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Evergreeninno
Chicago, United States
Catalytic capital and support for climate tech startups, aligning philanthropic and corporate contributions to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact across the Greater Midwest.
Portfolio
36+
Employees
20+
Founded
2010
AUM
N/A
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No stages listed
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United States
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Funds
501vc® Investment Fund
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Evergreeninno
Catalytic capital and support for climate tech startups, aligning philanthropic and corporate contributions to deliver environmental, economic, and social impact across the Greater Midwest.
Portfolio
36+
Employees
20+
Founded
2010
AUM
N/A
Funds
501vc® Investment Fund
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
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Agricycle converts food waste and agricultural byproducts into all-natural consumer packaged goods (CPG) using sustainable processing methods. This approach reduces landfill waste and promotes circular economy practices while providing eco-friendly product alternatives to consumers.
Funding: $2.4M
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CSA Partners LLCMaSa Partners
CSA Partners LLCMaSa Partners
Funding: $2.4M
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Aquarry provides mining operators with a technology that treats water‑filled pit lakes by dissolving alkaline minerals to capture CO₂ and precipitate limestone, simultaneously reprocessing adjacent tailings and waste rock to recover critical metals. The solution reduces closure and carbon‑tax costs, improves water quality, and generates sellable carbon credits, while the company supports feasibility studies, pilot testing, full‑scale design, and carbon‑credit registration.
Cache Energy is developing a non-toxic, non-flammable energy storage technology that operates at room temperature, allowing for safe installation in residential and commercial settings. This solution addresses the challenges of energy transportability and geographical limitations, enabling efficient energy storage and distribution without the need for specialized infrastructure.
Funding: $8.6M
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Voyager Ventures
Voyager Ventures
Funding: $8.6M
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CorePower Magnetics designs and manufactures high‑performance inductors, transformers, and rare‑earth‑free motors using proprietary nanocrystalline and amorphous steel alloys. By controlling the full value chain in the United States, it offers compact, power‑dense off‑the‑shelf parts and fully custom magnetic solutions that deliver higher efficiency, power density, and thermal performance for electric‑vehicle, data‑center, and grid‑modernization power‑electronics applications.
Funding: $1.2M
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US Department of Energy
US Department of Energy
Funding: $1.2M
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This startup develops groundwater-sourced geothermal technology using ground source heat pumps that leverage groundwater aquifers for efficient heat exchange. Their systems significantly reduce hydrocarbon emissions and lower heating and cooling costs, providing consumers with energy-efficient climate control solutions.
Funding: $630.0K
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Funding: $630.0K
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Enspired Solutions utilizes patented reductive defluorination technology, catalyzed by ultraviolet light, to mineralize per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water into non-toxic byproducts. This on-site solution eliminates the need for off-site disposal, addressing the regulatory and environmental challenges posed by PFAS contamination for municipalities and industries.
GridStatus provides a unified platform that aggregates real‑time and historical power market data, delivering it via an interactive web interface, customizable dashboards, and programmatic APIs. The service enables energy traders, grid operators, utilities, developers, and data scientists to monitor grid conditions, build bespoke analytics, and integrate high‑frequency data into applications and workflows.
Funding: $8.0M
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+ 3 Other investorsEnergize Capital
+ 3 Other investorsEnergize Capital
Funding: $8.0M
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Iris Light Technologies develops photonic inks that enable the production of active opto-electronic components, such as lasers and LEDs, on silicon chips using high-quality semiconducting nanomaterials. This technology addresses the need for efficient manufacturing methods in the silicon photonics and printed electronics industries, particularly for energy-efficient data center applications.
Funding: $890.0K
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Funding: $890.0K
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Kadeya provides a closed-loop beverage system featuring autonomous vending stations for workplaces. This system dispenses drinks on demand into reusable bottles which are then cleaned and refilled at any kiosk. The service eliminates single-use plastic waste while promoting employee hydration and corporate sustainability goals.
The startup develops a catalytic dehydration process for alpha-hydroxy acids to produce sustainable, bio-based acrylic acid, which serves as a cost-effective alternative for acrylate derivatives in paints, coatings, adhesives, and superabsorbents. This technology addresses the environmental impact of traditional chemical production by providing a renewable source of acrylic acid.
Funding: $3.6M
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Funding: $3.6M
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Lotic Labs provides a platform that utilizes AI-powered modeling and geospatial data integration to quantify and manage weather-related financial risks for industries such as agriculture, insurance, and water utilities. By enabling businesses to forecast and optimize their risk management strategies, the platform helps stabilize revenues and improve financial planning in the face of climate volatility.
Develops modular power sub-systems that convert DC battery power to AC for various applications, addressing the inefficiencies in high-current power conversion. Its proprietary cooling technology reduces semiconductor size and weight by 50%, cuts costs, and doubles heat extraction efficiency, enabling safer and more compact electrification solutions.
Funding: $4.2M
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U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity
Funding: $4.2M
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MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additives that functionalize materials like graphene and biomaterials to enhance the strength, durability, and flexibility of fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics. This technology enables manufacturers to achieve superior material performance without altering their existing production processes.
Kemvera develops and produces sustainable, drop-in chemicals derived from bio-based sources to help brand owners reduce their carbon footprint. The company offers bio-acetic acid and bio-ethyl acetate as affordable replacements for fossil-based products in various industrial applications. These bio-based chemicals enable customers to achieve significant emissions reductions while maintaining product performance.
Funding: $3.0M
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Funding: $3.0M
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NovoMoto distributes solar-powered electricity to off-grid communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, addressing the lack of access to reliable energy for over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. Through a Pay-As-You-Go model, the company enables households to transition from costly kerosene and diesel lighting to affordable, sustainable energy solutions, improving quality of life and reducing annual energy expenditures.
Funding: $800.0K
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Wefunder
Wefunder
Funding: $800.0K
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PowerTech Water provides a chemical-free wastewater treatment platform that utilizes advanced metal recovery technologies to ensure compliance with discharge regulations. Their systems optimize purification processes and enhance sustainability by efficiently removing dissolved metals from industrial wastewater, reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
Founded 2014
Rebundle produces plant-based hair extensions using a patented technology that repurposes discarded banana stems, resulting in a lightweight and biodegradable product. This innovation addresses the discomfort and environmental waste associated with traditional synthetic hair extensions, offering a more sustainable and comfortable alternative for consumers.
The startup provides energy lifecycle management services focused on the sustainable use of industrial batteries through turnkey recycling tools and software applications. Their solutions streamline the management of battery energy storage assets, enabling cost-effective recycling and compliance while significantly reducing time and resource expenditures in the battery and electric vehicle industries.
IMM InvestmentRock Creek
WATTMORE provides a software infrastructure that integrates and manages distributed energy resources, enabling users to optimize energy storage through intelligent battery charging and discharging. Their platform offers precise project performance predictions and a web-based dashboard for real-time monitoring, addressing the complexities of energy management in renewable energy systems.
Wright Electric develops ultra-lightweight motors, generators, and batteries specifically for aerospace and defense applications, focusing on sequential electrification of aircraft. This technology aims to reduce emissions and enhance the sustainability of air travel, addressing the industry's need for environmentally friendly solutions.
Funding: $4.1M
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Funding: $4.1M
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