks, Eliq aims to facilitate effective and sustainable energy management, helping users avoid energy wastage and supporting businesses in achieving their sustainability goals.

Fusebox Energy develops a cloud-based energy management platform that integrates and optimizes distributed power resources. Its modular SaaS solutions enable utilities, commercial entities, and industries to integrate renewable energy sources, reduce energy imbalances by up to 95%, lower costs by approximately 35%, and increase revenue by around 40%.

Zoomo is a company specializing in electric bikes aimed at enhancing the efficiency of gig workers in the food delivery industry. It offers a diverse range of light electric vehicles, including e-Bikes, e-Mopeds, and e-Cargo options. Zoomo's bikes are equipped with features such as electronic locks, GPS tracking, built-in alarm systems, integrated lights, fast charging capabilities, rear racks, and suspension systems. These attributes make them suitable for various delivery applications, including parcel, mail, and grocery deliveries. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to cater to individual consumers, promoting accessible and sustainable micro-mobility solutions for the on-demand delivery sector.

Renewable energy infrastructure provider (PV plant management, PV park SCADA racks, battery and EV charging integration and control)

Inbalance Grid develops electric vehicle charging infrastructure, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Their systems are designed to minimize environmental impact by promoting global adoption of electric cars.

Founded in 2019, H2Pro develops innovative water-splitting technology for producing hydrogen fuel. Its proprietary E-TAC method decouples hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, enabling efficient and sustainable green hydrogen production.

LastMile is a technology company that offers an e-commerce and delivery platform designed for retailers. It enables retailers to create online storefronts through mobile applications and web pages, allowing them to sell products efficiently. The platform provides various delivery options, including express, same-day, and scheduled deliveries, enhancing convenience for customers. Additionally, LastMile incorporates mobile solutions that facilitate in-store product scanning and streamline the checkout process for both app users and gig workers. Retailers benefit from significantly reduced investment costs, lower delivery expenses, and rapid onboarding, which allows them to enter the market within days. LastMile aims to expand retailers' customer base while providing valuable data insights and increased visibility in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Zoomo is a company specializing in electric bikes aimed at enhancing the efficiency of gig workers in the food delivery industry. It offers a diverse range of light electric vehicles, including e-Bikes, e-Mopeds, and e-Cargo options. Zoomo's bikes are equipped with features such as electronic locks, GPS tracking, built-in alarm systems, integrated lights, fast charging capabilities, rear racks, and suspension systems. These attributes make them suitable for various delivery applications, including parcel, mail, and grocery deliveries. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to cater to individual consumers, promoting accessible and sustainable micro-mobility solutions for the on-demand delivery sector.

Founded in 2019, H2Pro develops innovative water-splitting technology for producing hydrogen fuel. Its proprietary E-TAC method decouples hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, enabling efficient and sustainable green hydrogen production.

Renewable energy infrastructure provider (PV plant management, PV park SCADA racks, battery and EV charging integration and control)

Chooose AS, based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in providing climate compensation solutions for consumer-facing enterprises. The company offers a platform that integrates seamlessly into e-commerce checkouts and consumer applications, enabling businesses to offer high-impact climate action options to their customers. Chooose operates a marketplace for carbon credits and provides tools for emission calculations and carbon removal transactions. Established in 1997, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named Norway's startup of the year in 2017 and recognized as a top global tech startup by Sir Richard Branson and the Extreme Tech Challenge. In addition to its core services, Chooose also sells gift cards online.

Thrust specializes in customized drone solutions for data collection and analysis. They focus on visual, thermal, and 3D cloud data, serving industries requiring monitoring of large territories, inaccessible locations, and high-risk areas.

