Prelude Ventures

Prelude Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. The firm focuses on investing in companies that are innovating within the ClimateTech sector, addressing significant opportunities to reduce the carbon intensity of the global economy. Prelude Ventures manages multiple funds, including Prelude Climate Opportunities Fund I and Prelude Climate Fund II, which target a diverse array of sectors such as advanced energy, food, agriculture, transportation, logistics, advanced materials, manufacturing, and advanced computing. The firm prioritizes impact investments aimed at fostering sustainability and enhancing the resilience of various industries, ranging from environmental services and alternative energy to logistics and agriculture. Through its backing of exceptional entrepreneurs and management teams, Prelude Ventures aims to drive meaningful change in the climate sector across the United States and Canada.

Carly Anderson

Principal

Victoria Beasley

Partner

Katie Clasen

Principal

Mark Cupta

Managing Director

Matt Eggers

Managing Director

Alexandra Harbour

Principal

Gabriel Kra

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Bryan Shill

Associate

Nat Simons

Co-Founder

Tim Woodward

Managing Director

Past deals in GreenTech

Terabase

Series B in 2022
Terabase Energy, Inc. designs and develops automation and digital deployment solutions for utility-scale solar projects. It offers a cloud-based artificial intelligence project development platform which enables users to collaborate digital models of projects. Additionally, the company offers technical advisory and engineering services. Terabase Energy, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia.

Arable

Series C in 2022
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

Electric Hydrogen

Series B in 2022
Developer of an advanced PEM technology designed to build low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems. The company's low-cost renewable electricity produces clean hydrogen gas for the decarbonization of pollution from industries and eases the dependency on fossil fuels, providing clients with cost-effectively decarbonized gas and reducing massive industrial waste.

Living Carbon

Series A in 2022
Living Carbon, using biotechnology develop trees that better capture and store carbon. It also provides solutions for climate changes. It produces more durable wood for building and manufacturing applications. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Verdox

Venture Round in 2022
Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

LevelTen Energy

Series C in 2021
LevelTen Energy, Inc. operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace that links corporate and industrial power buyers with power purchase agreements (PPAs) from utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a technology-driven platform that enables a diverse range of customers to access renewable energy solutions. By aggregating buyers and sellers, LevelTen allows smaller corporate and industrial customers to engage with the same projects and terms typically available to larger energy purchasers. This innovative approach simplifies the procurement process, helping customers achieve their sustainability goals while stabilizing energy costs and eliminating the complexities of traditional request for proposal (RFP) processes.

Form Energy

Series D in 2021
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The company focuses on creating low-cost battery solutions capable of storing electricity generated from wind and solar power for extended periods, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electric grid. Its core technology, which includes an innovative iron-air battery, allows for energy dispatch over multiple days, significantly improving the viability of renewable energy as a consistent power source. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy also offers Formware, a software tool designed for capacity expansion with advanced optimization capabilities. The company's mission revolves around enabling deep decarbonization of the electric system, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Form Energy has garnered support from various investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and MIT’s The Engine.

Electric Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Developer of an advanced PEM technology designed to build low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems. The company's low-cost renewable electricity produces clean hydrogen gas for the decarbonization of pollution from industries and eases the dependency on fossil fuels, providing clients with cost-effectively decarbonized gas and reducing massive industrial waste.

Heirloom

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Heirloom is focused on developing innovative carbon capture and utilization technology to address climate change by capturing atmospheric carbon dioxide. The company utilizes a mineralization process known as enhanced weathering, which aims to remove one billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. By deploying its Direct Air Capture solution at a gigaton scale, Heirloom facilitates the restoration of the atmosphere through natural processes, while minimizing secondary impacts and reducing extraction needs. This approach positions Heirloom as a leader in the effort to mitigate climate change through effective carbon dioxide removal strategies.

Solidia

Venture Round in 2021
Solidia Technologies enables next generation products that offer superior performance while significantly minimizing environmental impact. Solidia is an advanced materials company, focusing on developing scalable solutions for the world of building and construction materials. Their technology enables the design of next generation products made by low energy processes that utilize waste materials and consume CO2. The products offer superior performance and value when compared to cement, concrete and stone while significantly minimizing environmental impact.

Form Energy

Series C in 2020
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The company focuses on creating low-cost battery solutions capable of storing electricity generated from wind and solar power for extended periods, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electric grid. Its core technology, which includes an innovative iron-air battery, allows for energy dispatch over multiple days, significantly improving the viability of renewable energy as a consistent power source. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy also offers Formware, a software tool designed for capacity expansion with advanced optimization capabilities. The company's mission revolves around enabling deep decarbonization of the electric system, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Form Energy has garnered support from various investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and MIT’s The Engine.

