Capture6 develops innovative carbon dioxide removal technologies. It repurposes existing industrial-scale methods to create highly scalable solutions for atmospheric carbon capture.
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.
Artyc
Convertible Note in 2024
Artyc specializes in providing sustainable cold shipping solutions tailored for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical sectors. The company manufactures refrigerant-free, reusable, active cooling containers that enhance the efficiency of cold logistics. By focusing on decarbonizing the cold chain, Artyc aims to create a more sustainable logistics industry. Their innovative containers not only help businesses reduce shipping costs but also enable effective temperature monitoring, ensuring the safe transport of sensitive goods.
Found Energy
Convertible Note in 2024
Found Energy develops aluminum-based fuel that converts aluminum scrap and waste into a carbon-free energy carrier. It recovers aluminum waste from landfills and, through a carbon-free process, produces hydrogen on demand at under $0.50 per kilogram, with hydrogen having five times the volumetric energy density of liquid hydrogen. The aluminum fuel is designed to supply carbon-free thermal power to heavy industries, offering competitiveness with fossil fuels in price and energy density and enabling a faster transition to renewable energy.
SuperCircle
Convertible Note in 2024
SuperCircle is a technology company that has developed a platform and reverse logistics system aimed at promoting circularity in the retail sector. By connecting retail brands with the waste management industry, SuperCircle seeks to address the issue of post-consumer clothing waste, thereby closing the loop on textile disposal. The company's platform enhances the recyclability of discarded textiles, enabling fashion brands to effectively manage the logistics of recycling from waste to reusable material. Additionally, SuperCircle provides transparency and insights into the program's performance and impact, ensuring that no textile is wasted in the process.
SIMPLi
Convertible Note in 2024
SIMPLi is a company dedicated to providing regenerative organic food products, with a focus on nutrient-dense, superfood ingredients such as white and tri-color quinoa. The company is committed to promoting sustainable and ethical sourcing practices by working directly with growing communities in countries like Peru and Greece. This direct approach allows SIMPLi to bypass intermediaries and deliver single-origin ingredients to consumers. Their products are available in retail stores such as Whole Foods Market and Sprouts Farmers Market, aiming to connect people through the joy of food while addressing issues within the international supply chain.
Aspiring Materials
Convertible Note in 2024
Aspiring Materials develops carbon capture technology that extracts mineral products from silicate rocks using magnesium hydroxide. This process generates a powdery material capable of removing and solidifying carbon dioxide at emission sources, such as industrial exhaust systems.
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.
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.
C16 Biosciences
Venture Round in 2024
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
Dimensional Energy
Series A in 2023
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company specializing in artificial photosynthesis. It aims to produce eco-friendly polymers and chemical intermediaries by efficiently harnessing sunlight using scalable reactors and innovative catalysts.
C16 Biosciences
Convertible Note in 2023
C16 Biosciences develops palm oil alternatives through microbial fermentation, producing high-performance lipids and oils to replace palm-derived ingredients in food, beauty, and consumer products. Using its fermentation platform, the company aims to deliver sustainable ingredients without conventional palm oil supply chains, reducing environmental impact. It markets Palmless, a platform for sustainable ingredients, and has introduced Torula oil, a bioactive oil with reported benefits for skin and hair health. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, C16 Biosciences serves food manufacturers, refiners, traders, and brands by providing reliable, environmentally friendly ingredients across beauty, personal care, home care, and food markets.
Capture6
Convertible Note in 2023
Capture6 develops innovative carbon dioxide removal technologies. It repurposes existing industrial-scale methods to create highly scalable solutions for atmospheric carbon capture.
Yard Stick
Convertible Note in 2023
Yard Stick develops a handheld device that measures soil carbon levels in real-time. This enables evidence-based regenerative farming practices, improving soil health, increasing farmer income, and combating climate change by sequestering carbon.
Ebb Carbon
Convertible Note in 2023
Ebb Carbon specializes in atmospheric carbon dioxide removal via a reverse electrochemical process that enhances the ocean's natural ability to store CO2 safely while reducing acidity. This innovative approach offers potential scalability and affordability.
GenoMines
Convertible Note in 2023
GenoMines is a company focused on sustainable mining through innovative biological methods. It specializes in using plant-based technologies to extract critical metals from soils that are below traditional cut-off grades. By genetically enhancing hyperaccumulator plants, GenoMines leverages nature's ability to absorb metals, thereby not only sustainably mining these resources but also depolluting soils and increasing the availability of agricultural sites. This approach addresses significant environmental and societal challenges associated with conventional mining methods, aiming to support the transition to green energy in a responsible manner.
