Fifth Wall

Fifth Wall is a venture capital firm focused on technology for the global real estate and built environment. Founded in 2016, it backs startups and growth-stage companies that develop real estate technology across sectors such as retail, office, residential, industrial and hospitality, as well as related climate and energy technologies. The firm aims to connect real estate owners and operators with entrepreneurial teams to enable strategic collaborations and transformational investments. It emphasizes solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability and tenant experiences, and maintains a broad network of strategic partners and investors from the real estate industry worldwide.

Kevin Campos

Partner

Cedric Char

Vice President

Vik Chawla

Partner

Mackenzie Chisholm

Vice President of Strategy and Platform

Virginia Drennen

Vice President

Past deals in CleanTech

Mojave Energy Systems

Series A in 2024
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

Woltair

Series B in 2024
Woltair is a digital platform that streamlines the heating and cooling installation process from lead generation through installation and after-sales support. It provides an end-to-end solution for air conditioning and heating services, enabling customers to track their project from initial inquiry to offer, material preparation, installation, and ongoing servicing in one place, and supports devices such as heat pumps, gas and electric boilers, solar panels, and recuperation systems.

Cyclic Materials

Series B in 2024
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

Twelve

Series C in 2024
Twelve, formerly known as Opus 12, is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in recycling carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels. Founded in 2015, the company has developed innovative technology that can be integrated with any source of CO₂ emissions. By utilizing only water and electricity as inputs, Twelve transforms captured carbon dioxide into essential products such as methane, ethylene, and ethanol. The firm aims to provide a cost-competitive alternative to petroleum-derived chemicals and fuels, thereby addressing carbon emissions while simultaneously creating economically viable solutions.

Sealed

Series B in 2024
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Soly

Series B in 2024
Soly is an international Clean Energy Tech company with a mission to make solar energy available to everyone. The company was founded in the summer of 2013 by brothers Patrick and Milan van der Meulen. The brothers were inspired at a young age by Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” and have since decided to use their entrepreneurship ‘As a force for good’. The company is today one of the European market leaders in the field of decentralized energy generation and storage through solar panels, batteries and charging stations. Soly focuses on the residential and business markets and is active in the Netherlands, South Africa (2019), Belgium (2022), Germany (2023) and the United Kingdom (2023). By developing its proprietary software platform, Soly is one of the most capital-efficient energy providers, with only 140 employees across five countries. The Soly platform won a spot in the Deloitte Technology Fast50 in 2021. Soly is an impact driven company and since 2018 B Corp certified. B Corp is an international label for companies that strive for the highest standards of sustainability, financial transparency, and social justice.

Mojave Energy Systems

Seed Round in 2023
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

Woltair

Series A in 2023
Woltair is a digital platform that streamlines the heating and cooling installation process from lead generation through installation and after-sales support. It provides an end-to-end solution for air conditioning and heating services, enabling customers to track their project from initial inquiry to offer, material preparation, installation, and ongoing servicing in one place, and supports devices such as heat pumps, gas and electric boilers, solar panels, and recuperation systems.

Cyclic Materials

Series A in 2023
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

nZero

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2017, nZero is a technology company specializing in carbon emissions tracking. Its platform monitors Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data continuously, providing accurate insights to help businesses lower their carbon impact and achieve net-zero goals.

Emrgy

Series A in 2023
Emrgy is a technology company established in 2014 that specializes in the design and deployment of modular, scalable hydroelectric solutions. The company focuses on providing innovative hydroelectric turbines that generate electricity from slow or shallow water flows. Emrgy’s products incorporate advanced technologies, including turbines, magnetic gearboxes, and compact hydroelectric power generators, which significantly lower energy costs. These solutions enable power generation companies to effectively harness electricity from slow-moving rivers and streams, positioning Emrgy as a key player in the renewable energy sector as the industry shifts toward distributed energy sources.

Solarcycle

Series A in 2023
Solarcycle is a solar technology company focused on creating a circular economy for solar and renewable energy sectors. It specializes in recycling and reusing decommissioned solar panels and technologies, providing an affordable and eco-friendly service to solar asset owners. Utilizing its patented technology, Solarcycle can recover up to 95% of valuable metals such as silver, silicon, copper, and aluminum from solar panels. Additionally, the company repurposes or recycles panels that are still in use, contributing to the sustainability of clean energy by making it completely renewable.

