Firelake Investors Fund II

Firelake Investors Fund II, managed by Firelake Capital Management, is a California-based early-stage venture capital fund located in San Francisco. The fund focuses on investments in sectors such as energy services, commercial services, and commercial products. It is part of a broader investment strategy that includes a hybrid portfolio of both private and public investments in information technology, energy technology, and material science. The fund emphasizes technological innovation and scalability, particularly in developing "Edge technologies" that address future needs. Firelake Capital Management seeks to identify opportunities that align with its vision for sustainable and impactful advancements in these critical sectors.

Candice Eggerss

Managing Director

Fred Kittler

Managing Director

Martin Lagod

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Peter Shannon

Principal

45 past transactions

BluWrap

Venture Round in 2014
BluWrap provides shelf-life technology and solutions for fresh food supply chains worldwide. The company's fuel cell technology system uses its oxygen management techniques to create and maintain an all-natural controlled atmosphere environment that extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins. Its technology allows suppliers of fresh protein products to ship by ocean. BluWrap was formerly known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc. and changed its name to BluWrap in September 2013. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in San Francisco, California with operations in Talcahuano, Chile.

BrightVolt

Series A in 2013
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

QBotix

Series A in 2013
A solar panel that tracks the sun throughout the day produces up to 30% more electricity than one that does not. Solar project developers install single-axis tracking for most utility-scale sites, balancing upfront costs versus electricity revenues to maximize rates of return. QBotix disrupts today's cost curve of fixed-tilt, single-axis tracking, and dual-axis tracking with an innovative tracking solution that offers dual-axis tracking at single-axis price. This reduces the levelized cost of energy by 10-20% while providing the added benefit of higher reliability and system intelligence.

Scifiniti

Series B in 2013
Scifiniti is an early stage company working to create a drop-in replacement for crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells. Rather than casting an ingot of polysilicon and then sawing it into wafers (to be processed into solar cells), Scifiniti's approach skips these steps and creates a wafer directly (although we can't say how) with a high quality crystal structure suitable for solar cells.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Venture Round in 2012
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. specializes in smart water management technologies for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, the company offers a range of products, including the WeatherTRAK smart irrigation controllers, which integrate advanced hardware with cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape conditions. These solutions aim to improve efficiency and reduce water waste, addressing the significant issue of overwatering in urban landscapes, where irrigation accounts for 58% of water use. HydroPoint also provides various services, such as site evaluations, irrigation system audits, and maintenance plans, alongside hydro analytics services for water agencies and corporations. Their offerings are designed to optimize water usage and include tools like the HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management sensor and the OptiFlow cloud-based flow optimization solution. HydroPoint serves a diverse clientele, including commercial real estate, hospitality, education sectors, government agencies, and Fortune 1000 companies, marketing its products through distributors across the United States.

QBotix

Series A in 2012
A solar panel that tracks the sun throughout the day produces up to 30% more electricity than one that does not. Solar project developers install single-axis tracking for most utility-scale sites, balancing upfront costs versus electricity revenues to maximize rates of return. QBotix disrupts today's cost curve of fixed-tilt, single-axis tracking, and dual-axis tracking with an innovative tracking solution that offers dual-axis tracking at single-axis price. This reduces the levelized cost of energy by 10-20% while providing the added benefit of higher reliability and system intelligence.

EOS Climate, Inc.

Series A in 2012
EOS Climate, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in producing verified emission reductions (VERs) through the destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Founded in 2008, the company addresses the environmental threat posed by ODS, which are potent greenhouse gases that continue to be released from outdated air conditioning units and refrigeration equipment. These substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide, with a global warming potential up to 11,000 times greater. EOS Climate's efforts in destroying ODS contribute to climate mitigation by reducing emissions equivalent to approximately 2.5 times the total annual greenhouse gas emissions of the United States. In addition to its core activities, the company also provides strategic consulting services related to carbon management.

MiaSolé

Debt Financing in 2012
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Ruckus Wireless

Series G in 2012
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

ZeaChem

Series C in 2012
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

Sungevity

Series D in 2012
Sungevity specializes in the development and installation of solar electric systems for residential properties. The company provides remote solar design services, allowing homeowners to access customized solar solutions without the need for on-site consultations. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, residential customers are increasingly able to benefit from solar energy economically. Sungevity has contributed to the installation of over 100,000 rooftop systems in the U.S., with the potential for significant growth as the market expands. The company focuses on making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for clients through its comprehensive services, which include design, financing, and maintenance of solar systems.

Siva Power

Series C in 2011
Siva Power (formerly Solexant) develops third generation thin film PV technologies which increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities,Siva Power's flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.

