NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.
Tempronics
Series C in 2016
Tempronics, Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based company that specializes in the development of distributed thermoelectric panels designed for heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2006, Tempronics focuses on integrating its solid-state thermoelectric devices into various products, including vehicle seating, bedding, office and home seating, and apparel. These innovative devices aim to revolutionize cooling and electricity generation by providing alternatives to traditional rotating machines, such as compressors and turbines, which are often noisy and inefficient. By utilizing lightweight, silent, and environmentally friendly thermoelectric technology, Tempronics offers efficient heating and cooling solutions that consume less power and eliminate the need for harmful refrigerants.
FirstFuel Software
Series C in 2015
FirstFuel Software, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement platform serving the energy sector, primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and San Francisco, California, the company specializes in customer intelligence solutions for regulated utilities, energy providers, and government agencies. FirstFuel's platform utilizes advanced analytics to transform utility meter data into actionable insights, allowing clients to enhance customer engagement, optimize energy efficiency programs, and drive customer satisfaction. By providing tailored performance benchmarks and recommendations, FirstFuel enables energy providers to effectively target and assist their commercial customers, thereby improving service outcomes and reducing operational costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.
GlassPoint Solar
Series C in 2014
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs solar thermal steam generators specifically for the oil and gas industry. By providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery applications, the company significantly reduces gas consumption, achieving reductions of up to 80 percent compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a focus on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint Solar operates regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China. The company was previously known as CleanBoard, Inc. before rebranding in October 2009.
FirstFuel Software
Series B in 2013
FirstFuel Software, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement platform serving the energy sector, primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and San Francisco, California, the company specializes in customer intelligence solutions for regulated utilities, energy providers, and government agencies. FirstFuel's platform utilizes advanced analytics to transform utility meter data into actionable insights, allowing clients to enhance customer engagement, optimize energy efficiency programs, and drive customer satisfaction. By providing tailored performance benchmarks and recommendations, FirstFuel enables energy providers to effectively target and assist their commercial customers, thereby improving service outcomes and reducing operational costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.
Rive Technology
Series D in 2013
Rive Technology is a clean energy company focused on the commercialization of advanced catalyst technology for petroleum refining. The company has developed proprietary technology, originally invented at MIT, that enhances traditional zeolite catalysts by introducing novel medium pore size channels. This innovation allows for greater accessibility of large hydrocarbon molecules, significantly increasing the yield of transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel from each barrel of crude oil. Rive's catalysts are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing refinery operations, enabling refiners to boost throughput and profitability with minimal capital investment. By improving process efficiency and product yields, Rive's technology offers a compelling solution for the petroleum refining industry.
SynapSense
Venture Round in 2013
SynapSense specializes in wireless instrumentation solutions tailored for data centers and large-scale enterprises. Their offerings enable these entities to monitor and optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint.
GlassPoint Solar
Series B in 2012
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs solar thermal steam generators specifically for the oil and gas industry. By providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery applications, the company significantly reduces gas consumption, achieving reductions of up to 80 percent compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a focus on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint Solar operates regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China. The company was previously known as CleanBoard, Inc. before rebranding in October 2009.
Propel Fuels
Series D in 2012
Propel Fuels, Inc. is a fuel station operator based in Sacramento, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing a range of fuels, including diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels, primarily in California and Washington. Propel Fuels aims to empower consumers by offering access to clean, American-made fuels that positively impact the economy and environment. Its network of retail stations spans various locations, including cities in California such as San Diego, Anaheim, and Oakland, as well as sites in Washington like Seattle. Additionally, Propel Fuels features the CleanDrive platform, which tracks carbon emissions reductions, enabling customers to quantify the environmental benefits of choosing renewable fuels over traditional petroleum options.
GlassPoint Solar
Venture Round in 2012
GlassPoint Solar, Inc. designs, manufactures, and installs solar thermal steam generators specifically for the oil and gas industry. By providing solar steam for enhanced oil recovery applications, the company significantly reduces gas consumption, achieving reductions of up to 80 percent compared to traditional gas-fired steam generation. GlassPoint serves a diverse clientele, including independent producers, national oil companies, and various manufacturing sectors, with a focus on regions such as Southern California, North Africa, Western China, and Madagascar. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Fremont, California, GlassPoint Solar operates regional offices in Muscat, Oman; Kuwait City, Kuwait; Bakersfield, California; Santiago, Chile; and Shenzhen, China. The company was previously known as CleanBoard, Inc. before rebranding in October 2009.
