Emerald Technology Ventures

Emerald Technology Ventures AG is a venture capital firm established in 2000, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional offices in Toronto, Canada, and Singapore. The firm specializes in investing in clean technology across various stages, from seed to late-stage growth capital, focusing on sectors such as energy, advanced materials, water, and emerging energy technologies. Key areas of interest include solar power, electricity storage, waste recycling, and water purification, among others. Emerald seeks to invest between $1.26 million and $12.76 million in companies that demonstrate a projected market growth of at least 15% to 20% per annum. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes a commitment to supporting innovative entrepreneurs in building successful clean technology companies, leveraging significant technical and market expertise. Emerald's portfolio spans globally, with a particular concentration on companies in Europe, Australia, Israel, and North America, and it typically aims for exits within four to six years.

Ben Abadi

Investment Director

Frank Balas

Investment Director

Neil Cameron

Partner

Graham Carey

Investment Manager

Luc Charron

Partner

Helge Daebel

Partner

Hans Dellenbach

Senior Partner, CFO

Julien Dillon

Investment Director

Gina Domanig

Managing Partner

Christoph Frei

Partner

Anandhi Gokhale

Investment Manager

Philipp Hasler

Investment Director

Kelven Lam

Investment Manager

Clayton MacDougald

Investment Manager

Markus Moor

Partner

Cédric Mutz

Investment Director, Finance

Michal Natora

Investment Director

Fredric Petit

Partner

Simone Riley

Head of Technology Fund

Jun Da Tan

Investor

Charles Vaslet

Senior Partner

Annina Winkler

Investment Manager

Mehran Zaker

Investment Director

61 past transactions

Xfarm S.R.L.

Series B in 2022
Xfarm S.R.L. designs and develops saas platform to digitalization of farms. The company offers products including digital platform, iot sensors, and xfarm analytics tool. The company offers its product to farmers, agrifood industry, agronomist, associations, dealers, cooperatives, contactors, and insurance industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Alessandria, Italy.

Meeat Food Tech Oy

Seed Round in 2022
Meeat is a food and agriculture industry that focuses on developing sustainable products. Meeat is headquartered inEspoo, Southern Finland.

Believer Meats

Series B in 2021
Future Meat Technologies is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company aiming to transform global meat production through distributive manufacturing of fat and muscle cells, increasing food safety and reducing ecological impact worldwide. They aim to turn the timeless vision of animal-free meat production into a reality. Their cutting edge cellular agriculture technology was developed by award-winning biologists and bioengineers and brought into reality by world-renowned innovative chefs at Jerusalem’s singular culinary scene.

enspired

Series A in 2021
enspired is an AI-driven trading house that offers groundbreaking energy trading services on short-term power markets. In our world, there is no room for trading screens and traditional optimisation - we provide energy trading as a service based on data, self-learning models and cutting-edge technology. Our team consists of experienced algorithmic traders, data scientists and technology enthusiasts who firmly believe that the way energy is traded will soon change drastically.

Actnano

Series B in 2021
actnano Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies coatings. It offers wet ANG coatings that protect electronics and electronics manufacturing facilities from damage due to harsh environmental conditions. The company provides solutions to automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of things sectors. actnano Inc. was formerly known as Advanced Consulting Technologies, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has additional offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.

Open Mineral

Series C in 2021
Open Mineral AG operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates direct trading of physical commodities, specifically focusing on base and precious metals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, the company provides a digital marketplace where mining companies can connect with smelters to streamline the trading of metal concentrates. The platform enhances efficiency and transparency by eliminating intermediaries, offering services such as trade execution, tender management, and contract monitoring. Additionally, it provides users with tools for price insurance, real-time communication, market insights, and essential trade services, including freight and insurance. By optimizing all stages of the trading process, Open Mineral aims to improve profitability for both buyers and sellers in the commodities market.

