BluWrap
Venture Round in 2014
BluWrap is a company that specializes in shelf-life technology and solutions for fresh food supply chains globally. Founded in 2006 and based in San Francisco, California, with operations in Talcahuano, Chile, BluWrap has developed a unique fuel cell technology system that employs oxygen management techniques to create a controlled atmosphere. This all-natural environment significantly extends the shelf-life of perishable proteins, allowing suppliers to transport fresh fish and other protein products by ocean freight instead of airfreight. This innovation not only reduces shipping costs but also enhances the quality of the products delivered to customers. Formerly known as Global Fresh Foods, Inc., the company rebranded to BluWrap in September 2013.
BrightVolt
Series A in 2013
BrightVolt, Inc. is a company focused on the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of ultra-thin film batteries tailored to power a range of Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It specializes in creating custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions for clients' Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with its proprietary Flexion solid-state thin film lithium polymer batteries and microelectronic components. BrightVolt's innovative technologies enhance battery chemistry, offering increased stability and safety in lithium-polymer batteries. The company's products are distributed both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.
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 focused on developing innovative crystalline silicon materials technology. Their core business involves creating a direct, high-quality silicon wafer for solar cells, bypassing traditional polysilicon casting and sawing processes. This approach aims to enhance performance and reduce costs in silicon-based products for energy markets, offering businesses a low-cost, drop-in replacement photovoltaic silicon wafer to produce more efficient solar modules.
HydroPoint Data Systems
Venture Round in 2012
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.
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
Series A in 2012
EOS Climate, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in producing high-quality verified emission reductions (VERs) through the destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These substances, which include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are potent greenhouse gases that can be up to 11,000 times more impactful than carbon dioxide. Although the manufacturing of ODS has ceased, they continue to be released from aging air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, posing a significant threat to the global climate. EOS Climate leads in refrigerant lifecycle management, offering market-based solutions to track and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. This enables clients to extend the useful life of their refrigerants while preventing their release into the atmosphere. In addition to its core activities, the company provides strategic consulting services aimed at addressing environmental challenges on a global scale.
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
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.
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 is a company that specializes in the design, installation, financing, and maintenance of solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties. By developing remote solar designs, Sungevity aims to provide clients with access to clean and renewable energy solutions at an affordable cost. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, the company targets residential customers, who stand to benefit economically from solar energy due to high utility rates. With over 100,000 residential rooftop systems installed in the U.S., Sungevity is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for solar energy, anticipating significant market expansion in the coming years.
Siva Power
Series C in 2011
Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.
Sungevity
Series C in 2010
Sungevity is a company that specializes in the design, installation, financing, and maintenance of solar energy systems for residential and commercial properties. By developing remote solar designs, Sungevity aims to provide clients with access to clean and renewable energy solutions at an affordable cost. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, the company targets residential customers, who stand to benefit economically from solar energy due to high utility rates. With over 100,000 residential rooftop systems installed in the U.S., Sungevity is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for solar energy, anticipating significant market expansion in the coming years.
Liquidia Technologies
Series C in 2010
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.
Siva Power
Series C in 2010
Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.
Liquidia Technologies
Series C in 2010
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.
BrightVolt
Series D in 2009
BrightVolt, Inc. is a company focused on the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of ultra-thin film batteries tailored to power a range of Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It specializes in creating custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions for clients' Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with its proprietary Flexion solid-state thin film lithium polymer batteries and microelectronic components. BrightVolt's innovative technologies enhance battery chemistry, offering increased stability and safety in lithium-polymer batteries. The company's products are distributed both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.
BrightVolt
Series D in 2009
BrightVolt, Inc. is a company focused on the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of ultra-thin film batteries tailored to power a range of Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It specializes in creating custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions for clients' Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with its proprietary Flexion solid-state thin film lithium polymer batteries and microelectronic components. BrightVolt's innovative technologies enhance battery chemistry, offering increased stability and safety in lithium-polymer batteries. The company's products are distributed both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.
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
Series A in 2008
EOS Climate, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2008 that specializes in producing high-quality verified emission reductions (VERs) through the destruction of ozone-depleting substances (ODS). These substances, which include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), are potent greenhouse gases that can be up to 11,000 times more impactful than carbon dioxide. Although the manufacturing of ODS has ceased, they continue to be released from aging air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, posing a significant threat to the global climate. EOS Climate leads in refrigerant lifecycle management, offering market-based solutions to track and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. This enables clients to extend the useful life of their refrigerants while preventing their release into the atmosphere. In addition to its core activities, the company provides strategic consulting services aimed at addressing environmental challenges on a global scale.
