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Groundswell Ventures
Denver, United States
Invests in innovative companies tackling climate change, sustainability, and health challenges.
Portfolio
27+
Employees
5+
Founded
2018
AUM
N/A
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No stages listed
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United States
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Funds
Fund II
Vintage 2023
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Groundswell Ventures
Invests in innovative companies tackling climate change, sustainability, and health challenges.
Portfolio
27+
Employees
5+
Founded
2018
AUM
N/A
Funds
Fund II · Vintage 2023
Stages
No stages listed
Industries
No industries listedGeographic scope
United States
Sources
Showing 18 of 18 matched portfolio companies
Babylist provides a universal, web‑based baby registry that lets expecting and new parents add items from any retailer into a single list, with an interactive checklist that tracks progress. The platform includes expert‑curated product recommendations, insurance‑verified breast‑pump ordering, and a 15 % discount plus a welcome box for registrants. It also offers a mobile app for in‑store scanning and shareable links for gifting.
Funding: $40.0M
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Funding: $40.0M
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The startup manufactures modular, honeycomb-shaped capsules equipped with magnetic technology and customizable labels to organize personal care essentials for travel and daily routines. This solution addresses the challenge of inefficient storage and accessibility of portable personal care items, promoting a sustainable and organized approach to personal care management.
Funding: $400.0K
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Funding: $400.0K
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Cambium Carbon utilizes a supply chain operating system and the Traece® app to enhance the efficiency and traceability of lumber sourcing, transforming fallen trees into Carbon Smart Wood™. This approach addresses the significant carbon emissions associated with traditional wood harvesting by promoting the upcycling of wood waste, potentially saving over 268 million trees annually.
Funding: $28.2M
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Funding: $28.2M
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Camus offers an AI-powered grid orchestration platform that analyzes utility and distributed energy resource data to manage real-time distribution grid constraints. This technology enables electric utilities to enhance reliability, reduce operating costs, and optimize system planning in the face of increasing demand from electric vehicles and renewable energy sources.
Funding: $29.2M
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Funding: $29.2M
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Capra Biosciences develops bioreactor technology that converts industrial byproducts and waste into bio-based materials, addressing the challenge of resource inefficiency in waste management. This process not only reduces environmental impact but also creates valuable materials for various applications, enhancing sustainability in manufacturing.
Circuit operates a fleet of all-electric shuttles that provide on-demand transportation services, facilitating first and last-mile connections to mass transit. By offering low-cost, eco-friendly rides, Circuit addresses urban congestion and enhances mobility access in underserved areas.
Funding: $11.0M
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Funding: $11.0M
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Claros Technologies develops sustainable materials that produce zero toxic waste through advanced synthesis methods. The company addresses environmental pollution by providing safe alternatives for industries reliant on hazardous substances.
Funding: $49.7M
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Funding: $49.7M
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EarlyBird is a mobile app that lets parents open a tax‑advantaged UGMA custodial investment account for their child with as little as $5 per month, providing expert‑crafted, automated portfolios and unlimited free transactions. The app also serves as a private digital time‑capsule, allowing families to store unlimited photos, videos, and messages while inviting unlimited relatives to view milestones and contribute cash gifts directly to the investment account.
Funding: $4.5M
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Funding: $4.5M
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Eight Sleep develops a sleep fitness system that utilizes hydro-powered cooling technology and integrated health sensors to monitor heart rate and breathing patterns. The system addresses issues of temperature regulation and snoring, enhancing sleep quality by automatically adjusting to the user's physiological needs throughout the night.
Funding: $86.0M
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Funding: $86.0M
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Great Wrap produces compostable cling wrap using biopolymers derived from potato waste, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plastic wraps. This product addresses the growing issue of plastic pollution by offering a sustainable packaging solution for both home and business use.
Funding: $22.9M
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Funding: $22.9M
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KickUp provides a cloud‑based SaaS platform that consolidates professional development scheduling, coaching walkthrough tracking, and educator evaluation workflows for K‑12 districts. Its modular architecture (Foundations, Learning, Growth) delivers real‑time dashboards, AI‑driven analytics, and API integrations with SIS and HRIS systems to streamline data management and decision‑making.
Michroma utilizes precision fermentation and synthetic biology to engineer fungal biofactories that produce high-performance natural ingredients, including stable colors and flavors. This approach addresses the demand for sustainable and healthful alternatives to petrochemical and agri-derived ingredients in the food and beverage industry.
Funding: $7.5M
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Funding: $7.5M
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Natilus designs and manufactures blended‑wing‑body (BWB) aircraft that combine the fuselage and wing into a single lift‑generating structure, delivering up to 30% fuel savings, higher payload capacity, and reduced emissions. Its product lines include KONA, an autonomous‑capable regional cargo aircraft, and Horizon EVO, a passenger jet that can carry over 200 passengers on long‑haul routes, both compatible with existing airport infrastructure and dual‑fuel (Jet A and SAF) operations.
Funding: $9.0M
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Funding: $9.0M
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Needed provides a perinatal nutrition system that includes scientifically formulated supplements tailored for fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum stages, ensuring optimal nutrient absorption and bioavailability. The company addresses the widespread issue of nutritional depletion among mothers by offering expert-vetted products that meet the specific dietary needs during these critical life stages.
Funding: $24.8M
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Funding: $24.8M
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The startup manufactures milk vending machines that produce fresh, preservative-free plant-based milk, such as almond milk, with a nutritional profile of five grams of protein and three grams of fiber per serving. This technology provides consumers with a convenient source of vegan milk while eliminating the need for additives commonly found in store-bought alternatives.
Funding: $12.0M
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Funding: $12.0M
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The startup offers subscription-based personalized healthcare that integrates chronic disease diagnosis and management through telemedicine consultations, health coaching, lab testing, and specialist referrals. This approach enables patients to receive tailored treatment that targets the underlying causes of their chronic conditions rather than merely addressing symptoms.
Funding: $143.8M
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Funding: $143.8M
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Public offers a unified investment platform for individuals to diversify across stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, ETFs, and alternative assets. It provides AI-powered insights and customizable Investment Plans to automate wealth growth and offers high-yield cash accounts.
Topanga provides foodservice software solutions to help commercial kitchens reduce waste and operational costs. The platform features ReusePass for tracking reusable container programs and StreamLine for optimizing production forecasting using smart scale data. This technology enables culinary teams in higher education, healthcare, and senior living to achieve significant savings through waste mitigation and packaging reduction.
Funding: $4.2M
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Funding: $4.2M
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