Our Next Energy

Series B in 2023
Our Next Energy is a developer and manufacturer of advanced energy storage technology, established in 2020 and headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The company specializes in innovative battery chemistries that prioritize safety and utilize sustainable raw materials, aiming to create a reliable and cost-effective supply chain. By employing a dual-chemistry design, Our Next Energy enhances energy density and safety, catering to mobility and grid storage applications. This approach enables original equipment manufacturers to meet market range expectations while promoting access to sustainable power solutions.

Mojave Energy Systems

Seed Round in 2023
Mojave Energy Systems specializes in manufacturing energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for commercial buildings. Their products include ventilation systems, dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS), and liquid desiccant air conditioners designed to reduce energy consumption by approximately half compared to conventional systems, thereby lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

RoadRunner Recycling

Series D in 2022
RoadRunner Recycling, Inc. is a company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that specializes in recycling and waste management services for businesses. Founded in 2014, it offers a range of services including cardboard and paper recycling, mixed recycling, waste management, compost services, dumpster rental, and one-time pickups. The company leverages technology to provide efficient solutions that help commercial waste generators reduce their recurring costs. By implementing innovative logistics strategies, RoadRunner Recycling significantly decreases fuel consumption and carbon emissions, while maximizing the value extracted from recyclable materials. This approach not only leads to substantial cost savings for businesses but also enhances their environmental performance.

EV Realty

Debt Financing in 2022
EV Realty specializes in the development, deployment, and ownership of grid-scale charging infrastructure essential for the electrification of last-mile delivery and service fleets. The company focuses on creating innovative charging solutions that enhance grid integration and improve logistics for electric vehicle (EV) operations. By providing strategic properties that optimize charging capabilities, EV Realty enables clients to efficiently manage their electric fleets, thereby supporting the transition to an electrified logistics and e-commerce landscape.

Loop Global

Series A in 2022
We take care of everything from site plan design, engineering, installation, operation and maintenance. Our end-to-end service plan makes it easy for property owners and operators to offer the value-add amenity of controlled access EV charging to their tenants, colleagues and customers without the burden of upfront capital expenditures. LaaS (Loop-as-a-Service) program participants utilize a portion of the estimated revenue generated from their EV charging stations to pay a fixed month term payment over a pre-determined period. This plan allows site hosts to receive upgrades immediately, be cash positive from day 1, and instantly increase the value of their property without ever going out of pocket.

Source

Series D in 2022
Source is a developer and manufacturer of solar-powered devices that extract drinkable water from the atmosphere. Its hydro panel technology uses advanced materials science to pull water from even the driest conditions and mineralize it for delivery to taps, enabling clean water access for residential, commercial, industrial, and community use. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Wildcat Discovery Technologies

Series D in 2022
Founded in 2006, Wildcat Discovery Technologies specializes in accelerating materials discovery for clean tech energy applications. It offers a wide range of materials including metal alloys, ceramics, and semiconductors, with a focus on advanced battery technologies. The company's proprietary high-throughput platforms enable rapid evaluation of thousands of new materials, aiming to improve performance and reduce costs. Wildcat collaborates with industry leaders to develop customized battery solutions for electric vehicles and clean energy sectors.

Electric Hydrogen

Series B in 2022
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on deep decarbonization by developing low-cost, high-efficiency systems for producing fossil-free hydrogen. The company targets industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis technology from scratch, Electric Hydrogen aims to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional methods in terms of cost and scale. Their advanced PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) technology uses renewable electricity to generate clean hydrogen gas, reducing industrial pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. The company's leadership team brings extensive experience from pioneering clean energy companies like Tesla and First Solar, positioning Electric Hydrogen as a strong contender in the quest for zero-emission industrial processes.

Turntide Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

Sealed

Series B in 2022
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Built Robotics

Series C in 2022
Built Robotics develops automation technology for the construction industry by turning heavy equipment into autonomous robots with AI-guided software that integrates sensors such as GPS, cameras, and Lidar. The systems retrofit onto earthmoving equipment to enable autonomous operation on job sites, supporting projects such as wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, mining, and housing developments, and they are used to automate repetitive tasks in solar projects to accelerate the transition to clean energy.

Brimstone

Series A in 2022
Brimstone develops a carbon-negative process for producing ordinary portland cement and supplementary cementitious material. Its technology uses calcium silicate rock instead of limestone, delivering identical products at scale while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Aurora Solar

Series D in 2022
Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software for solar industry professionals. Its platform enables solar PV engineering design, workflow management, sales facilitation, and customer acquisition. Serving independent installers to large corporate contractors, Aurora's software uses satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models for efficient solar panel planning.

