SYSTEMIQ

Through their own investment vehicle, SYSTEMIQ supports disruptive early-stage digital/technology ventures with the potential to transform systems in the circular economy, energy and land use sectors. They support asset-light models (SaaS, platforms, marketplaces and tools) and targeted IP-driven asset-light hardware innovation with significant scale potential. Their sweet spot is $1-2m of initial investment in Seed/Series A rounds. They act as an active minority investor by deploying a combination of capital and talent to 'de-risk' the companies they invest in, accelerate their commercialisation and position them for further fundraising and greater scale.

Irena Spazzapan

Partner

Katherine Stodulka

Partner

23 past transactions

Tangible

Venture Round in 2024
Tangible is a platform to facilitate the structuring, modeling, and management of asset-backed financial transactions.

InnerPlant

Series B in 2024
InnerPlant, Inc. is an agricultural technology company based in Davis, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in genetically engineered plants that serve as living sensors, providing real-time alerts to farmers about plant health. Its flagship product, InnerTomato, utilizes biotechnology, big data, and the Internet of Things to indicate when plants require water, nutrients, or pest control. These plants emit optical signals that can be detected by devices such as smartphones, allowing farmers to respond quickly to issues. By enabling plants to communicate early stress signals, InnerPlant aims to enhance crop protection and promote sustainable farming practices, ultimately increasing field health and delivering value throughout the agricultural supply chain.

Ren Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Ren is a SaaS platform that enables companies with global supply chains to source the cleanest energy possible. Ren solves the complex financial, technical, and logistical challenges associated with structuring renewable energy contracts to cover contracted and distributed loads. This unlocks cost savings and the ability to meet carbon commitments on time.

Circulor

Series B in 2022
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability platform for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative technology leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence of raw materials, helping businesses manage their supply chains more effectively. By enabling the tracking of materials, emissions, and compliance from source to consumption, Circulor allows its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, thereby supporting their sustainability objectives and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Nature Metrics

Series B in 2022
Nature Metrics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Egham, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA-based monitoring for biodiversity assessment. Established in 2014, the company employs advanced genetic techniques to detect species presence through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. It provides services for various applications, including crested newt eDNA assessments, DNA testing for chytrid fungus, and surveys for fish and amphibians. In addition, Nature Metrics utilizes metabarcoding, which sequences specific DNA regions to identify species by comparing them to reference databases, and metagenomics, which offers insights into species abundance and biomass from individual samples. By isolating unique genetic signatures shed by organisms into their environments, Nature Metrics effectively monitors ecological networks and supports impact assessments and adaptive management strategies.

Brimstone

Series A in 2022
Brimstone is a company that has developed a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary Portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Founded in 2019 and based in Oakland, California, Brimstone's innovative technology employs carbon-free calcium silicate rock instead of traditional limestone, resulting in a product that matches the performance of conventional materials while remaining cost-competitive at scale. This advancement aims to provide the construction industry with a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional cement production methods.

The Routing Company

Series A in 2022
The Routing Company is a technology firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in dynamic vehicle routing and management solutions for public transit. Founded in 2018 by MIT researchers and rideshare industry veterans, the company offers a platform that utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence to optimize shared ride services. Its primary product, the Pingo™ app, allows users to request rides on-demand or in advance, accommodating various operational modes including flex, fixed, and paratransit. By partnering with cities and transit agencies, The Routing Company aims to enhance transport equity, accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability in urban mobility. The firm also provides fleet management tools and analytics to support private fleets and demand-responsive transit initiatives.

Nautilus Labs

Series B in 2022
Nautilus Labs Inc. develops a platform that offers analytical solutions for maritime transportation, focusing on real-time data unification, verification, and analysis. This technology aids operators in making informed business decisions through features like TrueVoyage, which continuously provides critical reporting values and enables constant monitoring of ship performance. The platform caters to various sectors, including gas carriers, tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, and roro. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, Nautilus Labs also emphasizes decarbonization within the ocean supply chain by applying machine learning to enhance predictive decision-making for fleet efficiency. Their solutions are integrated with clients’ workflows and are supported by human-centric change management programs to ensure successful organizational adoption.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series C in 2021
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms that deliver weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. Its ClimateScore Intelligence Platform utilizes cloud computing to integrate various prediction models, processing data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. Jupiter also offers specific products like FloodScore, which aids users in preparing for potential flooding linked to climate change, and HeatScore, designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence transforms complex climate science into actionable insights, enabling businesses to assess physical risks, comply with regulations, and address reputational concerns related to climate change.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

Circulor

Series A in 2021
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability platform for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative technology leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence of raw materials, helping businesses manage their supply chains more effectively. By enabling the tracking of materials, emissions, and compliance from source to consumption, Circulor allows its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, thereby supporting their sustainability objectives and responsible sourcing initiatives.

NatureMetrics

Series A in 2021
NatureMetrics specializes in biodiversity monitoring by utilizing environmental DNA (eDNA) to provide clear insights into natural ecosystems. The company has developed a platform that identifies and quantifies various organisms within the environment, leveraging advanced molecular techniques and scientific expertise. This technology allows for the detection of numerous species over extensive spatial and temporal scales, making it a valuable tool for environmentalists. NatureMetrics supports various applications, including conservation efforts and environmental impact assessments, by offering precise data that informs effective decision-making regarding biodiversity management.