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, Inc. is a manufacturer of engineered carbon materials based in Seattle, Washington, with an additional facility in Albany, Oregon. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in producing advanced nano-structured carbon materials tailored for energy storage applications. EnerG2's proprietary manufacturing technologies enable the development of high-performance materials that exceed the capabilities of naturally occurring carbons. These materials are designed to enhance power density and cycle life in a range of energy storage devices, including ultracapacitors, lead-acid batteries, and lithium-ion batteries. By focusing on customized electrode materials, EnerG2 aims to improve charge acceptance and device longevity, thereby advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of energy storage solutions.
Siva Power
Series B in 2008
Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.
Simbol Materials
Series A in 2008
Simbol is a manufacturer of battery materials, specializing in the production of lithium carbonate used in electrolytes for electric vehicle batteries and other energy storage applications. As the demand for lithium has surged, driven by the electrification of vehicles and the need for dense energy storage, Simbol focuses on developing clean, zero-waste production processes. The company extracts lithium and other commodity metals from brines and effluent streams, addressing both the increasing global demand and the need for sustainable production methods in the lithium market.
Ruckus Wireless
Series E in 2007
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California, is a leading provider of advanced wireless systems tailored for the expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. The company specializes in a diverse range of "Smart Wi-Fi" products designed for mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, serving over 48,000 end-customers globally. Ruckus addresses critical Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges driven by the increasing traffic on wireless networks, largely due to the widespread use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With a focus on innovation, Ruckus has developed patented technologies, including adaptive antenna arrays that enhance signal range, improve data rates, and minimize interference. This technology ensures the reliable delivery of multimedia content and services over standard Wi-Fi networks, enabling seamless connectivity for users.
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 is a company that specializes in printed electronics, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting. The company focuses on innovative technologies involving conductive inks and associated processes, which are essential for the mass production of printed electronic devices. Additionally, Plextronics is involved in the development of active layer technology for organic solar cells and plastic circuitry. By advancing these technologies, Plextronics aims to reduce production costs and enhance the feasibility of integrating printed electronics into various applications.
Siva Power
Series A in 2007
Siva Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar modules and panels based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 2006, the company specializes in third-generation thin-film photovoltaic technologies that aim to enhance solar cell efficiency while significantly reducing manufacturing costs. Siva Power's innovative approach employs co-evaporated copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) and a monolithic integration glass architecture, which utilizes automated laser scribes to streamline the manufacturing process. This technology is designed to halve the number of manufacturing steps compared to traditional methods, enabling the production of solar modules that can generate electricity competitively without relying on government subsidies. The company's advancements facilitate the establishment of solar power plants, contributing to more cost-effective energy production.
Advent Solar
Series D in 2007
Advent Solar, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a company specializing in the production of silicon photovoltaic cell-to-module technology. They focus on developing intellectual property for advanced, high-energy silicon photovoltaic solutions. Advent Solar's patented technologies enable the creation of high-value solar products that are both efficient and aesthetically pleasing. The company offers its industry-leading Ventura Technology through a licensing model, providing a comprehensive architecture for high-performance solar modules that deliver exceptional value in the silicon PV market.
Liquidia Technologies
Series B in 2007
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.
HydroPoint Data Systems
Series C in 2007
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of distributors across the United States.
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 is a company that specializes in printed electronics, particularly in the development of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays and lighting. The company focuses on innovative technologies involving conductive inks and associated processes, which are essential for the mass production of printed electronic devices. Additionally, Plextronics is involved in the development of active layer technology for organic solar cells and plastic circuitry. By advancing these technologies, Plextronics aims to reduce production costs and enhance the feasibility of integrating printed electronics into various applications.
Nanosolar
Series C in 2006
Nanosolar, Inc. is a manufacturer of solar electricity cells and panels, specializing in cost-efficient solar solutions. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Berlin, Germany, Nanosolar develops innovative products such as the Utility Panel, designed for utility-scale power plants, and SolarPly, a lightweight solar-electric cell foil that can be customized in size. The company's proprietary technology involves printing solar cells using CIGS (Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenium) and nanoparticle inks, along with an annealing process that reduces reliance on expensive vacuum deposition equipment. By leveraging industrial printing methods and roll-to-roll manufacturing, Nanosolar produces solar-electric foil at high speeds, effectively merging the principles of printing with solar photovoltaic semiconductor production, thereby enhancing economic efficiency in the solar industry.
Liquidia Technologies
Series A in 2006
Liquidia Technologies is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company based in the United States, dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics. Utilizing its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, Liquidia produces uniform drug particles aimed at enhancing the safety and efficacy of various therapies. The company is advancing two key product candidates: LIQ861, intended for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, and LIQ865, designed for managing local post-operative pain. Additionally, Liquidia collaborates with leading pharmaceutical firms to leverage its PRINT technology across multiple therapeutic areas, molecule types, and administration routes, addressing unmet patient needs, particularly in the realm of pulmonary hypertension.
