In June 2020, Amazon announced The Climate Pledge Fund to support the development of sustainable and decarbonizing technologies and services that will enable Amazon and other companies to meet the goals set by The Climate Pledge. This dedicated investment program—with an initial $2 billion in funding—will invest in visionary companies whose products and solutions will facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Hoofprint Biome is a developer of probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production. Its probiotics and natural enzymes improve cattle health and digestive care by eliminating methane and enabling the livestock industry to catalyze the symbiotic agriculture movement with microbiome engineering.
Cyclic Materials
Series B in 2025
Cyclic Materials specializes in recycling services that focus on recovering rare earth elements, aiming to minimize the need for new mining and support the shift towards electric mobility and cleaner energy solutions. The company employs an innovative process to extract critical metals from landfill-bound products, which can then be reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain. By providing these recovered materials, Cyclic Materials assists industries such as wind energy, electric vehicles, and electronics in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and enhancing local supply, ultimately promoting a circular economy and sustainable resource management.
Moment Energy
Series A in 2025
Moment Energy focuses on developing sustainable battery energy storage systems that repurpose retired electric vehicle batteries. The company aims to enhance energy reliability for off-grid areas and address peak demand in on-grid locations. By utilizing these repurposed batteries, Moment Energy provides clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage solutions, making renewable energy more accessible for both off-grid and industrial customers.
X-energy
Series C in 2024
X-energy is a developer of advanced modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation. The company manufactures fuel that seals uranium particles in a protective coating, making meltdown impossible. It develops safe and efficient reactors and proprietary fuel to deliver reliable, zero-carbon, affordable energy to people worldwide. The simplified, modular, and high-temperature gas reactor design expands applications and markets for the deployment of nuclear technology.
14Trees
Series A in 2024
14Trees is dedicated to accelerating the provision of affordable housing in Africa. They take construction innovations from the lab to the field, building affordable housing solutions with our bank & contractor partners.
Paebbl
Series A in 2024
Paebbl is a carbon storage company founded in 2021 by Pol Knops, Jane Walerud, Marta Sjögren, and Andreas Saari. The company focuses on capturing carbon dioxide from industrial facilities or directly from the atmosphere to produce carbon-negative building materials. By specializing in carbon dioxide mineralization, Paebbl significantly accelerates this process while minimizing energy consumption. This innovative approach enables the development of sustainable construction materials, addressing the construction sector's substantial contribution to global carbon emissions, which accounts for 38% of the total. Through its efforts, Paebbl aims to provide clients with eco-friendly raw materials that help combat climate change.
MOLG
Seed Round in 2024
MOLG develops and provides digital and automation tools to manage services and processes of businesses from the manufacturing industry. It is based in Virginia, USA.
ZeroAvia
Series C in 2024
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.
44.01
Series A in 2024
44.01 is a company focused on the permanent elimination of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through a process of mineralization in peridotite, a rock known for its natural ability to absorb CO2. By employing advanced technology, 44.01 accelerates the weathering process, transforming captured carbon dioxide into solid rock, thereby ensuring its safe and efficient removal from the environment. The company's services are designed to assist various industries in achieving their carbon reduction goals while contributing to the ongoing efforts to combat climate change.
Subeca
Series A in 2024
Subeca, Inc. specializes in developing advanced water management systems that provide continuous utility control for consumers and water suppliers. The company's platform features a combination of wireless hardware and software, enabling users to monitor and manage their water usage remotely, including the ability to turn water supplies on and off from virtually anywhere. This system includes adaptive meter intelligence, real-time data analytics, and event notifications to help reduce water waste and prevent leaks. For water agencies, Subeca’s technology allows for remote management of individual properties, customizable dashboards for departmental information sharing, and support for various devices through an agnostic network. Founded in 2008 and initially known as Seco Sys, LLC, Subeca is headquartered in San Diego, California, and emphasizes efficient management of water resources through its innovative solutions.