Allume Energy
Convertible Note in 2023
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company specializing in unlocking rooftop solar potential for multifamily housing and apartments. Its flagship product, SolShare, enables one rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within the same building, maximizing benefits and reducing grid exports.
Energy Dome
Series B in 2023
Energy Dome develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
Reath is a software platform that enables businesses to adopt safe, compliant, scalable reuse systems for their packaging. It captures data about reusable packaging at scale, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing system performance.
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.
Creative Food Labs
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Creative Food Labs specializes in biotechnological processes aimed at upcycling agricultural waste into valuable ingredients, particularly xylitol and other sugar substitutes. The company operates a biorefinery that employs innovative fermentation methods to convert agricultural byproducts into healthy alternatives for the food industry. Their offerings include a range of products such as beer, wine, and cheese, allowing food manufacturers to incorporate sustainable ingredients that align with consumer demands for clean labels and natural components. Through its focus on sustainability and health, Creative Food Labs supports the food sector in adapting to new trends while minimizing waste.
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.
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 develops a low-cost, efficient system for long-duration electricity storage using liquid CO2. Its focus is on enabling dispatchable renewable energy production to facilitate the decarbonization of the energy industry and promote sustainability.
Planet FWD
Series A in 2022
Planet FWD produces climate-friendly snacks sourced from regenerative farming practices that capture carbon from the atmosphere. It operates a platform connecting brands and consumers seeking sustainable products.
Vibrant Planet
Seed Round in 2022
Vibrant Planet is a company focused on enhancing land management through innovative technology solutions aimed at accelerating land restoration efforts. Founded in 2004 by Allison Wolff and headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada, the company develops a cloud-based planning and monitoring tool that assists communities and ecosystems in adapting to climate change. By collaborating with scientists, land management professionals, and policymakers, Vibrant Planet creates a platform that facilitates collaborative planning and informed decision-making. Their technology is designed to help save lives, prevent infrastructure loss, and restore natural systems that provide essential services such as carbon storage, clean water, and biodiversity support, ultimately fostering a more resilient and equitable future for society.
enVerid Systems
Venture Round in 2021
Enverid Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing solutions for indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings globally. The company offers HVAC load reduction modules designed to eliminate molecular contaminants such as carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde from indoor air. Enverid's technology includes automated regeneration and outside air management, enhancing indoor air treatment. Additionally, the company provides sorbent cartridges that capture various pollutants, including ozone and aldehydes. Its products cater to a wide range of applications in settings such as schools, hospitals, residences, and transportation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, Enverid Systems also has offices in Boston, Houston, Tampa, and Shanghai. It operates as a subsidiary of Tadiran Holdings Ltd.
Matter.
Venture Round in 2021
Matter is a tech startup based in Bristol that specializes in developing innovative solutions to capture, harvest, and recycle microplastics. The company focuses on eliminating microplastic contamination at various levels, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Their technology is designed to filter water and capture plastic micropollutants from wastewater systems, thereby improving water quality and reducing pollution risk. By making these microplastics valuable for safe reuse, Matter aims to address environmental concerns related to microplastic contamination.
Dimensional Energy
Venture Round in 2021
Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company specializing in artificial photosynthesis. It aims to produce eco-friendly polymers and chemical intermediaries by efficiently harnessing sunlight using scalable reactors and innovative catalysts.
EnergyRM
Venture Round in 2021
EnergyRM is a fintech company specializing in clean energy solutions for commercial buildings. Its platform enables decarbonization of buildings by facilitating paid-for energy retrofits without performance risk, allowing building owners, utilities, and investors to track, measure, and monetize energy savings.
Propagate
Venture Round in 2021
Propagate is a regenerative agriculture company focused on facilitating the integration of agroforestry systems for farmland owners. By promoting the cultivation of permanent crops alongside traditional farming practices, Propagate enhances farm profitability while improving environmental outcomes such as water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes farm planning software, technical assistance, project development services, and financing programs, thereby helping farms mitigate risks associated with incorporating fruit, nut, and timber trees into their operations. Founded in 2017, Propagate’s software, Overyield, currently supports over 55,000 acres of agroforestry and has helped plan more than 3,000,000 trees and shrubs. The company actively manages over 2,400 commercial acres through its regional agroforestry hubs in New York and Kentucky and has successfully planted over 200,000 trees in the past five years. Propagate is also partnered with various organizations, including USDA programs, to further its impact in sustainable agriculture.
Reath
Venture Round in 2021
Reath is a software platform that enables businesses to adopt safe, compliant, scalable reuse systems for their packaging. It captures data about reusable packaging at scale, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing system performance.
