Terraform Industries manufactures carbon negative "natural gas" by extracting CO2 from the atmosphere. Since a large fraction of natural gas is not burned but used industrially for products including fertilizer, plastics, pharmaceuticals, coatings and adhesives, our natural gas is net carbon negative. Terraform Industries is a bet on cheap solar, synthetic hydrocarbon supremacy, and hyperscale. The overarching goal is to zero out the net transport of carbon from the crust to the atmosphere and oceans as quickly as possible by displacing drilled natural gas production with direct atmospheric processing.
Noya captures CO2 from the sky and re-sells it for 2x cheaper than existing options. We do this by retrofitting existing industrial equipment like cooling towers and converting them into CO2 capture machines.
Tandem Repeat developed protein-based thermoplastic material with a revolutionary technology for the production of programmable and smart textiles from sustainable resources
Pina Earth is a climate tech startup unlocking carbon markets for European forest owners. Local forests can become certified carbon projects through an independent certification with Pina. As a result, climate-resilient forests become a reality, and sustainable forestry is rewarded with recurring income. The carbon stored in forests can be accurately measured and monitored by combining cutting-edge remote sensing technologies and artificial intelligence. Pina Earth's platform assists forest owners in registering their land for carbon credits. It then sells what amounts to a high-tech forest management service, assisting landowners in making forest adaptations such as planting climate-resilient tree species, which should generate extra carbon credits over time compared to if they did not undertake the sustainability-focused measures that will allow the forest to take up more carbon.
Paces is creating a data platform to provide actionable signals for developers, operators and investors to better understand what and where to profitably build green infrastructure. Paces AI will provide data signals collected across 3,500 US counties, including environmental data, permitting data, zoning data, interconnection data and competition risks. Modeled signals are also provided, such as climate risks, profitability forecasts and parcel ranking. These granular signals are provided at the level of specific land parcels and green infrastructure assets.
Ecosapiens is a Web3/NFT project enabling consumers to make a positive impact on the climate.
Amperon Holdings, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in developing predictive tools for energy retailers and grid operators. The company utilizes smart meters to gather real-time energy data, providing insights with 15-minute resolution for various ratepayers, including residential, commercial, and industrial users. By leveraging this data, Amperon creates operational grid intelligence tools powered by artificial intelligence, which help utilities and energy retailers better manage grid volatility caused by factors such as climate disasters and global pandemics. With a significant number of smart meters installed across the country, Amperon aims to transform the energy sector and facilitate the transition to a smarter grid infrastructure.
Enduring Planet is a not-for-profit venture capital firm based in Portland, Oregon, established in 2021 to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. The firm provides growth capital to climate entrepreneurs through revenue-based financing, offering non-dilutive capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of a company's top-line revenue. Investment amounts range from $100,000 to $500,000, typically representing a 2% to 10% revenue share over a 2 to 3-year term. Enduring Planet's funding scales with revenue growth, enabling rapid follow-on investments. The firm focuses on companies within the New Climate Economy, supporting initiatives across mitigation, removal, adaptation, and resilience. Additionally, Enduring Planet prioritizes investments in underrepresented founders, diverse teams, and startups that serve marginalized communities, ensuring broad inclusivity in its investment strategy.
BasiGo is an e-mobility startup focused on transforming public transportation by offering electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel. The company aims to make electric buses accessible to all bus owners through innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing systems. BasiGo's electric buses utilize proven and safe battery technology, allowing them to operate throughout the day on a single charge. By providing an economical, convenient, and reliable solution, BasiGo helps customers address the challenges posed by increasing diesel fuel costs, thereby promoting a more sustainable future in public transport.
MicroByre, Inc. develops genetically tractable strains from non-model micro-species. The company genetically engineers the reluctant, recalcitrant, and rebellious bacteria for industrial applications. It serves the biotechnology sector. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.
Olympian Motors is an innovative electric vehicle startup dedicated to redefining the automotive experience by focusing on aesthetics and minimalism. The company has adopted a fabless production model, which allows for an asset-light manufacturing approach, significantly reducing the typical go-to-market timeframe from over three years to just eight months. Olympian Motors aims to enhance the driving experience by simplifying the cockpit interface and user experience, while prioritizing environmental sustainability through the use of recyclable plastics and plant-based leather. Their electric vehicles are software-defined, providing a superior user experience and ensuring data privacy throughout the system. By targeting a new segment of consumers who value design, comfort, and eco-friendliness, Olympian Motors seeks to transform the often commoditized automotive market.
DiviGas Pte. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Singapore, specializes in the development of advanced industrial membranes for various sectors, including refineries, chemical processing, and industrial applications. The company's flagship product, the DIVI-H Membrane, is a hydrogen separation nano-molecular membrane designed to efficiently purify hydrogen from diverse feedstock compositions. This technology finds utility in a wide range of processes, such as hot caprolactam recovery, coal gasification, and ammonia off-gas systems. DiviGas serves multiple industries, including petrochemicals, ammonia and methanol production, metallurgical processes, and power-to-gas systems, offering innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability in these fields.
BasiGo is an e-mobility startup focused on transforming public transportation by offering electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel. The company aims to make electric buses accessible to all bus owners through innovative Pay-As-You-Drive financing systems. BasiGo's electric buses utilize proven and safe battery technology, allowing them to operate throughout the day on a single charge. By providing an economical, convenient, and reliable solution, BasiGo helps customers address the challenges posed by increasing diesel fuel costs, thereby promoting a more sustainable future in public transport.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
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.