Propel Fuels
Venture Round in 2012
Propel Fuels, Inc. is a fuel station operator based in Sacramento, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing a range of fuels, including diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels, primarily in California and Washington. Propel Fuels aims to empower consumers by offering access to clean, American-made fuels that positively impact the economy and environment. Its network of retail stations spans various locations, including cities in California such as San Diego, Anaheim, and Oakland, as well as sites in Washington like Seattle. Additionally, Propel Fuels features the CleanDrive platform, which tracks carbon emissions reductions, enabling customers to quantify the environmental benefits of choosing renewable fuels over traditional petroleum options.
FirstFuel Software
Series A in 2012
FirstFuel Software, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement platform serving the energy sector, primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and San Francisco, California, the company specializes in customer intelligence solutions for regulated utilities, energy providers, and government agencies. FirstFuel's platform utilizes advanced analytics to transform utility meter data into actionable insights, allowing clients to enhance customer engagement, optimize energy efficiency programs, and drive customer satisfaction. By providing tailored performance benchmarks and recommendations, FirstFuel enables energy providers to effectively target and assist their commercial customers, thereby improving service outcomes and reducing operational costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.
CalStar Products
Debt Financing in 2012
CalStar Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative building products, specializing in low-energy, low-CO2 green masonry solutions. The company produces a variety of offerings, including bricks, pavestones, concrete blocks, architectural facing units, and hardscape products. These products are designed for use in the construction of various facilities, such as colleges, hospitals, hotels, multifamily residences, municipal buildings, schools, and religious structures. CalStar Products serves architects and developers by providing environmentally friendly options for commercial exteriors and hardscapes. The company distributes its products throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 2006 and originally known as CalStar Cement, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2009 and is currently headquartered in Caledonia, Wisconsin.
FirstFuel Software
Venture Round in 2011
FirstFuel Software, Inc. is a cloud-based customer engagement platform serving the energy sector, primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Reading, United Kingdom, and San Francisco, California, the company specializes in customer intelligence solutions for regulated utilities, energy providers, and government agencies. FirstFuel's platform utilizes advanced analytics to transform utility meter data into actionable insights, allowing clients to enhance customer engagement, optimize energy efficiency programs, and drive customer satisfaction. By providing tailored performance benchmarks and recommendations, FirstFuel enables energy providers to effectively target and assist their commercial customers, thereby improving service outcomes and reducing operational costs. The company operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.
SynapSense
Series C in 2011
SynapSense specializes in wireless instrumentation solutions tailored for data centers and large-scale enterprises. Their offerings enable these entities to monitor and optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint.
Hara is a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on energy and sustainability management. Its cloud-based platform helps organizations monitor and manage their natural resource consumption and environmental impact, ultimately leading to reduced energy costs and enhanced sustainability. Hara serves a diverse clientele, including major multinational corporations and public sector organizations such as Avaya, eBay, Harvard University, and the cities of Las Vegas and Philadelphia. In addition to its software offerings, Hara provides consulting services that assist businesses and governments in environmental strategy development, greenhouse gas inventory management, and training. The company aims to improve operating profits for its clients while addressing their environmental responsibilities.
Rive Technology
Series C in 2010
Rive Technology is a clean energy company focused on the commercialization of advanced catalyst technology for petroleum refining. The company has developed proprietary technology, originally invented at MIT, that enhances traditional zeolite catalysts by introducing novel medium pore size channels. This innovation allows for greater accessibility of large hydrocarbon molecules, significantly increasing the yield of transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel from each barrel of crude oil. Rive's catalysts are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing refinery operations, enabling refiners to boost throughput and profitability with minimal capital investment. By improving process efficiency and product yields, Rive's technology offers a compelling solution for the petroleum refining industry.
SynapSense
Venture Round in 2010
SynapSense specializes in wireless instrumentation solutions tailored for data centers and large-scale enterprises. Their offerings enable these entities to monitor and optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint.
