The Grantham Foundation

The Grantham Foundation is an independent non-profit organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 1997 by Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham. Its mission is to protect and improve the health of the global environment, with a particular focus on raising awareness of climate change as a critical environmental threat. The foundation supports individuals and organizations dedicated to finding solutions to urgent environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration in environmental protection. By fostering public understanding of climate change and its implications, the Grantham Foundation aims to promote sustainable practices that lead to a more prosperous future.

Marc Von Keitz Ph.D

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Analyst

Ramsay Ravenel

President and Chief Investment Officer

Caroline de Bossart

Director of Climate Investing

75 past transactions

Vema Hydrogen

Seed Round in 2025
Vema Hydrogen is a trailblazing company specializing in clean hydrogen production. It tackles the global challenge of decarbonization by generating hydrogen through geologic stimulation, offering a clean and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. The company employs advanced numerical simulations, geochemical analysis, and multiphase flow studies to optimize hydrogen production. It also identifies and tests suitable geological locations for pilot projects, obtains necessary permits, and optimizes catalyst use to enhance efficiency.

Carbon Ridge

Venture Round in 2024
Carbon Ridge is a company focused on decarbonizing the maritime shipping industry through its innovative technology. It operates a modular onboard carbon capture and storage system that offers a fuel-independent solution to significantly reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from commercial vessels. By providing a low-cost and near-term method for end-to-end decarbonization, Carbon Ridge enables shipping companies to adopt a fuel-agnostic approach, thereby facilitating their transition to more sustainable practices.

Paebbl

Series A in 2024
Paebbl, established in 2021 by Pol Knops, Jane Walerud, Marta Sjögren, and Andreas Saari, is a pioneering company focused on carbon storage and utilization. It specializes in capturing carbon dioxide from industrial facilities or directly from the atmosphere, transforming it into carbon-negative building materials such as paper and construction products. This process, known as carbon dioxide mineralization, accelerates naturally occurring processes by over a million times with minimal energy input. Paebbl's mission is to reduce global carbon emissions by providing sustainable, carbon-negative raw materials for the construction industry, which contributes significantly to overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Hephae Energy Technology

Venture Round in 2024
Hephae Energy Technology is an energy company specializing in advanced drilling technology aimed at enhancing geothermal energy generation. The company provides an integrated drilling system designed to facilitate the safe, efficient, and scalable development of geothermal resources worldwide. By harnessing abundant geothermal heat, Hephae aims to reduce costs associated with drilling wells, making geothermal energy a more economically viable alternative within the energy sector. Their innovative approach enables the energy industry to access reliable technology for accurately and productively drilling geothermal wells, thereby contributing to the global shift toward sustainable energy solutions.

Allegro Energy

Series A in 2024
Allegro Energy is a developer of energy storage technology focus on sustainable solutions for a zero carbon economy.

Switch Bioworks

Seed Round in 2024
Switch Bioworks is a biotechnology company specializing in sustainable agriculture. It produces eco-friendly nitrogen fertilizers by genetically reprogramming naturally occurring symbiotic microbes, transforming them into controlled fertilizer-producing microorganisms that benefit crops directly at the root level. This innovative approach offers farmers an affordable and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional chemical nitrogen fertilizers.

Renewable Metals

Seed Round in 2024
Renewable Metals is a company that specializes in recycling end-of-life batteries. It employs a proprietary process to recover nearly all the lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from these batteries, ensuring minimal waste. This service enables clients to produce new batteries using recycled materials, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

InventWood

Venture Round in 2024
InventWood, founded in 2016 by Amy Gong in College Park, Maryland, is dedicated to advancing cellulose-based technologies. The company specializes in producing high-performance, cost-effective wood-based materials that enhance thermal energy efficiency and promote environmental sustainability. InventWood's innovative products are designed to be lightweight, safe for installation, and resistant to shattering. By focusing on the development of cellulosic materials, InventWood aims to contribute to a more sustainable future through carbon-negative construction practices, ultimately providing natural goods that benefit both current and future generations.

Applied Carbon

Series A in 2024
Applied Carbon is a company focused on developing innovative mobile pyrolysis systems that produce biochar and sequester carbon on a large scale. Their technology targets degraded or blighted lands in urban and peri-urban areas, efficiently converting on-site biomass waste into biochar, a sustainable form of charcoal derived from agricultural waste. This process not only facilitates organic waste disposal but also enhances soil health by improving nutrient and water retention and aiding in the remediation of contaminants. By trapping atmospheric carbon, Applied Carbon aims to contribute to environmental sustainability and soil regeneration while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Yama

Seed Round in 2024
Yama is a developer of direct air capture technology focused on enhancing scalability while minimizing energy consumption. The company employs a novel hybrid electrochemical process that significantly improves energy efficiency compared to traditional methods. By addressing existing limitations in electricity, land use, water, and manufacturing, Yama aims to offer clients an ultra-scalable and cost-effective solution for carbon capture. This innovative approach positions Yama as a key player in the pursuit of sustainable environmental practices.

