Clean Energy Ventures, established in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage climate technology companies. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily in North America, Europe, and Israel. The firm concentrates on advanced energy innovations that address climate change, including energy storage, grid connectivity, renewable energy production, clean transportation, and the water/energy nexus. Clean Energy Ventures not only provides capital but also leverages its network and expertise to support these startups in achieving significant scale and commercial success.
DG Matrix is a pioneering manufacturer specializing in energy storage and solar systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The company's innovative solutions focus on enabling widespread EV charging infrastructure, from single-unit L3 DC fast charging technology to microgrids and fleet charging, all while minimizing material usage and environmental footprint. This approach aims to facilitate gigaton-scale emissions reductions by making EV charging accessible and affordable.
MacroCycle Technologies
Seed Round in 2025
MacroCycle Technologies is a company developing a chemical recycling process to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester-fiber waste into virgin-grade plastics. Their proprietary technology, based on synthesizing cyclic macromolecules, enables the production of recycled PET with lower energy use than traditional methods. This process offers a sustainable, zero-carbon, and cost-competitive solution for plastic upcycling, contributing to a circular economy.
Advanced Ionics
Venture Round in 2025
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing advanced electrolyzer technology for the production of low-cost green hydrogen. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and optimizing electricity consumption, the company aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with green hydrogen production. Its technology caters to a range of industrial applications, including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its innovative solutions, Advanced Ionics supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from hydrogen production.
Peelon
Seed Round in 2024
Peelon offers biodegradable packaging solutions aimed at reducing food waste and plastic pollution in the fresh produce supply chain. By utilizing a proprietary blend of natural materials, Peelon creates a microclimate around fresh produce, effectively tripling its shelf life and maintaining its quality for extended periods. This innovation not only minimizes food waste but also decreases the frequency of transportation and storage, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. Furthermore, Peelon's packaging is fully biodegradable and compostable, presenting an eco-friendly alternative to conventional packaging options.
Advanced Ionics
Series A in 2023
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing advanced electrolyzer technology for the production of low-cost green hydrogen. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and optimizing electricity consumption, the company aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with green hydrogen production. Its technology caters to a range of industrial applications, including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its innovative solutions, Advanced Ionics supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from hydrogen production.
Carbon Upcycling
Series A in 2023
Carbon Upcycling is a carbon technology company focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. It utilizes patented technology to permanently store carbon dioxide in industrial byproducts and minerals, converting them into high-performance alternative materials for cement and concrete. This process not only reduces the carbon impact of industrial operations but also diverts materials from landfills, supporting the principles of a circular economy. Carbon Upcycling has garnered global recognition for its innovative approach, earning accolades such as the Carbon XPrize’s X-Factor award and being named one of the most investable cleantech ventures in Canada.
Nitrofix
Seed Round in 2023
NitroFix is focused on reducing the global carbon footprint by producing ammonia through a novel, emission-free manufacturing process. Utilizing an innovative electrochemical reaction facilitated by a new catalyst, the company achieves a production method that generates zero carbon dioxide. This sustainable ammonia production system not only offers a zero-carbon footprint solution but also promotes stable pricing and enables local ammonia production for various applications. NitroFix's green ammonia serves as a renewable energy source, a carrier for hydrogen fuel, and a foundational component for nitrogen fertilizers, contributing to a more sustainable future.
OxCCU
Series A in 2023
OxCCU specializes in renewable energy technology aimed at fostering a circular economy for fuels, chemicals, and plastics. The company’s innovative approach utilizes carbon dioxide extracted from the atmosphere, hydrogen sourced from water, and renewable electricity to produce sustainable fuels, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics. By doing so, OxCCU enables clients to adopt more environmentally friendly products, contributing to a more sustainable future.
GreenPortfolio
Angel Round in 2022
GreenPortfolio is a company focused on sustainable investing, offering tools that help users evaluate the climate impact of their financial assets and providers. Through its innovative rating system, the platform assesses financial products that contribute to climate solutions, providing users with insights into their effectiveness in addressing climate change. Additionally, GreenPortfolio utilizes AI to match users with financial advisors who specialize in sustainable investment strategies. This approach empowers consumers to manage their finances in a climate-friendly manner while aiming to achieve positive financial returns that align with their values.
itselectric
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Itselectric specializes in providing curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions tailored for urban environments. The company aims to enhance access to public charging, thereby promoting the adoption of electric vehicles, which contributes to cleaner air and healthier communities. By utilizing a behind-the-meter approach, Itselectric draws spare electrical supply from nearby buildings to offer affordable charging points. This innovative model not only addresses infrastructure challenges but also helps to alleviate environmental justice issues in cities. Additionally, it allows clients to generate passive income while facilitating convenient charging options for EV drivers.