Better Packaging
Venture Round in 2021
Better Packaging is a supplier of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions aimed at reducing plastic waste in retail. The company offers a range of products, including compostable mailers, resealable bags, and recyclable garment bags made from bio-plastics that are designed to break down effectively. Their offerings also encompass courier satchels, bubble bags, labels, poly bags, ziplock bags, pallet wrap, and flow wrap. By providing these innovative packaging options, Better Packaging enables businesses to adopt practices that contribute to a more circular economy, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with traditional packaging materials.
SENTRY
Venture Round in 2021
SENTRY is a Canadian company that specializes in biological monitoring solutions for the water and wastewater treatment industry. It has developed a bio-electrode sensor technology that provides real-time insights into microbial performance within both anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems. By monitoring microbial metabolic activity, SENTRY's platform enables operators to make immediate adjustments to optimize treatment processes and minimize adverse effects on water system performance. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, SENTRY serves a global customer base, addressing the critical needs of water management in various settings.
Evrnu
Venture Round in 2020
Evrnu is a textile innovations company that specializes in producing engineered fibers from discarded clothing. By employing advanced regenerative fiber technologies, the company transforms textile waste into high-quality fiber sources. Its process involves breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level and reconstructing it into new, useful products. Evrnu's offerings include regenerative cellulosic and polyester fibers, as well as recoverable stretch materials, which provide significant environmental benefits. Through these innovations, Evrnu aims to create a circular ecosystem in the textile industry, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Mast Reforestation
Venture Round in 2020
Mast Reforestation specializes in restoring forests damaged by wildfires. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, cultivation, planting, monitoring, and financing through carbon removal credits. By removing financial barriers, Mast enables landowners to reforest their lands at no cost, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.
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.
Made of Air
Venture Round in 2020
Made of Air is a pioneering materials company that transforms low-value wood waste into high-value, carbon-negative thermoplastics. These innovative materials can be formed using traditional methods and are designed for various applications, turning manufactured goods into engineered carbon sinks to actively reverse climate change.
NEER
Pre Seed Round in 2020
NEER is a developer of an integrated real-time water management platform that leverages machine learning to enhance the management of drinking water distribution, sewer, and stormwater collection systems. The platform aims to identify leaks and predict potential failures within these critical infrastructure systems. By combining real-time modeling with predictive asset management technology, NEER enables water utility operators and municipalities to effectively plan and manage their water systems. This proactive approach helps prevent water damage and minimizes the substantial economic costs associated with repairs and maintenance.
Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on the cultivation of breadfruit through the efforts of over 100 member farmers who operate small family farms. The cooperative aims to revitalize Hawaii's indigenous food system by providing homegrown, minimally processed breadfruit products. By offering recipe-ready frozen food packs, Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative facilitates access to this staple crop, encouraging its incorporation into everyday meals and promoting the use of local, sustainable ingredients.
Mast Reforestation
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Mast Reforestation specializes in restoring forests damaged by wildfires. It offers a comprehensive suite of services, including seed collection, cultivation, planting, monitoring, and financing through carbon removal credits. By removing financial barriers, Mast enables landowners to reforest their lands at no cost, contributing significantly to climate change mitigation.
Evrnu
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Evrnu is a textile innovations company that specializes in producing engineered fibers from discarded clothing. By employing advanced regenerative fiber technologies, the company transforms textile waste into high-quality fiber sources. Its process involves breaking down cotton garment waste to the molecular level and reconstructing it into new, useful products. Evrnu's offerings include regenerative cellulosic and polyester fibers, as well as recoverable stretch materials, which provide significant environmental benefits. Through these innovations, Evrnu aims to create a circular ecosystem in the textile industry, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
Made of Air
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Made of Air is a pioneering materials company that transforms low-value wood waste into high-value, carbon-negative thermoplastics. These innovative materials can be formed using traditional methods and are designed for various applications, turning manufactured goods into engineered carbon sinks to actively reverse climate change.
Planet FWD
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Planet FWD produces climate-friendly snacks sourced from regenerative farming practices that capture carbon from the atmosphere. It operates a platform connecting brands and consumers seeking sustainable products.
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.
Full Harvest
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
NEER
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
NEER is a developer of an integrated real-time water management platform that leverages machine learning to enhance the management of drinking water distribution, sewer, and stormwater collection systems. The platform aims to identify leaks and predict potential failures within these critical infrastructure systems. By combining real-time modeling with predictive asset management technology, NEER enables water utility operators and municipalities to effectively plan and manage their water systems. This proactive approach helps prevent water damage and minimizes the substantial economic costs associated with repairs and maintenance.