Tempronics
Series A in 2010
Tempronics, Inc. is a Tucson, Arizona-based company that specializes in the development of distributed thermoelectric panels designed for heating and cooling applications. Founded in 2006, Tempronics focuses on integrating its solid-state thermoelectric devices into various products, including vehicle seating, bedding, office and home seating, and apparel. These innovative devices aim to revolutionize cooling and electricity generation by providing alternatives to traditional rotating machines, such as compressors and turbines, which are often noisy and inefficient. By utilizing lightweight, silent, and environmentally friendly thermoelectric technology, Tempronics offers efficient heating and cooling solutions that consume less power and eliminate the need for harmful refrigerants.
CalStar Products
Venture Round in 2010
CalStar Products, Inc. is a manufacturer of innovative building products, specializing in low-energy, low-CO2 green masonry solutions. The company produces a variety of offerings, including bricks, pavestones, concrete blocks, architectural facing units, and hardscape products. These products are designed for use in the construction of various facilities, such as colleges, hospitals, hotels, multifamily residences, municipal buildings, schools, and religious structures. CalStar Products serves architects and developers by providing environmentally friendly options for commercial exteriors and hardscapes. The company distributes its products throughout the United States and Canada. Founded in 2006 and originally known as CalStar Cement, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2009 and is currently headquartered in Caledonia, Wisconsin.
Propel Fuels
Series B in 2010
Propel Fuels, Inc. is a fuel station operator based in Sacramento, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing a range of fuels, including diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels, primarily in California and Washington. Propel Fuels aims to empower consumers by offering access to clean, American-made fuels that positively impact the economy and environment. Its network of retail stations spans various locations, including cities in California such as San Diego, Anaheim, and Oakland, as well as sites in Washington like Seattle. Additionally, Propel Fuels features the CleanDrive platform, which tracks carbon emissions reductions, enabling customers to quantify the environmental benefits of choosing renewable fuels over traditional petroleum options.
Precursor Energetics
Venture Round in 2010
Precursor Energetics utilizes state-of-the-art inorganic and organometallic chemistry, coupled with advanced process engineering and materials science, to satisfy the need for high value advanced materials within the electronics and energy markets. Our technology can fundamentally change the way that many of these materials are produced. Precursor Energetics’ proprietary molecular precursor ink technology provides atomic-level control over material structure and composition. It thereby improves material uniformity, performance, and yield while enabling high-throughput manufacturing processes using low-cost printing and coating methods. Our technology platform is applicable to a wide range of markets, including thin film solar, Li-ion batteries, transparent conductors, LED lighting, and others.
Tioga Energy
Series B in 2009
Tioga Energy is a company focused on facilitating access to clean energy through the ownership and operation of renewable energy facilities tailored for commercial, government, and non-profit organizations. By offering solar power purchase agreements, Tioga Energy allows customers to avoid upfront capital investments and the complexities of ongoing operational management. The company collaborates with trusted industry experts to design, install, and maintain efficient solar photovoltaic systems, ensuring reliable energy production. Tioga Energy's comprehensive services include solar electric system assessment, engineering, installation, maintenance, and equipment monitoring, thereby simplifying the transition to renewable energy for its clients while minimizing financial risks associated with independent solar facility ownership.
Hara is a provider of enterprise software solutions focused on energy and sustainability management. Its cloud-based platform helps organizations monitor and manage their natural resource consumption and environmental impact, ultimately leading to reduced energy costs and enhanced sustainability. Hara serves a diverse clientele, including major multinational corporations and public sector organizations such as Avaya, eBay, Harvard University, and the cities of Las Vegas and Philadelphia. In addition to its software offerings, Hara provides consulting services that assist businesses and governments in environmental strategy development, greenhouse gas inventory management, and training. The company aims to improve operating profits for its clients while addressing their environmental responsibilities.
SynapSense
Series C in 2009
SynapSense specializes in wireless instrumentation solutions tailored for data centers and large-scale enterprises. Their offerings enable these entities to monitor and optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint.
Superprotonic
Series C in 2009
Superprotonic is an energy technology company established to market and commercialize the innovative solid acid fuel cell (SAFC) technology developed and patented by the company's founders at the California Institute of Technology. Solid acid fuel cells offer significant cost and performance advantages compared to other fuel cell technologies currently under development.