Cemvita Factory Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in converting carbon dioxide and water into valuable products. Utilizing a CO2 utilization platform that mimics photosynthesis, Cemvita processes solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide to generate nutrients, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals, including polymers. The company employs synthetic biology to develop innovative solutions aimed at enhancing energy sustainability and facilitating the extraction of resources in oil and gas, chemicals, and mining industries. Through its technology, Cemvita aims to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for reducing carbon emissions and improving resource extraction methods.
SINAI Technologies Inc. specializes in software solutions that assist companies in planning and implementing carbon emissions strategies. Its platform monitors various departments and processes within an organization to provide tailored recommendations for reducing carbon emissions in alignment with both internal and external objectives. The software includes features such as a carbon footprint module that converts data on waste generation, energy usage, and fuel consumption into greenhouse gas emissions, thereby facilitating the creation of carbon inventories. Additionally, SINAI offers tools for low carbon scenario analysis, carbon pricing design, and setting emissions reduction targets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SINAI Technologies positions itself as a leader in enterprise decarbonization, helping organizations measure, analyze, and manage their emissions effectively.
SINAI Technologies Inc. specializes in software solutions that assist companies in planning and implementing carbon emissions strategies. Its platform monitors various departments and processes within an organization to provide tailored recommendations for reducing carbon emissions in alignment with both internal and external objectives. The software includes features such as a carbon footprint module that converts data on waste generation, energy usage, and fuel consumption into greenhouse gas emissions, thereby facilitating the creation of carbon inventories. Additionally, SINAI offers tools for low carbon scenario analysis, carbon pricing design, and setting emissions reduction targets. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, SINAI Technologies positions itself as a leader in enterprise decarbonization, helping organizations measure, analyze, and manage their emissions effectively.
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B RV industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
ION Energy is accelerating Earth's transition to an all-electric planet.
With a cutting-edge battery management system, advanced analytics software and artificial intelligence-powered platform, ION is enabling electric vehicle and energy storage space providers to unlock the power of data to make faster and smarter decisions.
ION is empowering organizations with the flexibility, independence, and autonomy to buy ready-to-deploy BMS platforms or build custom zero-downtime BMS models. Their versatility and adaptability have helped them to continually emerge as the ideal battery technology partner for OEMs and battery pack manufacturers.
Colossal is a ground-breaking bioscience and gene engineering firm that develops cutting-edge genomics technology.
Aerial is a sustainability software company that specializes in tracking and managing carbon footprints. Its platform automatically calculates users' carbon emissions based on their lifestyle choices and simplifies the process of offsetting these emissions through contributions to verified reforestation projects. Additionally, Aerial provides users with actionable insights into sustainable living, crafted by credible science writers. The company aims to facilitate an effortless transition to a more sustainable lifestyle while helping individuals and organizations understand and reduce their environmental impact. Aerial's innovative approach to carbon management has garnered attention from various media outlets.
Carbo Culture Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in producing biochar from biomass waste, utilizing a carbon sequestration process to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, the company focuses on upcycling orchard waste into stable, solid biocarbon products. These products serve various applications, including soil remediation and enhancing soil properties by improving water retention and nutrient availability. Carbo Culture's biochar acts as a long-term solution for repairing damaged soils and mitigating crop losses while preventing carbon from re-entering the atmosphere for centuries. The company's innovative approach reflects its commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.
New Age Meats is a biotechnology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2017. The company specializes in producing cultivated meat using an automated, data-driven platform and advanced stem cell technology. By growing meat from animal cells rather than relying on traditional animal slaughter, New Age Meats aims to create healthier and more sustainable meat alternatives.
Swift Solar Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of lightweight, flexible solar panels. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, with an additional facility in Golden, Colorado, the company focuses on advanced photovoltaic technology utilizing perovskite semiconductors. Swift Solar's products are engineered for diverse applications, including aerospace, automotive, and building sectors. The team comprises experts from prestigious institutions such as Stanford, MIT, and the University of Washington, who leverage their knowledge to develop innovative solar cell architectures and specialized manufacturing techniques. Swift Solar's ultra-thin perovskite films are designed for high efficiency, enabling the production of tandem solar cells that maximize light absorption and conversion efficiency while maintaining a low weight.
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Sway offers regenerative design solutions for plastic pollution using seaweed to create compostable replacements for single-use plastics. The company was co-founded by Julia Marsh, Matt Mayes, and Leland Maschmeyer and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Amperon Holdings, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in New York, specializes in developing predictive tools for energy retailers and grid operators. The company utilizes smart meters to gather real-time energy data, providing insights with 15-minute resolution for various ratepayers, including residential, commercial, and industrial users. By leveraging this data, Amperon creates operational grid intelligence tools powered by artificial intelligence, which help utilities and energy retailers better manage grid volatility caused by factors such as climate disasters and global pandemics. With a significant number of smart meters installed across the country, Amperon aims to transform the energy sector and facilitate the transition to a smarter grid infrastructure.
Shiru, Inc., a food technology company, develops and produces proteins. The company focuses on producing edible proteins to replace dairy products and eggs in the food industry. Shiru, Inc. was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Oakland, California.
Upshift, Inc. offers car subscription services in the San Francisco area, catering to both personal and business needs. Founded in 2012 and based in Oakland, California, the company provides a convenient alternative to traditional car ownership. Its platform allows users to subscribe to monthly plans or pay per trip, delivering clean vehicles, such as a Prius, directly to customers. Upshift's services include concierge options, vehicle pickup, parking, insurance, and maintenance, ensuring a hassle-free experience. The company's model aims to reduce carbon emissions and the need for parking spaces by minimizing the number of cars on the road, making it easier for individuals and businesses to access transportation without the responsibilities of ownership.