Verne
Seed Round in 2024
Verne is a cleantech startup founded in 2020 and based in Berkeley, California. The company specializes in developing high-density hydrogen storage systems optimized for heavy transport applications. Its innovative technology offers a lightweight and low-cost solution that enables vehicle operators to maintain their existing operations while achieving zero-emission targets. Verne's hydrogen storage systems are designed to be twice as dense as traditional compressed gas, allowing for efficient refueling at both liquid and gaseous hydrogen stations. This capability helps heavy-duty trucks reach diesel parity in terms of range and payload, thereby reducing the costs associated with delivering hydrogen from producers to end consumers.
Windfall Bio
Series A in 2024
Windfall Bio is a company focused on developing a sustainable technology that captures and transforms methane emissions into organic fertilizer, addressing significant environmental issues associated with methane and synthetic fertilizers. Founded in 2022 and based in San Mateo, California, Windfall Bio utilizes methane-eating microbes to convert methane from various sources, including agriculture, oil and gas, and waste management, into valuable soil nutrients. This innovative solution not only helps industries reduce their methane footprint but also enhances operational efficiency and profitability, benefiting the planet and consumers alike. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, demonstrating strong investor confidence in its mission to tackle climate change through nature-based agricultural technology.
CarbonCapture
Series A in 2024
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By utilizing innovative molecular sieves, affordable renewable energy sources, and sophisticated AI controls, CarbonCapture aims to create efficient systems that can scale effectively to address climate change. The company's solutions enable clients to deploy machinery that significantly reduces carbon emissions, contributing to the global effort of reversing environmental damage and promoting a sustainable future.
Glacier
Venture Round in 2024
Glacier, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, has developed the first affordable, high-performing, and space-efficient AI-enabled robot designed specifically for recycling. The company aims to transform the recycling industry by utilizing artificial intelligence-powered sensors and robotics to automate the sorting of recyclable materials. This innovative approach allows recycling facilities to enhance their operational efficiency, improve sorting accuracy, and ultimately increase profitability. By integrating advanced technology into the recycling process, Glacier is positioned to significantly impact how recycling facilities manage and process materials.
Sunfire
Series E in 2024
Sunfire specializes in the development and manufacture of systems for producing renewable industrial gases and fuels, including hydrogen and syngas. These alternatives, referred to as e-Gas, e-Fuel, or e-Chemicals, serve as substitutes for fossil fuels like mineral oil and natural gas, integrating seamlessly into existing infrastructures. The company utilizes solid oxide cells for the conversion process, which can also function as generators to provide electricity and heat. Sunfire aims to make regenerative energy from sources such as wind, hydropower, and solar power available consistently, transcending the limitations of intermittent energy generation. Their innovative electrolyzers leverage both alkaline and solid oxide technologies, enabling sectors like chemical, fuel, and steel industries to effectively transition to renewable energy sources.
Hippo Harvest
Series B in 2024
Hippo Harvest is an agriculture technology company founded in 2019 and based in Half Moon Bay, California. It specializes in controlled environment agriculture, focusing on creating optimal growing conditions that prioritize food safety and quality. By integrating plant science, machine learning, and robotics, Hippo Harvest aims to sustainably cultivate vegetables within greenhouse settings. This innovative approach enables the company to offer fresh green food products to consumers at affordable prices, contributing to the scaling of sustainable agriculture practices.
Koloma
Series B in 2024
Koloma is a geologic hydrogen company focused on identifying and commercializing geologic hydrogen resources. By utilizing its technology and proprietary data, Koloma develops data-driven solutions for energy transition resource development. The company's initiatives aim to reduce global carbon emissions, providing businesses with the tools to lower their carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Through its innovative approach, Koloma seeks to advance clean energy technology and support the transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
ZeroAvia
Series C in 2023
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.
CarbonCapture
Series A in 2023
CarbonCapture is a climate technology company focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) machines designed to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By utilizing innovative molecular sieves, affordable renewable energy sources, and sophisticated AI controls, CarbonCapture aims to create efficient systems that can scale effectively to address climate change. The company's solutions enable clients to deploy machinery that significantly reduces carbon emissions, contributing to the global effort of reversing environmental damage and promoting a sustainable future.
