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 is a company focused on harnessing blue osmotic energy by utilizing advanced nanotechnologies and materials. It has developed a power harvesting technology that generates electricity from the salinity difference between saltwater and freshwater. By employing a filtration system, Sweetch Energy aims to provide consumers with access to affordable electricity derived from saline gradients, effectively combining academic innovations with practical applications in the energy sector.
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
Venture Round in 2020
PowerUp Technology, founded in 2017 and based in Aulnay-Sous-Bois, France, specializes in designing and marketing advanced battery management and optimization solutions. The company focuses on providing smart chargers that optimize charging conditions based on battery temperature, charge status, and degradation levels. PowerUp's innovative solutions offer real-time monitoring of battery health, enabling effective management of battery fleets through a user-friendly web application. Their offerings are applicable across various sectors, including railway systems, specialized equipment, backup batteries, portable tools, personal vehicles, and consumer electronics. By leveraging its technology, PowerUp aims to reduce the economic and ecological costs associated with battery usage, facilitating predictive maintenance and extending the service life of batteries.
KarmSolar
Corporate Round in 2019
KarmSolar is a solar technology and integration company based in Cairo, Egypt, established in 2011 by Ahmed Zahran and Tamer Essawy. The company specializes in developing solar solutions for various sectors, including agriculture, industry, tourism, and residential communities. KarmSolar offers a range of services, including MW-scale off-grid solar energy stations, grid-connected utility-scale installations, solar water pumping, and hybrid pumping for irrigation. Its multidisciplinary utility platform is designed to provide customized energy solutions that encompass the entire value chain of electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and management. By replacing diesel-powered processes with solar energy, KarmSolar aims to deliver affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly energy alternatives for its clients.
Nuvve Holding Corp specializes in accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by harnessing its proprietary Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. The company's core business involves lowering the cost of EV ownership while facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. Nuvve achieves this through its intelligent, bidirectional charging solutions offered via its Grid Integrated Vehicle (GIVe™) platform, primarily serving electric vehicle fleets in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Denmark.
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.