Rive Technology
Series B in 2008
Rive Technology is a clean energy company focused on the commercialization of advanced catalyst technology for petroleum refining. The company has developed proprietary technology, originally invented at MIT, that enhances traditional zeolite catalysts by introducing novel medium pore size channels. This innovation allows for greater accessibility of large hydrocarbon molecules, significantly increasing the yield of transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel from each barrel of crude oil. Rive's catalysts are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing refinery operations, enabling refiners to boost throughput and profitability with minimal capital investment. By improving process efficiency and product yields, Rive's technology offers a compelling solution for the petroleum refining industry.
Soliant Energy
Venture Round in 2008
Soliant Energy, founded in 2005 by former NASA engineers, specializes in manufacturing concentrating photovoltaic modules designed specifically for commercial rooftops. With a focus on optimizing solar energy production in hot, dry, and sunny locations, the company utilizes advanced multi-junction cell technology and integrated dual-axis tracking to deliver reliable and cost-effective solar solutions. Soliant's innovative design caters to the needs of solar integrators, installers, and power purchase agreements, ensuring an outstanding return on investment for clients. Backed by prominent investors and recognized as a Technology Pathway Partner by the U.S. Department of Energy, Soliant is committed to excellence in execution and technological innovation.
Apex Construction
Series B in 2008
At APEX, Their differentiation lies in their company's philosophy and their collective decision to take a more earth-friendly path to providing their customers with a smarter solution to building a more sustainable dwelling. Their conscious choice to use only 100% post-industrial/pre-consumer EPS to create their energy-efficient blocks was not a mistake. Their vision of providing occupants of their structures with greater protection against fire, high winds, earthquakes, infestation, and mold has been realized. As you journey through their site, they encourage you to compare their product to others, and they invite you to share your feedback, as they continually listen to their customers in order to provide a superior product.
Topanga Technologies
Venture Round in 2008
Topanga Asia specializes in the development of advanced plasma lighting technology, offering energy-efficient and reliable lighting solutions for industrial and commercial applications. The company has created innovative solid-state driven lighting products that utilize an electrode-free high-intensity discharge (HID) bulb. These products are designed to replace traditional lighting sources such as metal halide, high-pressure sodium, halogen, induction, and LED lights, achieving superior lumen output per watt. By focusing on efficiency and low maintenance, Topanga Asia enables businesses to significantly reduce their lighting and energy costs while enhancing overall illumination in outdoor and commercial environments.
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company that develops and manufactures products for advanced applications in photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that provides tailored nanoscale compositions for various industries, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy sectors. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two notable entities, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With offices in Tokyo and Seoul, NanoGram enhances its presence in Asia through strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Nagase & Co., Ltd/Nagase ChemteX Corporation, facilitating development and manufacturing supply relationships in Japan and addressing expanding market opportunities in Korea.
Imperium Renewables
Series B in 2007
Imperium Renewables, Inc. is a producer and marketer of biodiesel in the United States, utilizing feedstock oils and glycerin, a by-product of biodiesel production. Established in 2004 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company operates BQ-9000-certified biodiesel facilities in Hoquiam, Washington, and Oahu, Hawaii. Its biodiesel serves as an alternative fuel for various modes of transportation, including cars, trucks, ships, trains, and planes. Imperium Renewables markets its products through a network of distributors, emphasizing its commitment to renewable energy solutions. The company was formerly known as Seattle Biodiesel, LLC before rebranding in May 2005.
SynapSense
Series B in 2007
SynapSense specializes in wireless instrumentation solutions tailored for data centers and large-scale enterprises. Their offerings enable these entities to monitor and optimize their energy consumption, thereby reducing both operational costs and carbon footprint.
Propel Fuels
Series A in 2007
Propel Fuels, Inc. is a fuel station operator based in Sacramento, California, established in 2004. The company specializes in providing a range of fuels, including diesel, renewable fuels, and flex fuels, primarily in California and Washington. Propel Fuels aims to empower consumers by offering access to clean, American-made fuels that positively impact the economy and environment. Its network of retail stations spans various locations, including cities in California such as San Diego, Anaheim, and Oakland, as well as sites in Washington like Seattle. Additionally, Propel Fuels features the CleanDrive platform, which tracks carbon emissions reductions, enabling customers to quantify the environmental benefits of choosing renewable fuels over traditional petroleum options.
