Vertus Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on accelerating the global transition to green energy. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for producing biofuel from waste materials. Their BRIO™ technology significantly enhances the efficiency of this process, generating 60% more energy from the same amount of waste compared to traditional methods. Additionally, it processes three times the volume of waste than other systems available on the market. Vertus Energy's approach involves using anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion technologies to transform pollutant waste into usable energy, making it a key player in efforts to de-fossilize heavy industries and combat climate change.
UNIGRID develops sustainable and affordable sodium-based batteries using abundant materials. They aim to put a battery into every home, the grid, and other distributed energy storage applications. They use dense Na-alloy and a non-flammable electrolyte, which led to high energy density and improved safety.
Relectrify
Series B in 2024
Relectrify specializes in developing and supplying advanced battery control solutions aimed at enhancing the lifespan and reducing the costs of battery storage systems. The company's technology includes cell-level battery management and inverter solutions, which are utilized globally in various applications such as residential, industrial, and grid-scale energy storage. Their offerings are suitable for both second-life and new batteries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
HydGene Renewables
Seed Round in 2023
HydGene Renewables is a renewable hydrogen energy firm focused on advancing the adoption of low-carbon technology through its innovative green hydrogen solutions. The company specializes in harnessing biomass waste to produce renewable hydrogen on-site and on-demand, utilizing an engineered biocatalyst. This approach allows clients in remote areas to access a sustainable and cost-effective source of energy. By converting biomass into hydrogen, HydGene Renewables aims to provide an efficient alternative to conventional energy sources, supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy landscape.
Sicona Battery Technologies
Series A in 2023
Sicona Battery Technologies specializes in the development of advanced battery technology focused on silicon-composite anodes for lithium-ion batteries. This innovative technology, refined over a decade at the Australian Institute for Innovative Materials, significantly enhances battery performance by offering up to 233% higher capacity compared to traditional graphite anodes. Sicona's anode materials also contribute to a 50% to 75% increase in cell energy density, making them particularly advantageous for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. By leveraging silicon metal, Sicona aims to improve energy density while reducing costs associated with energy storage, thereby enabling faster battery charging rates and supporting the broader adoption of electric mobility.
Digital Agriculture Services
Venture Round in 2023
Digital Agriculture Services (DAS) specializes in transforming rural asset management through the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Established in 2017 in collaboration with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, DAS has developed a cloud-based rural intelligence platform that delivers reliable data and analytics for the Australian agricultural sector. This platform offers comprehensive coverage of rural properties, integrating scientifically supported and verified data with geographic insights. Clients benefit from automatic, evidence-based guidance, production forecasting, benchmarking, and exclusive digital agricultural insights from leading scientists. These capabilities empower users to effectively predict and manage agricultural investments and commerce.
Relectrify
Funding Round in 2023
Relectrify specializes in developing and supplying advanced battery control solutions aimed at enhancing the lifespan and reducing the costs of battery storage systems. The company's technology includes cell-level battery management and inverter solutions, which are utilized globally in various applications such as residential, industrial, and grid-scale energy storage. Their offerings are suitable for both second-life and new batteries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Uluu is a manufacturer of innovative seaweed-based materials designed to replace traditional plastics and actively benefit the environment. The company's carbon-negative and home compostable polymers are versatile and sustainable alternatives that can be utilized across various applications, including fashion, furniture, packaging, consumer electronics, and automotive interiors. Uluu's products are lightweight, waterproof, and biocompatible, making them suitable for a wide range of uses such as textiles, films, foams, coatings, and 3D printing filaments. By providing these eco-friendly solutions, Uluu aims to reduce global pollution and transform the market for plastic materials, enabling customers to decrease their reliance on conventional plastics and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Kite Magnetics
Seed Round in 2022
Kite Magnetics is a manufacturer specializing in electric aviation motors. They develop and produce innovative electric propulsion systems for the aerospace industry, utilizing advanced nanocrystalline magnetic materials and cutting-edge manufacturing techniques. Their products aim to enhance efficiency, reliability, reduce costs, emissions, and noise, thereby facilitating the broader adoption of electric aircraft and drones.
Vertus Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on accelerating the global transition to green energy. The company specializes in developing advanced technologies for producing biofuel from waste materials. Their BRIO™ technology significantly enhances the efficiency of this process, generating 60% more energy from the same amount of waste compared to traditional methods. Additionally, it processes three times the volume of waste than other systems available on the market. Vertus Energy's approach involves using anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion technologies to transform pollutant waste into usable energy, making it a key player in efforts to de-fossilize heavy industries and combat climate change.
Novalith
Seed Round in 2021
Novalith Technologies is a climate technology company focused on transforming lithium production through innovative extraction and refining processes. Its proprietary LiCAL technology utilizes carbon dioxide in the extraction of lithium chemicals, which significantly lowers the need for equipment, chemical reagents, water, and energy compared to traditional methods. This approach not only reduces capital and production costs but also minimizes the environmental impact by creating a smaller emissions footprint. By providing a carbon-sustainable solution, Novalith enables its clients to enhance sustainability outcomes and aims to revolutionize the global battery supply chain.
Bloom Impact Investing
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bloom Impact Investing is a financial software developer focused on facilitating climate impact investing for retail investors. The company's application simplifies the process of making impact investments by providing access to a curated portfolio of publicly listed companies and assets that are scientifically proven to reduce carbon emissions. This platform allows investors to align their financial goals with their values, enabling them to generate positive climate impacts while also pursuing financial returns. Through its user-friendly app, Bloom Impact Investing aims to make sustainable investing more accessible and straightforward for individual investors.
Relectrify
Series A in 2021
Relectrify specializes in developing and supplying advanced battery control solutions aimed at enhancing the lifespan and reducing the costs of battery storage systems. The company's technology includes cell-level battery management and inverter solutions, which are utilized globally in various applications such as residential, industrial, and grid-scale energy storage. Their offerings are suitable for both second-life and new batteries, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
Allume Energy
Series A in 2021
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on making rooftop solar accessible for the multifamily housing market. The company has developed the SolShare, the world's first hardware solution that enables a single rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within a building. This innovative technology is designed to be demand responsive, optimizing benefits for residents while minimizing solar energy exports to the grid. Allume's systems are currently operational in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging diverse energy usage patterns, Allume provides residents with a real-time online portal that allows them to access economic clean power, ultimately helping to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Edapt Education
Seed Round in 2021
Edapt Education is an educational information platform that aims to enhance teaching and learning through effective data utilization. The company collaborates closely with schools throughout the implementation process, ensuring that both teachers and students can maximize the benefits of data. Its platform features a comprehensive data dashboard that consolidates information onto a single page, allowing educators to identify connections, patterns, and risk markers associated with student progress. By providing this streamlined access to critical information, Edapt Education empowers teachers to monitor student performance and improve overall learning outcomes.