Full Harvest
Venture Round in 2020
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that operates a B2B platform designed to connect large farms with food businesses to market surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict aesthetic standards. By creating a marketplace for this edible but often overlooked produce, Full Harvest enables growers to generate additional revenue while helping food companies reduce costs. The company's innovative online distribution platform uses proprietary technology and a novel supply chain model to facilitate the sale of excess produce, thereby improving sustainability in the food industry and minimizing waste.
Hawaii'i 'Ulu Cooperative
Venture Round in 2020
Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative is dedicated to sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on the cultivation of breadfruit through the efforts of over 100 member farmers who operate small family farms. The cooperative aims to revitalize Hawaii's indigenous food system by providing homegrown, minimally processed breadfruit products. By offering recipe-ready frozen food packs, Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative facilitates access to this staple crop, encouraging its incorporation into everyday meals and promoting the use of local, sustainable ingredients.
Span
Venture Round in 2019
Span develops intelligent hardware and software solutions that transform traditional electrical panels into modern smart hubs. Their AI-powered system enables homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce bills, and future-proof their homes for growing energy demands.
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.
Goodr Inc. is a technology-driven platform based in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on sustainable food surplus management. Established in 2016, the company offers a real-time food rescue application that enables businesses to effectively manage their edible food waste by donating it to local nonprofit organizations. Goodr's software provides comprehensive solutions, including logistics for food pickup, analytics on food waste patterns, and IRS-compliant tax deduction information. The platform aims to create a triple-win scenario by enhancing businesses' financial outcomes through tax savings, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food waste, and addressing hunger in communities. Additionally, Goodr's blockchain-enabled system ensures secure, audit-friendly donation records and delivers detailed community impact reports.
Terviva, established in 2010, is a food and agriculture company focused on producing sustainable plant-based food ingredients derived from the pongamia tree. The company specializes in high-yielding, patented pongamia trees and employs proprietary processing techniques to create oil and protein ingredients that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By restoring farmland to productive use, Terviva supports farmers in their efforts to provide food while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company's approach emphasizes responsible sourcing and sustainability, positioning it as a leader in the development of alternative food ingredients that contribute to healthier ecosystems and communities.
Novoloop
Venture Round in 2018
Novoloop is an upcycling company focused on transforming plastic waste into high-performance materials through a circular approach. The company advances Lifecycling, a process that converts hard-to-recycle plastics into materials molecularly identical to conventional products, unlocking value from plastics that have little use today. By chemically modifying post-consumer polyethylene, Novoloop creates building blocks for thermoplastic polyurethane and other performance materials, enabling brands to meet sustainability goals while preserving material quality. The approach supports a circular economy by turning waste into market-ready materials with broad applicability across industries, reducing landfill waste and providing scalable, durable alternatives for manufacturers.
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.
Pono Home
Venture Round in 2018
Pono Home is a consulting company focused on helping homeowners and renters create greener and more sustainable living environments. Founded in 2013, Pono Home specializes in personalized, in-home assessments that include evaluations of vampire power, lighting, appliances, and water usage. The company offers a complimentary audit, where various aspects of the home are examined, and major appliances are assessed for potential improvements or upgrades. Clients receive a detailed report outlining opportunities for enhancement, aimed at reducing water and energy consumption while lowering utility costs. Additionally, Pono Home provides maintenance services such as cleaning refrigerator condenser coils, optimizing energy settings in dishwashers, sealing drafts, and even inflating car tires. Through these services, Pono Home seeks to educate residents about sustainable practices while actively helping them implement changes that reduce their carbon footprint and save money.
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.
Founded in 2014, PastureMap develops software for ranchers and farmers to optimize grazing practices. Its platform combines intelligent mobile records with aerial imaging, soil maps, and rainfall data to improve land use efficiency, reduce resource requirements, and facilitate grass-fed certifications.
Allume Energy
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company specializing in unlocking rooftop solar potential for multifamily housing and apartments. Its flagship product, SolShare, enables one rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within the same building, maximizing benefits and reducing grid exports.
Signol is a London-based technology company that provides a behavior-change platform designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions in demanding transportation operations. The platform delivers personalized feedback and insights to professionals such as captains and crew, using behavioral science to motivate decisions that lower fuel use. It targets sectors like aviation and shipping, where small behavioral changes can yield meaningful environmental and operational gains. The solution complements existing management dashboards and programs, enabling immediate savings in fuel and carbon intensity through improved decision-making and operational practices.
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.