Travertine

Venture Round in 2024
Travertine is a company focused on carbon dioxide removal and industrial chemical production, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact associated with the extraction of elements for renewable energy. Utilizing a proprietary electrochemical process, Travertine converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into mineral forms while simultaneously producing sulfuric acid, which is essential for critical element extraction and fertilizer production. The company effectively recycles sulfate wastes to generate sulfuric acid, thereby minimizing chemical waste during these processes. Additionally, Travertine generates high-quality carbon credits through its direct air capture and mineralization efforts, contributing to a sustainable approach in mining and fertilizer industries.

Arkea Bio

Series A in 2024
ArkeaBio focuses on developing innovative technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions within the agricultural sector. The company specializes in vaccine technology that targets methane-producing microbes in livestock, effectively neutralizing these microbes to cut methane emissions from various ruminant species. By employing proven delivery systems and sustainable farming practices, ArkeaBio's solutions are designed to be applicable across diverse geographical regions and agronomic systems. This approach not only helps in mitigating the environmental impact of livestock farming but also promotes a more sustainable agricultural industry.

CroBio

Seed Round in 2024
CroBio Ltd is an agricultural biotechnology company that focuses on developing innovative solutions to enhance water retention in soil, particularly in the face of global agricultural drought. Founded in 2019 and based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, the company specializes in genetically engineered root-associated bacteria that create a self-sustaining, biologically active material capable of improving soil health. By harnessing expertise in microbiology and engineering, CroBio aims to provide environmentally sustainable solutions that address the challenges of water scarcity in agriculture.

Ucaneo

Seed Round in 2024
Ucaneo is an environmental services company focused on developing innovative carbon removal technology aimed at capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company's approach utilizes a water-based bioreactor equipped with an enzymatically enhanced biomembrane. This technology enables clients to effectively reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Ucaneo's solutions are designed to address the urgent need for sustainable methods to combat rising carbon levels and promote environmental health.

Edacious

Seed Round in 2024
Edacious is a Public Benefit Corporation focused on creating a radical transparency-based food verification system aimed at fostering a nourishing and sustainable agri-food system. The company develops a platform that emphasizes the verification of food quality, recognizing it as a crucial outcome for the packaged goods, retail, and supply chain industries. By providing businesses with access to this technology, Edacious enhances product integrity while promoting environmental sustainability, ultimately benefiting both the planet and the consumers.

Arca Climate Technologies

Grant in 2023
Arca is a leading carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company. Arca accelerates natural process of carbon mineralization, by reacting atmospheric carbon dioxide with ultramafic mine tailings rich in magnesium silicate minerals, such as serpentine and brucite. By leveraging partnerships with mining companies, Arca transforms mine waste into a carbon sink, permanently storing CO₂ as stable carbonate minerals. The company is at the forefront of scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions by integrating geochemical expertise, real-time monitoring, and verification methodologies. Arca collaborates with major buyers of carbon removal credits, such as Shopify, Stripe, Watershed and MaRS, and has established formal methodologies for recognizing and quantifying mineralization in voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

Ocean Rainforest

Series A in 2023
Ocean Rainforest, Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in the cultivation of seaweed in open ocean installations. Founded in 2007, the company has developed a unique structural system for macroalgae farming in pristine ocean waters, along with onshore processes that ensure the seaweed is stored in a stable condition. Ocean Rainforest offers a range of premium, fully traceable seaweed products that cater primarily to food and cosmetic producers. These products are recognized for their health benefits, as they are rich in proteins, antioxidants, minerals, essential trace elements, dietary fibers, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, positioning them as nutritious superfoods.

Renewable Metals

Seed Round in 2023
Renewable Metals is a company that specializes in recycling end-of-life batteries. It employs a proprietary process to recover nearly all the lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese from these batteries, ensuring minimal waste. This service enables clients to produce new batteries using recycled materials, thereby reducing waste and promoting sustainability.

Atlas Materials

Series A in 2023
Atlas is a process to create carbon negative materials for industry use.

Cache Energy

Seed Round in 2023
Cache Energy is a company focused on developing innovative energy storage technology aimed at providing a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. The company specializes in transformational ultra-long duration energy storage systems that utilize a thermo-chemical process. This technology is designed to be non-toxic, non-flammable, and fire-retardant, ensuring safe and easy transportation. Cache Energy's solutions enable industries to store energy for extended periods, with minimal energy loss, making it suitable for a variety of industrial applications where reliable power is needed.

