New Climate Ventures

Ecolectro develops scalable, low-cost clean hydrogen energy solutions. Its patented polymer membranes enable efficient hydrogen production using electrolyzers, without the need for precious metals like platinum.

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.

Unlocking access to sustainable building upgrades

Mantel develops innovative carbon capture technology designed for use within boilers, kilns, and furnaces. Their method reduces energy losses and enables net-negative emissions, targeting gigaton-level carbon removal. This helps mitigate sustainability concerns across industries such as industrial heat, steel, and chemicals.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, founded in 2015 as a spin‑out from the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. It develops high‑performance gas‑sensing products that use laser dispersion, tunable laser absorption, and isotope‑ratio techniques to provide real‑time, in‑situ monitoring of trace gases and isotopologues. The instruments are applied in space exploration, planetary landers, environmental monitoring, atmospheric emissions, geochemistry, medical diagnostics, and oil‑and‑gas exploration and production. The company’s cloud‑connected platform delivers autonomous, continuous measurements in all weather conditions, enabling detection, localisation, and quantification of emissions to support net‑zero targets and operational optimisation.

Active Surfaces, a Massachusetts-based company, specializes in commercializing ultra-thin-film solar technology developed at MIT. Its core business involves creating flexible, lightweight solar panels that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday materials and surfaces, revolutionizing the conventional energy sector. The company's innovative manufacturing approach significantly reduces production costs, making solar power more accessible and affordable. This technology presents a transformational opportunity for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, driving down costs for both module production and installation. By enabling virtually any surface to generate power, Active Surfaces aims to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Dimensional Energy is a chemistry company specializing in artificial photosynthesis. It aims to produce eco-friendly polymers and chemical intermediaries by efficiently harnessing sunlight using scalable reactors and innovative catalysts.

Osmoses specializes in decarbonizing gas separations using innovative membrane technology. Its solution efficiently purifies gas molecules, reducing energy consumption and capital requirements while integrating seamlessly into existing industrial processes. This enables energy producers to achieve cleaner and more sustainable operations.

Ansā is a company that specializes in coffee roasting solutions tailored for the workplace. It offers a technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring a fresh product that aligns with workplace preferences. The roasting process is designed to produce a consistent and homogenous roast by utilizing a unique technology that heats coffee beans from the inside out. This process is governed by neural networks, enabling a fully autonomous operation that eliminates the need for human intervention. Ansā's approach provides a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting, serving industries such as food service and hospitality.

Cloverly offers a Sustainability-as-a-Service platform that enables businesses and organizations to achieve carbon neutrality. It connects online buyers with local, high-quality renewable energy sources, making carbon offsets accessible for everyday activities.

Founded in 2006, 3E Nano develops and commercializes Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings for transparent media. These coatings are designed to control heat and light emission, targeting applications such as windows, windshields, greenhouses, and solar modules.

Protein Evolution is a biotech company that converts end-of-life textile and plastic waste into new product materials using advanced natural science and AI. It assists businesses, communities, and governments in achieving sustainability goals while reducing fossil fuel reliance.

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 develops innovative carbon capture technology designed for use within boilers, kilns, and furnaces. Their method reduces energy losses and enables net-negative emissions, targeting gigaton-level carbon removal. This helps mitigate sustainability concerns across industries such as industrial heat, steel, and chemicals.

Atmos AI is a sustainability technology company that focuses on streamlining carbon accounting, greenhouse gas emissions, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting processes for middle-market companies. The company offers an innovative DIY platform that enhances the efficiency and accessibility of managing and reporting ESG data. Atmos AI collaborates with venture capital funds, private equity groups, and their portfolio companies to educate them on integrating and validating ESG principles into their operations. This approach helps to maximize merger and acquisition value while mitigating operational risks. By facilitating the collection, analysis, reporting, and improvement of ESG data, Atmos AI empowers investors to incorporate ESG factors into their investment strategies effectively. In early 2024, the company was acquired by WAP Sustainability Consulting, marking a significant advancement in its journey.

Vartega Inc. is a technology development firm based in Golden, Colorado, that specializes in the recycling of carbon fiber, a strong and lightweight material used across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods. Founded in 2014, Vartega employs a patented recycling process to transform carbon fiber scrap and waste into low-cost, high-quality products suitable for mass-market applications. The company’s offerings include semi-continuous, chopped, and milled carbon fiber, which can be utilized in thermoplastics, nonwoven fabrics, and molding compounds. By diverting carbon fiber waste from landfills, Vartega aims to enhance the sustainability of these industries, contributing to improved fuel economy and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, founded in 2015 as a spin‑out from the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. It develops high‑performance gas‑sensing products that use laser dispersion, tunable laser absorption, and isotope‑ratio techniques to provide real‑time, in‑situ monitoring of trace gases and isotopologues. The instruments are applied in space exploration, planetary landers, environmental monitoring, atmospheric emissions, geochemistry, medical diagnostics, and oil‑and‑gas exploration and production. The company’s cloud‑connected platform delivers autonomous, continuous measurements in all weather conditions, enabling detection, localisation, and quantification of emissions to support net‑zero targets and operational optimisation.

Imagindairy is a producer of animal-free dairy proteins, committed to delivering sustainable and healthy alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including synthetic biology, to maximize the production of milk proteins. By focusing on innovation, Imagindairy develops a range of protein-based dairy goods that are not only nutritious and flavorful but also designed to be affordable for consumers. Through its efforts, the company aims to provide viable alternatives to animal-derived products, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

Carbicrete offers innovative technology for producing cement-free, carbon-negative concrete. It licenses this technology to precast concrete manufacturers, enabling them to create sustainable building solutions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Marvelous Foods is a plant-based snack foods start-up focused on producing and retailing dairy-free coconut yogurt under the brand name yeyo yogurt. The company aims to provide nutritious, flavorful, and environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional dairy products. By prioritizing gut health and catering to dietary restrictions, Marvelous Foods appeals to consumers seeking allergy-friendly options. Initially, the company shared its yogurt with friends, family, and local eateries that appreciate natural food choices, positioning itself as a promoter of healthy eating and sustainable practices in the food industry.

Ansā is a company that specializes in coffee roasting solutions tailored for the workplace. It offers a technology that allows organizations to roast coffee on-site, ensuring a fresh product that aligns with workplace preferences. The roasting process is designed to produce a consistent and homogenous roast by utilizing a unique technology that heats coffee beans from the inside out. This process is governed by neural networks, enabling a fully autonomous operation that eliminates the need for human intervention. Ansā's approach provides a zero-pollution alternative for coffee roasting, serving industries such as food service and hospitality.

Imagindairy is a producer of animal-free dairy proteins, committed to delivering sustainable and healthy alternatives to traditional dairy products. The company utilizes advanced technologies, including synthetic biology, to maximize the production of milk proteins. By focusing on innovation, Imagindairy develops a range of protein-based dairy goods that are not only nutritious and flavorful but also designed to be affordable for consumers. Through its efforts, the company aims to provide viable alternatives to animal-derived products, contributing to a more sustainable food system.

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.