SpectraSensors
Series C in 2007
SpectraSensors, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision optical laser-based gas analyzers tailored for the energy and petrochemical sectors. The company offers a range of products, including air monitoring systems, moisture and dew point analyzers, and detectors for hydrogen sulfide and other gases. These analyzers are designed for applications involving natural gas pipelines, petrochemical refineries, and chemical companies, where they monitor gas concentrations and environmental conditions. In addition to its gas analyzers, SpectraSensors provides communication software systems for data acquisition and control, enhancing the monitoring of custody transfer metering and field devices. Incorporated in 1998 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company also conducts engineering and manufacturing operations in Rancho Cucamonga, California. SpectraSensors has an extensive international distribution network, serving markets in North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim, Australia, and Asia. In 2012, the company was acquired by Endress+Hauser, a leading global provider of measurement instrumentation and solutions for industrial processes.
Superprotonic
Series B in 2007
Superprotonic is an energy technology company established to market and commercialize the innovative solid acid fuel cell (SAFC) technology developed and patented by the company's founders at the California Institute of Technology. Solid acid fuel cells offer significant cost and performance advantages compared to other fuel cell technologies currently under development.
Serveron Corporation specializes in developing and supporting online transformer products and diagnostic services. The company provides transformer monitors that deliver essential asset data, including dissolved gas analysis of insulating oil in power transformers and other oil-filled equipment. Its offerings also include monitoring services that allow users to access data from any internet-connected Windows PC, transformer bushing monitors for power factor testing, and advisory services to help utilities manage their transformer fleets. Additionally, Serveron focuses on energy asset management, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and reporting of remote energy systems. The company serves utilities, industrial users, and service organizations both in the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Serveron Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BPL Global, Ltd.
Earthanol
Series A in 2007
Earthanol Inc., a Newport Beach, Calif.-based company focused on converting waste into ethanol.
Allconnect
Venture Round in 2007
Allconnect, Inc. is a multi-channel marketplace based in Atlanta, Georgia, that connects consumers with essential home services. Founded in 1998, the company enables customers to compare and establish various household services, including internet, television, phone, and utilities, thereby saving time and money. Its proprietary sales and marketing platform integrates smart technology to facilitate the evaluation and selection of service plans and providers for home technology, including home security and energy solutions. Allconnect's services are accessible online through utility and energy companies and various affiliates, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their home service options. The company also has sales and customer care centers in Houston, Lexington, and St. George, and operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.
Accelergy
Series B in 2006
Accelergy Corporation, established in 2003 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in producing low-carbon synthetic distillate liquids and transportation fuels. The company employs Hydroconversion technologies to transform abundant natural resources like natural gas, biomass, and coal into clean specialty products and fuels, with a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based alternatives. Accelergy's strategic alliance with Owensboro Grain LLC supports its global operations, serving energy and specialty product markets worldwide.
Allconnect
Series H in 2006
Allconnect, Inc. is a multi-channel marketplace based in Atlanta, Georgia, that connects consumers with essential home services. Founded in 1998, the company enables customers to compare and establish various household services, including internet, television, phone, and utilities, thereby saving time and money. Its proprietary sales and marketing platform integrates smart technology to facilitate the evaluation and selection of service plans and providers for home technology, including home security and energy solutions. Allconnect's services are accessible online through utility and energy companies and various affiliates, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their home service options. The company also has sales and customer care centers in Houston, Lexington, and St. George, and operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.
Serveron Corporation specializes in developing and supporting online transformer products and diagnostic services. The company provides transformer monitors that deliver essential asset data, including dissolved gas analysis of insulating oil in power transformers and other oil-filled equipment. Its offerings also include monitoring services that allow users to access data from any internet-connected Windows PC, transformer bushing monitors for power factor testing, and advisory services to help utilities manage their transformer fleets. Additionally, Serveron focuses on energy asset management, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and reporting of remote energy systems. The company serves utilities, industrial users, and service organizations both in the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Serveron Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BPL Global, Ltd.
NanoGram
Venture Round in 2006
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company that develops and manufactures products for advanced applications in photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that provides tailored nanoscale compositions for various industries, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy sectors. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two notable entities, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With offices in Tokyo and Seoul, NanoGram enhances its presence in Asia through strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Nagase & Co., Ltd/Nagase ChemteX Corporation, facilitating development and manufacturing supply relationships in Japan and addressing expanding market opportunities in Korea.