Nature Metrics

Series A in 2021
Nature Metrics Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Egham, United Kingdom, specializing in DNA-based monitoring for biodiversity assessment. Established in 2014, the company employs advanced genetic techniques to detect species presence through environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis. It provides services for various applications, including crested newt eDNA assessments, DNA testing for chytrid fungus, and surveys for fish and amphibians. In addition, Nature Metrics utilizes metabarcoding, which sequences specific DNA regions to identify species by comparing them to reference databases, and metagenomics, which offers insights into species abundance and biomass from individual samples. By isolating unique genetic signatures shed by organisms into their environments, Nature Metrics effectively monitors ecological networks and supports impact assessments and adaptive management strategies.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2021
ZeroAvia, Inc. is a company focused on developing zero-emission aircraft for commercial short-haul flights. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Hollister, California, with an office in Cranfield, United Kingdom, ZeroAvia specializes in hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. These systems are designed to eliminate aviation emissions while ensuring operational efficiency. The company aims to provide scalable technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft, thereby facilitating a transition to sustainable aviation. By collaborating with various stakeholders, ZeroAvia seeks to revolutionize the aviation industry through cleaner and more efficient flight options. Their powertrain utilizes a hydrogen fuel-cell system in limited-seat fixed-wing aircraft, which not only reduces emissions but also allows for the use of existing infrastructure, thus simplifying regulatory challenges and lowering both fuel and maintenance costs for aviation companies.

Dendra Systems

Series A in 2020
Dendra Systems is an environmental technology company focused on restoring natural ecosystems worldwide. The company's mission is to create tools that facilitate scalable ecosystem restoration, addressing issues caused by the degradation of land resulting from years of imbalance between ecosystem destruction and restoration efforts. Dendra offers an integrated approach that combines data analytics and automation services, enabling enterprises to meet their ecosystem restoration and reporting requirements effectively. Through its innovative technology, Dendra aims to empower humanity in the effort to restore and maintain the balance of the natural world.

Circulor

Venture Round in 2020
Circulor Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing a blockchain-based traceability platform for industrial supply chains. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Dublin, Circulor serves a diverse clientele, including car manufacturers, electric vehicle battery producers, commodity traders, and miners. The company's innovative technology leverages blockchain and artificial intelligence to enhance the traceability and due diligence of raw materials, helping businesses manage their supply chains more effectively. By enabling the tracking of materials, emissions, and compliance from source to consumption, Circulor allows its customers to secure deliveries, manage payments, and verify the provenance of their raw materials, thereby supporting their sustainability objectives and responsible sourcing initiatives.

OpenInvest

Series A in 2020
Backed by capital from Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and QED, OpenInvest was founded in 2015 with a core focus on helping advisors unlock the true impact of their clients’ investments. On June 29, 2021, J.P. Morgan announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenInvest. OpenInvest will retain its own brand and be integrated into J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank and Wealth Management client offerings

Jupiter Intelligence

Series B in 2019
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. is a company that specializes in climate risk analytics, providing tools and platforms that deliver weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. Its ClimateScore Intelligence Platform utilizes cloud computing to integrate various prediction models, processing data from numerous ground-based and satellite sensors. Jupiter also offers specific products like FloodScore, which aids users in preparing for potential flooding linked to climate change, and HeatScore, designed to help organizations anticipate and mitigate the impacts of extreme temperatures. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence transforms complex climate science into actionable insights, enabling businesses to assess physical risks, comply with regulations, and address reputational concerns related to climate change.

OpenInvest

Series A in 2018
Backed by capital from Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and QED, OpenInvest was founded in 2015 with a core focus on helping advisors unlock the true impact of their clients’ investments. On June 29, 2021, J.P. Morgan announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OpenInvest. OpenInvest will retain its own brand and be integrated into J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank and Wealth Management client offerings

Electron

Seed Round in 2018
Electron is a London-based energy technology company focused on decarbonizing energy systems through innovative, user-driven market interactions. The company provides a market platform as a service, allowing network operators and distributed energy resources to trade and optimize the use of network capacity alongside zero carbon, zero marginal cost power. Its infrastructure leverages blockchain technology to create efficient and resilient energy systems, addressing challenges in the sector while maximizing the potential of distributed renewable generation, storage capacity, smart grids, and connected devices. By facilitating granular and optimized marketplaces, Electron aims to transform the energy landscape and support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

Dendra Systems

Seed Round in 2018
Dendra Systems is an environmental technology company focused on restoring natural ecosystems worldwide. The company's mission is to create tools that facilitate scalable ecosystem restoration, addressing issues caused by the degradation of land resulting from years of imbalance between ecosystem destruction and restoration efforts. Dendra offers an integrated approach that combines data analytics and automation services, enabling enterprises to meet their ecosystem restoration and reporting requirements effectively. Through its innovative technology, Dendra aims to empower humanity in the effort to restore and maintain the balance of the natural world.

KrakenFlex

Series A in 2017
KrakenFlex specializes in real-time management and monitoring of distributed energy resources, catering to utilities, traders, generators, and network operators. The company has developed a cloud-based energy system management platform that aggregates and oversees various renewable energy assets. By employing advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence, KrakenFlex enables its clients to efficiently manage and monetize large, diversified portfolios of energy resources. This approach not only allows clients to seize new opportunities but also promotes the adoption of renewable technologies, contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and efficient power network.

Electron

Seed Round in 2017
Electron is a London-based energy technology company focused on decarbonizing energy systems through innovative, user-driven market interactions. The company provides a market platform as a service, allowing network operators and distributed energy resources to trade and optimize the use of network capacity alongside zero carbon, zero marginal cost power. Its infrastructure leverages blockchain technology to create efficient and resilient energy systems, addressing challenges in the sector while maximizing the potential of distributed renewable generation, storage capacity, smart grids, and connected devices. By facilitating granular and optimized marketplaces, Electron aims to transform the energy landscape and support the transition to sustainable energy solutions.
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