Greentown Labs

Greentown Labs, Inc. is a climate technology incubator founded in 2011 and located in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company provides co-located prototyping, office, and event spaces specifically designed for businesses in the clean technology, energy, and environmental sectors. Its mission is to foster a vibrant community of entrepreneurs by offering the necessary resources and support to help early-stage companies thrive. By creating shared warehouse spaces and facilitating collaboration, Greentown Labs aims to enable innovative solutions that address pressing climate challenges.

Jeremy Pitts

Co-Founder and Director

Kevin T. Taylor

CFO

54 past transactions

Andros Innovations

Grant in 2025
Andros Innovations manufactures reactors that reduce the cost and energy consumption of ammonia manufacturing.

BlueShift

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
BlueShift operates as an electrochemical climate tech innovator. BlueShift unlocks underutilized resources with advanced electrochemical technology.

AtmoSpark

Grant in 2024
AtmoSpark provides water to those with limited access. They want to make sure that access to clean, drinking water is never a concern to anyone and they want to lead the way for social impact driven tech ventures.

Axis Sky Renewables

Grant in 2024
Axis Sky Renewables' purpose is to harness the power of the wind and build a sustainable energy future.

Active Surfaces

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Active Surfaces is commercializing MIT-developed ultra-thin-film solar technology. The company seeks to revolutionize the conventional energy sector by making solar power widespread and seamlessly integrating it into everyday materials. Its innovative manufacturing approach significantly reduces production expenses, presenting a transformational opportunity for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

Carbon Upcycling

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Carbon Upcycling is a carbon technology company focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries. It utilizes patented technology to permanently store carbon dioxide in industrial byproducts and minerals, converting them into high-performance alternative materials for cement and concrete. This process not only reduces the carbon impact of industrial operations but also diverts materials from landfills, supporting the principles of a circular economy. Carbon Upcycling has garnered global recognition for its innovative approach, earning accolades such as the Carbon XPrize’s X-Factor award and being named one of the most investable cleantech ventures in Canada.

Hempitecture

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Hempitecture is based in Idaho and focuses on developing sustainable building materials and systems that promote energy efficiency and environmental health. The company manufactures a variety of hemp-based products designed for construction, aiming to foster sustainable and healthy building practices. In addition to its primary offerings, Hempitecture produces natural fiber materials for ancillary industries, including cold chain packaging. By prioritizing environmentally friendly practices, the company enables customers to enjoy both health benefits and reduced energy consumption.

Puro Renewables

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Puro Renewables focuses on upcycling carbon-negative biowaste to create sustainable bioplastics, aiming to significantly mitigate the environmental impact of traditional plastics. The company develops innovative bioplastic technologies that not only reduce CO2 emissions but also address long-term plastic pollution. By providing a range of cost-effective, biobased solutions for plastic manufacturers, Puro Renewables supports initiatives for reduction, reuse, and recycling. This approach enables customers and society to adopt biodegradable materials, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable planet.

ZS2 Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
ZS2 Technologies specializes in the development and production of advanced building technologies, including prefabricated structural panels and cementitious materials. These offerings are characterized by their fire-rated, non-toxic, and low-carbon properties, which contribute to enhanced building performance. The company is dedicated to researching and promoting the adoption of innovative construction technologies, aiming to lower operating costs and reduce construction timelines for its customers.

Endeavor Composites

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Endeavor Composites is a developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, focusing primarily on the automotive, aerospace, and maritime industries. The company specializes in producing defect-free, fully isotropic carbon fiber non-woven reinforcing fiber mats made from long fibers, which are created using a cost-effective and high-speed production process. Endeavor Composites offers a zero-waste solution for fiber and composite manufacturers, enabling the efficient production of various components including battery casings, access panels, and under-the-hood parts.

Lobster Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Lobster Robotics provides lightweight, low-cost, quick visual surveying robots to reduce surveying costs in offshore wind farms.

