Boston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 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 1, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 20 portfolio companiesNew Materials ×5Biotech ×4Circular Economy ×4Climate Tech ×4Cleantech ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×5Canada×1
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 22023 · 12022 · 14 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
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
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
Brooklyn-based climate tech company using proprietary software to green urban clean energy projects.
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsKapor CapitalPulse FundVoLo Earth Ventures
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(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Miller(Director)inDwight Poler(Director)Andrew Goldman(Director)
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsACVC PartnersClean Energy VentureClean Energy VenturesCollaborative FundDiamond Edge VenturesGood Growth Capital+4 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(CEO)inHugo LeandriinCody Finke, Ph.D.(Founder)in
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCollaborative FundCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)DCVC (Data Collective)Fifth WallGVP Climate+7 more
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
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)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)DCVC BioKdT VenturesNovo Holdings
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
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 & Infrastructure
Co-investorsCool Climate CollectiveMolten VenturesThe Westly GroupRed Sea Ventures
Scarsdale, US
Kimberly Zou(Executive Officer, Director)Sophie Purdom(Director)
BoardMatthew Nordan(Director)inJason Kalira(Director)George Chalmers(Director)Mark Taylor(Director)
Co-investorsAzolla Ventures
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
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)in
PartnerLouis Kang· solo GP
Co-investorsBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesCavallo VenturesDudley FundFreshTracks CapitalPrime Partners+7 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Sightline Climate · blog.mean.ceo · Aug 19, 2026
Sightline Climate · blog.mean.ceo · Aug 19, 2026
Brimstone · simplywall.st · Jun 26, 2026
Andes · itbusinesstoday.com · Jan 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Accelr8 made?
- Accelr8 has 16 tracked investments.
- 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, Collaborative Fund, GVP Climate, among 27 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 7
Kapor Capital is an Oakland-based venture fund that invests in seed-stage technology companies in education, health, and consumer finance sectors. The firm focuses on companies that create both economic and social value.
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 an India-focused early-stage venture investor backing startups across sectors including consumer, mobility, fintech, edtech, ecommerce and gaming.
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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