EDAC Labs

Seed Round in 2023
EDAC Labs is focused on developing innovative technologies for negative-emission and decarbonization solutions. The company specializes in electrochemical production processes that create acids and bases, contributing to the decarbonization of the environment. Its primary technology involves direct air capture of carbon dioxide, which is designed to be both affordable and scalable. By capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, EDAC Labs enables businesses to reduce their energy consumption and lower the costs associated with carbon capture, facilitating a transition towards more sustainable practices.

Savanna Institute

Grant in 2023
Savanna Institute is a nonprofit organization that works to promote widespread agroforestry with farmers and scientists.

Pluton Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Pluton Biosciences is a bioscience research company that specializes in the testing and discovery of microbes for the development of various products, primarily focusing on biopesticides and pharmaceuticals. Utilizing an innovative platform, the company mines and clones microbes to generate a range of beneficial products aimed at enhancing biopesticides, crop protection, human health, and bioremediation. By harnessing the potential of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, Pluton Biosciences enables medical researchers and agricultural professionals to explore sustainable and all-natural solutions for various applications, contributing to advancements in both environmental and health-related sectors.

Avalanche Energy

Series A in 2023
Avalanche Energy is a startup focused on developing compact fusion reactors for diverse applications such as distributed energy, mobility, space propulsion, and power generation. Its innovative platform enables self-sustaining fusion chain reactions, offering high energy density with safety and minimal radioactive waste. The company's modular reactor design allows for stacking to meet varying power demands, contributing to a cleaner, decarbonized planet while facilitating rapid development through iterative testing cycles.

Ebb Carbon

Series A in 2023
Ebb Carbon is a developer of innovative carbon removal technology that focuses on reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide through a reverse electrochemical ocean deacidification process. The company utilizes low-carbon electricity to electrochemically pump acid from the ocean, enhancing the ocean's natural capacity to store carbon dioxide while simultaneously reducing ocean acidity. This method offers a promising solution for safe, scalable, and cost-effective carbon removal, positioning Ebb Carbon as a leader in addressing climate change challenges.

Eden

Seed Round in 2023
Eden is focused on developing a sustainable platform for natural resource recovery, aiming to create a carbon-neutral future. The company has introduced a novel method known as Pulsed Electrical Well Stimulation (PEWS), which is a patent-pending technology designed to replace traditional hydraulic fracturing. This innovative approach eliminates the need for water injection and addresses the logistical challenges and environmental risks associated with conventional fracking methods. By utilizing high-voltage electricity and proprietary modeling techniques, Eden enhances rock permeability with precision, facilitating effective resource extraction across various geological settings. This technology not only reduces costs but also minimizes the negative impacts typically associated with hydraulic fracturing, positioning Eden as a leader in environmentally responsible resource recovery.

Type One Energy Group

Seed Round in 2023
Type One Energy Group is dedicated to developing sustainable and affordable fusion power solutions. Established in 2019 by a team of esteemed fusion scientists and experienced business leaders, the company focuses on creating advanced stellarator fusion energy systems. Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, modern computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets, Type One Energy aims to optimize its reactor design. The company's FusionDirect program seeks to establish a fusion power plant within the next decade, employing a strategy that emphasizes collaboration with partners and efficient use of capital. By pursuing this innovative approach, Type One Energy aspires to deliver reliable and abundant power to meet the growing energy demands globally.

Arca Climate Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Arca is a leading carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company. Arca accelerates natural process of carbon mineralization, by reacting atmospheric carbon dioxide with ultramafic mine tailings rich in magnesium silicate minerals, such as serpentine and brucite. By leveraging partnerships with mining companies, Arca transforms mine waste into a carbon sink, permanently storing CO₂ as stable carbonate minerals. The company is at the forefront of scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions by integrating geochemical expertise, real-time monitoring, and verification methodologies. Arca collaborates with major buyers of carbon removal credits, such as Shopify, Stripe, Watershed and MaRS, and has established formal methodologies for recognizing and quantifying mineralization in voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

Ocean Rainforest

Series A in 2023
Ocean Rainforest, Inc. is a company based in Santa Barbara, California, that specializes in the cultivation of seaweed in open ocean installations. Founded in 2007, the company has developed a unique structural system for macroalgae farming in pristine ocean waters, along with onshore processes that ensure the seaweed is stored in a stable condition. Ocean Rainforest offers a range of premium, fully traceable seaweed products that cater primarily to food and cosmetic producers. These products are recognized for their health benefits, as they are rich in proteins, antioxidants, minerals, essential trace elements, dietary fibers, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, positioning them as nutritious superfoods.

