Capture6 is a company focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It employs electrochemical methods to convert seawater into a solution that effectively captures CO2 from the air and deposits it into the ocean, contributing positively to ocean health. By leveraging existing industrial-scale technologies, Capture6 aims to offer scalable solutions for decarbonization, enabling businesses, governments, and communities to reduce their climate gas emissions. This approach not only targets environmental benefits but also seeks to generate profit and improve livelihoods, demonstrating a commitment to both economic and ecological sustainability.
Nitricity
Venture Round in 2025
Nitricity is an energy company specializing in the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It manufactures nitric acid and ammonia, which can be used independently or combined to create ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This enables farmers worldwide to minimize wasteful runoff, apply fertilizers optimally, and maximize crop yield.
Origen Carbon Solutions specializes in scalable limestone-based technology for direct air capture, aimed at permanently reducing atmospheric CO2 levels. The company focuses on carbon removal and industrial applications, utilizing the properties of limestone to sequester carbon dioxide effectively. By breaking down limestone into lime and high-purity CO2, Origen provides an economically viable solution for industries seeking to mitigate their carbon footprint. Through collaboration with various stakeholders, the company works towards restoring the atmosphere and addressing the impacts of climate change.
MetOx Technologies
Convertible Note in 2024
MetOx Technologies is a manufacturer specializing in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire, utilizing YBCO to achieve efficient electricity transmission. This innovative wire transmits large amounts of electricity with minimal cross-sectional area, eliminating electrical loss and heat generation during operation. MetOx employs a proprietary one-pass metal-organic chemical vapor deposition process for producing both buffer and high-temperature superconductor layers. The applications of its HTS wire are diverse, impacting sectors such as transmission and distribution of electricity, magnetic confinement fusion reactors, wind energy, and advanced MRI scanners. By enhancing the quality and cost-effectiveness of HTS wire, MetOx Technologies supports advancements in energy efficiency and technology development across multiple industries.
Seabound
Convertible Note in 2024
Seabound is a developer of innovative carbon capture systems aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from cargo ships. The company's technology integrates seamlessly with existing vessels, equipping them with an onboard device that captures emissions from exhaust and converts carbon dioxide into a solid form. This solidified carbon can be stored for future utilization or sequestration, significantly mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and pollution associated with maritime transport. Additionally, Seabound's carbon capture method enables the processing of carbon dioxide on land, producing limestone that can be sold directly or transformed into calcium oxide for secondary recycling. Through its advancements, Seabound contributes to the sustainability of shipping operations and supports efforts to combat climate change.
Noon Energy
Convertible Note in 2024
Noon Energy is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2018 that focuses on developing innovative flow battery technology for economical long-duration energy storage. This technology is designed to convert intermittent renewable electricity, such as solar and wind energy, into on-demand power, allowing for a more reliable energy supply. Noon Energy's rechargeable batteries utilize low-cost storage media that decouples energy and power capacity, providing long-duration storage while eliminating the need for mining precious metals. By enabling customers to scale up the use of renewable electricity, Noon Energy aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, as well as decrease pollution and emissions associated with energy production.
Klim
Convertible Note in 2024
Klim enables farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture at scale by providing them financial support, knowledge, documentation tools, and a community via our digital companion for farmers. Klim-verified carbon removal credits, generated by Klim farmers, help companies to transition to net zero by offsetting their carbon emissions locally and with maximum impact and transparency.
Found Energy
Convertible Note in 2024
Found Energy is a renewable energy company focused on transforming aluminum into a renewable energy carrier. The company specializes in recovering aluminum waste from landfills and employs a carbon-free process to produce hydrogen on-demand, achieving production costs below $0.50 per kilogram. This innovative approach yields hydrogen with a volumetric energy density five times greater than that of liquid hydrogen. By creating a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, Found Energy aims to empower heavy industries to innovate and expedite their transition to renewable energy solutions, fostering a more sustainable energy landscape without carbon emissions.
Applied Carbon
Series A in 2024
Applied Carbon is a company focused on developing innovative mobile pyrolysis systems that produce biochar and sequester carbon on a large scale. Their technology targets degraded or blighted lands in urban and peri-urban areas, efficiently converting on-site biomass waste into biochar, a sustainable form of charcoal derived from agricultural waste. This process not only facilitates organic waste disposal but also enhances soil health by improving nutrient and water retention and aiding in the remediation of contaminants. By trapping atmospheric carbon, Applied Carbon aims to contribute to environmental sustainability and soil regeneration while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Dimensional Energy
Series A in 2023
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on advancing artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally sustainable polymers and chemical intermediates. The company specializes in developing hydrocarbon fuels by effectively harnessing and distributing sunlight through scalable reactor systems. By utilizing innovative, functionalized catalysts, Dimensional Energy's technology enhances the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules, facilitating their capture and conversion into energy. This approach not only aims to provide viable solar fuels but also supports clients in addressing critical energy requirements while promoting environmental responsibility.
Kelvin
Convertible Note in 2023
Kelvin is an energy management and electrification platform focused on enhancing radiator-heated buildings. The company utilizes its innovative Radiator Labs system, which features smart thermostatic radiator enclosures that are connected to central heating controls. This technology aims to reduce fuel waste, lower building emissions, and improve tenant comfort. Kelvin's hybrid electrification platform allows buildings to electrify 60-80% of their space heating requirements at a fraction of the cost of traditional electrification methods. The system can be programmed to optimize heating sources based on factors such as energy pricing and carbon fines, helping radiator-heated buildings comply with NYC's 2030 emission caps at reduced costs. The effectiveness of Radiator Labs' technology has been validated by NYSERDA, demonstrating an average savings of 25.5% in heating costs. Kelvin's innovations have garnered multiple awards and recognitions, affirming its commitment to sustainable energy solutions in the built environment.