Advanced Ionics
Seed Round in 2022
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing advanced electrolyzer technology for the production of low-cost green hydrogen. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and optimizing electricity consumption, the company aims to significantly reduce the costs associated with green hydrogen production. Its technology caters to a range of industrial applications, including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its innovative solutions, Advanced Ionics supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from hydrogen production.
Carbon Upcycling
Venture Round in 2022
Carbon Upcycling is a carbon technology company focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. It utilizes patented technology to permanently store carbon dioxide in industrial byproducts and minerals, converting them into high-performance alternative materials for cement and concrete. This process not only reduces the carbon impact of industrial operations but also diverts materials from landfills, supporting the principles of a circular economy. Carbon Upcycling has garnered global recognition for its innovative approach, earning accolades such as the Carbon XPrize’s X-Factor award and being named one of the most investable cleantech ventures in Canada.
Nth Cycle
Series A in 2022
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company that focuses on recovering critical minerals through innovative electro-extraction methods. It collaborates with battery recyclers and mining operations to extract production-grade minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings, offering a cleaner and more customizable alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. By utilizing its advanced recycling technology, Nth Cycle aims to reduce reliance on primary mining, thereby creating a sustainable secondary source of rare earth metals in the United States. This approach supports the manufacturing and recycling industries while contributing to advancements in clean energy.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Convertible Note in 2021
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
Boston Materials
Series A in 2021
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.
Nth Cycle
Venture Round in 2021
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company that focuses on recovering critical minerals through innovative electro-extraction methods. It collaborates with battery recyclers and mining operations to extract production-grade minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings, offering a cleaner and more customizable alternative to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes. By utilizing its advanced recycling technology, Nth Cycle aims to reduce reliance on primary mining, thereby creating a sustainable secondary source of rare earth metals in the United States. This approach supports the manufacturing and recycling industries while contributing to advancements in clean energy.
Cleartrace
Series A in 2020
ClearTrace Technologies, Inc., established in 2017 and based in Austin, Texas, specializes in developing a blockchain-based carbon accounting and automated energy platform. The company's core product, ClearTrace, is a cloud-based SaaS platform that creates verifiable digital records of energy usage and tracks various energy-related activities, such as third-party energy supply, power purchase agreements, and demand response programs. ClearTrace serves renewable energy suppliers, corporations, and commercial real estate clients, providing reporting, auditing, and compliance services for energy supply chains. By leveraging blockchain technology, ClearTrace aims to enhance transparency, immutability, and trust in energy and carbon data, facilitating corporate decarbonization and preventing greenwashing.
Boston Materials
Convertible Note in 2020
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Series A in 2020
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
Boston Materials
Seed Round in 2020
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Convertible Note in 2020
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
Boston Materials
Convertible Note in 2019
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Seed Round in 2019
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
CleanFiber
Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC specializes in producing high-performance cellulose insulation materials made from recycled corrugated cardboard for residential and commercial construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, CleanFiber transitioned from its previous name, UltraCell Insulation, in September 2018. The company focuses on providing sustainable, carbon-negative insulation solutions that can be applied in attics, walls, and floors, catering to both new construction and retrofit projects. CleanFiber's products not only enhance fire resistance in buildings but also offer a cost-competitive alternative for construction companies, supporting environmentally friendly building practices. The company is currently expanding its production capabilities to meet growing demand.
Boston Materials
Seed Round in 2018
Boston Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in 3D reinforced carbon fiber pre-pregs. Founded in 2016 and based in Bedford, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented Z-axis Fiber technology, which incorporates vertically aligned carbon fibers to enhance energy transfer properties. Its product line includes Carbon Supercomposite, a magnetically assembled carbon fiber pre-preg, which finds applications across various sectors such as aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and sports equipment. Boston Materials' advanced materials aim to improve thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties, offering a roll-to-roll manufacturing process with in-line quality control and an annual production capacity of one million square meters. These innovations enable industries like semiconductors and electrified vehicles to achieve greater efficiency, reliability, and weight reduction while addressing critical challenges in durability and performance.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Convertible Note in 2018
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
CleanFiber
Venture Round in 2018
CleanFiber, LLC specializes in producing high-performance cellulose insulation materials made from recycled corrugated cardboard for residential and commercial construction. Founded in 2013 and based in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, CleanFiber transitioned from its previous name, UltraCell Insulation, in September 2018. The company focuses on providing sustainable, carbon-negative insulation solutions that can be applied in attics, walls, and floors, catering to both new construction and retrofit projects. CleanFiber's products not only enhance fire resistance in buildings but also offer a cost-competitive alternative for construction companies, supporting environmentally friendly building practices. The company is currently expanding its production capabilities to meet growing demand.