DeepSea

Funding Round in 2021
DeepSea Technologies is a shipping software company based in Athens, Greece, with additional offices in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and Nicosia, Cyprus. Founded in 2017, the company specializes in optimizing vessel performance for commercial ship owners and operators, including those managing container ships, bulk carriers, LNG carriers, and tankers. DeepSea develops an AI software platform that monitors vessel performance and operational data, providing real-time information to owners and charterers. The platform offers features such as hull and machinery monitoring, fuel consumption detection, anomaly detection, and maintenance predictions, allowing clients to make informed decisions that enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. By focusing on the application of artificial intelligence, DeepSea aims to improve fuel efficiency, minimize emissions, and optimize shipping routes, contributing to a more sustainable maritime industry.

Believer Meats

Convertible Note in 2021
Future Meat Technologies is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company aiming to transform global meat production through distributive manufacturing of fat and muscle cells, increasing food safety and reducing ecological impact worldwide. They aim to turn the timeless vision of animal-free meat production into a reality. Their cutting edge cellular agriculture technology was developed by award-winning biologists and bioengineers and brought into reality by world-renowned innovative chefs at Jerusalem’s singular culinary scene.

AlphaICs

Series B in 2021
AlphaICs India Private Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence system on a chip (SoC) solutions, offering purpose-built SoCs and FPGA boards alongside deep learning chips for various client-side applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company targets a wide range of industries, including home automation, healthcare wearables, drones, agriculture, robotics, and surveillance systems. AlphaICs is known for its patented technology, Real AI Processing (RAP), which aims to enhance AI computing capabilities in areas such as self-driving cars, robotics, and intelligent cloud computing. With a focus on advancing AI compute, AlphaICs is positioned to play a significant role in the development of autonomous systems.

Actnano

Series A in 2020
actnano Inc. develops, manufactures, and supplies coatings. It offers wet ANG coatings that protect electronics and electronics manufacturing facilities from damage due to harsh environmental conditions. The company provides solutions to automotive, consumer electronics, and Internet of things sectors. actnano Inc. was formerly known as Advanced Consulting Technologies, Inc. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has additional offices in Shenzhen, China; Stuttgart, Germany; and Seoul, South Korea.

Sofi Filtration

Venture Round in 2020
Sofi Filtration Oy specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced water cleaning and process wastewater handling solutions applicable across various industries, including mining, metallurgy, oil and gas, and power generation. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, the company provides innovative and automated water treatment technologies. Its product offerings include systems for delivering solids-free water for reverse osmosis, treating flue gas wastewater, cooling water treatment, and managing wastewater prior to discharge. Sofi Filtration also focuses on recirculating process water and replacing traditional cartridge or bag filters, ensuring robust performance tailored to industry needs. The company is supported by both public innovation development funds and private investors, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge filtration technology.

Rhombus Energy Solutions

Series C in 2020
Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc. specializes in advanced power control and energy conversion systems, focusing on energy storage, renewable energy integration, and micro-grid solutions. The company provides a diverse range of products, including converters, inverters, power supplies, and energy management systems designed for various applications such as commercial backup power, intelligent micro-grids, and renewable energy support. Rhombus also offers customized engineered solutions and high-power certification testing services. Their product line includes high-efficiency power converters and inverters ranging from 2kW to 1MW, as well as cloud-based analytics and monitoring tools for real-time power system management. Based in San Diego, California, Rhombus is led by a team of experienced engineers dedicated to advancing energy technology and sustainability.

Librestream

Series D in 2020
Librestream Technologies Inc. develops the operations-driven video collaboration solution for enterprises. With its patented Onsight video collaboration solution, Librestream extends traditional video-conferencing and collaborative services to places previously unreachable by video such as an off-shore oil rig or a manufacturing plant floor. Collaborators across multiple locations can use a combination of Onsight software and camera devices to interact through live video, voice, image sharing and onscreen telestration. Industries as diverse as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, insurance, and government sectors are using Librestream’s Onsight solution to connect their ecosystem of employees, suppliers, and customers. These enterprises achieve cost-efficiencies resulting from accelerated problem resolution, reductions in downtimes and travel, improvements in customer service and increased productivity. To learn more about the company, its products and services, visit the website at www.librestream.com, email information@librestream.com or call 1.800.849.5507 (NA) / +1.204.487.0612 (Intl).