Capture6
Convertible Note in 2023
Capture6 is a company focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It employs electrochemical methods to convert seawater into a solution that effectively captures CO2 from the air and deposits it into the ocean, contributing positively to ocean health. By leveraging existing industrial-scale technologies, Capture6 aims to offer scalable solutions for decarbonization, enabling businesses, governments, and communities to reduce their climate gas emissions. This approach not only targets environmental benefits but also seeks to generate profit and improve livelihoods, demonstrating a commitment to both economic and ecological sustainability.
Yard Stick
Convertible Note in 2023
Yard Stick is a company focused on advancing soil carbon measurement to support climate-friendly agricultural practices. By developing a handheld device that utilizes VisNIR spectrometry, Yard Stick enables real-time evaluation of carbon stocks and changes in soil. This innovative technology significantly reduces the cost of soil carbon measurement by over 90%, addressing previous challenges in the field. The company's solutions empower both scientists and farmers to adopt evidence-based regenerative practices that enhance soil health, boost farmer income, and contribute to the fight against climate change. By facilitating more efficient measurement of soil carbon, Yard Stick aims to expand the adoption of sustainable agricultural methods on a large scale.
SunFi
Convertible Note in 2023
Developer of an energy financial technology platform designed to provide information on payment plans for solar installations. The company's platform helps to provide personalized payment plans, installation support, after-sale service, and a wide range of repayment plans along with a tracker for schedules and invoice downloads, enabling users to access payment structures that match their needs.
Allume Energy
Convertible Note in 2023
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on making rooftop solar accessible for the multifamily housing market. The company has developed the SolShare, the world's first hardware solution that enables a single rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within a building. This innovative technology is designed to be demand responsive, optimizing benefits for residents while minimizing solar energy exports to the grid. Allume's systems are currently operational in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging diverse energy usage patterns, Allume provides residents with a real-time online portal that allows them to access economic clean power, ultimately helping to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Energy Dome
Series B in 2023
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo, Lombardy, that specializes in innovative energy storage technology aimed at addressing climate change. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient system for long-duration electricity storage utilizing liquid carbon dioxide. This technology employs a thermodynamic transformation of carbon dioxide in a closed-loop process, allowing for the storage of energy and making renewable power more dispatchable. Energy Dome's focus is on enhancing renewable energy production's affordability and reliability, contributing to the decarbonization of the energy sector and promoting a more sustainable future.
Banyan Infrastructure
Series B in 2023
Banyan Infrastructure is a technology company that specializes in project finance software for sustainable infrastructure. Its platform automates complex processes such as asset origination, portfolio management, and compliance tracking, enabling financial institutions to scale investments efficiently while adhering to regulations. This results in increased deal velocity, improved profits per investment, and significant time savings throughout the deal lifecycle. The company focuses on innovation to deliver a seamless digital experience, reducing transaction friction and facilitating clean energy and infrastructure development.
Forum Mobility
Series A in 2023
Forum Mobility specializes in providing zero-emission trucks and charging solutions aimed at facilitating the transition to electric-powered heavy-duty vehicles for logistics operators. The company offers a streamlined approach, allowing clients to access electric vehicles through purchase or lease options, all while charging a single monthly fee. In addition to vehicle offerings, Forum Mobility operates charging stations strategically located near ports and key drayage routes, which are available both during the day and night. This infrastructure not only supports the operational needs of clients but also helps alleviate space constraints at their facilities. By simplifying the shift to an all-electric fleet, Forum Mobility assists goods-transporting corporations in achieving their carbon-free objectives and contributes to efforts against climate change.
Banyan Infrastructure
Venture Round in 2022
Banyan Infrastructure is a technology company that specializes in project finance software for sustainable infrastructure. Its platform automates complex processes such as asset origination, portfolio management, and compliance tracking, enabling financial institutions to scale investments efficiently while adhering to regulations. This results in increased deal velocity, improved profits per investment, and significant time savings throughout the deal lifecycle. The company focuses on innovation to deliver a seamless digital experience, reducing transaction friction and facilitating clean energy and infrastructure development.
Nitricity
Venture Round in 2022
Nitricity is an energy company specializing in the production of renewable nitrogen fertilizers with zero carbon emissions. It manufactures nitric acid and ammonia, which can be used independently or combined to create ammonium nitrate fertilizer. This enables farmers worldwide to minimize wasteful runoff, apply fertilizers optimally, and maximize crop yield.
Transaera
Venture Round in 2022
Transaera is a company focused on developing advanced air conditioning solutions that prioritize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. By utilizing a novel desiccant material, Transaera's cooling systems effectively remove moisture from the air prior to the cooling process, significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These innovative systems are designed for both residential and commercial applications, providing affordable and environmentally friendly cooling options that enhance indoor comfort while minimizing the impact on global climate and local grid infrastructure. Through its technology, Transaera aims to improve productivity and comfort in indoor environments while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Energy Dome
Venture Round in 2022
Energy Dome is an Italian company based in Lonate Pozzolo, Lombardy, that specializes in innovative energy storage technology aimed at addressing climate change. The company has developed a low-cost and efficient system for long-duration electricity storage utilizing liquid carbon dioxide. This technology employs a thermodynamic transformation of carbon dioxide in a closed-loop process, allowing for the storage of energy and making renewable power more dispatchable. Energy Dome's focus is on enhancing renewable energy production's affordability and reliability, contributing to the decarbonization of the energy sector and promoting a more sustainable future.
Forum Mobility
Venture Round in 2022
Forum Mobility specializes in providing zero-emission trucks and charging solutions aimed at facilitating the transition to electric-powered heavy-duty vehicles for logistics operators. The company offers a streamlined approach, allowing clients to access electric vehicles through purchase or lease options, all while charging a single monthly fee. In addition to vehicle offerings, Forum Mobility operates charging stations strategically located near ports and key drayage routes, which are available both during the day and night. This infrastructure not only supports the operational needs of clients but also helps alleviate space constraints at their facilities. By simplifying the shift to an all-electric fleet, Forum Mobility assists goods-transporting corporations in achieving their carbon-free objectives and contributes to efforts against climate change.