CarbonCure
Venture Round in 2023
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete production. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the company provides a retrofit solution for existing concrete plants, allowing producers to incorporate waste CO2 from industrial emitters into their concrete products. During manufacturing, this CO2 is chemically converted into solid mineral carbonates, enhancing the strength of the concrete while reducing its carbon footprint. CarbonCure's innovative approach enables concrete manufacturers to produce green concrete without compromising quality or cost, thereby facilitating a shift towards sustainable building practices. The company also offers marketing and environmental reporting services to support its customers in the growing green building market. By licensing its technology at a low capital expenditure, CarbonCure generates a recurring revenue stream while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the concrete industry.
Genecis
Venture Round in 2023
Genecis is an early-stage organic waste processing startup that uses biotechnology to convert waste into biodegradable plastics and other high-value materials. It converts organic waste into PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate), a biodegradable, compostable, and non-toxic polymer that can be tuned to replace a wide variety of traditional plastics. PHA can be used for single-use plastics, clothing and textiles, automotive interiors, medical tools and products, and food contact applications.
Forum Mobility
Series A in 2023
Forum Mobility specializes in providing zero-emission trucks and charging solutions aimed at facilitating the transition to electric-powered heavy-duty vehicles for logistics operators. The company offers a streamlined approach, allowing clients to access electric vehicles through purchase or lease options, all while charging a single monthly fee. In addition to vehicle offerings, Forum Mobility operates charging stations strategically located near ports and key drayage routes, which are available both during the day and night. This infrastructure not only supports the operational needs of clients but also helps alleviate space constraints at their facilities. By simplifying the shift to an all-electric fleet, Forum Mobility assists goods-transporting corporations in achieving their carbon-free objectives and contributes to efforts against climate change.
Moxion Power
Series B in 2022
Moxion Power specializes in the development of zero-emission generators and off-road equipment designed to meet temporary energy needs across various sectors. The company provides mobile power units that operate on electric power, featuring automatic swapping functionality. This innovation allows clients in industries such as construction, events and entertainment, utilities, electric vehicle fleet operations, and government agencies to access eco-friendly energy solutions efficiently. Moxion Power aims to support its clients in reducing their environmental impact while ensuring reliable power supply for diverse applications.
Turntide
Venture Round in 2022
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
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.
ZeroAvia
Series B 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.
Hippo Harvest
Seed Round in 2021
Hippo Harvest is an agriculture technology company founded in 2019 and based in Half Moon Bay, California. It specializes in controlled environment agriculture, focusing on creating optimal growing conditions that prioritize food safety and quality. By integrating plant science, machine learning, and robotics, Hippo Harvest aims to sustainably cultivate vegetables within greenhouse settings. This innovative approach enables the company to offer fresh green food products to consumers at affordable prices, contributing to the scaling of sustainable agriculture practices.
Resilient Power Systems
Seed Round in 2021
Resilient Power Systems provides power converters such as DCFC supercharging stations in a box and renewable H2 energy power converters. The company is developing products to accelerate the deployment of EV charging systems everywhere, they deliver packages to customers, and its technology has the potential to change the delivery of packages. Resilient Power's commercial applications provide EV charger-to-grid technology that is radically efficient. When it comes to municipal, residential development, retail, hospitality, or other applications where time and space are limited, Resilient's line of advanced, solid-state power stations is the answer. Its ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to the existing distribution grid, allowing clients to build EV fleets and public charging stations in days rather than months, reducing costly and disruptive site construction. When Resilient's line of high-voltage power electronics is added to the electric power grid, it improves grid efficiency and reliability.
Infinium
Venture Round in 2021
Infinium is a provider of electrofuels that produces synthetic fuels from renewable energy and waste carbon dioxide. The company's ultra-low carbon electrofuels serve as drop-in replacements for traditional petroleum-derived products, allowing for immediate integration into existing transportation systems and chemical processes, such as plastics production. This approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps clients meet carbon reduction targets without the need for extensive capital investment or time-consuming upgrades. Through its innovative solutions, Infinium aims to decarbonize the transportation sector and contribute to a more sustainable future.