HyperKelp

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
HyperKelp specializes in advanced ocean data technology, providing kelp-smart buoy defense and intelligence solutions. Their buoys are engineered to accommodate various payloads at sea while ensuring seamless data transmission to any surface location globally. HyperKelp's technology processes real-time sensor data from multiple sources, including cameras and microphones, enabling the early detection of hypersonic threats through innovative surface-level data access. The system is designed to function effectively in challenging weather conditions and is not hindered by weak target signals. Offering a cost-effective alternative to satellite-based systems, HyperKelp's products enhance maritime security and monitoring capabilities by delivering timely alerts and multi-domain awareness through mesh network analytics.

FutureOn

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
FutureOn is a developer of a collaborative platform focused on field design and application programming interfaces in the oil and gas subsea domain. Originating from Xvision, a part of the EXP group with over 15 years of experience in visual engineering, FutureOn aims to enhance visual engineering experiences for its clients. The platform integrates backend systems and offshore engineering software, facilitating efficient field planning, design, and activity scheduling. By streamlining workflow processes, FutureOn helps energy industries improve their business outcomes.

Blue Atlas Robotics

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Developer of underwater visual inspection robots designed to build robots that produce visual dimensional maps of underwater surfaces. The company provides high-quality underwater images to all industries that are exposed to the marine environment from the shipping industry, offshore oil and gas, and windmill farmers as well as any shore-based structures, enabling businesses and clients to maintain their underwater maintenance and assets.

SeaDeep

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
SeaDeep is a developer of an environmental sensing platform that utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance imaging, hyper-spectral analysis, and 3D visualization of underwater environments. The company aims to provide real-time, autonomous assessments of these environments and their substructures with unprecedented fidelity. By offering advanced data analysis techniques, SeaDeep enables clients to monitor underwater assets effectively and sustainably, facilitating efficient ocean research and development. The platform is designed to support sustainable subsea operations by delivering critical data necessary for evaluating and managing the world’s underwater resources.

Dioxycle

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Dioxycle focuses on developing innovative technology for the conversion of carbon dioxide emissions into valuable chemical products. The company utilizes electricity-driven processes to transform carbon dioxide into a resource, enabling the production of everyday items while reducing reliance on fossil feedstocks like carbon monoxide, methane, and hydrocarbons. By offering solutions for industrial carbon dioxide emissions, Dioxycle aims to contribute to environmental sustainability and the transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Gaia AI

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Gaia AI is an MIT spinout focused on enhancing forestry management through advanced perception artificial intelligence. By leveraging technology similar to that used in autonomous vehicles, the company processes various data sources, including LiDAR, camera, and satellite imagery, to provide accurate insights into forest conditions. This approach enables landowners, project developers, and investors to assess the carbon stock and timber content of their properties effectively. Gaia AI aims to modernize the forestry industry by reducing complexities in evaluating the multifaceted values of forests, such as carbon sequestration, ecosystem services that support biodiversity, and wildfire risk management. In doing so, the company seeks to position trees as a viable and economically beneficial solution in the fight against climate change.

Innovator Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Innovator Energy specializes in developing and implementing advanced technologies for heat transfer, cooling, and heating. The company has created a carbon conversion and mitigation technology that effectively separates carbon dioxide from emissions produced by various industries, including power generation, cement production, biogas purification, metal refining, and wastewater treatment. By integrating its technology with existing sources of CO2 emissions, Innovator Energy converts this pollution into clean natural gas. This process allows users to replace fossil fuels with high-performance, zero-net carbon fuels derived from CO2, contributing to a more sustainable energy landscape.

ALLY Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ALLY Energy is a developer of an artificial intelligence-driven platform that connects energy and climate companies with talent seeking purpose-driven careers. The company offers a marketplace designed to facilitate connections between diverse candidates and job opportunities in the energy and climate sectors. By focusing on inclusivity, ALLY Energy aims to bridge the gap between employers and underrepresented talent pools, including individuals from various genders, ethnicities, generations, and backgrounds, such as veterans and neurodiverse individuals. This approach supports an equitable energy transition by enabling firms to build a more diverse and capable workforce for the future.

Black Mountain Resources

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Black Mountain Resources is a global metals mining company that oversees projects from inception to completion. The company focuses on integrating high-quality assets, skilled personnel, and robust financial partnerships to effectively address the demand for various metals. By managing the entire lifecycle of mining projects, Black Mountain Resources aims to deliver value and ensure sustainable operations within the metals sector.