Vesta
Venture Round in 2022
Project Vesta is a non-profit working to galvanize the science of coastal enhanced weathering through accelerating one of the earth's natural processes of carbon sequestration, the carbonate–silicate cycle. This works by spreading olivine sand in coastal areas, where it removes CO2 from the atmosphere. Project Vesta is bringing 30 years of science to be tested in the real world - harnessing the power of the ocean to permanently sequester carbon - at under $20 per ton at scale.
Fervo Energy
Series C in 2022
Fervo Energy, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. The company aims to generate clean, dispatchable power from new locations, contributing to a 100% clean energy future. Fervo's innovative approach to geoscience accelerates the development of geothermal projects, providing carbon-free energy solutions for clients seeking scalable, productive power sources.
OhmConnect
Series D in 2022
OhmConnect, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, focused on transforming energy consumption habits. The company has developed a software platform that enables users to earn monetary rewards for reducing their household energy use during peak demand periods. By providing real-time analytics and integrating with energy markets, OhmConnect helps users optimize their electricity usage, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability while also lowering their energy costs. In addition to its software services, OhmConnect offers wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely manage and shut off appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. Through its innovative approach, OhmConnect not only incentivizes energy savings but also promotes broader participation in demand response initiatives.
Planet FWD
Series A in 2022
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing ingredients from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, Planet FWD aims to promote sustainable agriculture. The company operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD develops a carbon management platform that assists consumer brands in measuring and reducing their carbon footprints, offering tailored emissions reduction plans to enhance sustainability and build consumer confidence. Through its innovative approach, Planet FWD seeks to foster a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Nth Cycle
Venture Round in 2021
Nth Cycle is a metal processing technology company focused on recovering critical minerals from e-waste and low-grade mine tailings. Utilizing its innovative electro-extraction technology, Nth Cycle offers a cleaner and customizable alternative to traditional methods such as hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgy. This technology allows for the efficient reclamation of valuable metals, thereby reducing reliance on primary mining and establishing a secure secondary source of these essential materials within the United States. By enabling the manufacturing and recycling industries to access new metal sources, Nth Cycle plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to clean energy.
Shyft Power Solutions
Venture Round in 2021
SHYFT Power Solutions, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the development of an integrated hardware and software platform aimed at monitoring and managing distributed energy resources (DERs). Founded in 2007 and based in San Francisco, California, SHYFT offers a product known as Shyft, which functions as a hybrid smart meter and transfer switch. This innovative solution utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to streamline the management of power sources, allowing users to transition seamlessly between the grid and backup generators or other energy supplies. The accompanying mobile application empowers users to monitor their energy consumption and control their power sources effectively. By focusing on industrial-grade solutions, SHYFT addresses the challenges faced by markets with unreliable energy infrastructures, enabling enhanced energy efficiency and cost savings for real estate developers, solar providers, and business owners.
Dimensional Energy
Venture Round in 2021
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on advancing artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally sustainable polymers and chemical intermediates. The company specializes in developing hydrocarbon fuels by effectively harnessing and distributing sunlight through scalable reactor systems. By utilizing innovative, functionalized catalysts, Dimensional Energy's technology enhances the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules, facilitating their capture and conversion into energy. This approach not only aims to provide viable solar fuels but also supports clients in addressing critical energy requirements while promoting environmental responsibility.
WeaveGrid
Venture Round in 2021
WeaveGrid is a technology company focused on facilitating the integration of electric vehicles (EV) with the power grid. By employing machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics, WeaveGrid's software addresses the challenges associated with EV-grid integration for utility companies. This innovative solution not only enhances the incorporation of renewable energy resources but also aims to reduce costs for utility customers. The company's efforts support the broader goals of decarbonization in the transportation and power sectors, enabling utilities to safely and economically adapt to the growing demand for electric vehicles.
Fervo Energy
Series B in 2021
Fervo Energy, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. The company aims to generate clean, dispatchable power from new locations, contributing to a 100% clean energy future. Fervo's innovative approach to geoscience accelerates the development of geothermal projects, providing carbon-free energy solutions for clients seeking scalable, productive power sources.
BlocPower
Series A in 2021
BlocPower is an innovative energy technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Established in 2014, BlocPower specializes in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for churches, schools, small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners. The company employs advanced technologies and innovative electrification equipment to enhance urban structures, identifying and retrofitting energy-wasting buildings through a proprietary machine learning platform. This platform analyzes data to determine the most effective retrofits, enabling clients to reduce energy consumption and save 20 to 40 percent on their energy bills annually. By connecting various stakeholders—including government agencies, utilities, and equipment providers—BlocPower effectively addresses energy inefficiencies in financially underserved communities, contributing to the advancement of smart and sustainable urban environments.
OhmConnect
Series C in 2020
OhmConnect, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, focused on transforming energy consumption habits. The company has developed a software platform that enables users to earn monetary rewards for reducing their household energy use during peak demand periods. By providing real-time analytics and integrating with energy markets, OhmConnect helps users optimize their electricity usage, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability while also lowering their energy costs. In addition to its software services, OhmConnect offers wireless smart plugs that allow users to remotely manage and shut off appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners. Through its innovative approach, OhmConnect not only incentivizes energy savings but also promotes broader participation in demand response initiatives.
ChargerHelp!
Seed Round in 2020
ChargerHelp! is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through its innovative app-based platform. The platform facilitates on-demand repairs and maintenance for EV charging stations, addressing the critical issue of station downtime that can hinder the growth of EV infrastructure. By connecting network providers with trained local technicians, ChargerHelp! improves efficiency and turnaround times while reducing operational costs. The company is poised to support the expanding demands of the EV market by enabling charging network operators to meet service level requirements and secure new contracts. With its app already in use and technicians deployed in initial markets, ChargerHelp! has established partnerships with several major EV charging network providers, positioning itself as a key player in the intersection of clean technology and workforce development.
