Electronx
Seed Round in 2025
ElectronX is a developer of an electricity exchange platform focused on facilitating the transition of the U.S. grid to renewable energy sources. As the demand for electricity increases and the grid adapts to more intermittent renewable inputs, the company aims to support power providers, consumers, and industry innovators by addressing the challenges associated with volatile electricity pricing. By enabling market participants to hedge risks and monetize their power assets, ElectronX plays a crucial role in modernizing the power market and promoting the adoption of clean energy solutions.
Podero is a clean energy technology company focused on developing software that optimally manages energy devices, including batteries, electric vehicles, and heat pumps. By leveraging trade algorithms, software automation, and machine learning forecasts, Podero aims to coordinate a vast fleet of energy devices, enabling utilities to generate new revenue streams while simultaneously lowering consumer electricity bills and reducing CO2 emissions. The company's platform integrates seamlessly with utility applications, backend systems, trading mechanisms, and customer support, facilitating the efficient shifting of energy usage to more economical and sustainable times. Through its innovative approach, Podero is positioned to enhance the overall efficiency of energy consumption and contribute to a greener future.
Qualis Flow
Series A in 2023
Qualis Flow Limited is a construction technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2018. It offers the Q.Flow platform, which assists construction teams in tracking, analyzing, and responding to environmental risks. By integrating data from various external systems, the platform facilitates the connection of traditional data within the framework of the Internet of Things. Qualis Flow aims to help contractors and major projects effectively manage their social and environmental impact, enabling better communication with stakeholders. Through automated data collection and analysis, the Q.Flow platform allows contractors to save time, reduce costs, and enhance their reputation in their local communities. The company is currently collaborating with early adopters during its development phase.
Basecamp Research
Series A in 2022
Basecamp Research is a pioneering company specializing in the mapping of biodiversity to facilitate the AI-driven design of biological systems. By utilizing BaseGraphâ„¢, an advanced AI design platform, the company refines and customizes novel proteins tailored to specific industrial, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications. This innovative approach leverages a high-resolution map of global genetic biodiversity, allowing Basecamp Research to comprehend the genetic, evolutionary, and environmental contexts of proteins. As a result, the company can create targeted proteins without resorting to costly and lengthy directed evolution processes. Composed of a diverse team of explorers, scientists, and policy experts, Basecamp Research is committed to understanding and preserving nature's diversity while delivering transformative solutions to pressing global challenges.
Hoxton Farms
Series A in 2022
Hoxton Farms, based in London, UK, specializes in producing real animal fat without the use of animals. The company employs cell biology and advanced mathematical modeling to cultivate purified animal fat in bioreactors, catering primarily to the meat alternatives industry. This innovative approach enables the creation of cruelty-free fat that can be utilized not only in meat alternatives but also in other sectors such as bakery, confectionery, and cosmetics. By focusing on sustainable and ethical production methods, Hoxton Farms aims to transform the way fat is sourced and used in various products.
NatureMetrics
Venture Round in 2022
NatureMetrics is a company that specializes in biodiversity monitoring through the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) technology. By leveraging advanced molecular methods, the company identifies and quantifies a wide variety of organisms in natural ecosystems. NatureMetrics provides actionable insights that support informed decision-making for environmental conservation and impact assessments. Its platform enables environmentalists to monitor biodiversity effectively over extensive spatial and temporal scales, addressing the complexities of nature in a way that enhances understanding and management of ecosystems.
MicroByre
Venture Round in 2022
MicroByre, Inc. is a biotechnology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Berkeley, California. It specializes in the genetic engineering of non-model micro-species, particularly bacteria that are challenging to manipulate for industrial applications. MicroByre has developed an innovative platform for bacterial domestication, employing an automated characterization pipeline that identifies underutilized bacteria capable of efficiently converting unrefined biomasses into commodity chemicals. This platform leverages a unique dataset to inform minimally precise genetic modifications, enhancing the bacteria's flexibility, yield, and contamination resistance while reducing the need for nutritional additives. By bridging the gap between promising biological research and practical industrial applications, MicroByre positions itself as a valuable partner for various companies seeking to improve their fermentation processes and compete with traditional petrochemical synthesis.