Zola Electric
Venture Round in 2021
Zola Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions focused on the African market, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012 and based in Arusha, Tanzania, with an office in San Francisco, the company specializes in renewable energy systems that leverage advanced solar, battery, and power electronics technology. Zola Electric offers solar home kits through a leasing or purchase model, enabling households and businesses to access clean and affordable energy. The company employs a pay-as-you-go micro-finance system that accommodates varying energy needs and income levels, powering over 180,000 homes and businesses. Recognized for its innovative approach, Zola Electric has received several awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and is included in the Global Cleantech 100.
Origin Materials
Post in 2021
Origin Materials is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in converting carbon derived from biomass into valuable materials, thereby reducing reliance on fossil resources and capturing carbon dioxide in the process. Utilizing its patented technology, Origin transforms inexpensive and abundant non-food biomass, such as sustainable wood residues, into a diverse array of products, including textiles, plastics, packaging, and automotive components. The company aims to address a substantial market potential, estimated at around $1 trillion, by offering innovative solutions that contribute to sustainability in various industries. Its product lineup features items such as PET circular caps and closures, para-xylene, carbon black, and levulinic acid, all designed to facilitate a more sustainable future.
Stem, Inc., founded in 2009 and based in Millbrae, California with operations in Canada, specializes in providing energy storage solutions and software to businesses aimed at managing energy costs. The company offers Athena, a sophisticated software that leverages big data and machine learning to optimize energy usage timing with high precision. Stem also provides subscription-based models that include automated savings, risk protection, sustainable innovation, and solar energy storage solutions. Additionally, the company deploys distributed batteries in commercial and industrial buildings. Stem's approach involves analyzing electricity consumption patterns of various businesses and designing solutions that protect companies from high electricity costs without altering their operational methods. By combining big data, predictive analytics, and energy storage, Stem helps reduce electric costs for businesses and contributes to grid services.
Pieridae Energy
Post in 2018
Pieridae Energy is a Canadian corporation engaged in the exploration, extraction, and processing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. The company focuses on developing and producing conventional raw natural gas, which is processed into various sales products, including natural gas liquids and sulphur. As an upstream producer and midstream operator, Pieridae Energy's core assets are primarily located along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, with additional upstream operations in Eastern Canada. The company aims to provide essential energy resources while supporting environmental sustainability and the transition to a lower-carbon economy.