SmartSynch
Series C in 2005
SmartSynch is a technology company focused on enhancing the Smart Grid through innovative solutions that enable utilities to communicate with various devices on the grid. By leveraging existing public wireless networks, such as those from major telecommunications providers, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering systems for over 100 major electric utilities across North America. The company's smart grid technology captures and transmits real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring and control of energy consumption. This infrastructure facilitates better efficiency, helps identify and stop energy losses, and provides vital feedback for optimizing electricity generation and delivery. SmartSynch's approach not only enhances operational efficiency for utilities but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, into the grid.
SpectraSensors
Series B in 2005
SpectraSensors, Inc. is a manufacturer of precision optical laser-based gas analyzers tailored for the energy and petrochemical sectors. The company offers a range of products, including air monitoring systems, moisture and dew point analyzers, and detectors for hydrogen sulfide and other gases. These analyzers are designed for applications involving natural gas pipelines, petrochemical refineries, and chemical companies, where they monitor gas concentrations and environmental conditions. In addition to its gas analyzers, SpectraSensors provides communication software systems for data acquisition and control, enhancing the monitoring of custody transfer metering and field devices. Incorporated in 1998 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company also conducts engineering and manufacturing operations in Rancho Cucamonga, California. SpectraSensors has an extensive international distribution network, serving markets in North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim, Australia, and Asia. In 2012, the company was acquired by Endress+Hauser, a leading global provider of measurement instrumentation and solutions for industrial processes.
Allconnect
Series F in 2004
Allconnect, Inc. is a multi-channel marketplace based in Atlanta, Georgia, that connects consumers with essential home services. Founded in 1998, the company enables customers to compare and establish various household services, including internet, television, phone, and utilities, thereby saving time and money. Its proprietary sales and marketing platform integrates smart technology to facilitate the evaluation and selection of service plans and providers for home technology, including home security and energy solutions. Allconnect's services are accessible online through utility and energy companies and various affiliates, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their home service options. The company also has sales and customer care centers in Houston, Lexington, and St. George, and operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company that develops and manufactures products for advanced applications in photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that provides tailored nanoscale compositions for various industries, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy sectors. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two notable entities, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With offices in Tokyo and Seoul, NanoGram enhances its presence in Asia through strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Nagase & Co., Ltd/Nagase ChemteX Corporation, facilitating development and manufacturing supply relationships in Japan and addressing expanding market opportunities in Korea.
Stirling Power
Series B in 2004
Stirling Power is a design, engineering, and manufacturing company, continually developing new solutions for the efficient generation of clean, distributed power. Stirling Power is widely respected as one of the world’s leading Stirling engine companies, offering more than 35 years of history, experience, and expertise in Stirling engine technology and distributed power generation.
Serveron
Venture Round in 2004
Serveron Corporation specializes in developing and supporting online transformer products and diagnostic services. The company provides transformer monitors that deliver essential asset data, including dissolved gas analysis of insulating oil in power transformers and other oil-filled equipment. Its offerings also include monitoring services that allow users to access data from any internet-connected Windows PC, transformer bushing monitors for power factor testing, and advisory services to help utilities manage their transformer fleets. Additionally, Serveron focuses on energy asset management, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and reporting of remote energy systems. The company serves utilities, industrial users, and service organizations both in the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Serveron Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BPL Global, Ltd.
Allconnect
Series F in 2004
Allconnect, Inc. is a multi-channel marketplace based in Atlanta, Georgia, that connects consumers with essential home services. Founded in 1998, the company enables customers to compare and establish various household services, including internet, television, phone, and utilities, thereby saving time and money. Its proprietary sales and marketing platform integrates smart technology to facilitate the evaluation and selection of service plans and providers for home technology, including home security and energy solutions. Allconnect's services are accessible online through utility and energy companies and various affiliates, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their home service options. The company also has sales and customer care centers in Houston, Lexington, and St. George, and operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.
Accelergy
Series A in 2004
Accelergy Corporation, established in 2003 and based in Houston, Texas, specializes in producing low-carbon synthetic distillate liquids and transportation fuels. The company employs Hydroconversion technologies to transform abundant natural resources like natural gas, biomass, and coal into clean specialty products and fuels, with a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional petroleum-based alternatives. Accelergy's strategic alliance with Owensboro Grain LLC supports its global operations, serving energy and specialty product markets worldwide.
