Decarbonization Partners

Orennia is a provider of commercial analytics focused on the renewable and zero-carbon energy sectors. The company offers a platform that aggregates and cleanses extensive data related to commercial, engineering, pricing, transmission facilities, and demand. By leveraging advanced technology and insights from seasoned industry experts, Orennia aims to assist investors in making informed capital allocation decisions, ultimately accelerating their time-to-value in the renewable power sector. The company's objective insights enable clients to navigate investment opportunities effectively and with confidence in this rapidly evolving market.

ConnectDER is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2011. It specializes in designing and manufacturing meter collars that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging to residential homes and the grid. By transforming the electricity meter socket into an interconnection point, ConnectDER enhances the integration and management of DERs. The company also offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering data, manage operational parameters, and control firmware remotely. This technology improves the efficiency and resilience of home energy systems while benefiting users, the grid, and the environment.

Monolith Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with an additional office in San Carlos, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in sustainable manufacturing through the innovative process of methane pyrolysis, which allows for the production of low-emission carbon black and hydrogen. This method utilizes natural gas as a feedstock and incorporates renewable electricity, distinguishing Monolith’s approach from traditional combustion processes. In addition to carbon black, the company also produces hydrogen tail-gas, which serves as a co-product for power generation and industrial gas markets. Monolith Materials, formerly known as Boxer Industries, Inc., has positioned itself at the forefront of environmentally conscious manufacturing in the United States.

Guidewheel is a developer of an AI-powered FactoryOps platform designed to enhance productivity and profitability for manufacturers across their operations. The platform is non-intrusive, resembling a smartwatch, and utilizes advanced technology to monitor machines by analyzing their electrical activity to determine operational speed, startup, and shutdown times, as well as identifying potential issues before they escalate. Guidewheel's solution incorporates additional sensors and features that contribute to both profit enhancement and sustainability efforts while maintaining a user-friendly, modular, and scalable interface. Founded at Stanford University, the company has successfully partnered with hundreds of manufacturers, achieving an average runtime improvement of 40%. Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Tech Pioneer, Guidewheel aims to become the leading real-time intelligence platform for the world's factories, significantly impacting business operations and addressing climate change.

Neustark develops sustainable construction materials by capturing emissions generated in concrete production and converting them into climate-positive limestone, providing an alternative to cement and sand that are key cost drivers in concrete manufacture. The company also offers environmental services that recycle construction waste into fresh concrete, dismantling waste into carbonate powder and gravel components to enable reuse in new mixes. Together, these approaches support decarbonization and circularity in the construction sector by lowering embodied emissions, reducing material costs, and turning waste streams into usable construction material.

Antora Energy specializes in providing zero-carbon industrial heat and power solutions for heavy industries, offering a more reliable alternative to fossil fuels. The company develops innovative thermal batteries that utilize excess solar and wind electricity to heat blocks of carbon, creating a sustainable energy source. These thermal energy storage systems effectively convert heat energy into electric energy, facilitating the electrification of heavy industry. By enabling the integration of renewable resources into the electricity grid, Antora Energy aims to deliver convenient, sustainable, and reliable electricity while significantly reducing carbon emissions on a global scale.

Ascend Elements is a manufacturer of advanced battery materials, specializing in the reclamation of valuable elements from spent lithium-ion batteries. The company employs hydroprocess recycling and direct recycling techniques to deconstruct old cathode materials to the atomic level, allowing for the creation of new cathode materials. This innovative approach not only facilitates the recycling of battery components but also supports clients in maximizing their returns on investments, promoting the economic viability of recycling and the production of low-cost battery materials.

Carbon Direct is a New York-based company established in 2020, specializing in carbon management solutions. It offers an end-to-end platform enabling organizations to reduce and remove atmospheric carbon, aligning with their climate goals. The platform facilitates carbon credit creation, supply chain emission reduction, low-carbon procurement, and large-scale carbon credit and removal transactions. Additionally, Carbon Direct Capital Management, its investment arm, provides growth-stage funding to carbon management companies, prioritizing both climate impact and financial returns through a science-focused approach.

Monolith Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with an additional office in San Carlos, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in sustainable manufacturing through the innovative process of methane pyrolysis, which allows for the production of low-emission carbon black and hydrogen. This method utilizes natural gas as a feedstock and incorporates renewable electricity, distinguishing Monolith’s approach from traditional combustion processes. In addition to carbon black, the company also produces hydrogen tail-gas, which serves as a co-product for power generation and industrial gas markets. Monolith Materials, formerly known as Boxer Industries, Inc., has positioned itself at the forefront of environmentally conscious manufacturing in the United States.

Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, specializing in engineered carbon materials for energy storage solutions including electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company collaborates with clients representing 95% of global battery production. Group14 develops innovative battery materials that enhance energy performance in lithium-ion systems, providing clients with significantly increased lithium capacity while ensuring safety and longevity. The company operates a joint venture in South Korea and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities worldwide to meet the growing demand for silicon battery materials, aiming to enable a future where all rechargeable devices are powered by advanced battery technology.