Climate Robotics

Series A in 2023
Climate Robotics is a company focused on developing advanced robotics and artificial intelligence aimed at addressing climate change and improving soil health. Founded in 2020 and based in the United States, the company creates technology designed to sequester carbon effectively. One of its key innovations, the pyrobot, identifies degraded or blighted land in urban and peri-urban areas and transforms biomass waste on-site into biochar. This process not only aids in carbon capture but also enhances soil quality, contributing to the company's goal of promoting environmental sustainability.

nT-Tao Compact Fusion Power

Series A in 2023
nT-Tao is building a compact fusion reactor that will generate 10-20 MW of electricity. The reactor is highly scalable and will be about the size of a shipping container, ensuring clean fusion energy wherever needed. The reactor’s scalability and affordability will make it suitable for various power needs, ranging from industrial and manufacturing facilities to small towns and off-grid locations. This scalability coupled with the ability for rapid deployment, positions nT-Tao’s reactor as a versatile and adaptable fusion energy solution. nT-Tao’s unique solution relies on a proprietary plasma heating method which is expected to reach 1000 times higher density than other fusion reactors, thereby making its fusion reaction 1 million times more effective. nT-Tao’s ability for quick development iterations and its groundbreaking approach, dramatically reduces the size, cost, and complexity of fusion energy reactors. Co-founded by Oded Gour-Lavie, Doron Weinfeld, and Boaz Weinfeld, nT-Tao’s mission is to develop a unique nuclear fusion technology that will enable the world to transition towards a cleaner, decarbonized, sustainable, and advanced future.

Summit Nanotech

Series A in 2023
Summit Nanotech Corporation is a cleantech company based in Calgary, Canada, focused on revolutionizing lithium extraction to support the global energy transition. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in a patented direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology that aims to provide sustainable and economically viable solutions for lithium producers. By collaborating with mining companies and lithium asset owners in regions such as Chile and Argentina, Summit Nanotech seeks to optimize operations and conserve natural resources while minimizing environmental impact. The company's innovative approach positions it as a leader in developing cost-effective solutions for the growing demand for battery-grade lithium.

Carboniferous

Seed Round in 2023
Carboniferous is a company focused on developing anoxic biological carbon technology aimed at sequestering carbon from terrestrial biomass. Its innovative approach accelerates natural climate recovery by transferring excess biomass into anoxic zones, where decomposition is minimized, allowing for effective carbon storage. By leveraging existing supply chains, Carboniferous enables businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their sustainability efforts through the efficient management of biomass resources. The company’s technology represents a significant advancement in the quest to mitigate climate change by addressing the challenges associated with excess biomass and carbon emissions.

Marble

Seed Round in 2023
Marble is a climate tech venture studio. Our north star is to erase billions of tons from annual greenhouse gas emissions and create a thriving future. We partner with scientists, engineers and operators to create deeptech companies that can solve hard climate problems, and reshape multi billion $ industries. Together, we co-create radical solutions that slash emissions in hard to abate sectors, remove carbon from the atmosphere, and cool the planet. We shape the most promising ideas into new companies, funded by Marble. We're proud to be backed by leading climate investors across Europe and the US.

Nexqt

Seed Round in 2023
Nexqt is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered carbon monitoring. It transforms untapped data streams and carbon cycle science into actionable insights, helping cities track and reduce their emissions in real-time. The platform provides detailed emissions data across different city scales, using advanced geolocation and satellite imagery to pinpoint carbon hotspots. This enables city stakeholders to make informed decisions, prioritize impactful investment opportunities, and implement effective climate action strategies.

Canopy Farm Management

Seed Round in 2023
Canopy Farm Management specializes in agricultural services, focusing on tree planting and management. They cater to farmers and landowners, offering a comprehensive range of services including establishing perennial crops and timber plantings, implementing conservation practices, and integrating agroforestry systems. The company's expertise lies in providing skilled staff, thoughtful design, and modern farm equipment, enabling clients to create resilient, sustainable agroecological systems that enhance agricultural growth.

Crosswalk Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Crosswalk Labs specializes in providing detailed and precise data on fossil fuel CO2 emissions, focusing on atmospheric calibration, spatial granularity, and temporal resolution. The company analyzes greenhouse gas emissions over time using advanced methodologies, which include scouring numerous data sources and employing constrained optimization techniques on billions of data points. This comprehensive approach allows clients to investigate the underlying causes of climate change and facilitates efficient strategies for reducing their carbon footprints. Through its innovative data solutions, Crosswalk Labs aims to contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.