Made of Air
Venture Round in 2020
Made of Air is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in transforming low-value wood waste into high-value thermoplastics. These innovative materials are designed to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to efforts to actively reverse climate change. Made of Air's thermoplastics can be processed using traditional heat-forming methods and are suitable for a variety of applications, allowing manufacturers to create products that function as engineered carbon sinks. The company's customizable and recyclable solutions are particularly beneficial for real estate developers, architects, and municipalities seeking to meet their climate targets.
Mast Reforestation
Venture Round in 2020
Mast Reforestation is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.
Uncharted
Venture Round in 2020
Uncharted Play Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on developing innovative energy-generating products. The company specializes in consumer-oriented solutions that harness kinetic energy, offering products such as an energy-harnessing soccer ball and a portable battery charging jump rope. Additionally, Uncharted Play provides educational packs and accessories, aiming to enhance energy access through its technology, which is designed for motion-based and off-grid renewable energy applications. The company sells its products online and is committed to democratizing energy access worldwide through its proprietary technology. With a team experienced in product development from leading firms, Uncharted Play is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
BlocPower
Venture Round in 2020
BlocPower is an innovative energy technology company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on creating healthier, greener, and smarter buildings. Established in 2014, BlocPower specializes in providing solar power and energy efficiency solutions tailored for churches, schools, small businesses, non-profits, and homeowners. The company employs advanced technologies and innovative electrification equipment to enhance urban structures, identifying and retrofitting energy-wasting buildings through a proprietary machine learning platform. This platform analyzes data to determine the most effective retrofits, enabling clients to reduce energy consumption and save 20 to 40 percent on their energy bills annually. By connecting various stakeholders—including government agencies, utilities, and equipment providers—BlocPower effectively addresses energy inefficiencies in financially underserved communities, contributing to the advancement of smart and sustainable urban environments.
RatedPower
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
RatedPower is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on photovoltaic (PV) plants. Its flagship product, pvDesign, is a design analytical platform that automates and optimizes the study, analysis, design, and engineering of utility-scale solar projects. This innovative software streamlines the feasibility analysis and engineering processes, employing digital technologies and heuristic calculations to enhance efficiency. By significantly speeding up the design and engineering stages, RatedPower's platform enables stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to reduce construction costs and improve accuracy in project planning and execution.
ChargerHelp!
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ChargerHelp! is a company focused on enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure through its innovative app-based platform. The platform facilitates on-demand repairs and maintenance for EV charging stations, addressing the critical issue of station downtime that can hinder the growth of EV infrastructure. By connecting network providers with trained local technicians, ChargerHelp! improves efficiency and turnaround times while reducing operational costs. The company is poised to support the expanding demands of the EV market by enabling charging network operators to meet service level requirements and secure new contracts. With its app already in use and technicians deployed in initial markets, ChargerHelp! has established partnerships with several major EV charging network providers, positioning itself as a key player in the intersection of clean technology and workforce development.
Planet FWD
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Planet FWD is a San Francisco-based company that focuses on producing snacks made from regenerative ingredients to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions in the food system. By sourcing ingredients from farmers who employ carbon-capturing practices, Planet FWD aims to promote sustainable agriculture. The company operates a regenerative food platform that connects brands and consumers interested in creating climate-friendly products. Additionally, Planet FWD develops a carbon management platform that assists consumer brands in measuring and reducing their carbon footprints, offering tailored emissions reduction plans to enhance sustainability and build consumer confidence. Through its innovative approach, Planet FWD seeks to foster a more sustainable food ecosystem.
Made of Air
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Made of Air is a carbon-negative materials company that specializes in transforming low-value wood waste into high-value thermoplastics. These innovative materials are designed to permanently sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, contributing to efforts to actively reverse climate change. Made of Air's thermoplastics can be processed using traditional heat-forming methods and are suitable for a variety of applications, allowing manufacturers to create products that function as engineered carbon sinks. The company's customizable and recyclable solutions are particularly beneficial for real estate developers, architects, and municipalities seeking to meet their climate targets.
Mast Reforestation
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mast Reforestation is a provider of vertically integrated reforestation services focused on restoring forests damaged by wildfires. The company addresses barriers to reforestation, including financial, procedural, and seed supply challenges, facilitating the reforestation of millions of acres. By acquiring two legacy businesses, Mast has become the largest seed and seedling vendor in the Western United States, which is crucial for overcoming reforestation bottlenecks. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, seedling cultivation, site preparation, planting, and ongoing monitoring. Additionally, Mast leverages project finance to generate high-quality carbon removal credits, allowing landowners to reforest their land at no cost while contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and making reforestation scalable to combat climate change.
Uncharted
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Uncharted Play Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on developing innovative energy-generating products. The company specializes in consumer-oriented solutions that harness kinetic energy, offering products such as an energy-harnessing soccer ball and a portable battery charging jump rope. Additionally, Uncharted Play provides educational packs and accessories, aiming to enhance energy access through its technology, which is designed for motion-based and off-grid renewable energy applications. The company sells its products online and is committed to democratizing energy access worldwide through its proprietary technology. With a team experienced in product development from leading firms, Uncharted Play is positioned to make significant contributions to the field of renewable energy.
Leap is a marketplace for Distributed Energy Resources to participate in the energy market. It allows every connected device to help balance the grid, and get paid for it and access wholesale markets through a single API and help build the flexible, renewable grid of the future. Leap aims to make global energy markets accessible to anyone, starting with demand response and expanding into generation and ancillary services. Leap was founded by Thomas Folker and Remco Van Den Elzen.
Span
Venture Round in 2019
Span.IO is a company focused on advancing the adoption of renewable energy through innovative technology solutions for residential energy management. The firm develops a smart electrical panel that replaces traditional panels, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their energy usage seamlessly via a dedicated application. This device not only facilitates the efficient use of renewable electricity but also supports electric vehicle charging, enhancing the overall consumer experience. Span.IO's team comprises engineers with expertise in power generation, energy conversion, controls, and system integration, who are committed to creating products that positively impact the environment while providing users with greater visibility and control over their energy consumption.