Sungevity

Series C in 2010
Sungevity specializes in the development and installation of solar electric systems for residential properties. The company provides remote solar design services, allowing homeowners to access customized solar solutions without the need for on-site consultations. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, residential customers are increasingly able to benefit from solar energy economically. Sungevity has contributed to the installation of over 100,000 rooftop systems in the U.S., with the potential for significant growth as the market expands. The company focuses on making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for clients through its comprehensive services, which include design, financing, and maintenance of solar systems.

Liquidia Technologies

Series C in 2010
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, that specializes in the development and commercialization of human therapeutics. The company utilizes its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform that allows for the precise production of uniform drug particles, aimed at improving the safety, efficacy, and performance of various therapies. Liquidia is currently advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for addressing local post-operative pain. In addition to its internal pipeline, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas and drug types. The company also offers strategy and commercialization services for rare disease pharmaceutical products, including a generic formulation of treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2004, Liquidia Technologies continues to focus on transforming patient care through innovative therapeutic solutions.

Siva Power

Series C in 2010
Siva Power (formerly Solexant) develops third generation thin film PV technologies which increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities,Siva Power's flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.

Liquidia Technologies

Series C in 2010
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, that specializes in the development and commercialization of human therapeutics. The company utilizes its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform that allows for the precise production of uniform drug particles, aimed at improving the safety, efficacy, and performance of various therapies. Liquidia is currently advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for addressing local post-operative pain. In addition to its internal pipeline, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas and drug types. The company also offers strategy and commercialization services for rare disease pharmaceutical products, including a generic formulation of treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2004, Liquidia Technologies continues to focus on transforming patient care through innovative therapeutic solutions.

BrightVolt

Series D in 2009
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

BrightVolt

Series D in 2009
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

ZeaChem

Series B in 2009
ZeaChem is focused on developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based fuels and chemicals, utilizing renewable biomass sources such as wood chips, wheat straw, corn stover, and grasses. The company employs a proprietary fermentation process that converts all carbon in the sugars into end products, resulting in high yields and making its products competitive with traditional fossil fuels, even without subsidies. By targeting the $1 trillion chemicals and fuels markets, ZeaChem aims to provide high-margin solutions that address environmental concerns while maintaining economic viability.

EOS Climate, Inc.

Series A in 2008
EOS Climate, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in producing verified emission reductions (VERs) through the destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). Founded in 2008, the company addresses the environmental threat posed by ODS, which are potent greenhouse gases that continue to be released from outdated air conditioning units and refrigeration equipment. These substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are significantly more harmful than carbon dioxide, with a global warming potential up to 11,000 times greater. EOS Climate's efforts in destroying ODS contribute to climate mitigation by reducing emissions equivalent to approximately 2.5 times the total annual greenhouse gas emissions of the United States. In addition to its core activities, the company also provides strategic consulting services related to carbon management.

Solyndra

Series E in 2008
Solyndra is a manufacturer of cylindrical panels utilizing CIGS thin-film solar cell technology, located in Fremont, California. Established in 2005, the company focuses on designing and producing photovoltaic systems that include both panels and mounting hardware specifically for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra employs high-volume manufacturing techniques to address the needs of the global solar industry. Its proprietary cylindrical modules are engineered to achieve low installation costs while maximizing solar energy output, particularly on low-slope commercial rooftops. The company operates a fully-automated manufacturing facility spanning 300,000 square feet, underscoring its commitment to efficiency and innovation in solar technology.

EnerG2

Series A in 2008
EnerG2, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced engineered carbon materials specifically designed for energy storage devices. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with an additional facility in Albany, Oregon, the company specializes in producing high-performance carbon materials for applications such as ultracapacitors, lead-acid batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. Utilizing proprietary manufacturing technologies, EnerG2 creates nano-structured carbon products that significantly enhance power density and cycle life, addressing the limitations of naturally occurring carbon materials. The company's focus on innovation positions it as a key supplier to energy storage device manufacturers.

Siva Power

Series B in 2008
Siva Power (formerly Solexant) develops third generation thin film PV technologies which increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities,Siva Power's flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.

Simbol Materials

Series A in 2008
Electricity is moving out to the edge, to our mobile devices, our cars, and everything in between. This requires dense energy storage -- battery technologies based on lithium. Combined with other industrial uses of this strategic element, volumes of lithium demanded worldwide are increasing and its price has more than tripled in the last six years. As vehicle electrification continues, new lithium sources and production technologies will be required to keep up with demand.

Ruckus Wireless

Series E in 2007
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc.(NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor “Smart Wi-Fi” products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has over 48,000 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, providing consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi.