Paebbl

Seed Round in 2022
Paebbl, established in 2021 by Pol Knops, Jane Walerud, Marta Sjögren, and Andreas Saari, is a pioneering company focused on carbon storage and utilization. It specializes in capturing carbon dioxide from industrial facilities or directly from the atmosphere, transforming it into carbon-negative building materials such as paper and construction products. This process, known as carbon dioxide mineralization, accelerates naturally occurring processes by over a million times with minimal energy input. Paebbl's mission is to reduce global carbon emissions by providing sustainable, carbon-negative raw materials for the construction industry, which contributes significantly to overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Propagate

Series A in 2022
Propagate is a regenerative agriculture company focused on facilitating the integration of agroforestry systems for farmland owners. By promoting the cultivation of permanent crops alongside traditional farming practices, Propagate enhances farm profitability while improving environmental outcomes such as water quality, biodiversity, and soil health. The company offers an end-to-end solution that includes farm planning software, technical assistance, project development services, and financing programs, thereby helping farms mitigate risks associated with incorporating fruit, nut, and timber trees into their operations. Founded in 2017, Propagate’s software, Overyield, currently supports over 55,000 acres of agroforestry and has helped plan more than 3,000,000 trees and shrubs. The company actively manages over 2,400 commercial acres through its regional agroforestry hubs in New York and Kentucky and has successfully planted over 200,000 trees in the past five years. Propagate is also partnered with various organizations, including USDA programs, to further its impact in sustainable agriculture.

Carbon Ridge

Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Ridge is a company focused on decarbonizing the maritime shipping industry through its innovative technology. It operates a modular onboard carbon capture and storage system that offers a fuel-independent solution to significantly reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions from commercial vessels. By providing a low-cost and near-term method for end-to-end decarbonization, Carbon Ridge enables shipping companies to adopt a fuel-agnostic approach, thereby facilitating their transition to more sustainable practices.

Banyu Carbon

Seed Round in 2022
Banyu Carbon, established in 2022 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in innovative marine carbon dioxide removal. The company employs a unique photocatalytic method to harness the surface ocean as a collector for atmospheric carbon dioxide, subsequently removing and concentrating it through energy-efficient photochemical reactions. This process aims to support industries with high carbon emissions, such as power generation, in achieving their climate objectives.

Carbon Counts

Seed Round in 2022
Carbon Counts is a developer of gaming software focused on inspiring individuals and communities to take action against climate change. The company is creating a Play-to-Plant game called EverForest, which engages users through mobile gameplay that translates into real-world environmental benefits. As players cultivate and grow virtual forests within the game, Carbon Counts plants, nurtures, and protects trees in the physical world on their behalf. This innovative approach allows players to enjoy gaming while contributing positively to ecosystem regeneration. By collaborating with progressive organizations, Carbon Counts aims to foster thriving ecosystems and encourage collective efforts to address climate change.

Zanskar

Series A in 2022
Zanskar is a geothermal exploration and technology company focused on accelerating the discovery and development of geothermal energy resources. The company utilizes a predictive platform informed by extensive data, which includes subsurface characterization technology and advanced sensing techniques. By integrating artificial intelligence and big data, Zanskar enhances the exploration process and helps clients identify previously unknown geothermal resources, ultimately reducing the risks associated with such endeavors. Through its innovative approach, Zanskar aims to contribute to the advancement of geothermal energy as a sustainable resource.

Fervo Energy

Series C in 2022
Fervo Energy, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. The company aims to generate clean, dispatchable power from new locations, contributing to a 100% clean energy future. Fervo's innovative approach to geoscience accelerates the development of geothermal projects, providing carbon-free energy solutions for clients seeking scalable, productive power sources.

NAPIGEN

Seed Round in 2022
NAPIGEN is a biotechnology company focused on advancing genome engineering across a range of organisms, including plants, microbes, and animals. The company's innovative technology specifically targets mitochondria and chloroplasts, which are organelles that contain their own DNA and play crucial roles in cellular energy production. By harnessing the potential of these organelles, NAPIGEN aims to develop solutions that enhance the growth and efficiency of various biological systems, ultimately contributing to a more convenient and sustainable society.

Electrified Thermal Solutions

Venture Round in 2022
Electrified Thermal Solutions is a Massachusetts-based company founded in 2021 that focuses on decarbonizing industrial processes by replacing fossil fuels with renewable heat. Originating from research at MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, the company has developed innovative energy storage technology that converts intermittent renewable electricity into constant heat. This is achieved through the use of low-cost conductive ceramic blocks, allowing various industrial sectors to utilize zero-carbon heat effectively. By providing a sustainable alternative for furnaces, turbines, boilers, and kilns, Electrified Thermal Solutions aims to drive an energy revolution and significantly reduce carbon emissions in industry.