Blue Ocean Barns
Grant in 2019
Blue Ocean Barns is a United States-based company that sources, processes, and markets seaweed as a cattle feed additive aimed at reducing methane emissions in dairy and beef production. By integrating this innovative approach, the company contributes to the creation of sustainable natural ecosystems while providing consumers with climate-friendly dairy and beef products. Through its efforts, Blue Ocean Barns seeks to address environmental concerns associated with traditional cattle farming and promote more sustainable agricultural practices.
Ampaire
Venture Round in 2019
Ampaire Inc. is a company focused on the design and development of electric-powered commercial aircraft, established in 2016 and headquartered in Hawthorne, California. The company aims to revolutionize aviation by creating aircraft that are clean, quiet, safe, reliable, and affordable, making air travel more accessible. Ampaire leverages innovative technologies in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to enhance efficiency and minimize the environmental impact of aviation. Their custom propulsion systems are adaptable to various aircraft sizes, allowing aviation businesses to lower operational costs and significantly reduce carbon emissions. Through these advancements, Ampaire is positioning itself as a leader in the transition towards sustainable aviation.
Amply Power
Venture Round in 2019
Amply Power, Inc. specializes in charging-as-a-service solutions for electric vehicle fleets, facilitating the transition from traditional to electric vehicles for municipal and commercial operations. Founded in 2018 and based in Mountain View, California, the company offers a fully managed charging system that automates all aspects of EV charging, providing a per-electric-mile-driven service to fleet customers. Amply Power also features AMPLIFY, a centralized charge management software that enhances fleet operations by ensuring vehicles are always road-ready while integrating EV chargers, fleets, grid, and vehicle telematics. This approach supports fleet managers in achieving their zero-emission goals as they scale from pilot projects to full production.
RatedPower
Venture Round in 2019
RatedPower is a company that specializes in developing software solutions for the renewable energy sector, particularly focusing on photovoltaic (PV) plants. Its flagship product, pvDesign, is a design analytical platform that automates and optimizes the study, analysis, design, and engineering of utility-scale solar projects. This innovative software streamlines the feasibility analysis and engineering processes, employing digital technologies and heuristic calculations to enhance efficiency. By significantly speeding up the design and engineering stages, RatedPower's platform enables stakeholders in the renewable energy industry to reduce construction costs and improve accuracy in project planning and execution.
Proterra
Venture Round in 2019
Proterra Inc. is a manufacturer of zero-emission electric buses, primarily focused on providing sustainable transportation solutions for public and commercial transit. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with additional offices in Greenville, South Carolina, and City of Industry, California, Proterra designs its products, including 35-foot and 40-foot electric buses, to meet the diverse needs of urban and regional transit routes. The company's Catalyst platform is noted for its modularity, allowing it to adapt to various operational demands while delivering high energy efficiency. Proterra also offers a broad range of services, including vehicle electrification solutions, fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs. By facilitating the transition away from fossil fuels, Proterra aims to enhance environmental quality and reduce operational costs for fleet operators, contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Blue Planet Energy Systems
Seed Round in 2019
Blue Planet Energy Systems, founded in 2015, specializes in developing pre-packaged energy storage systems designed for residential and commercial solar photovoltaic installations. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, the company aims to transition from traditional electrical grids to a distributed model that enables customers to achieve energy independence and promote renewable energy adoption. Their flagship product, Blue Ion, integrates advanced battery technology with sophisticated software controls to create smart, flexible microgrids. These systems are known for their safety features, including no fire risk, and extended lifespan. The company has gained significant traction in off-grid and grid-edge markets across North America, notably completing a large energy resilience project for the American Red Cross in Puerto Rico.
Full Cycle Bioplastics
Venture Round in 2018
Full Cycle Bioplastics LLC, established in 2014 and headquartered in Richmond, California, specializes in manufacturing biodegradable plastics. The company's core business involves recycling organic waste sourced from various entities such as waste haulers, compost facilities, farmers, food processors, bio-refinery operators, and plastic compounders. Full Cycle Bioplastics employs natural processes to convert mixed feedstocks into tailored product types, including polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and oil-based plastics. This process aims to address the pressing issues of plastic pollution, food waste, and climate change.
CarbonCure
Venture Round in 2018
CarbonCure Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in technology designed to sequester carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete production. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, the company provides a retrofit solution for existing concrete plants, allowing producers to incorporate waste CO2 from industrial emitters into their concrete products. During manufacturing, this CO2 is chemically converted into solid mineral carbonates, enhancing the strength of the concrete while reducing its carbon footprint. CarbonCure's innovative approach enables concrete manufacturers to produce green concrete without compromising quality or cost, thereby facilitating a shift towards sustainable building practices. The company also offers marketing and environmental reporting services to support its customers in the growing green building market. By licensing its technology at a low capital expenditure, CarbonCure generates a recurring revenue stream while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the concrete industry.
Sunfolding
Venture Round in 2018
Sunfolding, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling solar mounts and trackers for photovoltaic systems. Established in 2012, the company is known for its innovative Sunfolding T29 Horizontal Single Axis Tracker, which incorporates AirDrive technology. This technology utilizes wear-free automotive components, thereby eliminating the need for traditional tracker motors and gearboxes, which are often prone to failure. The design is intended to simplify installation while enhancing robustness and layout flexibility. Sunfolding serves customers primarily in the United States and aims to provide cost-effective and performance-driven solutions for stakeholders in the solar sector. The company's leadership team comprises experienced professionals who have successfully launched solar products and technologies globally, drawing from their backgrounds in prominent solar organizations.
SparkMeter
Venture Round in 2018
SparkMeter Inc., established in 2012 with headquarters in Washington D.C. and an office in Nairobi, Kenya, specializes in developing electricity metering systems tailored for rural and central utilities in developing markets. The company offers a range of products including SM16R, SM60R, SM60RP, and SM200E meters, catering to residential, large residential, medium commercial, and post-paid customers respectively. Additionally, SparkMeter provides software solutions that enhance grid efficiency, enable microgrids, facilitate prepaid billing, improve customer communications, and allow remote monitoring and control for utilities operating in remote areas.