Tropic Biosciences

Series B in 2020
Tropic Biosciences UK LTD is a biotechnology company focused on developing high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops, specifically targeting the coffee and banana industries. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced non-GMO gene editing technologies to enhance crop performance while promoting grower wellbeing and consumer health. Through its innovative approach, Tropic Biosciences aims to improve sustainable agricultural practices and address the challenges faced by tropical crop producers.

Believer Meats

Series A in 2019
Future Meat Technologies is a Jerusalem-based biotechnology company aiming to transform global meat production through distributive manufacturing of fat and muscle cells, increasing food safety and reducing ecological impact worldwide. They aim to turn the timeless vision of animal-free meat production into a reality. Their cutting edge cellular agriculture technology was developed by award-winning biologists and bioengineers and brought into reality by world-renowned innovative chefs at Jerusalem’s singular culinary scene.

Spear Power Systems

Series B in 2019
Spear Power Systems designs and manufactures safe, reliable lithium-ion battery storage systems for demanding applications including defense, marine propulsion, oil & gas, and mining. The company has a wide range of energy storage systems suited to meet any demand. Their family of TRIDENT maritime batteries offers multiple cell chemistries in order to provide you with industry-leading energy density or ultra-high power density depending on the requirements of your application.

Phase Change Solutions

Venture Round in 2019
Phase Change Energy Solutions, Inc. manufactures bio-based phase change materials designed to enhance energy efficiency in various sectors. Founded in 2011 and based in Asheboro, North Carolina, the company specializes in innovative products like BioPCM, which can store large amounts of latent heat through a solid-to-gel or solid-to-solid transition. These materials are utilized in applications ranging from building insulation to the safe transport of sensitive goods, including food and pharmaceuticals. The company operates a 130,000 square foot research and manufacturing facility and serves diverse markets, including retail, hospitality, government, and industrial sectors. By focusing on sustainable and non-toxic materials, Phase Change Energy Solutions aims to contribute to environmental goals while improving energy performance across its applications.

Open Mineral

Series B in 2018
Open Mineral AG operates a cloud-based platform that facilitates direct trading of physical commodities, specifically focusing on base and precious metals. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, the company provides a digital marketplace where mining companies can connect with smelters to streamline the trading of metal concentrates. The platform enhances efficiency and transparency by eliminating intermediaries, offering services such as trade execution, tender management, and contract monitoring. Additionally, it provides users with tools for price insurance, real-time communication, market insights, and essential trade services, including freight and insurance. By optimizing all stages of the trading process, Open Mineral aims to improve profitability for both buyers and sellers in the commodities market.

Tropic Biosciences

Series A in 2018
Tropic Biosciences UK LTD is a biotechnology company focused on developing high-performing commercial varieties of tropical crops, specifically targeting the coffee and banana industries. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Norwich, United Kingdom, the company employs advanced non-GMO gene editing technologies to enhance crop performance while promoting grower wellbeing and consumer health. Through its innovative approach, Tropic Biosciences aims to improve sustainable agricultural practices and address the challenges faced by tropical crop producers.

AlphaICs

Seed Round in 2017
AlphaICs India Private Limited specializes in developing artificial intelligence system on a chip (SoC) solutions, offering purpose-built SoCs and FPGA boards alongside deep learning chips for various client-side applications. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company targets a wide range of industries, including home automation, healthcare wearables, drones, agriculture, robotics, and surveillance systems. AlphaICs is known for its patented technology, Real AI Processing (RAP), which aims to enhance AI computing capabilities in areas such as self-driving cars, robotics, and intelligent cloud computing. With a focus on advancing AI compute, AlphaICs is positioned to play a significant role in the development of autonomous systems.

