Epoch Biodesign
Series A in 2025
Epoch Biodesign is focused on creating natural solutions to address climate challenges through innovative biotechnological advancements. The company specializes in the development of plastic-eating enzymes that facilitate biorecycling, a tunable enzymatic process that converts plastic waste into everyday chemicals. By leveraging insights from nature alongside expertise in computational and biological sciences, Epoch Biodesign enables efficient recycling of unrecyclable plastic waste into low-carbon chemicals. Their approach emphasizes intelligent navigation of sequence space to discover and develop products utilizing complex proteins, thereby advancing sustainable practices in waste management.
Safi, formerly known as TrueCircle, is a recycling company focused on transforming the recycling industry by developing innovative technology. The company operates a marketplace that supports waste processing facilities in selling verified reclaimed materials. By ensuring that valuable materials are not wasted, Safi aims to facilitate a cleaner environment and promote the recycling of plastics, thereby mitigating their harmful effects on the ecosystem. Through its technology-driven approach, Safi seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling efforts, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Advantek Waste Management Services
Seed Round in 2023
Advantek Waste Management Services LLC is a waste management company based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2014. The company specializes in the recycling, treatment, and disposal of various oilfield wastes, including muds, drill cuttings, produced water, flowback water, and tank bottoms. Advantek employs advanced techniques such as slurry injection, osmosis, and flocculation to manage these materials, aiming to minimize disposable waste volumes while enhancing clients' revenue streams. With a dedicated team that has extensive experience in oilfield waste management, Advantek is committed to providing environmentally responsible solutions that support the sustainable extraction of energy resources.
Mill
Venture Round in 2023
Mill is a company dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative technology. It produces kitchen bins designed to dry, shrink, and deodorize leftover food overnight, transforming it into a compostable material similar to coffee grounds. These bins are digitally connected and available for rent, with the company offering free shipping of the dried waste to facilities that convert it into animal feed. By providing an efficient system for managing kitchen waste, Mill aims to address one of the most pressing climate issues today, contributing to environmental sustainability.
Urban Machine
Seed Round in 2022
Urban Machine is a construction company focused on the reclamation and manufacturing of premium lumber products from wood waste. It specializes in removing nails, screws, and staples from reclaimed wood sourced from demolition sites and construction waste. By utilizing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence, Urban Machine efficiently salvages lumber that can be transformed into high-quality products, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin lumber. The company's mission is to contribute to a more sustainable future by reducing waste in the construction industry and minimizing its environmental impact.
Seabound
Seed Round in 2022
Seabound is a developer of innovative carbon capture systems aimed at reducing CO2 emissions from cargo ships. The company's technology integrates seamlessly with existing vessels, equipping them with an onboard device that captures emissions from exhaust and converts carbon dioxide into a solid form. This solidified carbon can be stored for future utilization or sequestration, significantly mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and pollution associated with maritime transport. Additionally, Seabound's carbon capture method enables the processing of carbon dioxide on land, producing limestone that can be sold directly or transformed into calcium oxide for secondary recycling. Through its advancements, Seabound contributes to the sustainability of shipping operations and supports efforts to combat climate change.
Safi
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Safi, formerly known as TrueCircle, is a recycling company focused on transforming the recycling industry by developing innovative technology. The company operates a marketplace that supports waste processing facilities in selling verified reclaimed materials. By ensuring that valuable materials are not wasted, Safi aims to facilitate a cleaner environment and promote the recycling of plastics, thereby mitigating their harmful effects on the ecosystem. Through its technology-driven approach, Safi seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling efforts, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Epoch Biodesign
Seed Round in 2022
Epoch Biodesign is focused on creating natural solutions to address climate challenges through innovative biotechnological advancements. The company specializes in the development of plastic-eating enzymes that facilitate biorecycling, a tunable enzymatic process that converts plastic waste into everyday chemicals. By leveraging insights from nature alongside expertise in computational and biological sciences, Epoch Biodesign enables efficient recycling of unrecyclable plastic waste into low-carbon chemicals. Their approach emphasizes intelligent navigation of sequence space to discover and develop products utilizing complex proteins, thereby advancing sustainable practices in waste management.
Mill is a company dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative technology. It produces kitchen bins designed to dry, shrink, and deodorize leftover food overnight, transforming it into a compostable material similar to coffee grounds. These bins are digitally connected and available for rent, with the company offering free shipping of the dried waste to facilities that convert it into animal feed. By providing an efficient system for managing kitchen waste, Mill aims to address one of the most pressing climate issues today, contributing to environmental sustainability.