MiaSolé

Series D in 2007
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Plextronics

Series B in 2007
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Siva Power

Series A in 2007
Siva Power (formerly Solexant) develops third generation thin film PV technologies which increase solar cell efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, therefore enabling the commercialization of solar modules that generate electricity at competitive rates without depending on government subsidies. Using printable nano-material technologies exclusively licensed from leading universities,Siva Power's flexible solar cells harvest energy from the entire solar spectrum.

Advent Solar

Series D in 2007
Advent Solar produces silicon photovoltaic cell-to-module technology. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A., the company focuses on delivering intellectual property (IP) for intelligent, high-energy silicon photovoltaic (PV) solutions. With patented, advanced technologies, Advent Solar enables higher value products that are Beautiful by Design™, changing the rules for smart grid economics. Advent Solar provides its industry-leading Ventura™ Technology through a licensing model. Ventura Solar Technology is a comprehensive cell-to-module architecture for high-performance solar modules that deliver the industry’s best value for silicon PV modules.

Liquidia Technologies

Series B in 2007
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, that specializes in the development and commercialization of human therapeutics. The company utilizes its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform that allows for the precise production of uniform drug particles, aimed at improving the safety, efficacy, and performance of various therapies. Liquidia is currently advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for addressing local post-operative pain. In addition to its internal pipeline, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas and drug types. The company also offers strategy and commercialization services for rare disease pharmaceutical products, including a generic formulation of treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2004, Liquidia Technologies continues to focus on transforming patient care through innovative therapeutic solutions.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Series C in 2007
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. specializes in smart water management technologies for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, the company offers a range of products, including the WeatherTRAK smart irrigation controllers, which integrate advanced hardware with cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape conditions. These solutions aim to improve efficiency and reduce water waste, addressing the significant issue of overwatering in urban landscapes, where irrigation accounts for 58% of water use. HydroPoint also provides various services, such as site evaluations, irrigation system audits, and maintenance plans, alongside hydro analytics services for water agencies and corporations. Their offerings are designed to optimize water usage and include tools like the HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management sensor and the OptiFlow cloud-based flow optimization solution. HydroPoint serves a diverse clientele, including commercial real estate, hospitality, education sectors, government agencies, and Fortune 1000 companies, marketing its products through distributors across the United States.

MiaSolé

Series C in 2006
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Plextronics

Series A in 2006
Plextronics specializes in printed electronics. The company's focus is on organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting, specifically conductive inks and associated process technologies. Plextronic's technology will enable the mass production of these printed devices and therefore lower the cost.

Nanosolar

Series C in 2006
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar energy solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also has manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany. Nanosolar utilizes a proprietary printing process to produce CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) solar cells and lightweight solar-electric cell foils, known as SolarPly, which can be customized to various sizes. This innovative approach minimizes reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment, allowing the company to leverage industrial printing techniques for high-speed production. Nanosolar's product line includes utility panels designed for large-scale power plants, making it a significant player in the solar energy sector.

Liquidia Technologies

Series A in 2006
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in Morrisville, North Carolina, that specializes in the development and commercialization of human therapeutics. The company utilizes its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform that allows for the precise production of uniform drug particles, aimed at improving the safety, efficacy, and performance of various therapies. Liquidia is currently advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and LIQ865 for addressing local post-operative pain. In addition to its internal pipeline, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical companies to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas and drug types. The company also offers strategy and commercialization services for rare disease pharmaceutical products, including a generic formulation of treprostinil for pulmonary arterial hypertension. Founded in 2004, Liquidia Technologies continues to focus on transforming patient care through innovative therapeutic solutions.

Advent Solar

Series C in 2005
Advent Solar produces silicon photovoltaic cell-to-module technology. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A., the company focuses on delivering intellectual property (IP) for intelligent, high-energy silicon photovoltaic (PV) solutions. With patented, advanced technologies, Advent Solar enables higher value products that are Beautiful by Design™, changing the rules for smart grid economics. Advent Solar provides its industry-leading Ventura™ Technology through a licensing model. Ventura Solar Technology is a comprehensive cell-to-module architecture for high-performance solar modules that deliver the industry’s best value for silicon PV modules.

Sensicore

Series C in 2005
Sensicore, Inc. develops smart sensor systems and sensor networks that automate water testing, data collection, and analysis for drinking and industrial applications. It offers WaterPOINT, a handheld screening tool and water tester that provides a profile of various chemistry measurements, allowing users to conduct various tests at sites, as well as allows municipalities to manage resources; and WaterNOW, a Web-based data visualization, analysis, and decision support system that enable users to manage water system and data collected by WaterPOINT and other sources. The company also provides sensor kits and bundles, which include disinfection and disinfection/DPD chlorine drinking water test kits, and basic water test kits; and colorimetric test kits, including aluminum, bromine, chloride, copper, cyanide, fluoride, iron, manganese, molybdate, nitrate, nitrite, ortho-phosphate, silica, sulfate, sulfide, and zinc vacuum ampoules. In addition, the company offers accessories, such as portable thermal printers, communications cables, power inverters, and power supply products. It offers products for measuring and monitoring water quality, including incoming water quality and boiler feed monitoring; cooling tower monitoring and process control; filtration system performance monitoring; cleaning and rinse control system monitoring; product testing and control; and food and beverage applications. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As of March 31, 2008, Sensicore, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GE Analytical Instruments, Inc.