Ushr

Series A in 2017
Ushr Inc. specializes in developing high-definition mapping technology and autonomous vehicle navigation software. The company focuses on enhancing the safety and efficiency of travel for autonomous vehicles by interpreting and communicating street view navigation. Its technology integrates vehicle sensors and on-road cameras to provide detailed real-world information, which aids in precise steering and improved vehicle control. Formed in 2016 and originally known as GeoDigital Automotive, Ushr changed its name in August 2017 and operates from its headquarters in Livonia, Michigan, with an additional office in Lompoc, California. As a subsidiary of Dynamic Map Planning Co., Ltd., Ushr continues to advance the capabilities of autonomous navigation systems for vehicle manufacturers and operators.

Optimatics

Venture Round in 2017
Optimatics Pty Ltd. specializes in software and computer processing solutions designed for the water industry, helping decision makers optimize the planning, operation, and management of water and wastewater systems. The company offers various infrastructure planning software, including Optimizer WCS for wastewater collection systems, Optimizer WDS for water distribution infrastructure, and OptiCritical for analyzing the impact of pipe bursts. Additionally, it provides operations and energy solutions such as Optimizer WSS for water supply management and Optimizer WRT, which focuses on minimizing environmental impacts during water pumping. Optimatics also offers modeling tools like EPANET for water distribution and the Storm Water Management Model for wastewater networks. Beyond software, the company provides solution support, computer processing, and training services. Established in 1995 and based in Adelaide, Australia, Optimatics serves clients across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, helping them make informed decisions for both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

Powerhouse Dynamics

Venture Round in 2017
PowerHouse Dynamics, Inc. develops enterprise energy and asset management systems for portfolios of small commercial facilities. It offers SiteSage, an enterprise energy and asset management platform that centralizes control, analysis, and management of energy-consuming equipment. The company’s platform also provides modules for remote equipment and HVAC control, food safety, and utility bill management; and offers rebate management, deployment management, and support and advisory services. It serves restaurants, convenience stores, retail stores, homes, and other commercial facilities. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts. As of April 1, 2019, PowerHouse Dynamics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation.

Visedo

Debt Financing in 2016
Visedo Oy develops, manufactures and delivers electrical drive trains for heavy mobile work machine, marine vessel and bus applications. The drive trains are suitable for both hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) solutions to harsh operating environment. The latest technology offers the optimal solutions to save fuel and to lower emission and noise levels. The company is located in Lappeenranta, Finland.

SecurityMatters

Series A in 2016
SecurityMatters is an international company that develops and brings to the market cutting-edge network monitoring, intelligence and protection technology to make its customers more secure and in control. SecurityMatters product line approaches the problem of securing computer networks in a totally new and innovative manner called self-configuring, deep-protocol, network whitelisting. This approach is the result of more than 20 years of research and experience in the field of network intrusion detection.

Librestream

Venture Round in 2016
Librestream Technologies Inc. develops the operations-driven video collaboration solution for enterprises. With its patented Onsight video collaboration solution, Librestream extends traditional video-conferencing and collaborative services to places previously unreachable by video such as an off-shore oil rig or a manufacturing plant floor. Collaborators across multiple locations can use a combination of Onsight software and camera devices to interact through live video, voice, image sharing and onscreen telestration. Industries as diverse as manufacturing, energy, healthcare, insurance, and government sectors are using Librestream’s Onsight solution to connect their ecosystem of employees, suppliers, and customers. These enterprises achieve cost-efficiencies resulting from accelerated problem resolution, reductions in downtimes and travel, improvements in customer service and increased productivity. To learn more about the company, its products and services, visit the website at www.librestream.com, email information@librestream.com or call 1.800.849.5507 (NA) / +1.204.487.0612 (Intl).

Sielo

Private Equity Round in 2015
Terralux is a provider of LED lighting and building intelligence solutions. The company delivers products that enable its customers to capture building information and energy savings through an industry-unique approach to LED retrofit.

Sielo

Venture Round in 2015
At Sielo, They have the vision to see beyond current conditions and constraints and continuously advance toward real innovation.They leverage existing systems to modernize and enable buildings to become smarter, more efficient, and more effective. Sielo in-house engineering expertise spans disciplines, and provides integration from the component level to the cloud. Their breadth in expertise allows them to work beyond current conditions and technology constraints, and continuously advance their technology toward real innovation.