SOURCE
Venture Round in 2018
SOURCE, founded in 2014 and based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializes in developing and manufacturing solar-powered devices aimed at extracting drinkable water from the atmosphere. Their innovative hydro panels employ advanced materials science to harvest water even in arid conditions, producing pure, mineralized water that is accessible via a tap. This technology caters to a wide range of applications, including industrial, commercial, residential, and community use, ensuring clean water availability virtually anywhere.
Solstice is a company dedicated to making renewable energy accessible to all Americans through community-shared solar power. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Solstice provides comprehensive customer solutions for shared solar, including subscriber aggregation and management services aimed at solar developers, utilities, and other providers. By employing community organizing techniques along with its innovative online marketplace, Solstice aggregates consumer demand to facilitate the deployment of community solar projects. This approach enables renters and homeowners with non-optimal roofs to participate in solar energy, allowing them to save on utility bills without upfront costs. Solstice is driven by a commitment to energy equity, striving to ensure that affordable renewable energy is available to every household, regardless of income or credit status. The company has been recognized with multiple awards for its contributions to clean energy and entrepreneurship.
Solar Analytics
Series B in 2018
Solar Analytics Inc. is a developer of advanced solar energy monitoring devices and platforms, primarily focused on optimizing the performance of solar photovoltaic systems. The company offers the Solar Smart Monitor, which connects to the solar energy system to provide real-time tracking of performance, household energy consumption, and fault diagnosis. This device is complemented by an online dashboard that delivers personalized insights and detailed monthly reports on system performance. Solar Analytics serves a diverse clientele, including residential users, small commercial customers, energy distributors, and solar installers. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Solar Analytics aims to enhance energy efficiency and enable users to maximize the benefits of their solar investments through strategic partnerships and innovative technology.
Solar Analytics
Grant in 2017
Solar Analytics Inc. is a developer of advanced solar energy monitoring devices and platforms, primarily focused on optimizing the performance of solar photovoltaic systems. The company offers the Solar Smart Monitor, which connects to the solar energy system to provide real-time tracking of performance, household energy consumption, and fault diagnosis. This device is complemented by an online dashboard that delivers personalized insights and detailed monthly reports on system performance. Solar Analytics serves a diverse clientele, including residential users, small commercial customers, energy distributors, and solar installers. Founded in 2016 and based in Oakland, California, Solar Analytics aims to enhance energy efficiency and enable users to maximize the benefits of their solar investments through strategic partnerships and innovative technology.
Green Momit, founded in January 2012 and based in Madrid, Spain, specializes in the development of smart home technologies aimed at enhancing quality of life through energy efficiency. The company designs, manufactures, and sells innovative smart devices that focus on energy management. Their flagship products include smart temperature sensors that can reduce energy bills by up to 30%. These devices learn user habits to optimize energy savings, ensuring comfort by automatically adjusting heating or cooling when residents are home and turning off when they leave. Users can control their home temperature remotely via mobile devices, helping them manage energy expenditure effectively. Green Momit also has commercial offices in London, UK, and emphasizes research and development and international growth in its operations.
Nnergix is a technology company specializing in data analytics for the renewable energy sector. It collects and integrates weather and energy data from various sources, then applies proprietary machine learning algorithms to provide forecasting solutions. These solutions aim to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for energy industry players by predicting atmospheric conditions and optimizing asset management. The company's offerings are accessible via a web-based platform.
HST is a technology company focused on advancing the clean energy landscape by streamlining the process for energy developers to engage with landowners, financiers, and energy offtakers. By leveraging digital land asset valuation technology and data-driven software, HST facilitates quick and efficient contract negotiations, enabling developers to create de-risked projects that deliver clean energy to communities. The company's marketplace ensures that developers can acquire land with bundled energy offtake and financing options, thus accelerating the decarbonization of the grid. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, HST's team combines extensive experience in clean energy and software development, working collaboratively to transform the methods of achieving sustainable energy solutions.
SheerWind, Inc. is an energy technology company based in Chaska, Minnesota, that specializes in the development and licensing of its innovative INVELOX wind power generation system. Incorporated in 2010, SheerWind’s technology is designed to capture, accelerate, and concentrate wind energy, resulting in increased wind speeds for power generation. This patented system aims to address significant challenges in the wind industry, including turbine reliability, intermittency, and environmental impact, while also delivering energy at reduced costs. The company serves a diverse range of markets, including utility-scale onshore and offshore wind farms, small-wind systems for buildings, off-the-grid applications, and micro-wind power generation for military and emergency response scenarios.
Signol is a London-based software startup focused on workforce nudge technology, aimed at enhancing decision-making among captains and crew in the aviation and shipping industries. The company offers a behavior change platform that delivers personalized performance feedback and insights, motivating professionals to adopt practices that lead to reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. By leveraging its platform, Signol enables organizations to achieve immediate fuel and carbon savings, thereby promoting both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. Through its innovative approach, the company addresses the critical need for behavioral change in industries where minor adjustments can yield substantial impact.
eMotorWerks is a technology company specializing in electric vehicle charging solutions, notably through its flagship product, JuiceNet. This Internet of Things platform efficiently manages a network of electric vehicle charging stations, transforming them into multi-megawatt Virtual Power Plants that provide essential demand flexibility services to utilities and grid operators. The company aims to optimize electric vehicle charging by leveraging innovative driver engagement tools and a business model focused on recurring revenue and third-party financing. With over 8,000 charging stations in its own network and access to an additional 50,000 stations through partnerships, eMotorWerks stands as the largest aggregator of electric vehicle charging load. It has established contracts with major California utilities, ensuring its capacity is utilized to provide valuable energy services. Additionally, the company offers advanced charging technologies, such as the JuiceBox, which allows for significantly faster charging and provides consumers with control over their charging schedules and energy sources.
