BeDimensional
Venture Round in 2025
BeDimensional is a global manufacturer specializing in graphene and other two-dimensional materials characterized by few atomic layers. The company focuses on developing graphene-based components aimed at enhancing the performance of lithium-ion batteries. In addition to batteries, BeDimensional works on components for energy harvesting and storage applications, including supercapacitors and solar cells. The firm is also committed to advancing the development of new composite materials, providing industrial clients with innovative products that offer diverse functionalities.
Tidal Vision
Series B in 2025
Tidal Vision Inc. is a manufacturer based in Ferndale, Washington, specializing in sustainable products derived from ocean waste, particularly salmon skin and crab shells. Founded in 2015, the company produces a range of offerings, including Alaska Salmon leather items such as wallets, belts, shoes, and boots, as well as a variety of chitosan-based products. Chitosan, a biodegradable industrial biopolymer extracted from crab shells, serves multiple applications, including as a fining agent for beverages, a water clarifier, and an antimicrobial agent. Tidal Vision employs a proprietary zero-waste extraction process, ensuring consistent quality and cost-effectiveness in its chitosan products. The company is recognized as a vertically integrated chitosan producer, developing ready-to-use formulations tailored for industries such as water treatment, textiles, and agriculture, thereby promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Cool Planet Technologies
Series A in 2024
Cool Planet Technologies specializes in advanced carbon capture solutions, utilizing a cutting-edge membrane-based technology to efficiently absorb carbon dioxide from industrial flue gas emissions. Developed in collaboration with Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, a prominent German research organization, the innovative PolyActive membrane is central to the company's operations. Cool Planet Technologies aims to reduce the costs associated with carbon dioxide removal while ensuring high purity levels, allowing captured carbon to be exported as either gas or liquid. The company's energy-efficient technology supports rapid operational responsiveness, enabling industries to easily adjust their carbon capture processes in line with varying demand and operational needs.
DRONUS
Venture Round in 2024
Dronus specializes in the development of advanced industrial drone systems that offer real-time data and imaging capabilities for inspection and safety operations. Their drones are designed for precise navigation and autonomous communication, allowing for efficient management throughout all phases of flight and recharging. Dronus emphasizes flight stability and safety during take-off and landing, even in challenging weather conditions. The drones ensure secure, encrypted communication, enabling clients to conduct inspections without requiring a pilot to be present on-site. Additionally, Dronus provides smart city capabilities, enhancing urban management through innovative aerial technology.
Mantel is a company focused on advancing carbon capture technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net-negative emissions. Its innovative system is designed to operate within boilers, kilns, and furnaces, utilizing biomass waste and residue to facilitate significant carbon removal. By leveraging liquid-phase chemistry, Mantel's technology targets key industrial sectors such as industrial heat, steel, and chemicals. This approach not only mitigates sustainability concerns but also enables clients to reduce the costs associated with carbon capture, emissions, and storage, ultimately contributing to broader environmental goals.
e-Zinc is a company that has pioneered an innovative electrochemical technology for energy storage using zinc metal. This technology enables the conversion of electricity into zinc, which can be stored and used later, providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for long-duration energy storage. The system consists of an electrochemical cell made from recyclable materials, featuring a charging section that absorbs energy and a discharging section where zinc is dissolved to release energy. By facilitating the storage and utilization of electrochemical energy during peak demand periods, e-Zinc aims to support the transition to a fully renewable energy market and contribute to a zero-carbon energy future.
Swift Solar
Series A in 2024
Swift Solar Inc. is a California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in the design and manufacture of lightweight solar panels and systems. The company focuses on developing advanced solar technology, particularly through its innovation in perovskite solar cells, which are engineered to be more efficient and affordable than traditional solar panels. These ultra-thin films are capable of absorbing various parts of the solar spectrum, resulting in high-efficiency tandem solar cells that offer significant weight advantages. Swift Solar emphasizes domestic manufacturing and the use of abundant raw materials, ensuring the scalability of its products for applications in aerospace, automotive, and building sectors.
Captura is a company focused on developing advanced carbon capture technology that extracts carbon dioxide from ocean water. By leveraging the natural carbon removal capabilities of the ocean, Captura aims to provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for carbon capture and sequestration. Its innovative system enables businesses to capture carbon dioxide using renewable electricity and ocean water, producing no harmful by-products. This approach positions Captura to meet the increasing demand in the carbon credit market while contributing significantly to efforts against climate change.
Neptune Energy
Acquisition in 2023
Neptune Energy is an oil and gas exploration and production company based in London, England. The company specializes in providing exploration and production services within the energy sector. It focuses on identifying large-scale investment opportunities primarily in the North Sea, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Neptune Energy aims to leverage its robust network of relationships and the prevailing dynamics of the energy market to enhance its operations and investments.
OxCCU is a technology developer focused on facilitating a circular economy for fuels, chemicals, and plastics. It achieves this by innovating renewable energy solutions that convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into valuable products such as fuels, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics using hydrogen derived from water and renewable electricity.
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.
Pasqal SAS, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of quantum information processors utilizing atomic arrays. The company focuses on developing full-stack quantum computing technology that simulates complex phenomena to facilitate scientific discovery. Its innovative approach employs qubits made of neutral atoms organized in large two-dimensional and three-dimensional arrays, which enables analog computing. This technology addresses a variety of challenges, including optimization, drug discovery, and machine learning, empowering organizations to tackle complex problems across these fields.
Synhelion
Series C in 2022
Synhelion is a pioneering technology company focused on decarbonizing the transportation sector. It develops proprietary solar tower systems that employ high-temperature thermochemical processes to convert carbon dioxide into sustainable liquid fuels like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. These 'solar fuels' are designed to be compatible with existing fuel infrastructure, enabling businesses to transition away from fossil fuels without significant operational changes.