P97

Series A in 2014
P97 Networks, Inc. is a company based in Houston, Texas, that develops PetroZone, a cloud-based mobile commerce and digital marketing platform tailored for the convenience and fuel retailing industry. This platform enhances the shopping experience for consumers by providing options for lower fuel prices and personalized digital offers for in-store purchases. It connects consumers with a wide range of retail fueling merchants and convenience stores through a diverse partner ecosystem, which includes oil companies, consumer goods firms, automotive manufacturers, and financial institutions. P97’s technology leverages identity and geolocation-based software to securely link millions of mobile devices and connected vehicles, thereby enabling convenience store operators and marketers to attract and retain customers more effectively. The company has strategic partnerships with ZipLine and Phillips 66 to further its reach in the market.

Optimatics

Venture Round in 2014
Optimatics Pty Ltd. specializes in software and computer processing solutions designed for the water industry, helping decision makers optimize the planning, operation, and management of water and wastewater systems. The company offers various infrastructure planning software, including Optimizer WCS for wastewater collection systems, Optimizer WDS for water distribution infrastructure, and OptiCritical for analyzing the impact of pipe bursts. Additionally, it provides operations and energy solutions such as Optimizer WSS for water supply management and Optimizer WRT, which focuses on minimizing environmental impacts during water pumping. Optimatics also offers modeling tools like EPANET for water distribution and the Storm Water Management Model for wastewater networks. Beyond software, the company provides solution support, computer processing, and training services. Established in 1995 and based in Adelaide, Australia, Optimatics serves clients across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, helping them make informed decisions for both day-to-day operations and long-term planning.

GeoDigital

Private Equity Round in 2014
For more than 20 years GeoDigital International has been providing utilities and other distributed asset customers with mission critical, geospatial information management solutions. With one of the largest fleets of airborne/mobile LiDAR and digital imaging sensor systems in North America we can collect and process data under the most challenging project schedules and conditions.

SynapSense

Venture Round in 2013
SynapSense provides complete wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for the world's leading data centers and enterprises.

MetGen

Series A in 2013
MetGen develops and produces enzymes tailored to industrial customer needs. MetZymes are enzymes belonging to the class of multicopper oxidases. These enzymes are involved in several oxidative functions and particularly in delignification. MetGen have created biological enzymes that can be added into the pulp mix to separate wood fibres more effectively before the thermo-mechanical pulping stage, radically improving the energy efficiency of the whole pulp-making process.

TaKaDu

Series B in 2012
TaKaDu is a leading provider of Integrated Water Network Management, enabling water utilities to improve efficiency and make smarter decisions. Using advanced statistical and mathematical algorithms, TaKaDu harnesses utility data, translating it into actionable insights and transforming the way water networks operate. The solution offers a comprehensive decision-making platform that can be integrated across the utility from the analyst monitoring the network to the executive team considering long-term strategic investments.

SynapSense

Series C in 2011
SynapSense provides complete wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for the world's leading data centers and enterprises.

Senscient

Series C in 2011
Senscient was established in 2004 to develop, manufacture and market advanced gas detection products for industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and process analysis applications. The technology developed by Senscient to meet the demands of these applications is "Enhanced Laser Diode Spectroscopy". The advantages of ELDSâ„¢ technology compared to the currently available gas detection technologies include open path detection of both toxic and flammable gases by a single unit, remote electronic functional testing of detectors (Simu-Gasâ„¢), no un-revealed failure modes, high sensitivity, and significantly reduced installation and maintenance costs.

AZZURRO Semiconductors

Venture Round in 2010
AZZURRO Semiconductors AG manufactures and markets gallium nitride on silicon (GaN-on-Si) epitaxial wafers. The company's products enable Light Emitting Diode (LED) and semiconductor development. AZZURRO Semiconductors AG was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Magdeburg, Germany. As of April 30, 2014 AZZURRO Semiconductors AG is under liquidation.