BrightVolt

Series C in 2005
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

MiaSolé

Series B in 2005
MiaSole is a pioneer in the development of Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) thin film photovoltaic products. Their goal is to enable grid parity solar energy by 2012 through high volume manufacturing of low cost solar modules.

Nanotex

Series A in 2005
Nano-Tex is a leading fabric innovation company providing nanotechnology- based textile enhancements to the apparel, home and commercial/residential interiors markets. To date, more than 80 textile mills worldwide are utilizing Nano-Tex treatments in products sold by more than 100 leading brands Worldwide.

Pionetics

Series C in 2005
Pionetics Corporation specializes in manufacturing innovative water treatment products designed to produce safe and great-tasting drinking water while minimizing wastewater compared to traditional systems. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Carlos, California, the company offers a range of products, including water filters, drinking water systems, and water coolers, which cater to household, commercial, and industrial applications. Pionetics also provides installation services and rental options for its water treatment systems. Its products are distributed through authorized dealers both domestically and internationally. The company operates as a subsidiary of Rayne Corporation and is supported by financial backing from Kline Hawkes & Co, NGEN Partners, and Unilever Technology Ventures Fund.

HydroPoint Data Systems

Series A in 2004
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. specializes in smart water management technologies for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, the company offers a range of products, including the WeatherTRAK smart irrigation controllers, which integrate advanced hardware with cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape conditions. These solutions aim to improve efficiency and reduce water waste, addressing the significant issue of overwatering in urban landscapes, where irrigation accounts for 58% of water use. HydroPoint also provides various services, such as site evaluations, irrigation system audits, and maintenance plans, alongside hydro analytics services for water agencies and corporations. Their offerings are designed to optimize water usage and include tools like the HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management sensor and the OptiFlow cloud-based flow optimization solution. HydroPoint serves a diverse clientele, including commercial real estate, hospitality, education sectors, government agencies, and Fortune 1000 companies, marketing its products through distributors across the United States.

Nanostellar

Series A in 2004
Nanostellar, Inc. develops precious-metals containing materials for the automotive and stationary power industries, enabling these industries to meet stringent diesel emissions-control requirements mandated in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The company delivers nano-engineered catalyst materials that reduce exhaust emissions and increase effectiveness of precious metals in these catalysts by 25%-30%. Nanostellar's Rational Catalyst Design methodology combines computation materials science, novel synthesis and chemical engineering to aid in the rapid development of new materials.

BrightVolt

Series B in 2003
BrightVolt, Inc. is engaged in the design, development, and scale manufacturing of ultra thin film batteries to power various Internet connected devices, such as medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It also develops custom solid state thin film batteries and power solutions for client’s IoT devices; Flexion solid state thin film lithium polymer batteries; and thin micro electronics. The company’s products are sold in the United States and internationally. BrightVolt, Inc. was formerly known as Solicore, Inc. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Redmond, Washington.

Sensicore

Series B in 2003
Sensicore, Inc. develops smart sensor systems and sensor networks that automate water testing, data collection, and analysis for drinking and industrial applications. It offers WaterPOINT, a handheld screening tool and water tester that provides a profile of various chemistry measurements, allowing users to conduct various tests at sites, as well as allows municipalities to manage resources; and WaterNOW, a Web-based data visualization, analysis, and decision support system that enable users to manage water system and data collected by WaterPOINT and other sources. The company also provides sensor kits and bundles, which include disinfection and disinfection/DPD chlorine drinking water test kits, and basic water test kits; and colorimetric test kits, including aluminum, bromine, chloride, copper, cyanide, fluoride, iron, manganese, molybdate, nitrate, nitrite, ortho-phosphate, silica, sulfate, sulfide, and zinc vacuum ampoules. In addition, the company offers accessories, such as portable thermal printers, communications cables, power inverters, and power supply products. It offers products for measuring and monitoring water quality, including incoming water quality and boiler feed monitoring; cooling tower monitoring and process control; filtration system performance monitoring; cleaning and rinse control system monitoring; product testing and control; and food and beverage applications. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. As of March 31, 2008, Sensicore, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of GE Analytical Instruments, Inc.
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