C-Zero
Venture Round in 2022
C-Zero is a hard-tech startup based in Santa Barbara, California, focused on developing innovative technology for decarbonizing natural gas. The company's proprietary approach utilizes high-temperature catalytic melt systems to decompose methane, the main component of natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon. This process allows for the production of hydrogen that can significantly reduce carbon emissions across various industries, including ammonia production, electric generation, process heat, and fuel cell vehicles. By addressing a substantial portion of global CO2 emissions, C-Zero aims to facilitate a transition to low-cost, cleaner energy solutions.
e-Zinc is a company that has pioneered an innovative electrochemical technology for energy storage using zinc metal. This technology enables the conversion of electricity into zinc, which can be stored and used later, providing a cost-effective and flexible solution for long-duration energy storage. The system consists of an electrochemical cell made from recyclable materials, featuring a charging section that absorbs energy and a discharging section where zinc is dissolved to release energy. By facilitating the storage and utilization of electrochemical energy during peak demand periods, e-Zinc aims to support the transition to a fully renewable energy market and contribute to a zero-carbon energy future.
Be Charge
Acquisition in 2021
Be Charge is developing one of Italy's largest and most extensive public infrastructure networks for electric vehicles.
M2X Energy
Series A in 2021
M2X Energy is a company that specializes in scalable methane conversion technology, focusing on automated gas-to-product systems. It aims to minimize gas flaring and mitigate its environmental impact through innovative methods. The company employs a non-catalytic, partial-oxidation reformer approach to produce low-carbon methanol from methane-rich stranded gas. This technology is versatile, accepting various feedstocks such as landfill gas, biogas, and well gas. By converting these waste streams into valuable products, M2X Energy provides essential climate services that help businesses enhance their environmental sustainability efforts.
Form Energy
Series D in 2021
Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.
Thiozen
Seed Round in 2021
Thiozen is a company based in Belmont, Massachusetts, founded in 2020, that specializes in innovative hydrogen gas production technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company has developed a unique chemical process that converts hydrogen sulfide into hydrogen gas. This approach allows clients to sidestep the carbon emissions typically associated with hydrogen production from natural gas, as well as the high costs linked to electrolysis methods. By providing a low-cost and low-emission alternative for hydrogen production from sour gases, Thiozen positions itself as a key player in the decarbonization of the energy sector.
Pasqal SAS, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in the manufacture of quantum information processors utilizing atomic arrays. The company focuses on developing full-stack quantum computing technology that simulates complex phenomena to facilitate scientific discovery. Its innovative approach employs qubits made of neutral atoms organized in large two-dimensional and three-dimensional arrays, which enables analog computing. This technology addresses a variety of challenges, including optimization, drug discovery, and machine learning, empowering organizations to tackle complex problems across these fields.
FRI-EL Group
Acquisition in 2021
FRI-EL Group is a biogas company that involves in development, construction, operation and management of plants.
Aldro Energy
Acquisition in 2021
Aldro Energy specializes in gas and energy efficiency solutions, primarily targeting the electric utility sector. The company develops a range of services, including light and gas facilities, as well as tariffs, to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Aldro Energy enables users to compare a catalog of personalized energy products, thereby facilitating informed decision-making regarding their energy consumption and efficiency. Through its offerings, the company aims to enhance energy efficiency and provide tailored solutions that address the unique requirements of its clients.
C-Zero
Venture Round in 2021
C-Zero is a hard-tech startup based in Santa Barbara, California, focused on developing innovative technology for decarbonizing natural gas. The company's proprietary approach utilizes high-temperature catalytic melt systems to decompose methane, the main component of natural gas, into hydrogen and solid carbon. This process allows for the production of hydrogen that can significantly reduce carbon emissions across various industries, including ammonia production, electric generation, process heat, and fuel cell vehicles. By addressing a substantial portion of global CO2 emissions, C-Zero aims to facilitate a transition to low-cost, cleaner energy solutions.
Form Energy
Series B in 2019
Form Energy, Inc. is a company focused on developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at transforming the electric grid by enabling the reliable use of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Established in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy is known for its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for the storage of electricity over extended periods, making renewable energy more dispatchable throughout the year. This technology not only helps to replace conventional fossil fuel-based generation but also enhances transmission capacity without the need for new infrastructure. By facilitating deep decarbonization of the electric system, Form Energy plays a significant role in reducing carbon emissions and promoting a sustainable energy future.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Series A in 2019
Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is an energy research company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focused on developing fusion energy technology to address climate change. Established in 2017 as a spin-out from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company utilizes rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology to enhance fusion energy production. By integrating proven physics with advanced superconducting magnet technology, Commonwealth Fusion Systems aims to accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. The company's efforts are directed toward designing and constructing fusion machines that promise limitless and clean energy, positioning them as a key player in the transition to renewable energy sources. Through collaboration with MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center, the company leverages decades of government-funded research to innovate within the private sector, ultimately contributing to the global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.
First Calgary Petroleums
Acquisition in 2008
First Calgary Petroleums is an oil and gas company focused on the exploration and development of petroleum and natural gas resources. The company specializes in providing exploration services aimed at discovering and developing crude petroleum and natural gas. Through its activities, First Calgary Petroleums seeks to enhance its production capabilities while contributing to the energy sector.
Agip (Azienda generale italiana petroli) is automotive gasoline, diesel, LPG, lubricants, fuel oil, and bitumen retailer. Agip is a subsidiary of the multinational petroleum company Eni.