TaKaDu

Series A in 2010
TaKaDu is a leading provider of Integrated Water Network Management, enabling water utilities to improve efficiency and make smarter decisions. Using advanced statistical and mathematical algorithms, TaKaDu harnesses utility data, translating it into actionable insights and transforming the way water networks operate. The solution offers a comprehensive decision-making platform that can be integrated across the utility from the analyst monitoring the network to the executive team considering long-term strategic investments.

SynapSense

Venture Round in 2010
SynapSense provides complete wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for the world's leading data centers and enterprises.

Sielo

Series A in 2010
At Sielo, They have the vision to see beyond current conditions and constraints and continuously advance toward real innovation.They leverage existing systems to modernize and enable buildings to become smarter, more efficient, and more effective. Sielo in-house engineering expertise spans disciplines, and provides integration from the component level to the cloud. Their breadth in expertise allows them to work beyond current conditions and technology constraints, and continuously advance their technology toward real innovation.

EnOcean

Venture Round in 2009
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and based in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building and industrial automation. The company develops and markets a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, and software, which facilitate energy-efficient applications in home automation, lighting, industrial settings, automated meter reading, and environmental monitoring. EnOcean's innovative self-powered wireless technology captures energy from the environment, allowing for the creation of long-range radio frequency signals without the need for batteries. The company distributes its products across numerous countries, including various regions in Europe, North America, and Asia, thereby catering to a global market for energy-efficient solutions.

Inge watertechnologies

Venture Round in 2009
Inge Watertechnologies specializes in ultrafiltration technology aimed at enhancing water treatment processes for various applications, including drinking water, seawater, wastewater, and processed water. The company employs a membrane separation process that utilizes high-tech membranes with ultra-small pore filters. This advanced technology effectively captures particles, suspended solids, and microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water. Inge's solutions are designed to promote smart and safe water treatment, addressing the growing demand for dependable water sources across different sectors.

SDC Materials,Inc.

Series B in 2009
SDCmaterials, Inc is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

SynapSense

Series C in 2009
SynapSense provides complete wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for the world's leading data centers and enterprises.

Vaprema

Series B in 2008
Vaperma is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas separation systems. Vaperma breakthrough patented polymer membrane technology combines solvent and high temperature resistance into a strong hollow fiber which enables to address many industrial applications. Vaperma advanced gas separation systems primarily target dewatering (''dehydration'') in a range of existing energy and industrial markets, including ethanol and natural gas processing applications. It can be used for applications such as the production of fuel-grade ethanol and the dehydration of natural gas, biogas, and chemicals. With Vaperma’s patented hollow-fiber polymer membrane, we offer our customers an energy-saving and eco-friendly solution for high-purity chemical products and a sustainable environment. Vaperma’s growth strategy is to focus on continuously improving its gas separation technologies to meet the broadest range of customer needs.

Pelamis Wave Power

Venture Round in 2008
Pelamis Wave Power is the manufacturer of a unique system to generate renewable electricity from ocean waves. The Pelamis Wave Energy Converter is a revolutionary concept, the result of many years of engineering development by PWP. It was the world’s first commercial scale machine to generate electricity into the grid from offshore wave energy and the first to be used in commercial wave farm projects.

Oceanlinx

Venture Round in 2008
Oceanlinx is an international renewable energy company with a unique, commercially efficient system for extracting energy from ocean waves and converting it to electricity, or utilising that energy to produce clean, fresh water from brine.

XunLight

Series C in 2008
Xunlight Corporation is a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo that engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity.

EnOcean

Series D in 2008
EnOcean GmbH, founded in 2001 and based in Oberhaching, Germany, specializes in energy harvesting technology and wireless sensor solutions for building and industrial automation. The company develops and markets a range of products, including energy converters, wireless sensors, controllers, and software, which facilitate energy-efficient applications in home automation, lighting, industrial settings, automated meter reading, and environmental monitoring. EnOcean's innovative self-powered wireless technology captures energy from the environment, allowing for the creation of long-range radio frequency signals without the need for batteries. The company distributes its products across numerous countries, including various regions in Europe, North America, and Asia, thereby catering to a global market for energy-efficient solutions.

