Crux is the capital markets technology company changing the way clean energy and manufacturing projects are financed in the U.S. Crux’s platform, market intelligence, and expert team help developers and manufacturers raise capital through all stages of project development and operation. The company’s first offering is the leading platform for tax credit transfers. Since its launch in 2023, Crux has raised more than $27 million in funding from venture capital and strategic investors. Crux’s world-class team brings together expertise from energy, tax, finance, government, and technology to power an abundant, resilient, and secure energy future. For more information, visit https://www.cruxclimate.com/.
Sweetch Energy
Seed Round in 2022
Sweetch Energy develops innovative power harvesting technology that generates electricity by exploiting the difference in water salinity, utilizing a proprietary filtration system.
SkyX Solar
Corporate Round in 2021
SkyX Solar JSC is a company based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, that specializes in developing solar rooftop power solutions for the commercial and industrial sectors. Founded in 2019, it provides a comprehensive suite of services that includes investment, site assessment, system design, licensing, installation, and operation of solar energy systems. By focusing on the needs of commercial and industrial clients, SkyX Solar aims to facilitate the transition to renewable energy through innovative and efficient solar solutions.
EnterSolar
Acquisition in 2021
EnterSolar LLC, founded in 2005 and based in New York, specializes in designing, developing, and supporting solar energy projects for the commercial sector. As a subsidiary of EDF Renewable Energy, EnterSolar is recognized as a leading provider of solar photovoltaic systems, offering comprehensive turn-key solutions tailored for commercial clients. The company focuses on reducing dependence on fossil fuels by providing services that include the development, design, installation, and maintenance of solar grids, roofs, and integrated solar systems. By enabling businesses and public utility departments to transition to renewable energy sources, EnterSolar helps clients achieve significant long-term energy cost savings.
PowerUp Technology
Venture Round in 2020
PowerUp Technology designs and markets battery management and optimization solutions for fleets of battery-powered equipment and consumer devices. Its smart chargers determine optimal charging conditions based on battery temperature, state of charge, and degradation, while software continuously monitors state of health, controls charging for individual batteries, and supports fleet management through a web application. The company's solutions apply to railway and other heavy equipment, backup power systems, portable tools, battery-powered personal vehicles, and consumer electronics. It provides lithium-ion battery analytics that diagnose health, enable dynamic charging to extend battery life, and process operational data to help clients identify asset risks and return-on-investment opportunities. PowerUp Technology was founded in 2017 and is based in Aulnay-sous-Bois, France.
KarmSolar
Corporate Round in 2019
Founded in 2011, KarmSolar operates as a solar technology company delivering tailored energy solutions. It specializes in MW-scale off-grid solar installations, grid-connected utility-scale projects, and solar water pumping systems for agricultural, industrial, commercial sectors.
Nuvve is a company accelerating the electrification of transportation through its proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Its Grid Integrated Vehicle, GIVe platform enables bidirectional charging to support efficient integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, and to refuel next-generation electric vehicle fleets. The company focuses on enabling flexible grid operations and reducing the cost of EV ownership while enhancing grid resilience and renewable energy utilization.
groSolar
Acquisition in 2016
groSolar, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, specializes in the development and implementation of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The company offers comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services tailored to a diverse client base, including developers, investors, utilities, commercial entities, government agencies, and other institutional clients. With a proven track record, groSolar has successfully designed, built, installed, and procured equipment for over 90 megawatts of solar PV systems across the United States, encompassing more than 2,000 installations.
OwnEnergy
Acquisition in 2015
OwnEnergy is a leading developer of mid-sized wind energy projects, focusing on communities in Spain and the United States. Founded in 2007 and based in Brooklyn, New York, OwnEnergy partners with local landowners and community members who have a stake in the development and operation of wind farms. The company's services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from prospecting and development to contracting, financing, construction, and maintenance. By collaborating with local energy entrepreneurs, OwnEnergy enables communities to build and profit directly from their own wind farms, reducing costs and risks while increasing profitability and turnaround time. This approach has resulted in the completion of several significant projects totaling 240 MW.