Kubik is an environmental technology company focused on constructing low-carbon, durable, and affordable buildings. By utilizing plastic waste as a primary material, Kubik transforms this waste into sustainable building solutions for residential, commercial, and public facilities. The company's innovative approach not only addresses the issue of plastic waste but also provides customers with environmentally friendly living spaces that prioritize sustainability and durability.
Ryp Labs is a company focused on developing and commercializing innovative technologies aimed at reducing food waste. It offers a range of products, including food-safe labels known as Shelf-Defense and stickers called StixFresh. These products are designed to be applied directly to fresh produce or its packaging, effectively prolonging shelf life and freshness by up to two times. By preventing spoilage and over-ripening, Ryp Labs' solutions provide a practical approach for clients to combat the global issue of food waste while extending the usability of their fresh products.
Okra Solar
Series A in 2023
Okra Solar is an innovative technology company based in Sydney, Australia, focused on facilitating access to affordable solar energy for rural and off-grid communities. Founded in 2016, the company has developed a plug-and-play smart grid solution that leverages IoT technology, machine learning, and mobile payments to enable solar generating communities to share and efficiently utilize energy. Its modular grid design allows for rapid electrification of last-mile areas, while cloud software provides real-time data to utility companies, helping them manage and scale solar networks effectively. By connecting these communities to reliable and affordable energy sources, Okra Solar aims to integrate them into the modern economy and promote energy abundance.
Climate Vault
Series A in 2023
Climate Vault is a non-profit organization focused on environmental services, particularly in the realm of carbon reduction and removal. It supports the advancement of carbon removal technologies and actively engages in purchasing carbon permits from cap-and-trade compliance markets, effectively vaulting them to prevent their use by emitters. This strategy aims to decrease carbon dioxide pollution. Climate Vault also offers a platform that enables organizations to achieve verifiable and immediate carbon calculations, helping them measure, reduce, remove, and report their operational carbon footprints. By utilizing government-regulated compliance carbon markets, Climate Vault provides a comprehensive solution for carbon reduction that is both scalable and swift, addressing the growing demand for effective climate action from various stakeholders.
Climate Vault
Venture Round in 2023
Climate Vault is a non-profit organization focused on environmental services, particularly in the realm of carbon reduction and removal. It supports the advancement of carbon removal technologies and actively engages in purchasing carbon permits from cap-and-trade compliance markets, effectively vaulting them to prevent their use by emitters. This strategy aims to decrease carbon dioxide pollution. Climate Vault also offers a platform that enables organizations to achieve verifiable and immediate carbon calculations, helping them measure, reduce, remove, and report their operational carbon footprints. By utilizing government-regulated compliance carbon markets, Climate Vault provides a comprehensive solution for carbon reduction that is both scalable and swift, addressing the growing demand for effective climate action from various stakeholders.
Switch Bioworks
Grant in 2023
Switch Bioworks is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable agriculture. It produces eco-friendly nitrogen fertilizers by genetically reprogramming naturally occurring symbiotic microbes, transforming them into controlled fertilizer-producing microorganisms that benefit crops directly at the root level. This innovative approach offers farmers an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional chemical nitrogen fertilizers.
Clearspeed
Series C in 2022
Clearspeed is a leading provider of voice analytics technology that specializes in assessing risk through speech analysis. The company's innovative AI-enabled system quickly and accurately identifies potential fraud risks that traditional methods may overlook. By delivering precise and unbiased voice analytics, Clearspeed enables organizations across various sectors, including insurance, banking, and government, to enhance their risk assessment processes. Clients benefit from the unique insights provided by Clearspeed's technology, which helps them fast-track low-risk cases, detect possible fraud, reduce operational costs, and ultimately improve customer experience.
Mootral SA is a British-Swiss AgriTech company founded in 2017 and based in Rolle, Switzerland. The company develops innovative solutions aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of agriculture, specifically focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing antimicrobial resistance. Mootral's primary products include a natural feed supplement designed to significantly lower methane emissions from ruminants, as well as solutions that eliminate the need for antibiotics in monogastric livestock. By providing these tools, Mootral aims to promote sustainable food production that benefits the environment, human health, and animal welfare, while also enhancing the economic viability for farmers.
Particles for Humanity
Grant in 2022
Particles for Humanity is a company dedicated to transforming early-stage medical technologies into practical products aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals in low-resource settings. The company focuses on developing a portfolio of healthcare solutions that address critical issues such as vaccination and malnutrition. By employing a rigorous product development process that incorporates input from end-users, Particles for Humanity aims to create financially sustainable products that meet the specific needs of underserved populations. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to empower individuals to combat serious health challenges and enhance their overall well-being.