SmartSynch
Venture Round in 2003
SmartSynch is a technology company focused on enhancing the Smart Grid through innovative solutions that enable utilities to communicate with various devices on the grid. By leveraging existing public wireless networks, such as those from major telecommunications providers, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering systems for over 100 major electric utilities across North America. The company's smart grid technology captures and transmits real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring and control of energy consumption. This infrastructure facilitates better efficiency, helps identify and stop energy losses, and provides vital feedback for optimizing electricity generation and delivery. SmartSynch's approach not only enhances operational efficiency for utilities but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, into the grid.
Serveron
Venture Round in 2003
Serveron Corporation specializes in developing and supporting online transformer products and diagnostic services. The company provides transformer monitors that deliver essential asset data, including dissolved gas analysis of insulating oil in power transformers and other oil-filled equipment. Its offerings also include monitoring services that allow users to access data from any internet-connected Windows PC, transformer bushing monitors for power factor testing, and advisory services to help utilities manage their transformer fleets. Additionally, Serveron focuses on energy asset management, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and reporting of remote energy systems. The company serves utilities, industrial users, and service organizations both in the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Serveron Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BPL Global, Ltd.
Allconnect
Series E in 2003
Allconnect, Inc. is a multi-channel marketplace based in Atlanta, Georgia, that connects consumers with essential home services. Founded in 1998, the company enables customers to compare and establish various household services, including internet, television, phone, and utilities, thereby saving time and money. Its proprietary sales and marketing platform integrates smart technology to facilitate the evaluation and selection of service plans and providers for home technology, including home security and energy solutions. Allconnect's services are accessible online through utility and energy companies and various affiliates, allowing consumers to make informed decisions about their home service options. The company also has sales and customer care centers in Houston, Lexington, and St. George, and operates as a subsidiary of Red Ventures, LLC.
Comverge
Venture Round in 2003
Comverge, Inc. is a provider of intelligent energy management solutions tailored for utilities, commercial and industrial customers, and residential consumers. The company offers a range of services through its Residential Business segment, including demand management software, intelligent hardware like smart thermostats and load control switches, and comprehensive program management services. Additionally, Comverge provides virtual peaking capacity programs that deliver verifiable energy capacity by managing an integrated energy management network. Its Commercial and Industrial Business segment focuses on large consumers, offering solutions that include energy efficiency projects and management of energy markets. Comverge has partnered with numerous electric utilities to deploy millions of energy management devices and enroll a significant number of residential customers in demand management initiatives. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, Comverge operates as a subsidiary of Itron, Inc. since 2017.
Evergreen Solar
Post in 2003
Evergreen Solar, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of solar power products that utilizes its proprietary STRING RIBBON™ technology, which allows for the production of photovoltaic modules with significantly reduced polysilicon usage compared to traditional methods. The company focuses on delivering reliable and environmentally friendly electric power solutions for both residential and commercial applications worldwide. By leveraging its patented wafer manufacturing technology, Evergreen Solar aims to lower production costs through reduced material consumption and efficient processes, enabling broader access to solar energy. Its products are designed for deployment in various markets, including remote and grid-connected environments, facilitating the harnessing of solar power for diverse energy needs.
Nanogram Devices
Venture Round in 2003
Nanogram Devices, established in 2002 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, is a nanotechnology company specializing in the development of products that utilize nanomaterials for power sources in medical devices. The company focuses on advancing technology to enhance the functionality and efficiency of medical equipment through innovative power solutions.
NeoPhotonics
Venture Round in 2002
NeoPhotonics is a technology company specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of optical components and subsystems used in high-speed digital communications networks. The company offers a comprehensive range of active and passive optical products tailored for various market segments, including fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), data communications, storage area networks, and both metro and long-haul networks. Its product lineup includes transceivers, integrated splitters, multiplexers, and advanced optical modules, all designed to support a wide array of data rates and applications. Notably, NeoPhotonics is recognized for its innovative silica Planar Lightwave Circuit (PLC) technology, which plays a crucial role in modern optical networks. Additionally, the company produces MEMS-based Variable Optical Attenuators and Dynamic Channel Equalizers, enhancing the performance and efficiency of communication systems.