LastMile is a technology company that offers an e-commerce and delivery platform designed for retailers. It enables retailers to create online storefronts through mobile applications and web pages, allowing them to sell products efficiently. The platform provides various delivery options, including express, same-day, and scheduled deliveries, enhancing convenience for customers. Additionally, LastMile incorporates mobile solutions that facilitate in-store product scanning and streamline the checkout process for both app users and gig workers. Retailers benefit from significantly reduced investment costs, lower delivery expenses, and rapid onboarding, which allows them to enter the market within days. LastMile aims to expand retailers' customer base while providing valuable data insights and increased visibility in the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Hepta Airborne Ltd specializes in airborne inspection and technical analysis, offering consulting services primarily for the electricity infrastructure sector. Utilizing advanced drones with a six-hour flight capability, the company conducts inspections of poles, lines, insulators, transformers, and other equipment, while also assisting in the planning and route selection for overhead lines, land cables, and renewable energy projects. Hepta Airborne integrates its drone technology with autonomous data processing platforms and various sensors to deliver accurate assessments, thereby enhancing efficiency for power grid operators. Additionally, the company provides geographic information system consulting and utility construction design services, ensuring comprehensive support for clients' needs. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, Hepta Airborne emphasizes the importance of big data in optimizing inspection processes and reducing environmental impact.

Moixa Technology develops integrated hardware and software solutions for renewable energy storage, optimization, and aggregation. Established in 2005, it specializes in residential and commercial energy storage systems, offering battery solutions, DC sockets, LED lighting products, and smart monitoring services. Moixa serves utilities, network operators, installers, and other market segments.

PVcase is a leading software company specializing in utility-scale solar project development. Its end-to-end suite automates site selection, PV design, and yield assessment, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs. Trusted by over 1,500 customers worldwide, including industry leaders like AES and Iberdrola, PVcase supports the development of over 4 TW projects annually.

Sterblue is a company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in developing software for drones used in the inspection of outdoor structures, particularly in the energy sector. Founded in 2016, Sterblue's software enables drones to autonomously inspect power lines, wind turbines, and other industrial equipment, utilizing advanced 3D navigation algorithms and artificial intelligence. This technology allows utility companies to efficiently monitor millions of miles of power lines, identifying issues such as corrosion and broken equipment, thereby enhancing safety and maintenance efforts. Sterblue's software is particularly beneficial for the wind and solar energy industries, as well as electricity distribution and transmission.

PVcase is a leading software company specializing in utility-scale solar project development. Its end-to-end suite automates site selection, PV design, and yield assessment, accelerating project timelines and reducing costs. Trusted by over 1,500 customers worldwide, including industry leaders like AES and Iberdrola, PVcase supports the development of over 4 TW projects annually.

CHRG Network operates a software platform for electric vehicle charging that connects all charging stations into a single network, enabling station owners to share and monetize their assets. The platform helps drivers locate available charging locations nearby, book access, and complete payments, delivering a streamlined experience across stations.

Fusebox Energy develops a cloud-based energy management platform that integrates and optimizes distributed power resources. Its modular SaaS solutions enable utilities, commercial entities, and industries to integrate renewable energy sources, reduce energy imbalances by up to 95%, lower costs by approximately 35%, and increase revenue by around 40%.

Voltaware develops an energy monitoring solution that provides real-time monitoring of electricity consumption and home energy management. The device tracks electrical usage via built-in sensors, converts consumption data into actionable insights, and performs energy disaggregation to identify which appliances consume power. The platform supports both residential and small business users, offering energy-saving advice, predictive maintenance, and guidance to optimize bills and access competitive energy offerings. The company, founded in 2014 and based in London, aims to increase transparency in energy usage and help customers improve efficiency without compromising lifestyle.

Thrust specializes in customized drone solutions for data collection and analysis. They focus on visual, thermal, and 3D cloud data, serving industries requiring monitoring of large territories, inaccessible locations, and high-risk areas.

Founded in 2015, Switchee specializes in connected devices and analytics for social housing. It provides an IoT-enabled smart thermostat that helps landlords manage heating and hot water efficiently, reduces fuel bills, and improves communication with residents. The company serves large residential landlords and has become a market leader in the UK's social housing IoT sector.

Zoomo is a company specializing in electric bikes aimed at enhancing the efficiency of gig workers in the food delivery industry. It offers a diverse range of light electric vehicles, including e-Bikes, e-Mopeds, and e-Cargo options. Zoomo's bikes are equipped with features such as electronic locks, GPS tracking, built-in alarm systems, integrated lights, fast charging capabilities, rear racks, and suspension systems. These attributes make them suitable for various delivery applications, including parcel, mail, and grocery deliveries. The company is focused on expanding its offerings to cater to individual consumers, promoting accessible and sustainable micro-mobility solutions for the on-demand delivery sector.