Senscient

Series B in 2008
Senscient was established in 2004 to develop, manufacture and market advanced gas detection products for industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and process analysis applications. The technology developed by Senscient to meet the demands of these applications is "Enhanced Laser Diode Spectroscopy". The advantages of ELDSâ„¢ technology compared to the currently available gas detection technologies include open path detection of both toxic and flammable gases by a single unit, remote electronic functional testing of detectors (Simu-Gasâ„¢), no un-revealed failure modes, high sensitivity, and significantly reduced installation and maintenance costs.

XunLight

Series B in 2008
Xunlight Corporation is a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo that engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity.

Apex Construction

Series B in 2008
At APEX, Their differentiation lies in their company's philosophy and their collective decision to take a more earth-friendly path to providing their customers with a smarter solution to building a more sustainable dwelling. Their conscious choice to use only 100% post-industrial/pre-consumer EPS to create their energy-efficient blocks was not a mistake. Their vision of providing occupants of their structures with greater protection against fire, high winds, earthquakes, infestation, and mold has been realized. As you journey through their site, they encourage you to compare their product to others, and they invite you to share your feedback, as they continually listen to their customers in order to provide a superior product.

Vaprema

Venture Round in 2007
Vaperma is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of advanced gas separation systems. Vaperma breakthrough patented polymer membrane technology combines solvent and high temperature resistance into a strong hollow fiber which enables to address many industrial applications. Vaperma advanced gas separation systems primarily target dewatering (''dehydration'') in a range of existing energy and industrial markets, including ethanol and natural gas processing applications. It can be used for applications such as the production of fuel-grade ethanol and the dehydration of natural gas, biogas, and chemicals. With Vaperma’s patented hollow-fiber polymer membrane, we offer our customers an energy-saving and eco-friendly solution for high-purity chemical products and a sustainable environment. Vaperma’s growth strategy is to focus on continuously improving its gas separation technologies to meet the broadest range of customer needs.

SynapSense

Series B in 2007
SynapSense provides complete wireless instrumentation solutions that offer energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction for the world's leading data centers and enterprises.

XunLight

Series A in 2007
Xunlight Corporation is a technology spin-off from the University of Toledo that engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of photovoltaic modules that convert sunlight into electricity.

SDC Materials,Inc.

Venture Round in 2007
SDCmaterials, Inc is a privately held company that was founded in 2004 with a vision centered on Revolutionizing Materials Engineering. Their corporate mission is to create novel, high value, nano‐enhanced products that are easily integrated into Their customers’ manufacturing processes. The company’s primary focus is emission control catalyst ingredients for the automobile industry. SDC has developed proprietary catalytic materials fabrication and integration processes that are enabling step‐function improvements in the performance efficiencies of the underlying precious metals that are key to emissions control.

Fluxxion

Venture Round in 2007
Fluxxion engages in designing and manufacturing of micro filtration membrane products.

Aquaspy

Venture Round in 2007
Intelligent water management reduces the need for costly new alternatives including recycling and desalination. It means knowing how much water is being used and where it can be saved. AquaSpy technology has been proven in the toughest environment of all - outback Australia. Its sensors have helped farmers improve yields by as much as 100%. Now they are being used across agricultural markets, in cities and towns, and beneath some of the world's finest golf courses, in the Americas, Australia and Europe. There are over 50,000 AquaSpy sensors in use around the world. AquaSpy Group has representation across the USA, Latin America and Australia.

Inge watertechnologies

Series B in 2007
Inge Watertechnologies specializes in ultrafiltration technology aimed at enhancing water treatment processes for various applications, including drinking water, seawater, wastewater, and processed water. The company employs a membrane separation process that utilizes high-tech membranes with ultra-small pore filters. This advanced technology effectively captures particles, suspended solids, and microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses, ensuring a reliable supply of clean water. Inge's solutions are designed to promote smart and safe water treatment, addressing the growing demand for dependable water sources across different sectors.