Varea Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Varea Energy focuses on advancing geological hydrogen as a sustainable energy source by quantifying and identifying hydrogen reserves through existing seismic data. The company operates at the intersection of traditional gas exploration and advanced data analytics. It has developed a model for identifying geological hydrogen reservoirs, which aims to decarbonize the transportation sector and promote the use of hydrogen fuel in the growing green energy market. Additionally, Varea Energy provides comprehensive facility management services, including energy assessments and feasibility checks, to help commercial and industrial facilities enhance their sustainability and reduce operational costs.

Triton GHG Environmental Services

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Triton GHG Environmental Services creates mobile skid-mounted units that eliminate the need for diesel, monitor, quantify, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions at oil and gas drilling sites, LNG facilities, compression stations, and processing plants.

Revterra

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Revterra Corporation is a Houston-based company that specializes in the development of flywheel energy storage systems for industrial and utility-scale applications, particularly in the storage of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Established in 2017, Revterra employs patented technology featuring passive magnetic bearings, which allows for efficient energy storage at high speeds with low power consumption. The company aims to address power infrastructure challenges and facilitate the adoption of renewable energy while promoting electrification. By providing a grid-stabilizing kinetic battery solution, Revterra assists charge point operators in establishing new direct current fast charging locations without the need for extensive infrastructure upgrades, thereby enabling quicker and more cost-effective installations for electric vehicle charging.

Ennuity Holdings

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Ennuity Holdings provides residential energy consumers with a subscription for electricity from a real solar farm, allowing customers who don't have a suitable roof for their own solar panels to save on their energy bills while leaving a lasting environmental legacy for the planet.

Skylark Wireless

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Skylark Wireless LLC, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in the design and manufacture of advanced wireless networking hardware and radio systems aimed at addressing the digital divide. The company develops multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) radio solutions primarily for the rural broadband market, including its Faros system, which offers a comprehensive point-to-multi-point rural broadband solution. Skylark's product lineup features various software-defined radios (SDRs) tailored for long-range, high-speed communications in challenging terrains, as well as custom printed circuit board (PCB) design and fabrication services. By leveraging patented technologies that enable high-capacity and low-interference communications, Skylark aims to enhance broadband accessibility for underserved communities. Founded in 2012 as a spin-out from Rice University, the company has secured numerous grants and contracts, reflecting its commitment to advancing wireless connectivity for both fixed and mobile environments.

Cleartrace

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ClearTrace is a software company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in automated energy and carbon accounting for various stakeholders, including investors, enterprises, and real estate owners. Founded in 2017, the company has developed a digital infrastructure that provides accurate and verifiable data on energy emissions. This technology enables organizations to substantiate their claims regarding carbon reductions and sustainability efforts, thereby helping to prevent greenwashing and offering a reliable basis for corporate decarbonization. By facilitating transparency in energy generation and consumption, ClearTrace supports its clients in achieving their sustainability and financial objectives while promoting the growth of renewable energy production.

Revolution Turbine Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
REVOLUTION Turbine Technologies specializes in generating reliable, zero-emission electricity from excess pressure found in gas production, transmission, and distribution systems. The company aims to address a substantial global market opportunity while significantly reducing carbon emissions. Its innovative micro-expansion turbine system enhances the efficiency and resilience of natural gas delivery, transforming operations by replacing carbon dioxide-emitting combustion generators and methane-emitting valves. This technology offers scalable and modular power solutions with advanced connectivity, thereby contributing to the oil and gas sector's transition toward renewable energy sources.

Katz Water Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Katz Water Technologies purifies water using streamlined simplified equipment that can utilize waste energy. Its technology is able to purify produced water inside streamlined equipment that combines a gas burner with a modified heat exchanger. The company is based in Houston, Texas.

Veloce Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Veloce Energy focuses on enhancing the electrification of transportation through innovative energy storage and infrastructure systems. Its flagship product, the Veloce FastGrid™, features modular and flexible energy storage solutions that significantly improve the connection of large loads at the grid edge. By integrating the ARGOS software platform, Veloce provides a user-friendly interface for managing energy systems, facilitating secure transactions, and offering valuable insights. The company's approach reduces costs and time for developing and deploying electric vehicle charging stations by over 50%, while also enabling widespread deployment of distributed storage. Additionally, Veloce's technology supports new financing models, such as charging as a service, making it easier for clients to streamline design, construction, and operations of charging infrastructure.

