ConnectDER
Series D in 2024
ConnectDER LLC is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in solutions that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources, particularly solar photovoltaic systems, to residential homes and the grid. The company designs and manufactures innovative meter collars that serve as a connection point between residential electric meters and meter sockets, effectively transforming these sockets into a grid-friendly platform for solar energy, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging. Additionally, ConnectDER offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering and operational data, manage firmware, and oversee the commissioning and decommissioning of ConnectDER units. Founded in 2011 and rebranded in 2015, ConnectDER aims to simplify the integration of renewable energy technologies, benefiting both users and the broader energy grid.
Urbint is a technology company that develops a field risk management platform aimed at enhancing safety for workers and critical infrastructure. By utilizing real-world data and artificial intelligence, Urbint's software predicts potential threats, providing decision-makers with insights about risks up to a week in advance. This proactive approach allows utilities and infrastructure operators to take timely actions to prevent incidents, thereby protecting their workers, assets, and the communities they serve. Many leading energy and infrastructure companies in North America rely on Urbint's solutions to ensure a safer and more resilient operational environment.
LevelTen Energy
Series D in 2024
LevelTen Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company founded in 2016 that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace. This platform serves to connect corporate and industrial power buyers with power purchase agreements (PPAs) from utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. By facilitating access to a wide range of renewable energy options, LevelTen Energy enables clients to secure fixed-price renewable energy solutions and benefit economically from large-scale projects. The company's technology-driven marketplace enhances the efficiency of transactions, allowing buyers, advisors, and sellers to achieve better deals in a streamlined manner. Through its services, LevelTen Energy plays a significant role in advancing the adoption of renewable energy in the corporate sector.
LineVision
Series C in 2022
LineVision, Inc. is a developer of advanced transmission line monitoring systems for electric utilities, headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency, flexibility, and safety of overhead power lines. Utilizing patented non-contact sensors, LineVision’s systems provide real-time monitoring and analytics, enabling utilities to assess conductor health, detect anomalies, and optimize asset management through dynamic line ratings. The platform is designed for rapid deployment without the need for scheduled outages or specialized equipment. By delivering critical insights into the performance of transmission lines, LineVision aids utilities in increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the electrical grid, thereby supporting the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.
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UtilityAPI
Series A in 2022
UtilityAPI, Inc., founded in 2014 and based in Oakland, California, specializes in software that automates the collection of utility bill and usage data from utility web portals. The company aims to facilitate standardized data transactions within the evolving energy economy, making it easier for businesses to access critical information. UtilityAPI's services are utilized by numerous companies for various purposes, including quote generation, feasibility analyses, and asset management. Additionally, its tools assist in evaluating and validating energy usage and savings, allowing innovators and property managers to securely share electric utility data.
NextStep
Venture Round in 2021
NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile and web-based platform. The company focuses on the healthcare sector, offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program and facilitating the recruitment, training, and placement of individuals for entry-level healthcare positions, including community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. NextStep aims to enable individuals to quickly and affordably re-skill themselves while assisting employers in the healthcare industry in finding qualified personnel.
SonderMind
Series C in 2021
SonderMind is a Denver-based digital health company established in 2017, specializing in accessible and approachable mental health services. It operates an online platform that connects individuals with a network of licensed therapists, offering a range of services including video telehealth and in-person sessions. SonderMind focuses on various mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD, among others. The company aims to streamline the process of finding and accessing mental health care, ensuring a good match between clients and therapists, while also supporting therapists by handling administrative and billing tasks.
NotCo is a food technology company based in Macul, Chile, founded in 2015. The company specializes in producing plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products, including mayonnaise, milk, yogurt, dressings, and desserts. By leveraging artificial intelligence, NotCo recreates the taste, texture, color, and aroma of animal-based products using ingredients such as pineapple, coconut, cabbage, peas, bamboo, beets, chickpeas, and seeds. This innovative approach not only provides consumers with plant-based options but also offers manufacturers a new source of fiber, calcium, and protein derived from vegetables. NotCo distributes its products through retailers in Chile, aiming to transform food systems and promote sustainable consumption.
LineVision
Series B in 2021
LineVision, Inc. is a developer of advanced transmission line monitoring systems for electric utilities, headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts. Incorporated in 2018, the company focuses on enhancing the efficiency, flexibility, and safety of overhead power lines. Utilizing patented non-contact sensors, LineVision’s systems provide real-time monitoring and analytics, enabling utilities to assess conductor health, detect anomalies, and optimize asset management through dynamic line ratings. The platform is designed for rapid deployment without the need for scheduled outages or specialized equipment. By delivering critical insights into the performance of transmission lines, LineVision aids utilities in increasing the capacity, resilience, and safety of the electrical grid, thereby supporting the transition to more sustainable energy solutions.
NextStep
Venture Round in 2021
NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile and web-based platform. The company focuses on the healthcare sector, offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program and facilitating the recruitment, training, and placement of individuals for entry-level healthcare positions, including community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. NextStep aims to enable individuals to quickly and affordably re-skill themselves while assisting employers in the healthcare industry in finding qualified personnel.
Techtonic
Series B in 2019
Techtonic Group is a software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.