Arable

Series B in 2020
Arable Labs, Inc. specializes in developing a solar-powered Internet of Things (IoT) device equipped with advanced sensors for in-field crop monitoring. This technology allows farmers to digitize and optimize their agricultural decisions by providing critical data about the impact of weather and other factors on crop yield, quality, and harvest timing. Arable's integrated system combines unique spectral and thermal sensors with agronomic modeling and software tools, enabling users to monitor crop development and identify stressors such as water or nutrient deficiencies. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, food processors, and agricultural enterprises, facilitating real-time insights and predictive analytics that enhance productivity and sustainability. Established in 2014, Arable is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Princeton, New Jersey. The company has received various accolades, highlighting its innovation in agricultural technology.

Form Energy

Series B in 2019
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in developing long-duration energy storage systems aimed at facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. The company focuses on creating low-cost battery solutions capable of storing electricity generated from wind and solar power for extended periods, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electric grid. Its core technology, which includes an innovative iron-air battery, allows for energy dispatch over multiple days, significantly improving the viability of renewable energy as a consistent power source. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, Form Energy also offers Formware, a software tool designed for capacity expansion with advanced optimization capabilities. The company's mission revolves around enabling deep decarbonization of the electric system, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable energy future. Form Energy has garnered support from various investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures and MIT’s The Engine.

Powerhive

Series B in 2019
Powerhive Inc. specializes in rural electrification by providing innovative tools and services aimed at enhancing energy access in underserved markets globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Powerhive offers a range of technology solutions including Honeycomb, a cloud-based platform that automates account management and enables real-time monitoring of microgrid operations. The company also has developed Asali, a smart meter for off-grid applications, and SWARM, a tool that aids in project site selection and customer identification. Additionally, Powerhive supports microgrid operations management and project development through services such as market feasibility studies, pilot deployments, and on-site training. By partnering with utilities and independent power producers, Powerhive aims to provide scalable and bankable off-grid utility solutions that ensure access to reliable and affordable electricity for millions of rural homes and businesses.

LevelTen Energy

Series B in 2019
LevelTen Energy, Inc. operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace that links corporate and industrial power buyers with power purchase agreements (PPAs) from utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a technology-driven platform that enables a diverse range of customers to access renewable energy solutions. By aggregating buyers and sellers, LevelTen allows smaller corporate and industrial customers to engage with the same projects and terms typically available to larger energy purchasers. This innovative approach simplifies the procurement process, helping customers achieve their sustainability goals while stabilizing energy costs and eliminating the complexities of traditional request for proposal (RFP) processes.

GreenLight Biosciences

Venture Round in 2019
GreenLight Biosciences is a biotechnology company that specializes in RNA-based solutions for agricultural and pharmaceutical applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts, with an additional location in North Carolina, the company utilizes its Unconstrained Metabolism technology platform to convert renewable substrates into valuable chemicals and fuels. This platform allows for significant flexibility and control in the production process. GreenLight is also focused on developing RNA products aimed at improving crop management, plant protection, and animal health, while advancing vaccine development and pandemic preparedness. In addition to these applications, the company is working on mRNA-based vaccine candidates targeting seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as other emerging viruses, to enhance public health. Through its innovations, GreenLight aims to provide sustainable solutions that contribute to global food security and health.

Solidia

Series C in 2017
Solidia Technologies enables next generation products that offer superior performance while significantly minimizing environmental impact. Solidia is an advanced materials company, focusing on developing scalable solutions for the world of building and construction materials. Their technology enables the design of next generation products made by low energy processes that utilize waste materials and consume CO2. The products offer superior performance and value when compared to cement, concrete and stone while significantly minimizing environmental impact.

LevelTen Energy

Series A in 2017
LevelTen Energy, Inc. operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace that links corporate and industrial power buyers with power purchase agreements (PPAs) from utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. Founded in 2016 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company provides a technology-driven platform that enables a diverse range of customers to access renewable energy solutions. By aggregating buyers and sellers, LevelTen allows smaller corporate and industrial customers to engage with the same projects and terms typically available to larger energy purchasers. This innovative approach simplifies the procurement process, helping customers achieve their sustainability goals while stabilizing energy costs and eliminating the complexities of traditional request for proposal (RFP) processes.