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies
Seed Round in 2017
Leading Edge Equipment Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment for solar panel production. Founded in 2008 and based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the company specializes in developing kerfless, single-crystal silicon wafers designed to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs of solar cells and panels. Their innovative floating silicon method eliminates the need for wire-sawing large silicon ingots, utilizing less energy-intensive furnaces and resulting in higher efficiency solar cells. This technology not only lowers manufacturing costs but also reduces emissions, making it an environmentally friendly option for solar panel manufacturers. Formerly known as Leading Edge Crystal Technologies, the company rebranded in May 2020 to reflect its focus on advanced equipment technologies in the renewable energy sector.
WeSpire
Series A in 2014
WeSpire Inc. is an engagement platform based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in sustainability and corporate responsibility programs for global corporations. Founded in 2010, the company, formerly known as Practically Green, LLC, empowers organizations to engage their employees in impactful initiatives through persuasive technology. WeSpire's platform incorporates dynamic content, social levers, and gamification, utilizing applied behavioral science to drive participation and measure outcomes across various areas, including energy, water, waste, transportation, food, volunteerism, and corporate citizenship. The company collaborates with prominent brands such as Unilever, MGM Resorts International, and Sony to foster engagement in sustainability and well-being programs, helping organizations achieve measurable positive impacts.
Skystream Markets
Series A in 2014
Skystream Markets Inc. operates as an institutional transaction platform for the environmental markets in the United States and internationally. Its platform offers automation in the trade cycle, including execution, trade capture, processing, and reporting. The company also acts as a neutral intermediary for market participants in the environmental markets; provides client support, which includes structuring customized physical and financial hedging strategies in the spot, option, and forward markets; and builds auctions and electronic markets for the primary and secondary markets in renewable energy certificate (REC) markets. In addition, Skystream Markets offers transaction services in REC markets. Further, the company operates a trading platform that connects pools of capital with renewable power projects through an electronic process. It serves power producers and major trading counterparties. Skystream Markets was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with a sales office in Boston, Massachusetts.
Skystream Markets
Series A in 2012
Skystream Markets Inc. operates as an institutional transaction platform for the environmental markets in the United States and internationally. Its platform offers automation in the trade cycle, including execution, trade capture, processing, and reporting. The company also acts as a neutral intermediary for market participants in the environmental markets; provides client support, which includes structuring customized physical and financial hedging strategies in the spot, option, and forward markets; and builds auctions and electronic markets for the primary and secondary markets in renewable energy certificate (REC) markets. In addition, Skystream Markets offers transaction services in REC markets. Further, the company operates a trading platform that connects pools of capital with renewable power projects through an electronic process. It serves power producers and major trading counterparties. Skystream Markets was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with a sales office in Boston, Massachusetts.
7AC Technologies
Debt Financing in 2011
7AC Technologies Inc. is a company based in Beverly, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of innovative HVAC solutions that utilize membrane-isolated plastic plate technology and liquid desiccants. This approach allows for the design of ultra-efficient HVAC systems tailored for commercial and industrial buildings, achieving over a 50% reduction in energy costs compared to traditional HVAC units. Originally founded in 2009 as 7Solar Technologies, Inc., the company rebranded to 7AC Technologies Inc. in September 2011. As of late 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co.
Exterra Carbon Solutions
Exterra Carbon Solutions is a negative emissions technology company focused on developing effective methods for durable carbon dioxide storage through the use of mineral waste. The company has created a platform that accelerates the natural weathering of rocks, transforming mineral waste into substantial carbon sinks capable of permanently storing CO2. Exterra offers comprehensive solutions for industrial emitters and direct capture companies, facilitating verifiable storage of captured carbon through mineral carbonation. Additionally, the company enables the generation of trusted carbon credits in collaboration with standard bodies, while implementing robust accounting frameworks for various CO2 mineralization technologies worldwide.
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