Quantum New Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Quantum New Energy is rethinking abundant sustainable energy and its technology to enable everyone to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

Eclipse Solar Projects

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Eclipse Solar Projects is a development firm that finances, operates, and owns utility-scale solar projects in North America using cutting-edge technology and potential battery storage operations.

Applied Bioplastics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Applied Bioplastics is dedicated to reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics by offering affordable, high-grade recycled alternatives made from sustainable plant materials sourced from developing nations. The company's bioplastic products aim to diminish petroleum dependency, lower carbon dioxide emissions, and mitigate habitat destruction. By combining plant fibers with recycled or biobased polymers, Applied Bioplastics creates materials that can be easily molded or extruded for use in various industries, including household goods, automotive, appliances, electronics, and outdoor equipment. This approach not only addresses the economic barriers that prevent companies from adopting recycled plastics but also allows them to utilize carbon-negative plant materials as substitutes for traditional petrochemical feedstock without compromising quality or profit margins.

Terrapin Geothermics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Terrapin Geothermics focuses on harnessing heat to create profitable solutions for industries, particularly in the context of increasing economic pressures and environmental concerns. The company specializes in developing emission-free energy projects that generate clean electricity and heat from industrial waste heat and deep geothermal resources. By mapping available waste heat and pairing it with advanced technology, Terrapin enables industries to enhance their operational efficiency while contributing to sustainability goals. Their approach not only facilitates the optimization of industrial processes but also helps clients achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives through the implementation of renewable energy solutions.

Footprint App

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Footprint is an educational platform. They aim to become the new international standard in climate education and mitigation tools. They created an application to empower individuals, schools, and corporations to track and reduce their carbon footprints. They also provide lesson plans, slide decks, lecture notes, videos, and the virtual interface needed for students. Footprint offers your classroom incentive packages to enhance learning and participation rates.

Syzygy Plasmonics

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Syzygy Plasmonics, Inc. is a Houston-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures photocatalytic reactor systems for industrial chemical reactions. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on creating reactors capable of generating fuel cell quality hydrogen from ammonia, making them suitable for small-to-medium-scale applications and hydrogen refueling stations for fuel cell vehicles. Unlike conventional chemical reactors, Syzygy's technology operates using light as an energy source and at temperatures over 1,000°F lower, which significantly reduces maintenance costs and allows for rapid production start-stop capabilities. This innovative approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries by enabling the use of renewable electricity and minimizing reliance on fossil fuels.

Applied Gaia

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Applied Gaia is dedicated to preserving agriculture by producing high-quality biochar—an odorless, clean material made from waste biomass that would otherwise be burned or landfilled.

Topl

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Topl is a company that specializes in blockchain infrastructure aimed at enabling businesses and communities to monetize their ethical and sustainable practices. Founded in 2017 and based in both Maastricht, Netherlands, and Houston, Texas, Topl offers blockchain-as-a-service solutions tailored for supply chain management and certification. Its primary product, the Topl Blockchain, serves as a protocol designed specifically for the impact sector, allowing organizations to verify and monetize their positive contributions. In addition to the blockchain, Topl provides a suite of hosted services and tools that facilitate user interaction with its technology, supporting projects across various industries and borders. Overall, Topl seeks to empower companies to transform their social and environmental impact into tangible assets.

Excipio Energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Excipio Energy is an Offshore renewable energy provider that combines wind, wave, currents, OTEC, and power-to-fuel in a single floating platform.

Cemvita

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Cemvita is a company that utilizes synthetic biology to create innovative solutions aimed at promoting sustainable energy. Its CO2 Utilization platform emulates photosynthesis and other natural processes to produce a range of products, including industrial chemicals, nutrients, and pharmaceuticals. This technology supports deep space exploration and facilitates the sustainable extraction of resources, particularly in the oil and gas, chemicals, and mining sectors. By providing environmentally friendly methods for producing lithium and other materials, Cemvita helps these industries reduce their carbon emissions and transition toward more sustainable practices.