Credly, Inc. operates a digital credentialing platform that verifies, shares, and manages digital badges and credentials, representing a wide array of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company serves educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, facilitating a common understanding of individuals' knowledge and competencies. Credly's platform is utilized by thousands of employers and training organizations to transform learning experiences into professional opportunities through trusted, portable digital credentials. The company provides tools that generate data-driven insights to help organizations identify skills gaps and enhance talent management. With its intuitive dashboard and achievement recognition system, Credly supports businesses in making informed hiring decisions, delivering engaging training, and retaining skilled members.
Mursion, Inc. is a company that specializes in a virtual reality platform designed to enhance the interpersonal skills of professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and finance. By combining artificial intelligence with live actors, Mursion creates personalized simulations that replicate challenging workplace scenarios, allowing users to engage in immersive practice and take risks to improve their performance. The platform aims to provide authentic environments where individuals can develop essential skills necessary for navigating complex interpersonal exchanges in their careers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Mursion was previously known as AMITIES, INC. and rebranded in May 2015.
Techtonic
Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.
Tendril
Venture Round in 2018
Tendril enables utilities to drive customer engagement via a rich and tailored experience for the home energy consumer. Energy and service providers rely on Tendril’s customizable software solutions to engage consumers to meet efficiency goals and improve customer service operations. All solutions are powered by an open, cloud-based, secure, and scalable platform that seamlessly supports numerous other utility-grade applications.
AMP Solar Group
Funding Round in 2018
AMP Solar Group is a company that specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy projects aimed at utility-scale distribution. It focuses on the generation and storage of clean energy, utilizing an infrastructure that is enhanced by proprietary technology and data analytics. By employing advanced risk management tools, AMP Solar Group delivers dispatchable, affordable, and resilient power solutions that not only meet the needs of its customers but also contribute to the reliability and security of the energy grid. The company's efforts support the broader global transition towards sustainable energy sources.
Guzman Energy
Private Equity Round in 2018
Guzman Energy LLC is an energy company based in Coral Gables, Florida, specializing in wholesale power supply and trading across North America. The company focuses on providing affordable and reliable energy solutions tailored to the specific needs of communities, including cooperatives, municipalities, businesses, and tribes. By utilizing a diverse portfolio of owned and contracted energy sources, Guzman Energy develops optimized energy plans that balance economic viability with environmental sustainability. The company employs advanced trading strategies and quantitative modeling to help clients achieve lower rates and price stability, particularly through renewable and sustainable energy sources.
Techtonic
Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.
Pairin
Convertible Note in 2018
Pairin, Inc. is a Denver-based technology company established in 2012, focused on workforce process management. It offers a platform that personalizes career exploration, job matching, and skill development tailored for education, workforce programs, and government entities. The company's solutions include PAIRIN Hiring, which helps organizations identify top-performing applicants; PAIRIN Pro, which matches individuals to suitable job profiles and training programs while pinpointing skill gaps and providing resources for skill enhancement; and PAIRIN Personalizes, a tool aimed at developing soft skills. Through its industry-independent, cloud-based system, Pairin integrates soft skills development and matching into various programs, enabling clients to set specific outcomes and achieve their professional goals.
Keystone Tower Systems
Venture Round in 2017
Keystone Tower Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer and installer of wind turbine steel towers, utilizing a specialized spiral welding process that enhances the production of towers capable of supporting larger next-generation turbines. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the company conducts all necessary rolling and welding operations in-house. This innovative approach not only reduces the costs associated with both onshore and offshore towers but also enables turbines to be constructed taller, thereby accessing stronger winds for greater energy absorption.
Kuepa Edutech
Venture Round in 2017
Kuepa operates an online educational platform based in Cuauhtemoc, Mexico, providing a range of programs designed to enhance learning opportunities for students. It offers online bachelor's degrees, technical work programs, and accelerated high school completion options. Additionally, Kuepa provides various online courses, training programs, and certificates for both public and private sectors. The platform allows students to study remotely or in person, featuring modern digital educational content. Kuepa specifically caters to adults seeking to complete their secondary education in a fast, convenient, and economical manner. A dedicated team of teachers supports the educational experience by developing and delivering content, offering online tutoring, and providing personalized guidance for each student.
Jetti Resources
Series A in 2017
Jetti Resources is a company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in developing hydrometallurgical technology for the extraction of metals from mineral ores. Founded in 2014, Jetti focuses primarily on extracting copper from low-grade primary sulfides, including chalcopyrite, which is the most abundant copper mineral ore. The company has developed a proprietary catalytic technology that enhances copper recovery from vast quantities of ore, addressing significant challenges in mineral processing. This technology integrates with existing heap leaching methods and downstream operations, allowing industrial clients to improve copper yields in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Additionally, Jetti's technology is applicable for the extraction of zinc and nickel from sulfide ores, further diversifying its capabilities in mineral processing.
Generac Grid Services
Series B in 2017
Generac Grid Services focuses on providing advanced software solutions for the energy industry, aimed at optimizing energy distribution and enhancing grid stability. The company's technology enables the management of distributed energy resources, including flexible loads, energy storage, and renewable energy sources. By utilizing a real-time energy-balancing platform, Generac Grid Services creates controllable and dispatchable energy resources that can respond to the immediate needs of the power system. Their services include energy distribution optimization, electric vehicle load management, and frequency regulation, allowing energy retailers and utilities to navigate the complexities of modern energy markets and improve their operational efficiency.