GrubTubs Inc. is a company focused on developing animal feed for local family farms by repurposing food waste. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, GrubTubs collects leftover food from restaurants and delivers it to local farms, where the food is transformed into chicken feed. Additionally, the company cultivates insects that serve as a nutritious food source for chickens, pigs, and fish. By implementing a waste collection system that includes providing restaurants with specialized tubs for food scraps, GrubTubs helps restaurant owners manage and reduce food waste while fostering a connection between urban eateries and rural agriculture.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2017
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company specializing in unlocking rooftop solar potential for multifamily housing and apartments. Its flagship product, SolShare, enables one rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within the same building, maximizing benefits and reducing grid exports.
Pono Home
Seed Round in 2016
Pono Home is a consulting company focused on helping homeowners and renters create greener and more sustainable living environments. Founded in 2013, Pono Home specializes in personalized, in-home assessments that include evaluations of vampire power, lighting, appliances, and water usage. The company offers a complimentary audit, where various aspects of the home are examined, and major appliances are assessed for potential improvements or upgrades. Clients receive a detailed report outlining opportunities for enhancement, aimed at reducing water and energy consumption while lowering utility costs. Additionally, Pono Home provides maintenance services such as cleaning refrigerator condenser coils, optimizing energy settings in dishwashers, sealing drafts, and even inflating car tires. Through these services, Pono Home seeks to educate residents about sustainable practices while actively helping them implement changes that reduce their carbon footprint and save money.
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 manufactures innovative thermal energy storage systems for commercial freezer environments and off-grid cooling. Its flagship products include IcePoint, a low-temperature refrigeration solution for supermarkets, and SunChill, an off-grid refrigeration system designed to improve agricultural productivity by removing field heat from crops post-harvest. The company's solutions are used by retail stores and farmers in the United States.
Kunoa Cattle Company
Seed Round in 2015
Kunoa Cattle Company, LLC, established in 2014 and located in Kilauea, Hawaii, specializes in large-scale local food production with a focus on sustainability and respect for Hawaii's natural and cultural resources. The company manages approximately 2,000 cattle across extensive pasture lands on Kauai and Oahu. Kunoa operates a USDA-inspected livestock harvest facility, acquired in 2016, which provides top-tier livestock processing services. Utilizing local forages and holistic planned grazing techniques, Kunoa emphasizes the production of quality-oriented, pasture-raised beef products. Through its commitment to renewable energy and responsible food production practices, Kunoa Cattle Company aims to deliver fresh, healthy beef while promoting environmental stewardship in the region.
Allume Energy
Venture Round in 2015
Allume Energy is a renewable technology company specializing in unlocking rooftop solar potential for multifamily housing and apartments. Its flagship product, SolShare, enables one rooftop solar installation to be shared among multiple residents within the same building, maximizing benefits and reducing grid exports.
Oroeco Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a unique service designed to help individuals track and reduce their carbon footprint through their everyday spending and lifestyle choices. Founded in 2011, Oroeco provides an information management platform that consolidates personal financial data to assess the climate impacts of products and services, converting these impacts into carbon dioxide equivalent values. The platform not only enables users to understand the environmental consequences of their purchases but also rewards them for making sustainable choices. By utilizing environmental life-cycle assessment data, Oroeco encourages users to engage in constructive competition with friends and family, fostering a community committed to promoting sustainable living. The company's mission is to simplify the process of aligning personal values with daily decisions, ultimately driving collective action toward climate change mitigation.
Terviva
Venture Round in 2013
Terviva, established in 2010, is a food and agriculture company focused on producing sustainable plant-based food ingredients derived from the pongamia tree. The company specializes in high-yielding, patented pongamia trees and employs proprietary processing techniques to create oil and protein ingredients that are both nutritious and environmentally friendly. By restoring farmland to productive use, Terviva supports farmers in their efforts to provide food while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The company's approach emphasizes responsible sourcing and sustainability, positioning it as a leader in the development of alternative food ingredients that contribute to healthier ecosystems and communities.
Oroeco
Venture Round in 2013
Oroeco Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that offers a unique service designed to help individuals track and reduce their carbon footprint through their everyday spending and lifestyle choices. Founded in 2011, Oroeco provides an information management platform that consolidates personal financial data to assess the climate impacts of products and services, converting these impacts into carbon dioxide equivalent values. The platform not only enables users to understand the environmental consequences of their purchases but also rewards them for making sustainable choices. By utilizing environmental life-cycle assessment data, Oroeco encourages users to engage in constructive competition with friends and family, fostering a community committed to promoting sustainable living. The company's mission is to simplify the process of aligning personal values with daily decisions, ultimately driving collective action toward climate change mitigation.