Envenergy
Series C in 2001
Envenergy, founded in 2000 and based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in providing hardware, software, and networking solutions for energy and facility management. The company focuses on integrating diverse technologies into a cohesive intelligent management network through its core technology, the multi-protocol exchange (MPX). This innovative platform utilizes internet protocol to deliver enterprise-wide solutions efficiently and cost-effectively. Envenergy's offerings include mediator technology-integrated systems that enhance the management of energy and facilities, ensuring streamlined operations across various sectors.
H2Gen Innovations
Series A in 2001
H2Gen Innovations, Inc., of Alexandria , Virginia develops, manufactures and markets on-site hydrogen appliances that provide a significant breakthrough for the existing industrial hydrogen market and will be a key enabling technology for the emerging hydrogen economy. The H2Gen hydrogen generator module (HGM) converts natural gas to hydrogen using a unique steam methane reformer, producing 2,000 scf/hr. of up to “five nines” pure hydrogen. The all-in cost of hydrogen produced with the HGM at the point of delivery is 35% to 65% less than existing conventional methods of producing and delivering hydrogen to target end-use customers. They believe that they have the superior technology for on-site hydrogen production in regard to output, purity and price for a remarkably small appliance. The company was formed in February 2001 by a team of engineers who saw the market opportunity, and who had been working on the concept and technology for the preceding seven years.
Sage Systems
Series C in 2001
Sage Systems, Inc. is a company based in Alameda that specializes in narrowband networking technology, focusing on solutions for residential energy control and smart home applications. The company develops enterprise-grade web applications that integrate with Aladn-powered products, enabling home service providers, such as electric utilities, to enhance their operational efficiency and manage costs effectively. In addition to its core offerings, Sage Systems provides technology professional services, including applications development and training, specifically tailored for large federal government projects. This combination of innovative networking solutions and professional services positions Sage Systems as a key player in the smart home and energy management sectors.
Serveron
Venture Round in 2001
Serveron Corporation specializes in developing and supporting online transformer products and diagnostic services. The company provides transformer monitors that deliver essential asset data, including dissolved gas analysis of insulating oil in power transformers and other oil-filled equipment. Its offerings also include monitoring services that allow users to access data from any internet-connected Windows PC, transformer bushing monitors for power factor testing, and advisory services to help utilities manage their transformer fleets. Additionally, Serveron focuses on energy asset management, enabling real-time monitoring, control, and reporting of remote energy systems. The company serves utilities, industrial users, and service organizations both in the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Serveron Corporation operates as a subsidiary of BPL Global, Ltd.
SmartSynch
Series B in 2001
SmartSynch is a technology company focused on enhancing the Smart Grid through innovative solutions that enable utilities to communicate with various devices on the grid. By leveraging existing public wireless networks, such as those from major telecommunications providers, SmartSynch simplifies the deployment of smart metering systems for over 100 major electric utilities across North America. The company's smart grid technology captures and transmits real-time energy usage data, allowing for improved monitoring and control of energy consumption. This infrastructure facilitates better efficiency, helps identify and stop energy losses, and provides vital feedback for optimizing electricity generation and delivery. SmartSynch's approach not only enhances operational efficiency for utilities but also supports the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, into the grid.
Nexant is a global technology company specializing in intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions. It develops and advances electric power grid technologies and services, with a focus on alternative energy sources. The company's expertise lies in its exclusive concentration on the energy sector, coupled with experienced professionals, proven technology, and proprietary industry data. Nexant serves utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies, and government entities worldwide, offering solutions to enhance customer engagement, boost operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve business processes digitally.
NanoGram Corporation is a nanotechnology company that develops and manufactures products for advanced applications in photovoltaics, electronics, and displays. It offers a customized application-specific nanotechnology platform that provides tailored nanoscale compositions for various industries, including optical, electronic, imaging, biomedical, and energy sectors. The company has successfully incubated and spun out two notable entities, NeoPhotonics and NanoGram Devices. With offices in Tokyo and Seoul, NanoGram enhances its presence in Asia through strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with Nagase & Co., Ltd/Nagase ChemteX Corporation, facilitating development and manufacturing supply relationships in Japan and addressing expanding market opportunities in Korea.
Silicon Energy
Venture Round in 2000
Silicon Energy's powerful business-to-business platform provides leading interactive energy e-business solutions for optimizing energy usage and the energy procurement processes.
Silicon Energy
Series B in 1999
Silicon Energy's powerful business-to-business platform provides leading interactive energy e-business solutions for optimizing energy usage and the energy procurement processes.