Energy Capital Ventures

Capture6 specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative carbon dioxide removal technologies aimed at addressing climate change. The company utilizes electrochemical processes to convert seawater into a solution that captures CO2 from the atmosphere and deposits it into the ocean, thereby enhancing ocean health. This approach not only facilitates the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions but also offers economic benefits by enabling businesses, governments, and communities to decarbonize their operations effectively. By repurposing existing industrial-scale technologies, Capture6 provides scalable solutions that contribute to environmental sustainability while improving livelihoods.

CarbonQuest is a New York-based company that specializes in advanced technologies and solutions aimed at accelerating global carbon reduction. It provides environmental and decarbonization services, particularly through carbon capture technology tailored for the real estate sector. The company offers onsite carbon capture, sequestration, and reduction services for various types of facilities, including hospitals, healthcare institutions, government buildings, and office spaces. By implementing these solutions, CarbonQuest enables organizations to effectively reduce the carbon footprint associated with their operations, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Vertus Energy is a climate tech startup focused on transforming waste into green energy. The company has developed BRIO™ technology, which enhances the production of biofuel from waste materials. This innovative system is designed to produce 60% more energy from the same volume of waste compared to existing technologies, while also handling three times more waste. Utilizing anaerobic digesters and carbon sequestration and conversion methods, Vertus Energy aims to provide a solution for de-fossilizing heavily polluting industries, making the transition to sustainable energy more practical and cost-effective. Through its advancements, Vertus Energy contributes to the urgent global effort to combat climate change.

Furno is a climate technology company that produces zero-emission ordinary Portland cement. Its technology combines oxyfuel combustion and a novel design to develop plants, providing the cement industry with agile, scalable, carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and less capital-intensive cement technology.

Osmoses specializes in clean membrane technology aimed at decarbonizing gas separations, with a goal of eliminating one gigaton of carbon emissions annually. The company has developed advanced molecular filters that offer exceptional size selectivity, enabling the purification of hydrogen and natural gas. Additionally, these filters facilitate large-scale carbon capture, significantly transforming traditional chemical separation processes. By reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in industrial operations, Osmoses provides a solution that helps businesses lower costs, minimize product loss, and create value for their clients, contributing to broader efforts in combating climate change.

Sapphire Technologies specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sale of energy recovery systems for industrial and commercial applications involving natural gas and hydrogen. The company’s innovative systems are engineered to convert waste energy generated during pressure reduction processes into electric power, all while ensuring that manufacturing and processing activities remain uninterrupted. By enabling businesses to recover this otherwise wasted pressure energy, Sapphire Technologies assists in maximizing plant efficiencies, enhancing productivity, and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, their solutions help offset electrical costs and create cash flow opportunities for companies, contributing to more sustainable operations in the energy sector.

Furno is a climate technology company that produces zero-emission ordinary Portland cement. Its technology combines oxyfuel combustion and a novel design to develop plants, providing the cement industry with agile, scalable, carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and less capital-intensive cement technology.

Cemvita is a company that utilizes synthetic biology to create innovative solutions aimed at promoting sustainable energy. Its CO2 Utilization platform emulates photosynthesis and other natural processes to produce a range of products, including industrial chemicals, nutrients, and pharmaceuticals. This technology supports deep space exploration and facilitates the sustainable extraction of resources, particularly in the oil and gas, chemicals, and mining sectors. By providing environmentally friendly methods for producing lithium and other materials, Cemvita helps these industries reduce their carbon emissions and transition toward more sustainable practices.