New Climate Ventures

Ecolectro focuses on producing scalable and cost-effective green hydrogen energy solutions. The company develops advanced electrolyzers that utilize patented polymers to create durable and high-performance stacks. Their technology features exceptional membranes and electrodes, enabling the efficient production of pure hydrogen without relying on costly materials such as platinum, iridium, and titanium. Ecolectro's innovative approach aims to enhance the viability of hydrogen as an environmentally friendly energy source, reducing capital costs while potentially extending the lifespan of hydrogen technologies. The company's commitment to research and development allows it to continually push the boundaries of electrolysis technology, making green hydrogen more accessible for various industries.

Copernic Catalysts is a company focused on developing sustainable chemical catalysts and processes aimed at reducing the carbon footprint across various industries. The firm designs innovative zero- and low-carbon technologies that align with the current economic landscape of the chemical sector. Its advanced catalysts and processes support the production of sustainable chemicals and synthetic fuels, helping clients enhance energy efficiency, lower production costs, and access affordable zero-carbon chemicals. Through these efforts, Copernic Catalysts contributes to a more sustainable future in chemical manufacturing.

Operator of a B2B software platform intended to facilitate sustainable home improvement financing. The company's services allow installers to offer seamless payment to their customers, unlock upselling opportunities, and automate internal processes, enabling contractors to earn more money while homeowners reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

Mantel is focused on developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net-negative emissions. The company's method captures CO2 before it can enter the atmosphere, utilizing low energy processes to enhance efficiency. Designed for integration within boilers, kilns, and furnaces, Mantel's technology leverages biomass waste and residue to facilitate significant carbon removal. This approach addresses sustainability challenges while utilizing liquid-phase chemistry applicable across various sectors, including industrial heat, steel, and chemicals. By enabling clients to lower their costs associated with carbon capture and storage, Mantel plays a crucial role in the transition towards a more sustainable future.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

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.

Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company focused on pioneering artificial photosynthesis to create environmentally friendly polymers and chemical intermediates. The company develops technology that utilizes and distributes sunlight in scalable reactor systems, effectively capturing and converting carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuels. By employing innovative waveguides, Dimensional Energy ensures even distribution of sunlight within its reactors, enhancing the reactivity of carbon dioxide molecules through functionalized catalysts. This approach aims to provide viable solar fuels, addressing critical energy needs while promoting sustainability.

Osmoses specializes in clean membrane technology aimed at decarbonizing gas separations, with a goal of eliminating one gigaton of carbon emissions annually. The company has developed advanced molecular filters that offer exceptional size selectivity, enabling the purification of hydrogen and natural gas. Additionally, these filters facilitate large-scale carbon capture, significantly transforming traditional chemical separation processes. By reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in industrial operations, Osmoses provides a solution that helps businesses lower costs, minimize product loss, and create value for their clients, contributing to broader efforts in combating climate change.

Ansā specializes in innovative coffee roasting solutions tailored for workplace environments. The company has developed technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring freshness and customization according to workplace preferences. This technology utilizes a unique heating method that roasts coffee beans from the inside out, achieving a consistent and homogeneous roast. Additionally, Ansā's process is fully autonomous, governed by neural networks that eliminate the need for human intervention, thus providing a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting. The company's offerings primarily serve industries such as food service and hospitality.

Cloverly is a clean-tech startup that offers a sustainability-as-a-service platform designed to help businesses and organizations achieve carbon neutrality. By connecting online buyers to local, high-quality renewable energy, Cloverly facilitates the purchase of carbon offsets for common activities such as e-commerce shipments, ridesharing, and on-demand deliveries. The platform employs real-time calculations powered by an API to assess the carbon impact of these activities. It enables users to view the source of their offsets and utilizes an algorithm to match customers with the nearest sources of carbon avoidance or sequestration, thereby promoting localized environmental impact.

3E Nano Inc. is a Canadian company that specializes in the development and commercialization of diamond-like carbon coatings designed to manage heat and light emission. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kitchener, the company produces optically and thermally tunable solar control coatings suitable for a range of applications, including windows, windshields, greenhouses, and other transparent media. Their low-cost, nano-thin film technology allows manufacturers to create energy-efficient products that contribute to greenhouse gas reduction. By focusing on innovative coatings for buildings and vehicles, 3E Nano aims to enhance energy management and sustainability in various industries.

Protein Evolution is a biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable solutions for plastic waste. It develops technology that utilizes enzymes to convert end-of-life polyester textiles and plastic materials into biopure polyester, effectively recycling waste into valuable resources. By combining advancements in natural science and artificial intelligence, Protein Evolution aims to assist businesses, communities, and governments in achieving their sustainability objectives while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The company's innovative approach to biological recycling seeks to decarbonize plastic production and promote a circular economy in the textile and packaging industries.

Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.

Mantel is focused on developing innovative carbon capture technology aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving net-negative emissions. The company's method captures CO2 before it can enter the atmosphere, utilizing low energy processes to enhance efficiency. Designed for integration within boilers, kilns, and furnaces, Mantel's technology leverages biomass waste and residue to facilitate significant carbon removal. This approach addresses sustainability challenges while utilizing liquid-phase chemistry applicable across various sectors, including industrial heat, steel, and chemicals. By enabling clients to lower their costs associated with carbon capture and storage, Mantel plays a crucial role in the transition towards a more sustainable future.

Atmos AI is a technology company focused on enhancing sustainability reporting and carbon accounting for middle-market businesses. Its innovative DIY platform simplifies the management and reporting of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) data, making these processes more efficient and accessible. Atmos AI collaborates with venture capital funds, private equity groups, and their portfolio companies to educate and integrate ESG practices, ultimately aiming to improve operational resilience and maximize value in future mergers and acquisitions. By enabling clients to collect, analyze, report, and enhance their ESG data, Atmos AI supports the democratization of ESG investing and contributes to more sustainable business practices. The company was acquired by WAP Sustainability Consulting in early 2024, marking a significant milestone in its growth.

Vartega Inc. specializes in recycling carbon fiber, a material known for its strength and lightweight properties, primarily serving the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado, Vartega has developed a patented recycling process that produces low-cost carbon fiber suitable for various applications, including thermoplastic pellets, nonwoven fabrics, yarns, and three-dimensional printing filament. The company’s technology effectively diverts carbon fiber scrap and waste from landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing fuel economy in vehicles. Vartega's carbon fiber is available in multiple forms, including semi-continuous, chopped, and milled, making it adaptable for mass-market use.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

Imagindairy specializes in producing animal-free dairy proteins, focusing on sustainability and health without sacrificing taste. The company employs advanced synthetic biology and an integrated production system to maximize milk protein output. Its range of products includes milk and other dairy alternatives, providing consumers with affordable options that replace traditional animal-based dairy. By leveraging deep technology, Imagindairy aims to nourish the world while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

CarbiCrete is a Montreal-based company that specializes in carbon removal technology aimed at producing low-cost, sustainable building solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Westmount, Canada, the company has developed a process for creating cement-free, carbon-negative concrete. This innovative concrete utilizes industrial by-products and captured carbon dioxide, replacing traditional cement with steel slag and curing the mixture with carbon dioxide. This method not only prevents the greenhouse gas emissions typically associated with cement production but also permanently removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By licensing its technology to precast concrete manufacturers, CarbiCrete enables businesses to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while promoting environmentally friendly construction practices.

Marvelous Foods is a plant-based snack food start-up that specializes in producing and retailing dairy-free coconut yogurt, known as yeyo yogurt. The company aims to nourish consumers and the planet by providing healthy, delicious, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional dairy products. By focusing on gut-healing and allergy-friendly options, Marvelous Foods caters to individuals seeking natural and diet-inclusive food solutions. The brand originated by sharing yogurt with friends, neighbors, and local eateries that appreciated wholesome, sustainable food choices.

Ansā specializes in innovative coffee roasting solutions tailored for workplace environments. The company has developed technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring freshness and customization according to workplace preferences. This technology utilizes a unique heating method that roasts coffee beans from the inside out, achieving a consistent and homogeneous roast. Additionally, Ansā's process is fully autonomous, governed by neural networks that eliminate the need for human intervention, thus providing a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting. The company's offerings primarily serve industries such as food service and hospitality.

Imagindairy specializes in producing animal-free dairy proteins, focusing on sustainability and health without sacrificing taste. The company employs advanced synthetic biology and an integrated production system to maximize milk protein output. Its range of products includes milk and other dairy alternatives, providing consumers with affordable options that replace traditional animal-based dairy. By leveraging deep technology, Imagindairy aims to nourish the world while promoting environmentally friendly practices.

Bucha Bio creates a novel biomaterial grown from infinitely renewable bacterial-nanocellulose. Strands of natural fibers interlock to form a high-performance textile with a luxuriously soft handfeel. Produced in weeks rather than months or years, use it in premium applications instead of animal leather, polyurethane, latex, vinyl, and so much more. Creating a reliable material is our goal, adding plastics and petrochemicals like PU polyurethane would make it easy, but we’ve never taken the easy way out. Committed to sustainability, Bucha Bio’s team is dedicated to creating a completely biodegradable textile that enables the next generation of designers to create products for a more sustainable future. Our biomaterial is water-resistant, scratch-resistant, sunlight-resistant, flame-resistant, and so many more reasons to test it out in your next product.