Mill Industries

Series B in 2022
Mill Industries develops and rents smart kitchen bins that chop, dry, shrink, and deodorize food waste overnight, turning it into a coffee‑ground‑like material. The system is digitally connected, allowing users to monitor usage and receive free shipping of the dried residue to a partner facility that converts it into animal feed or compost. By reducing household waste and enabling efficient recycling, the company addresses climate‑related food waste challenges.

Sealed

Series B in 2021
Sealed is a climate technology company focused on reducing home energy waste through enhanced weatherization and electrification projects. The company partners with energy utilities and certified contractors to provide comprehensive home improvement services, including HVAC upgrades, insulation, air sealing, and smart home technology. By utilizing its software, data, and analytics, Sealed empowers contractors to implement energy efficiency solutions effectively, facilitating access to various rebate programs. This approach not only helps households lower their power consumption but also ensures comfort in all weather conditions, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Aurora Solar

Series C in 2021
Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software for solar industry professionals. Its platform enables solar PV engineering design, workflow management, sales facilitation, and customer acquisition. Serving independent installers to large corporate contractors, Aurora's software uses satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models for efficient solar panel planning.

Turntide Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Turntide Technologies specializes in sustainable technologies that reduce energy consumption and operating costs in buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. It has developed an efficient electric motor system based on switched reluctance technology, managed by cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. The company aims to eliminate the roughly 25% of global electricity wasted by legacy motors, accelerating the transition from fossil fuels toward renewable energy. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide's solutions target improvements in space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration energy use.

Aurora Solar

Series B in 2020
Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software for solar industry professionals. Its platform enables solar PV engineering design, workflow management, sales facilitation, and customer acquisition. Serving independent installers to large corporate contractors, Aurora's software uses satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models for efficient solar panel planning.

Aquicore

Venture Round in 2019
Aquicore, Inc. is a technology company specializing in smart building solutions aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2011 and based in Washington, D.C., Aquicore offers a cloud-based platform that integrates energy management and building connectivity. This platform utilizes advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to collect and analyze building data, enabling property and engineering teams to optimize operations. Aquicore's services include consolidating utility accounts for effective budget management, automating billing processes, and providing actionable insights to improve energy performance. Additionally, the company's focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics allows businesses to track and report on sustainability goals while identifying areas for energy reduction and cost savings. Through these solutions, Aquicore supports organizations in their efforts to enhance building performance and achieve decarbonization objectives.

Aurora Solar

Series A in 2019
Aurora Solar develops cloud-based software for solar industry professionals. Its platform enables solar PV engineering design, workflow management, sales facilitation, and customer acquisition. Serving independent installers to large corporate contractors, Aurora's software uses satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models for efficient solar panel planning.

Lime

Series B in 2018
Lime operates a smart mobility fleet comprising electric scooters and pedal bikes, aiming to provide sustainable first- and last-mile transportation solutions. The company partners with cities worldwide to offer affordable, convenient, and eco-friendly travel alternatives.

Enertiv

Seed Round in 2018
Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in providing data-driven energy efficiency solutions primarily for the real estate and energy services sectors. Founded in 2011, Enertiv's platform digitizes building operations by collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including the deployment of IoT devices that monitor critical equipment and environmental conditions. This enables property owners and operators to optimize performance, reduce waste, and manage operating expenses more effectively. Enertiv offers a range of services, including energy data analytics, sub-metering, automated billing, and measurement and verification solutions, aimed at enhancing asset value and promoting energy efficiency across commercial real estate portfolios.

Enertiv

Seed Round in 2017
Enertiv, Inc. is a digital energy company based in New York that specializes in providing data-driven energy efficiency solutions primarily for the real estate and energy services sectors. Founded in 2011, Enertiv's platform digitizes building operations by collecting and analyzing data from various sources, including the deployment of IoT devices that monitor critical equipment and environmental conditions. This enables property owners and operators to optimize performance, reduce waste, and manage operating expenses more effectively. Enertiv offers a range of services, including energy data analytics, sub-metering, automated billing, and measurement and verification solutions, aimed at enhancing asset value and promoting energy efficiency across commercial real estate portfolios.
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