Advent Solar
Series C in 2005
Advent Solar, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a company specializing in the production of silicon photovoltaic cell-to-module technology. They focus on developing intellectual property for advanced, high-energy silicon photovoltaic solutions. Advent Solar's patented technologies enable the creation of high-value solar products that are both efficient and aesthetically pleasing. The company offers its industry-leading Ventura Technology through a licensing model, providing a comprehensive architecture for high-performance solar modules that deliver exceptional value in the silicon PV market.
Sensicore
Series C in 2005
Sensicore, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of smart sensor systems and sensor networks, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in automating water testing, data collection, and analysis for both drinking and industrial applications. Its flagship products include WaterPOINT, a handheld water tester that provides a comprehensive profile of various chemistry measurements, and WaterNOW, a web-based data visualization and decision support system for managing water systems. Sensicore also offers a variety of sensor kits and bundles designed for disinfection and basic water testing, alongside colorimetric test kits that measure a range of water quality parameters. Additionally, the company provides accessories such as portable thermal printers and power supply products to enhance its testing solutions. Sensicore's products serve multiple applications, including monitoring incoming water quality, cooling tower processes, and filtration system performance. Founded in 2000, Sensicore operates as a subsidiary of GE Analytical Instruments, Inc. as of 2008.
BrightVolt
Series C in 2005
BrightVolt, Inc. is a company focused on the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of ultra-thin film batteries tailored to power a range of Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It specializes in creating custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions for clients' Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with its proprietary Flexion solid-state thin film lithium polymer batteries and microelectronic components. BrightVolt's innovative technologies enhance battery chemistry, offering increased stability and safety in lithium-polymer batteries. The company's products are distributed both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.
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.
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 is a water technology company based in San Carlos, California, founded in 1995. The company specializes in manufacturing innovative water treatment products designed to produce safe and great-tasting drinking water while minimizing wastewater compared to traditional systems. Pionetics offers a range of products, including water filters, drinking water systems, and water coolers, catering to household, commercial, and industrial applications. In addition to product sales, the company provides installation services and rental options for its drinking water systems. Pionetics distributes its products through authorized dealers both in the United States and internationally. As of 2008, it operates as a subsidiary of Rayne Corporation.
HydroPoint Data Systems
Series A in 2004
HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. is a company specializing in smart water management solutions for landscape irrigation. Founded in 2002 and based in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint develops and manufactures a range of electronic equipment designed to optimize water usage. Its flagship product, the WeatherTRAK solution, integrates controllers and cloud-based applications to automate irrigation schedules tailored to specific landscape parameters, effectively reducing water waste associated with over-irrigation. The company’s offerings include WeatherTRAK Controllers, a mobile application, and HydroPoint 360° Smart Water Management, along with various outdoor water management services like site evaluations and irrigation system audits. Additionally, HydroPoint provides hydro analytics services and a cloud-based flow optimization solution, OptiFlow. The company primarily serves sectors such as commercial real estate, hospitality, education, and government agencies, distributing its products through a network of 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 a company focused on the design, development, and large-scale manufacturing of ultra-thin film batteries tailored to power a range of Internet-connected devices, including medical patches, sensor labels, and power cards. It specializes in creating custom solid-state thin film batteries and power solutions for clients' Internet of Things (IoT) devices, along with its proprietary Flexion solid-state thin film lithium polymer batteries and microelectronic components. BrightVolt's innovative technologies enhance battery chemistry, offering increased stability and safety in lithium-polymer batteries. The company's products are distributed both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington, BrightVolt was previously known as Solicore, Inc.
Sensicore
Series B in 2003
Sensicore, Inc. is a manufacturer and developer of smart sensor systems and sensor networks, headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company specializes in automating water testing, data collection, and analysis for both drinking and industrial applications. Its flagship products include WaterPOINT, a handheld water tester that provides a comprehensive profile of various chemistry measurements, and WaterNOW, a web-based data visualization and decision support system for managing water systems. Sensicore also offers a variety of sensor kits and bundles designed for disinfection and basic water testing, alongside colorimetric test kits that measure a range of water quality parameters. Additionally, the company provides accessories such as portable thermal printers and power supply products to enhance its testing solutions. Sensicore's products serve multiple applications, including monitoring incoming water quality, cooling tower processes, and filtration system performance. Founded in 2000, Sensicore operates as a subsidiary of GE Analytical Instruments, Inc. as of 2008.