Travertine

Seed Round in 2022
Travertine is a company focused on carbon dioxide removal and industrial chemical production, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact associated with the extraction of elements for renewable energy. Utilizing a proprietary electrochemical process, Travertine converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into mineral forms while simultaneously producing sulfuric acid, which is essential for critical element extraction and fertilizer production. The company effectively recycles sulfate wastes to generate sulfuric acid, thereby minimizing chemical waste during these processes. Additionally, Travertine generates high-quality carbon credits through its direct air capture and mineralization efforts, contributing to a sustainable approach in mining and fertilizer industries.

Banyu Carbon

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Banyu Carbon, established in 2022 and based in Seattle, Washington, specializes in innovative marine carbon dioxide removal. The company employs a unique photocatalytic method to harness the surface ocean as a collector for atmospheric carbon dioxide, subsequently removing and concentrating it through energy-efficient photochemical reactions. This process aims to support industries with high carbon emissions, such as power generation, in achieving their climate objectives.

Brilliant Planet

Series A in 2022
Brilliant Planet is a company focused on utilizing algae as a sustainable solution for carbon sequestration at a gigaton scale. It employs an innovative process that facilitates the growth of microalgae in open-air pond systems situated on coastal desert land, without the need for fresh water. This method not only contributes to the health of oceans and air but also addresses the increasing demand for protein. By harnessing natural processes, Brilliant Planet offers an effective and affordable way to permanently and quantifiably remove carbon from the atmosphere, positioning itself as a leader in environmental sustainability and climate change mitigation.

Heirloom

Series A in 2022
Heirloom is a company specializing in direct air capture technology aimed at enhancing the natural process of CO2 absorption from the atmosphere. Its innovative system accelerates limestone's ability to capture carbon dioxide, which is then stored permanently underground. The process operates using renewable energy, making it an environmentally friendly solution for carbon removal. Heirloom's technology is designed to capture and remove atmospheric CO2 at a gigaton scale, significantly reducing second-order impacts and minimizing extraction efforts. This approach allows clients to restore the atmosphere through natural processes, contributing to global efforts against climate change.

Running Tide

Series B in 2022
Running Tide is a global ocean health company that focuses on deploying nature-based interventions to remove carbon from the atmosphere and combat ocean acidification. The company utilizes adaptive aquaculture techniques to optimize marine environments while producing healthy, low-carbon protein. Running Tide employs advanced monitoring and measurement technology, leveraging photosynthesis, ocean currents, and gravity to store carbon in the deep ocean. By analyzing ocean data, the company aims to enhance the utilization of two-thirds of the Earth’s surface in the fight against climate change, ultimately improving the health of the world's oceans.

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.

ConcreteAI

Seed Round in 2022
Concrete-AI is a data science company that delivers cost-savings and embodied carbon reductions in concrete production. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), Concrete-AI’s platform designs and proportions the optimal concrete for any construction application. This reduces costs and embodied carbon footprint of concrete, while ensuring certainty of performance, compliance with existing codes and standards.

Arca Climate Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Arca is a leading carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company. Arca accelerates natural process of carbon mineralization, by reacting atmospheric carbon dioxide with ultramafic mine tailings rich in magnesium silicate minerals, such as serpentine and brucite. By leveraging partnerships with mining companies, Arca transforms mine waste into a carbon sink, permanently storing CO₂ as stable carbonate minerals. The company is at the forefront of scaling carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions by integrating geochemical expertise, real-time monitoring, and verification methodologies. Arca collaborates with major buyers of carbon removal credits, such as Shopify, Stripe, Watershed and MaRS, and has established formal methodologies for recognizing and quantifying mineralization in voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

Carbon America

Series A in 2021
Carbon America is a developer specializing in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies. It aims to lower costs and accelerate CCS deployment by employing a vertically integrated, multi-strategy approach. The company combines expertise from engineering, development, and finance to capture and store carbon dioxide more efficiently than competitors, targeting billions of metric tons annually from industrial sources. Its primary goal is to facilitate significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and combat global warming.

CarbonBuilt

Series A in 2021
CarbonBuilt is a clean technology company focused on carbon capture and utilization within the concrete industry. The company has developed innovative technologies aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions associated with concrete production. Its flagship product, Reversa® Binder, serves as a low-carbon alternative to traditional cement, allowing for the creation of concrete with a markedly lower carbon footprint. By directly injecting carbon dioxide emissions from industrial sources into proprietary low-carbon concrete formulations, CarbonBuilt enables base industries to effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions while producing materials that conform to industry standards.

