Public Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company
Provides the leading open-source software platform for public charging stations – i.e. commercial, governmental, workplace, and multi-family
Functionality includes access control, demand response participation, and site health, reservations, queueing, and peak load management.
Hardware agnostic, focused on managing tens of thousands of chargers across the US
System enables aggregation of EV charging load and large-scale demand management to balance the power grid, enabling greater EV adoption and renewable energy penetration
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company
Sells residential and fleet EV charging hardware and software
Cloud-based software network enables intelligent two-way communication between EVs and the power grid
Mitigates the strain that EVs impose on grid infrastructure and allows utilities to exploit the massive opportunity that EVs represent for additional grid usage, load balancing, and better integration of intermittent power sources, such as renewables
Partnerships in place with major utilities, vehicle manufacturers, and other EV charging hardware companies
The Eighth Notch provides a software solution to identify and consolidate packages being shipped to a common destination within a delivery network.
Improving route density results in better utilization of trucks and significantly reduces the greenhouse gas footprint of shipping by sending out fuller vehicles that will make fewer stops per trip
For every delivery stop that is eliminated, 768g of carbon emissions is avoided
T8N reduces costs for high-volume logistics companies like UPS, FedEx, and Amazon – and supports their increasing need for sustainability solutions
Vibrant Planet’s software improves landscape-scale land management planning, execution, and monitoring – for example, improving wildfire risk management or accelerating forest restoration by facilitating decision making in complex, multi-stakeholder situations
In 2022, the U.S. federal government will spend $7.4B on wildfire & forest health; recently announced initiatives target over $30B in proactive fire management to curb the devastating impact of forest fires
Vibrant Planet has early buy-in from the US Forest Service and will soon offer a unique carbon market solution that combines multiple data sources to improve the planning and associated outcomes of prescriptive carbon sequestration practices
The company joins a strong technical team with Silicon Valley tech veterans working alongside experienced fire management scientists
Ambient Photonics has developed a novel dye sensitized solar cell technology to efficiently harvest indoor ambient light
Ambient cells have 3x the power density of amorphous silicon cells, enabling IoT devices (e.g. remote controls, security cameras) to be powered with renewable energy
Electronics’ current dependence on batteries drives frustrating customer experiences and risks potentially critical gaps in commercial settings
Ambient’s technology has a 80% smaller GHG footprint than batteries
Shoreline’s software enables more efficient and effective wind project design, construction, and operations/maintenance
Over the next decade, an additional 235 GW of offshore wind capacity is projected to be added globally, bringing total installed capacity to 270GW by 2030
The global offshore wind power market has grown an average 22% per year from 1 GW installed in 2011 to 6.1 GW in 2021
The company addresses a core need for the wind industry at large – a comprehensive set of simulation and optimization tools that can help lower project costs for the sector. Shoreline counts the majority of large offshore wind developers as customers for its software.
Electric bicycle manufacturer based in California with a portfolio of high quality, value-oriented commuter bikes and which is experiencing rapid growth
E-bike sales grew 240% between 2020 and 2021 – and are projected to grow over 10% per year globally
The transportation sector accounts for 28% of total US carbon emissions
The range and convenience of e-bikes makes them viable car-replacement solutions for many urban and suburban commutes
The company addresses a core need in the e-bike market – a high quality, reliable bike at a price point that makes it attractive to many consumer groups
First in the textile industry circular fashion platform that rewards customers for buying sustainably and recycling responsibly using a proprietary digital wallet
The direct-to-consumer flagship brand offers organic, affordable, and 100% recyclable basics clothing
Rapid adoption from young Millennial and Gen Z consumers, and industry-leading retention
Existing fashion brands are struggling to meet growing consumer pressure for sustainability, authenticity, and transparency
The fashion industry is the third highest polluting industry, responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and 50B garments disposed of each year
Electric motorcycle company based in Rwanda, focused on serving motorcycle taxi and other commercial drivers
Motorcycle taxis are a primary means of transport in East Africa, where personal vehicle ownership rates are low
Replacing petrol motorcycles with electric ones offers great potential to reduce carbon emissions and improve urban air quality, while increasing driver take-home pay
Ampersand is the first electric motorcycle company in Africa, and has several years of experience on the ground refining technology and business model
Developed an electric motorbike ecosystem, which includes a high-performance motorcycle, a smart battery pack, and a network of battery swapping stations
Ampersand plans to expand to Kenya, Uganda, and other African countries
Offers premium electric scooters for sale or through a subscription model both direct to consumer and through retail outlets
The transportation sector accounts for 28% of total US carbon emissions
Consumers are seeking alternative options to make short and medium distance commutes easier and more enjoyable
Electric scooters are a low-cost, low-carbon alternative to car-based ride-sharing services and an important last-mile complement to public transit
The company fills a gap in the scooter market: premium products built with high-quality components that are lighter, more durable, more stylish, and smarter
Rail-free residential solar mounting hardware company
Proprietary mounting hardware enables faster installation, reduced system cost, and improved aesthetics
Works with most roof types and best-in-class solution for tile roofs; tile is the dominant roof type in the US Southwest and is difficult and expensive to service with existing solar mounting solutions
Rapidly growing customer base of large-to-medium-sized installers across the U.S.
Pioneer of intelligent stormwater management: essentially, the “smart grid” for water infrastructure
Provides real-time monitoring and automated control of distributed stormwater assets, improving the performance of assets, reducing flood risk, and saving customers money
Integrates cloud-based software, predictive analytics, real-time data, and stormwater asset control hardware
Intelligent stormwater management is a key element of “smart cities” and climate change adaptation
Customers include both large cities and smaller municipalities across the US, as well as large commercial property owners
AgTech Holdings’s public-facing brand, GroAdvisor, is a one-stop shop for cultivators, facility operators, and investors in the controlled environment agriculture space
GroAdvisor is focused on providing B2B commercial services such as facility design and layout, equipment analysis and recommendations, and ROI assessments
In order to ensure customers have a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing equipment and services, GroAdvisor has forged partnerships with nearly 50 industry-recognized manufacturers, suppliers, and consultants and new partnerships are continually being sought
The company primarily targets North American mid-market cannabis operations, but also services customers that cultivate fruits and vegetables. The client base also extends internationally to Puerto Rico, South Africa, and across Europe
Provider of low cost financing for commercial properties doing energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades using PACE (“Property Assessed Clean Energy”) bonds
PACE is tax-lien financing that enables underlying property to be used as collateral, rather than financed equipment or property owner credit. This enables access to low cost commercial debt and lends itself to securitization
Market expanding rapidly, as property owners look for better ways to finance efficiency and other deferred maintenance
Clean Fund is the leader in the commercial real estate segment of the PACE market
Residential solar sales and installation firm focused on using software to improve sales process and eliminate operational inefficiencies
Process automation including system design, permitting, and installation management has produced industry-leading time from contract to installation. Results in lower operating costs and a better customer experience
Pioneer of analytics software to facilitate due diligence and securitization of renewable energy assets
Company combines expertise in renewable energy, structured finance, and software development
Enables significant improvement in ability to analyze asset portfolios in a fraction of the time such analysis normally requires, reducing both risk and cost
Valuable to project developers, banks, rating agencies, and institutional investors