Allume Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on making rooftop solar accessible for the multifamily housing market. The company has developed the SolShare, the world's first hardware solution that enables a single rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within a building. This innovative technology is designed to be demand responsive, optimizing benefits for residents while minimizing solar energy exports to the grid. Allume's systems are currently operational in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging diverse energy usage patterns, Allume provides residents with a real-time online portal that allows them to access economic clean power, ultimately helping to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Shifted Energy
Grant in 2017
Shifted Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in transforming electric water heaters into demand response assets that support grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative software solutions and controllers, including Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant, and Tempo, a retrofit controller for electric water heaters. Their technology enables the consumption of excess renewable energy by preheating water while optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy provides rapid demand response capabilities and value-added services such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automated power management for unoccupied units. By focusing on electric water heaters and other grid-interactive devices, Shifted Energy enhances the efficiency of energy resources and improves the overall experience for utilities, energy aggregators, building managers, homeowners, and renters.
Heliogen
Venture Round in 2017
Heliogen, Inc. is a clean energy company based in Pasadena, California, that specializes in renewable energy technology aimed at replacing fossil fuels in heavy industries. Founded in 2013, Heliogen has developed an AI-enabled, modular concentrated solar system that efficiently harnesses sunlight to produce hydrogen and syngas fuels. Its offerings include HelioMax, a closed-loop control system for electricity generation and process heat; HelioHeat, which provides carbon-free high-temperature heat for sectors such as cement, refining, and mining; and HelioFuel, renewable fuels suitable for transportation, heavy equipment, and residential heating. Heliogen's innovative approach aspires to deliver cost-effective, near 24/7 carbon-free energy at scale, marking a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on making rooftop solar accessible for the multifamily housing market. The company has developed the SolShare, the world's first hardware solution that enables a single rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within a building. This innovative technology is designed to be demand responsive, optimizing benefits for residents while minimizing solar energy exports to the grid. Allume's systems are currently operational in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging diverse energy usage patterns, Allume provides residents with a real-time online portal that allows them to access economic clean power, ultimately helping to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Sighten, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for the distributed solar industry. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Sighten provides a comprehensive platform that covers the entire lifecycle of solar assets. This platform includes tools for streamlining origination, system design, and sales operations, as well as features for automating ongoing reporting and analytics. Additionally, Sighten offers a pricing engine that accommodates the complexities of solar financing structures and a downstream toolset that enhances organizations' ability to effectively sell solar and manage the financing workflow from lead generation to asset operation. Its clientele consists of tax equity investors, lenders, finance companies, developers, and installers, positioning Sighten as a vital resource in optimizing business operations within the solar sector.
Go Electric Inc. is a green-technology company focused on developing energy solutions for facilities and utilities, with a commitment to enhancing energy security and resiliency. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Anderson, Indiana, with additional offices in Brooklyn and Honolulu, the company specializes in integrating renewable energy, advanced batteries, and generators into its products. A key offering is the AutoLYNC technology, which serves as a microgrid and uninterruptible power system that automatically synchronizes and optimizes multiple AC and DC power sources to provide reliable electrical power. Go Electric's solutions are designed to reduce energy costs and improve grid stability, making them suitable for various applications, including government, military, and industry settings. As a subsidiary of Saft Groupe S.A., Go Electric aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.
Kevala
Venture Round in 2016
Kevala, Inc. is a data and analytics company, founded in 2014 and based in San Rafael, California, that specializes in providing actionable intelligence for the energy sector. The company offers a cloud-based analytics platform designed to assist solar developers in identifying and assessing the locational value of solar, storage, and other energy resources. Its key products include the Grid Assessor, which helps users evaluate potential sites for new energy projects, and the Impact Assessor, which measures the environmental, social, and economic effects of various policies and initiatives. Kevala's extensive data capabilities enable it to deliver insights on grid infrastructure, market dynamics, and electric consumption, making it a trusted partner for governments, utilities, and industry stakeholders. The company's mission focuses on promoting a cleaner energy future by enhancing the integration of distributed energy resources into the evolving power grid.
Carbon Lighthouse
Seed Round in 2016
Carbon Lighthouse, LLC is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, specializing in energy solutions for commercial real estate, educational, hospitality, and industrial sectors. Founded in 2010, Carbon Lighthouse focuses on decarbonizing the built environment through its Efficiency Production platform and CLUES® AI software, which help clients achieve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The company implements a range of measures, including optimizing HVAC systems, installing energy-saving equipment, and providing onsite solar energy solutions. It also offers consulting services for energy sourcing strategies and regulatory assessments. By serving building owners and property managers of various facilities—such as community centers, offices, and schools—Carbon Lighthouse has successfully delivered over $250 million in client value while eliminating more than 584,000 tons of carbon emissions. The company aims to enhance financial performance and support clients in meeting their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
Rebound Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Rebound Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative thermal energy storage systems aimed at enhancing refrigeration efficiency in commercial and agricultural settings. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Commerce City, Colorado, the company specializes in two main products: IcePoint and SunChill. IcePoint employs a refrigeration cycle with embedded thermal energy storage, which allows supermarkets to significantly reduce their low-temperature cooling costs. SunChill provides an off-grid refrigeration solution that effectively cools agricultural products immediately after harvest and maintains their quality in local markets and processing facilities. Rebound Technologies is dedicated to developing tailored, thermally-driven heat pump architectures that utilize renewable resources and waste heat capture, promoting cost-effective and practical solutions for refrigeration. By focusing on customized technologies rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, the company aims to lower the costs of efficient systems and foster self-sustaining business models that contribute to job creation.
ConnectDER is a solar technology company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 2011. It specializes in designing and manufacturing meter collars that facilitate the connection of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging to residential homes and the grid. By transforming the electricity meter socket into an interconnection point, ConnectDER enhances the integration and management of DERs. The company also offers ConnectDER Cloud, a system that allows fleet operators to access metering data, manage operational parameters, and control firmware remotely. This technology improves the efficiency and resilience of home energy systems while benefiting users, the grid, and the environment.