CMC Machinery
Private Equity Round in 2021
CMC Spa is a privately held company established in 1980, specializing in the design, manufacture, and support of advanced technology for the mailing, graphic arts, e-commerce, and logistics sectors. The company aims to become the primary supplier for its clients by providing technology, service, parts, and professional training. CMC is committed to adapting to the evolving market demands through innovative design engineering and customized solutions. In response to the rise of e-commerce, CMC focuses on helping retailers and logistics companies enhance their fulfillment processes. Their acclaimed CMC 3D right-sizing packaging technology enables the production of sustainable, strong, and personalized boxes, contributing to a more efficient and eco-friendly parcel industry.
Redwood Materials
Series C in 2021
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on advancing sustainable battery recycling technologies to create a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Founded by JB Straubel in 2017, Redwood specializes in the recycling and processing of end-of-life batteries and electronics to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and various metals. The company currently receives approximately 10 GWh of used batteries annually and aims to scale its production of anode and cathode materials to 100 GWh by 2025, sufficient for manufacturing over one million electric vehicles each year. By providing environmentally sound solutions for recycling and refining, Redwood supports industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, thereby contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact of battery production and usage.
Rivian
Private Equity Round in 2021
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. The company creates solutions that redefine traditional automotive economics and remove the pain points of conventional ownership. It also manufactures autonomous electric vehicles intended to offer a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.
ION Energy
Seed Round in 2021
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.
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.
BETA Technologies
Series A in 2021
Beta Technologies specializes in the design and development of electric aircraft, including advanced flight control and electric propulsion systems, with a strong emphasis on clean aviation technology. The company aims to establish a new paradigm for transporting goods and people through its self-sufficient electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft ecosystem. This ecosystem is designed to meet human mobility needs while adhering to environmental principles. Additionally, Beta Technologies is working on a comprehensive electric transportation system that features net-zero, all-electric aircraft and a multimodal charging infrastructure to support various electric vehicles. The company also offers training programs for pilots and maintenance personnel, catering to clients in the cargo, passenger, and emergency response sectors, and enabling them to implement more efficient, cleaner, and faster transportation solutions.
Turntide
Venture Round in 2021
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
Infinium
Venture Round in 2021
Infinium is a provider of electrofuels that produces synthetic fuels from renewable energy and waste carbon dioxide. The company's ultra-low carbon electrofuels serve as drop-in replacements for traditional petroleum-derived products, allowing for immediate integration into existing transportation systems and chemical processes, such as plastics production. This approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps clients meet carbon reduction targets without the need for extensive capital investment or time-consuming upgrades. Through its innovative solutions, Infinium aims to decarbonize the transportation sector and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Rivian
Private Equity Round in 2021
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. The company creates solutions that redefine traditional automotive economics and remove the pain points of conventional ownership. It also manufactures autonomous electric vehicles intended to offer a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.
ZeroAvia
Series A in 2020
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.
Turntide
Venture Round in 2020
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.
Redwood Materials
Funding Round in 2020
Redwood Materials, Inc. is a Nevada-based company focused on advancing sustainable battery recycling technologies to create a circular supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Founded by JB Straubel in 2017, Redwood specializes in the recycling and processing of end-of-life batteries and electronics to recover critical materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and various metals. The company currently receives approximately 10 GWh of used batteries annually and aims to scale its production of anode and cathode materials to 100 GWh by 2025, sufficient for manufacturing over one million electric vehicles each year. By providing environmentally sound solutions for recycling and refining, Redwood supports industries including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics, thereby contributing to a reduction in the environmental impact of battery production and usage.
CarbonCure
Venture Round in 2020
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete production. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the company provides a retrofit solution for existing concrete plants, allowing producers to incorporate waste CO2 from industrial emitters into their concrete products. During manufacturing, this CO2 is chemically converted into solid mineral carbonates, enhancing the strength of the concrete while reducing its carbon footprint. CarbonCure's innovative approach enables concrete manufacturers to produce green concrete without compromising quality or cost, thereby facilitating a shift towards sustainable building practices. The company also offers marketing and environmental reporting services to support its customers in the growing green building market. By licensing its technology at a low capital expenditure, CarbonCure generates a recurring revenue stream while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the concrete industry.
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