Green Gravity
Venture Round in 2023
Green Gravity is an electric power generation company focused on facilitating the transition to renewable energy through innovative energy storage solutions. The company specializes in gravitational energy storage, employing a unique technology that involves raising and lowering heavy weights in a mine shaft. This process captures and releases gravitational energy, allowing for low-cost and sustainable energy consumption. By providing flexible and environmentally friendly energy storage options, Green Gravity aims to support the growing demand for renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable energy future.
CIM is a technology company specializing in innovative building analytics software. Headquartered in Australia with operations in Europe, CIM serves large-scale property owners and operators, including real estate investment trusts, governments, and cultural institutions. Their flagship product, PEAK, integrates intelligence, machine learning, and engineering support to optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and comfort across extensive property portfolios. By harnessing data from building equipment using IoT hardware and advanced analytics, CIM helps clients identify and rectify energy-wasting inefficiencies, ultimately reducing total energy usage.
Sharper Shape
Series B in 2022
Sharper Shape is a technology company that specializes in developing automatic asset inspection solutions using unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded in 2013, the company offers Next Eagle, a solution designed to inspect geographically distributed infrastructure such as power lines, pipelines, railways, and more. Sharper Shape provides automated inspection services and maintenance planning for infrastructure asset owners, utilizing advanced optimization based on remote sensing data like LIDAR. The company's technologies also offer workflow management for vegetation management and network maintenance, helping clients avoid downtime and wildfires in a cost-effective manner. Sharper Shape is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, with additional operations in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
FiberSense
Series B in 2022
FiberSense specializes in advanced optical fiber sensor technology, focusing on vibration detection and range sensing services. The company develops sensors that are particularly effective in harsh and critical environments, enabling comprehensive strike detection for vital infrastructure. By leveraging innovations in optical components, application software, and digital signal processing, FiberSense offers unique sensing capabilities that enhance the resilience and reliability of utilities. Their technology finds applications beyond defense, addressing the needs of various sectors requiring robust monitoring solutions.
SwitchDin
Seed Round in 2022
SwitchDin is a technology company specializing in smart software solutions for solar and battery systems. Its platform enhances energy management and reduces electricity costs for homes, businesses, and utilities by providing visibility and control over distributed energy resources. SwitchDin's software connects various devices such as batteries, inverters, loads, and electric vehicle chargers, enabling efficient monitoring and adjustment of energy systems. This capability allows installers to offer superior service by remotely managing their systems without the need for on-site visits. By bridging energy companies, equipment manufacturers, and end-users, SwitchDin contributes to a more distributed and cleaner energy ecosystem.
RedEye Apps
Series B in 2022
RedEye Apps Pty Ltd is a digital engineering solutions provider that specializes in enhancing the management of engineering documents and drawings for organizations operating critical infrastructure. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, with additional operations in Melbourne, Las Vegas, and Manila, the company offers cloud-based and mobile solutions designed to reduce operating costs while improving safety and productivity. RedEye's configurable workflow engine facilitates collaboration across various market sectors, including defense, government, healthcare, mining, oil and gas, transportation, and manufacturing. With a focus on addressing common challenges faced in the mining, engineering, and construction industries, RedEye Apps leverages its founders' extensive experience and strong relationships in these sectors to deliver effective solutions that cater to organizations dealing with engineering drawings and 3D models globally.
Gelion Technologies
Series C in 2021
Gelion Technologies is a UK-Australian company specializing in innovative energy storage solutions. It is recognized for its patented zinc bromide gel non-flow battery technology, which offers a safe, robust, and long-lasting alternative for stationary energy storage. This breakthrough technology is designed to deliver cost-effective performance. Additionally, Gelion has a division dedicated to enhancing the performance of lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries, focusing on safety, durability, and energy density. Through its commercial energy storage solutions, Gelion aims to contribute positively to human wellbeing, facilitate global energy needs, and promote environmental protection.
Sulzer Schmid
Series B in 2021
Sulzer Schmid is an independent Swiss technology company specializing in advanced solutions for the inspection and analysis of rotor blades. The company has developed a cloud-based platform that provides comprehensive inspection tools and data analytics, enabling windmill operators to monitor the health status of their rotor blades. This platform offers a transparent view of blade conditions across an entire fleet, allowing customers to capture visual data, process images, and generate customizable reports. Through its innovative technology, Sulzer Schmid empowers operators to track damage progression over time, facilitating informed decision-making regarding maintenance and repairs.