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Boston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The firm invests in climate technology companies that solve acute problems for industrial customers and governments through cost-effective, proven solutions deployable within 3-5 years. The firm prioritizes innovations with clear market demand and quantifiable greenhouse gas reduction potential, seeking founders who are problem-solvers obsessed with customer adoption, relentless builders focused on rapid scaling, and adaptive learners. Investments emphasize near-term industrial solutions in materials science, chemistry, biotechnology, and robotics, with preference for companies demonstrating proven technology, validated unit economics, and strong technical and commercial leadership.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 18 portfolio companiesClimate Tech ×6Cleantech ×5New Materials ×5Biotech ×4Circular Economy ×4AgTech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2
HQs:United States×7Canada×1
Investments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 16 dated
Andes is a mission-driven company focused on protecting the planet and applying technology in a nature-related context.
AgTechBiotechClimate Tech
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCavallo VenturesGermin8 VenturesSunna VenturesVoyager PartnersYamaha Motor Ventures+3 more
Beyond The Dome builds a modular, automated system for wastewater treatment facilities that destroys biosolids and treats sludge, eliminating organics including PFAS, microplastics, and pharmaceuticals while recovering water, minerals, and energy.
Circular EconomyCleantechEnergy
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsACVC PartnersAutodesk FoundationMuirwoods Ventures
BlocPower upgrades buildings to reduce emissions and improve efficiency through sustainable retrofits and inclusive financing, focusing on underserved communities.
CleantechClimate TechImpact & Social GoodPropTech
Brian Lindsey(CEO)in
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCleo CapitalKapor CapitalMaC Venture CapitalOperator CollectivePulse Fund+3 more
BO Materials develops novel materials for industrial applications across trillion-dollar industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew MaterialsSemiconductorsMassachusetts, US
Michael Segal(Executive Officer, Director)inAnvesh Gurijala(Founder)
BoardDavid Miller(Director)inDwight Poler(Director)Andrew Goldman(Director)
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsACVC PartnersClean Energy VentureClean Energy VenturesCollaborative FundDiamond Edge VenturesGC Ventures+5 more
Brimstone develops co-production processes to manufacture cement, steel, aluminum, and other critical minerals from a single feedstock in an integrated facility.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsOakland, US
Cody Finke(Founder)inHugo Leandri(Founder)in
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCollaborative FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)DCVC (Data Collective)Fifth WallGVP Climate+7 more
Cavallo Ventures is the venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis, investing in innovative technology companies across agriculture, specialty chemicals, and animal nutrition sectors.
AgTechEnterprise Software
Michael Wilbur(President)in
Co-investorsWilbur-Ellis [Cavallo]Builders VCGermin8 VenturesKdT VenturesLeaps by Bayer
Elo develops plant-based food ingredients and technologies to enhance nutritional value, taste, and climate resilience in everyday foods.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechFoodTechNew MaterialsDurham, US
ToddMichele Fite(Executive Officer)inMatthew Todd Rands(Executive Officer, Director)Chloe Pavely(Executive Officer)inMatt DiLeo(Director)inPaul Boyer(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)DCVC BioKdT VenturesNovo Holdings
OzoneBio engineers biologically-powered materials to replace fossil-based chemical production processes for industrial applications.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Currence (Sightline Climate) offers a data platform that pairs an AI data engine with expert analysts to turn thousands of sources into proprietary data, models, and forecasts on energy and climate technology.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureScarsdale, US
Kimberly Zou(Executive Officer, Director)Sophie Purdom(Director)
BoardMatthew Nordan(Director)inJason Kalira(Director)George Chalmers(Director)Mark Taylor(Director)
Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveMolten VenturesThe Westly GroupAzolla VenturesRed Sea Ventures
ZeoDAC develops direct air capture (DAC) technology using zeolite-based materials to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for climate mitigation and carbon management applications.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechAtlanta, US
Mark E. Davis(Co-Founder and Executive Strategic Advisor)Christopher W. Jones(Co-Founder and Executive Strategic Advisor)in
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsFREEFLOWGlobal Brain
ZymoChem develops bio-based materials using proprietary Carbon Conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials with increased yields.
BiotechCircular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Leandro, US
Harshal Chokhawala(Founder & CEO)inLindy Fishburne(Director)Phil Grayeski(Director)Taehong Huh(Director)Timothy Dummer(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCavallo VenturesDudley FundFreshTracks CapitalPrime Partners+8 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Calion TechnologiesEloEquiiGozenMoriTereformTezza
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSightline Climate · finance.yahoo.com · Apr 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Accelr8 made?
- Accelr8 has 18 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Accelr8 invest at?
- Accelr8 invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Accelr8 focus on?
- Accelr8 focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Accelr8 located?
- Accelr8 is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Accelr8 lead rounds?
- Yes, Accelr8 leads investment rounds.
- Who does Accelr8 co-invest with?
- Accelr8 most often shares deals with ACVC Partners, Cavallo Ventures, Collaborative Fund, among 48 tracked co-investors.
- What size deals does Accelr8 back?
- Across 5 deals with disclosed amounts, Accelr8 has joined rounds of $12M – $55M (median $15M).
Co-investors · 8
Kapor Capital is an impact-focused venture capital firm that invests in seed-stage tech startups building solutions that create economic opportunity and address inequality across sectors such as education, work, finance, justice, food and health.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange operating since 2011, offering crypto trading along with related services such as margin trading, staking, derivatives, and (in the US) equities brokerage through Kraken Securities LLC.
SRB Ventures is a technology venture investment fund founded and led by Sahil Bloom, investing across all stages and sectors.
Better Capital is a global venture capital firm that backs bold innovators from day zero, with a portfolio focused largely on Indian startups.
Orange DAO is a founder community and fellowship program for crypto startups, offering mentorship, resources, and access to a broad network of investors and experienced entrepreneurs.
Firms observed investing alongside Accelr8, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Accelr8's recorded portfolio.
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