Pluton Biosciences

Seed Round in 2021
Pluton Biosciences is a bioscience research company that specializes in the testing and discovery of microbes for the development of various products, primarily focusing on biopesticides and pharmaceuticals. Utilizing an innovative platform, the company mines and clones microbes to generate a range of beneficial products aimed at enhancing biopesticides, crop protection, human health, and bioremediation. By harnessing the potential of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, Pluton Biosciences enables medical researchers and agricultural professionals to explore sustainable and all-natural solutions for various applications, contributing to advancements in both environmental and health-related sectors.

CapShift

Series A in 2021
CapShift is an impact investing platform that facilitates the flow of capital toward ventures addressing global and local challenges. It serves financial and philanthropic institutions, along with their clients, by enabling them to transition traditional and philanthropic funds into mission-driven investments. The platform simplifies the process of locating and executing impact investments, allowing families and organizations to align their financial goals with their values. Through its services, CapShift helps users discover, monitor, and evaluate opportunities for investing in social entrepreneurs and initiatives that aim to create positive change in the world.

FluroSat

Series A in 2021
FluroSat, established in 2016 and headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, specializes in developing predictive crop health monitoring software. The company's primary product, FluroSat, is a decision support platform designed for cotton and grain growers. It employs multispectral and hyperspectral cameras on drones and satellites to diagnose crop health and identify specific stressors limiting crop performance. Additionally, FluroSat offers ProductionWise, a decision support system for commodity crops, aiming to enhance farm efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. This platform provides detailed paddock management, APSIM-powered yield predictions, satellite NDVI monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. FluroSat caters to the agronomist and farmer community.

NovoNutrients

Seed Round in 2021
NovoNutrients is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of waste CO2 emissions into high-value proteins and additives for use in food and animal feed. The company's proprietary technology employs advanced gas fermentation systems and custom microbes to transform industrial waste CO2, hydrogen, and oxygen into safe, natural single-cell protein ingredients. This innovative process not only addresses global food security by providing a sustainable alternative protein source but also contributes to climate change mitigation through carbon capture and utilization.

Kula Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Kula Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing sustainable solutions for modern agriculture. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company specializes in biofertilizers that harness nitrogen-fixing microbes energized by renewable energy sources. This innovative approach allows Kula Bio to produce organic nitrogen fertilizers that aim to replace traditional synthetic fertilizers, promoting both agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship. By enhancing natural microbial processes, Kula Bio’s products enable farmers to improve crop yields while prioritizing sustainability and eco-friendliness in farming practices.

Vibrant Planet

Seed Round in 2021
Vibrant Planet is a company focused on enhancing land management through innovative technology solutions aimed at accelerating land restoration efforts. Founded in 2004 by Allison Wolff and headquartered in Incline Village, Nevada, the company develops a cloud-based planning and monitoring tool that assists communities and ecosystems in adapting to climate change. By collaborating with scientists, land management professionals, and policymakers, Vibrant Planet creates a platform that facilitates collaborative planning and informed decision-making. Their technology is designed to help save lives, prevent infrastructure loss, and restore natural systems that provide essential services such as carbon storage, clean water, and biodiversity support, ultimately fostering a more resilient and equitable future for society.

Infinium

Venture Round in 2021
Infinium is an electrofuels provider that specializes in creating synthetic fuels from renewable energy and waste carbon dioxide. The company focuses on manufacturing ultra-low carbon electrofuels, which serve as drop-in replacements for traditional petroleum-derived products, allowing clients to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector. Infinium's solutions not only contribute to decarbonizing transportation but also provide lower carbon alternatives for various chemical processes, including plastics production. By utilizing existing transportation systems, Infinium enables immediate impacts on carbon reduction targets without the need for capital- and time-intensive upgrades.

Carbon Counts

Series A in 2021
Carbon Counts is a developer of gaming software focused on inspiring individuals and communities to take action against climate change. The company is creating a Play-to-Plant game called EverForest, which engages users through mobile gameplay that translates into real-world environmental benefits. As players cultivate and grow virtual forests within the game, Carbon Counts plants, nurtures, and protects trees in the physical world on their behalf. This innovative approach allows players to enjoy gaming while contributing positively to ecosystem regeneration. By collaborating with progressive organizations, Carbon Counts aims to foster thriving ecosystems and encourage collective efforts to address climate change.