Seasats

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Seasats specializes in the manufacturing and operation of small autonomous ocean vehicles designed for defense, scientific, and commercial applications. The company focuses on providing remote monitoring and data collection services that significantly reduce costs, logistics, and risks compared to conventional methods. Seasats' vehicles feature a low-cost, modular design with the capability for multi-month endurance, allowing them to carry various sensors, cameras, hydrophones, and other payloads. This versatile approach enables customers to conduct missions that would typically be high-risk and expensive, making Seasats a valuable partner for organizations requiring reliable ocean data collection and monitoring solutions.

e^2: equitable energy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
e^2: equitable energy is a multi-brand cause-marketing platform that onramps consumers to drive carbon neutral, accelerates the deployment of sustainable energy solutions, and encourages the adoption of zero-emission vehicles in a way that is persuading, practical, practical, and reliable.

ClearValue Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ClearValue Technologies is a water chemistry, biology, and thermodynamics-based technology company bringing a clear value to every product.

SolBid

Series A in 2019
SolBid is a clean energy technology platform focused on the commercial and industrial sectors. The company specializes in streamlining the solar process, offering a comprehensive solution for the design, procurement, and installation of commercial solar plants. By simplifying these processes, SolBid enables clients to either provide solar as a service or install solar systems on their properties, ultimately helping them achieve a high return on investment.

HYGEN

Seed Round in 2019
HYGEN is a developer of innovative home fueling appliances aimed at transforming the conventional gas distribution grid into a decentralized refueling infrastructure for gas-powered vehicles. Their patented liquid piston gas compression technology enhances the efficiency of gaseous fuel compression and eliminates issues such as maintenance and breakdowns. This technology allows for the rapid refueling of vehicles in just three minutes, making it a convenient option for users at home or in offices. By providing a low-cost solution for at-home fueling, HYGEN enhances the appeal of natural gas vehicles, positioning them similarly to electric vehicles. The company enables gas utilities to tap into the transportation fuel market, offering carbon-neutral and economical biomethane directly to consumers. As a result, HYGEN not only extends the service life of their appliances significantly but also reduces the total cost of ownership, creating a new segment within the gas industry focused on clean and affordable fuel delivery.

Trellis Air

Trellis Air is making commercially viable membrane-based dehumidifiers.

Heliotrope Photonics

Heliotrope Photonics is a innovative coating technology enhances solar-panel performance by transforming wasted sunlight.

studio 3e8

Studio 3E8 offers an innovative platform that enhances accessibility to metal 3D printing and reduces costs significantly.

NeuroBionics

NeuroBionics is a biotechnology company focused on advancing precision bioelectronic medicine through the development of innovative implanted devices. The firm specializes in creating a new class of electronic medicine aimed at revolutionizing neuromodulation. It also designs flexible neuroprostheses that can bidirectionally interface with soft organs, enabling the modulation of their functions. These advancements are intended to treat various diseases and enhance patient outcomes, allowing healthcare providers to better address the needs of their patients.

Dottir Labs

Dottir Labs is a spectroscopy sensor technology that detects nutrients, metabolic markers, and organic and non-organic waste products.

NET Offset

NET Offset is a company focused on commodity trading and focus on financial energy markets.

Alkemie

Alkemie is a materials company with proprietary technology that produces tailored graphene.

Inductive Robotics

Inductive Robotics offers a cost-free, scalable EV charging solution for parking lots.

Loop CO2

Loop CO2 is a company focused on developing innovative technology that transforms carbon dioxide into essential products, contributing to a sustainable future. By converting CO2 into items such as cosmetic oils, adhesives, and thermoplastic elastomers, Loop CO2 enables its customers to minimize their environmental impact through the use of eco-friendly alternatives. The company's solutions aim to address climate challenges while promoting the utilization of carbon emissions in a productive manner.

Sweetch Energy

Sweetch Energy focuses on harnessing blue osmotic energy by utilizing advancements in nanotechnology and materials science. The company has developed a power harvesting technology that generates electricity by exploiting differences in water salinity through a filtration system. This innovative approach enables the production of electricity from saline gradients, providing consumers with access to affordable energy sources. By combining recent academic discoveries with practical applications, Sweetch Energy aims to offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for electricity generation.
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