Volery Capital Partners

Sense Labs, Inc. is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in home energy monitoring solutions. Established in 2013, the company develops and manufactures electronic devices that analyze electricity usage in households. Its flagship product, Sense, utilizes current sensors installed on main breakers to capture the electronic signatures of various appliances. This system employs advanced algorithms to identify and differentiate individual devices, providing users with insights into their energy consumption. Sense also offers a range of related products, including Sense Solar, add-on sensors, and various replacement components. The data collected by these devices is transmitted to users via a dedicated mobile application, enhancing the home automation experience.

Petal Card, Inc. is a credit card company focused on providing financial access to individuals without traditional credit histories, such as students and immigrants. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company utilizes machine learning to analyze users' digital financial records, allowing for cash flow underwriting as an alternative to conventional credit scoring. This innovative approach enables Petal to offer higher credit limits and lower rates compared to competing credit cards. The company's flagship product, the Petal Visa, is designed to promote responsible spending and credit-building, accompanied by a user-friendly digital application for managing payments. Petal aims to make credit more honest, simple, and accessible, fostering a financial environment that encourages users to succeed.

Buckle is a digital financial services company that specializes in providing insurance products tailored for the gig economy, particularly for drivers engaged in rideshare and delivery services. The company offers coverage for various gig platforms, including major players like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash, ensuring that gig workers can access insurance without the burden of credit checks. Buckle employs cloud-based underwriting technology to deliver customized insurance solutions, enhancing affordability and simplifying the process for users. In addition to insurance, the company fosters a community for gig drivers, providing forums, member benefits, and industry expertise. Through strategic partnerships with Managing General Agents, Buckle aligns the interests of brokers, insurers, and reinsurers, maximizing value across the insurance ecosystem. Its digital carrier platform leverages data insights to streamline operations and improve efficiency for all stakeholders involved.

Sustainable Development Capital LLP is a specialist investment banking and asset management firm founded in 2007 and based in London, with additional offices in New York and Hong Kong. The firm focuses on sustainability-related investment themes, offering a range of financial advisory services including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and capital raising through private placements of equity and debt securities. It serves various sectors, particularly clean and renewable energy, energy efficiency, water treatment, waste management, and sustainable land management. Sustainable Development Capital also assists clients in identifying investment opportunities, specifically in infrastructure, real estate, and environmental industries, thereby promoting sustainable practices and investments that contribute to operational cost savings and carbon emission reductions.