FreeWire
Seed Round in 2015
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Shifted Energy
Seed Round in 2015
Shifted Energy, Inc. is a technology company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that specializes in transforming electric water heaters into demand response assets that support grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources. Founded in 2014, the company offers innovative software solutions and controllers, including Grid Maestro, a virtual power plant, and Tempo, a retrofit controller for electric water heaters. Their technology enables the consumption of excess renewable energy by preheating water while optimizing hot water availability through advanced algorithms. Additionally, Shifted Energy provides rapid demand response capabilities and value-added services such as leak detection, maintenance alerts, and automated power management for unoccupied units. By focusing on electric water heaters and other grid-interactive devices, Shifted Energy enhances the efficiency of energy resources and improves the overall experience for utilities, energy aggregators, building managers, homeowners, and renters.
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.
Spider9 is a clean technology startup that provides renewable energy storage solutions and software control systems. It develops residential and small commercial solutions, commercial and industrial solutions, utility and large commercial solutions, and control solutions. The company’s products include Spider Vault: a product line designed to meet home, small business, and community energy storage needs that can be used to reduce utility demand charges, increase solar self-consumption, provide backup power, and take an entire home or facility off-grid; Spider Rack Pro: a modular energy storage unit used for emergency backup power, electricity bill reduction, electrical islanding, renewable microgrid operation, and more; Spider Vault Max: a solution that integrates Spider Rack Pro energy storage units into a standard shipping container modified to include all mechanical support structures, HVAC, fire suppression, lighting, and safety controls; and OSE: a system that allows energy storage systems to build operation protocol from data drawn from demand response software, building management systems, and utility signals as well as to serve as a site controller for microgrids and other energy networks. Spider9 was founded in 2011 and is based in Michigan, United States.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company focused on making rooftop solar accessible for the multifamily housing market. The company has developed the SolShare, the world's first hardware solution that enables a single rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within a building. This innovative technology is designed to be demand responsive, optimizing benefits for residents while minimizing solar energy exports to the grid. Allume's systems are currently operational in Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. By leveraging diverse energy usage patterns, Allume provides residents with a real-time online portal that allows them to access economic clean power, ultimately helping to reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprints.
Geli, or Growing Energy Labs, Inc., specializes in providing software and business solutions for the design, automation, and management of energy storage systems. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products that facilitates an ecosystem for project developers, original equipment manufacturers, financiers, and project operators. Geli's hardware-agnostic software platform streamlines the energy storage development process, allowing clients to efficiently deploy advanced energy projects while minimizing their environmental impact.
FreeWire
Venture Round in 2014
FreeWire Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of mobile electric vehicle (EV) chargers, focused on providing innovative charging solutions that enhance the accessibility of EV charging infrastructure. Established in 2014 and based in San Leandro, California, the company produces several models, including the Mobi Charger v0, v1, and v2, which cater to varying charging needs and capabilities. FreeWire’s flagship product, the Boost Charger, integrates battery technology with power conversion systems, allowing for high-power charging without the need for extensive grid upgrades. This technology enables ultrafast charging at locations that typically lack sufficient electrical infrastructure. FreeWire has successfully deployed its battery-integrated chargers across the United States, serving Fortune 100 companies, commercial clients, fleets, and retail spaces, and has partnered with major organizations to expand its reach. Additionally, the company's systems provide clean and quiet power solutions, effectively replacing or supplementing diesel generators for various remote power applications, thereby supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.
Autowatts
Seed Round in 2014
Autowatts, LLC is a company based in Denver, Colorado, that specializes in developing sales software to facilitate the selling process for dealers of electric vehicles (EV) and photovoltaic solar power systems. Founded in 2013, Autowatts offers a comprehensive sales portal and learning platform that equips salespeople with tools to effectively discuss various aspects of EV and solar sales, including tax incentives, driving habits, charging costs, fuel sources, true cost of ownership, and financing options. The platform streamlines the technical and financial aspects of sales, analyzes customer information, calculates system requirements, and assists in closing deals electronically, ultimately helping clients reduce customer acquisition costs and enhance the affordability of solar solutions.
Amber Kinetics
Seed Round in 2014
Amber Kinetics, Inc. is a company based in Union City, California, specializing in the engineering and development of low-cost flywheel energy storage systems. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on creating a modular flywheel technology that transitions from sub-scale prototypes to commercial and utility-scale systems. These flywheels utilize a spinning rotor connected to an electric motor, converting electrical energy into mechanical energy for storage and then reversing the process to generate electricity. Amber Kinetics aims to enhance traditional flywheel systems through innovations in magnetic bearings, low-cost rotors, and high-efficiency motor generators. The company's technology is designed to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, into power grids, thereby extending storage durations and improving system efficiency.
Stem
Venture Round in 2013
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.
Ambri
Venture Round in 2013
Ambri, Inc., established in 2010 and headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, specializes in developing electricity storage solutions for electric grids. The company is renowned for its liquid metal battery cell technology, designed to be low-cost, long-lasting, and capable of storing large amounts of energy. Ambri's batteries are intended for use in renewable energy systems, grid stabilization, and other large-scale applications where reliable and efficient energy storage is crucial.
PlotWatt
Funding Round in 2010
PlotWatt, Inc. is a provider of energy analytics software solutions aimed at enhancing energy management for residential and commercial clients in the United States, Canada, and New Zealand. Founded in 2008 and based in Durham, North Carolina, the company employs machine-learning algorithms to analyze energy usage data, transforming it into actionable insights that help customers improve their energy efficiency and operational processes. PlotWatt's platform is particularly beneficial for multi-location businesses, offering site-by-site comparative analysis and operational benchmarking to optimize energy consumption. The company's cloud-based energy disaggregation technology delivers customized recommendations by analyzing smart meter data, allowing clients to identify appliance-level energy costs without the need for individual appliance monitoring, ultimately promoting cost savings and sustainable living. PlotWatt operates as a subsidiary of American Efficient, Inc. as of November 2018.