Brightwater Tools
Seed Round in 2024
Brightwater Tools, headquartered in Vermont, is a woman-led startup specializing in sustainable sanitation solutions. The company has developed a unique, building-scale wastewater nutrient recovery system that transforms high-strength wastewater into natural, nutrient-rich fertilizer. This process not only reduces harmful algal blooms by minimizing nutrient discharge into waterways but also promotes a circular economy by recycling valuable resources. Brightwater Tools' system comprises three proprietary pieces of equipment, each facilitating key wastewater processes and available for individual or combined sale. The company aims to become a significant equipment provider in this industry, with a strong customer base expected as it completes prototype and beta testing.
Danu Robotics
Seed Round in 2024
Danu Robotics develops AI-controlled robotic waste management systems for the recycling industry, built by a team of scientists and engineers dedicated to environmental improvement. The systems autonomously pick dry mixed recyclable materials and can retrofit into existing manual sorting facilities, delivering improved operational efficiency and reliability for clients. The company aims to enhance sorting accuracy, reduce manual labor, and advance sustainable waste management through intelligent automation.
Cocoon is a climate technology company that develops sustainable solutions for managing industrial waste through carbon capture. It offers environmental consulting services to businesses, aiming to analyze and eradicate industrial waste by transforming it into sustainable building materials.
Cocoon is a climate technology company that develops sustainable solutions for managing industrial waste through carbon capture. It offers environmental consulting services to businesses, aiming to analyze and eradicate industrial waste by transforming it into sustainable building materials.
Cool Amps
Seed Round in 2023
Cool Amps is a company specializing in lithium-ion battery recycling. It has developed a patent-pending electrochemical process that efficiently extracts and reclaims over 95% of target metals from end-of-use batteries. This method, unlike traditional shredding and smelting, does not use harsh chemicals or extreme heat, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a small footprint, allowing it to be co-located with battery manufacturers, and can directly recycle manufacturing scraps. By avoiding additional processing steps, the Cool Amps method reduces energy use and greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of batteries produced, promoting sustainable manufacturing and reducing battery waste.
Amatec
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Amatec is an advanced materials company developing innovative construction solutions for the global housing and infrastructure sectors. Our flagship technology transforms industrial gypsum waste into fast-curing, high-strength, and low-carbon alternative concrete — enabling faster, greener, and more cost-effective construction.
Amatec’s primary focus is on building a network of Microfactories: compact, modular production units capable of manufacturing high-quality precast housing panels and components. By leveraging phosphogypsum hemihydrate as a core raw material, Amatec helps industries repurpose mineral waste into sustainable building materials, significantly reducing environmental impact.
Amatec's solutions are designed for scalability, automation, and rapid deployment, making them ideal for addressing major housing needs in the United States and elsewhere.
The company is currently piloting its first microfactory and phosphogypsum processing lines in partnership with major industrial players.
Green Li-ion
Series B in 2023
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
MAA'VA is focused on creating next-generation green building materials that serve as functional alternatives to traditional concrete. The company incorporates recycled plastics, carbon sequestration techniques, and the upcycling of manufacturing waste into its products. By addressing critical issues such as the shortage of river sand, water scarcity, climate change, and waste management, MAA'VA aims to promote sustainable construction practices. Its materials are designed for use in both conventional construction and 3D printing applications, thereby enabling clients to adopt eco-friendly options for their building needs.
CleanRobotics
Series A in 2022
CleanRobotics, Inc., based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in the development of TrashBot, an autonomous waste management system that enhances the recycling process. Utilizing robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, TrashBot effectively identifies and segregates sorting waste from recyclables. This innovative approach not only reduces waste hauling costs for businesses but also supports recycling plants by making recycling more affordable and efficient. The system incorporates cloud-connected technology, cameras, and sensors to scan materials, providing valuable data for recyclers and promoting sustainable waste management solutions to address ongoing environmental challenges.
Green Li-ion
Series A in 2022
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
AntePlastics
Seed Round in 2021
AntePlastics develops plastic recycling technology to eradicate plastic waste and its environmental impact. The company uses patented molecular recycling methods that break plastics down to their initial building blocks, which are reused to manufacture new plastics, enabling closed-loop recycling. Founded in 2021 in Singapore, AntePlastics seeks to reduce carbon footprint and improve recyclability by returning materials to their original components for repeated use.
Green Li-ion
Seed Round in 2021
Green Li-ion, established in 2020 with headquarters in Singapore, specializes in innovative battery recycling technology. The company's patented deep tech process enhances the purity of recycled materials, allowing lithium-ion batteries to be rejuvenated and reused efficiently. This unique approach addresses environmental concerns and improves profitability compared to conventional recycling methods by a factor of four.
Shenzhen Oasis
Convertible Note in 2020
Shenzhen Oasis is a solution provider of waste paper recycling. Our solution is a network of machines that increases the efficiency of the recycling industry and empowers workers to gain access to market transparency and fair wages.
Shenzhen Oasis
Seed Round in 2019
Shenzhen Oasis is a solution provider of waste paper recycling. Our solution is a network of machines that increases the efficiency of the recycling industry and empowers workers to gain access to market transparency and fair wages.
Shenzhen Oasis
Angel Round in 2019
Shenzhen Oasis is a solution provider of waste paper recycling. Our solution is a network of machines that increases the efficiency of the recycling industry and empowers workers to gain access to market transparency and fair wages.
Wastack
Seed Round in 2018
Wastack, established in 2016 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, specializes in waste management technology. The company develops camera software and devices that analyze waste streams at transfer stations and landfills, helping identify contaminants and optimize recycling processes. This enables clients to enhance their recycling rates and generate additional revenue. In 2024, Wastack was acquired by Dover Corporation based in the United States.