Heliotrope

Series B in 2017
Heliotrope Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of electrochromic window coatings that enable precise control over light and heat transmission. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company offers a product known as Universal Smart Window coating, which consists of a thin film of transparent nanocrystals embedded in a matrix. This innovative technology, initially developed by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows windows to adjust their transparency with a small jolt of electricity, effectively managing the amount of visible light and near-infrared radiation that passes through. By focusing on energy-saving solutions, Heliotrope aims to enhance the efficiency and comfort of buildings through its advanced smart tinting glass.

EnergySavvy

Series D in 2016
EnergySavvy, Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in providing utility solutions focused on customer intelligence, engagement, and operational efficiency. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, with additional offices in Colorado and Massachusetts, EnergySavvy offers a range of cloud-based platforms and software products designed to enhance home energy management and reduce utility costs. Its key offerings include Program Optix and Online Audit applications, which assist utilities in running energy efficiency programs. The company also provides insights on home energy rebates, tax credits, and financing options, helping customers lower their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Nearly 40 utilities and state programs across the United States utilize EnergySavvy's solutions to improve customer experiences in a digital era. EnergySavvy operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.

Spark Thermionics

Seed Round in 2016
Spark Thermionics develops an innovative energy-generation device that aims to replace traditional power production methods. The company's technology employs heat-to-electricity converters utilizing thermionic energy conversion, allowing for efficient power generation from various fuel sources. This system operates quietly and is designed to scale from small-scale applications producing watts to larger setups generating megawatts. By providing an efficient and adaptable solution, Spark Thermionics seeks to deliver cleaner, more affordable, and reliable electricity to users worldwide.

Powerhive

Series A in 2016
Powerhive Inc. specializes in rural electrification by providing innovative tools and services aimed at enhancing energy access in underserved markets globally. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Nairobi, Kenya, Powerhive offers a range of technology solutions including Honeycomb, a cloud-based platform that automates account management and enables real-time monitoring of microgrid operations. The company also has developed Asali, a smart meter for off-grid applications, and SWARM, a tool that aids in project site selection and customer identification. Additionally, Powerhive supports microgrid operations management and project development through services such as market feasibility studies, pilot deployments, and on-site training. By partnering with utilities and independent power producers, Powerhive aims to provide scalable and bankable off-grid utility solutions that ensure access to reliable and affordable electricity for millions of rural homes and businesses.

Heliotrope

Series A in 2015
Heliotrope Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of electrochromic window coatings that enable precise control over light and heat transmission. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company offers a product known as Universal Smart Window coating, which consists of a thin film of transparent nanocrystals embedded in a matrix. This innovative technology, initially developed by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows windows to adjust their transparency with a small jolt of electricity, effectively managing the amount of visible light and near-infrared radiation that passes through. By focusing on energy-saving solutions, Heliotrope aims to enhance the efficiency and comfort of buildings through its advanced smart tinting glass.

Aquion Energy

Series E in 2014
Aquion Energy is fundamentally­­ changing the economics of power generation, transmission and distribution by developing and commercializing cost-effective energy storage solutions that are safe, reliable, and sustainable from nontoxic components as simple as saltwater. Based on the research of Carnegie Mellon University Professor Jay Whitacre, Aquion's proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI™) battery overcomes the pitfalls of conventional energy storage technologies. AHI systems enhance the electrical grid by providing flexible, emissions-free capacity that optimizes existing generation assets and enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies.

EnergySavvy

Series C in 2014
EnergySavvy, Inc. is a cloud software company that specializes in providing utility solutions focused on customer intelligence, engagement, and operational efficiency. Founded in 2008 and based in Seattle, with additional offices in Colorado and Massachusetts, EnergySavvy offers a range of cloud-based platforms and software products designed to enhance home energy management and reduce utility costs. Its key offerings include Program Optix and Online Audit applications, which assist utilities in running energy efficiency programs. The company also provides insights on home energy rebates, tax credits, and financing options, helping customers lower their energy consumption and carbon footprint. Nearly 40 utilities and state programs across the United States utilize EnergySavvy's solutions to improve customer experiences in a digital era. EnergySavvy operates as a subsidiary of Tendril Networks, Inc. since 2019.

Heliotrope

Seed Round in 2013
Heliotrope Technologies, Inc. specializes in the manufacture of electrochromic window coatings that enable precise control over light and heat transmission. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company offers a product known as Universal Smart Window coating, which consists of a thin film of transparent nanocrystals embedded in a matrix. This innovative technology, initially developed by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, allows windows to adjust their transparency with a small jolt of electricity, effectively managing the amount of visible light and near-infrared radiation that passes through. By focusing on energy-saving solutions, Heliotrope aims to enhance the efficiency and comfort of buildings through its advanced smart tinting glass.
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