nT-Tao Compact Fusion Power

Seed Round in 2021
nT-Tao is building a compact fusion reactor that will generate 10-20 MW of electricity. The reactor is highly scalable and will be about the size of a shipping container, ensuring clean fusion energy wherever needed. The reactor’s scalability and affordability will make it suitable for various power needs, ranging from industrial and manufacturing facilities to small towns and off-grid locations. This scalability coupled with the ability for rapid deployment, positions nT-Tao’s reactor as a versatile and adaptable fusion energy solution. nT-Tao’s unique solution relies on a proprietary plasma heating method which is expected to reach 1000 times higher density than other fusion reactors, thereby making its fusion reaction 1 million times more effective. nT-Tao’s ability for quick development iterations and its groundbreaking approach, dramatically reduces the size, cost, and complexity of fusion energy reactors. Co-founded by Oded Gour-Lavie, Doron Weinfeld, and Boaz Weinfeld, nT-Tao’s mission is to develop a unique nuclear fusion technology that will enable the world to transition towards a cleaner, decarbonized, sustainable, and advanced future.

Zap Energy

Series A in 2020
Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on developing compact and scalable fusion technology that offers low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solutions. Unlike conventional fusion methods, Zap Energy's approach utilizes electric current to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enhancing the stability and efficiency of the fusion process. This innovative technology aims to provide sustainable energy while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion systems.

Lilac Solutions

Series A in 2020
Lilac Solutions, Inc. is a mining technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in lithium extraction technology. Founded in 2015, the company develops innovative solutions that utilize ion-exchange theory to absorb lithium from brine deposits. This technology includes ion exchange beads and continuous brine processing systems, which enable lithium producers to enhance project development, increase lithium recovery, and optimize operations. Lilac Solutions aims to support industries such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage by providing methods that reduce both costs and environmental impact associated with lithium production.

Shyp

Seed Round in 2020
Shyp is a manufacturing company that designs and builds electrolyzer that helps to produce hydrogen and oxygen using seawater.

Hazel Technologies

Series B in 2019
Hazel Technologies, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on reducing waste in the agricultural supply chain through innovative packaging solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional facility in Salinas, California, the company designs and manufactures packaging inserts, such as sachets, that are placed in produce boxes at the time of harvest. These inserts utilize ethylene inhibitors to slow the aging process of fruits and vegetables, thereby extending their shelf life and reducing spoilage. Hazel Technologies also offers agricultural and horticultural consulting services to growers and shippers, helping them improve the efficiency of their operations. The effectiveness of their products is supported by research from independent academic institutions, and the company has received funding from the United States Department of Agriculture to further its mission of combating food waste and enhancing profitability within the fresh produce sector.

Trace Genomics

Venture Round in 2019
Trace Genomics, Inc. is a company focused on advancing soil health and microbiome analysis through artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools designed for farmers. The company provides a soil microbiome test that utilizes DNA sequencing and a comprehensive database of microbial species to predict soil diseases, assess soil health, and enhance crop quality. By analyzing the microbial composition and diversity within soil samples, Trace Genomics offers valuable insights that empower farmers to make informed decisions regarding soil management, crop selection, and the application of fertilizers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Ames, Iowa, Trace Genomics aims to support sustainable agricultural practices by providing actionable information that enhances soil productivity and sustainability.

AgriProve

Seed Round in 2019
AgriProve is an agri-tech company focused on soil management, aiming to enhance agricultural productivity while generating carbon credits. The company offers a next-generation soil measurement platform designed to unlock the carbon potential of soil, facilitating a farmer-led commercial model of soil carbon farming. This approach not only seeks to sequester carbon at scale but also improves water retention, nutrient availability, and soil biology. By providing insights into the costs and risks associated with soil carbon projects, AgriProve empowers farmers to earn income through carbon abatement activities, thereby promoting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both the environment and the farming community.

Deep Science Ventures

Seed Round in 2018
Deep Science Ventures is an accelerator and incubator based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2016. The organization collaborates with scientists to develop startups from the ground up, focusing on various domains such as biochemistry, nanotechnology, energy, pharmaceuticals, advanced computing, and agriculture. It offers support through a structured program that provides a basic salary for the first three months, followed by a £30,000 investment in teams that demonstrate both commercial and technical viability. By fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among scientists, Deep Science Ventures aims to translate scientific research into viable business ventures.

Solidia

Series A in 2012
Solidia Technologies, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of advanced materials for the building and construction industries. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, Solidia focuses on creating sustainable solutions by utilizing innovative processes that capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) in concrete. This technology not only transforms CO2 into a usable component in production but also enables the design of high-performance products that are produced through low-energy methods and incorporate waste materials. Solidia's approach significantly reduces environmental impact while offering superior performance compared to traditional cement, concrete, and stone products. Additionally, the company integrates artificial intelligence into its concrete production processes, enhancing quality control and system optimization, thereby helping clients minimize waste and lower their carbon emissions.
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