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Anthropocene Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 29 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Anthropocene Ventures invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A climate tech startups built on hard science and novel engineering, aiming to help reshape the economy toward alignment with the earth's ecology. The firm argues that value creation is compressing into early stages for science-based companies, while pre/seed deep tech climate remains underfunded relative to available grants, accelerators, and post-Series A capital. It targets undercapitalized climate verticals such as water, built environment, and alternative materials, alongside renewable energy and decarbonization. The firm emphasizes helping technical founders grow the business rather than the technology, connecting them to global markets (especially Asia) and later-stage investors, and uses SPVs for pro rata as portfolio companies mature.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
Team · 29 people
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Anthropocene Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 8 of 13 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×5Cleantech ×5Deep Tech ×4Hardware ×3Climate Tech ×2New Materials ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22022 · 12020 · 14 dated
374Water develops AirSCWO, a commercial supercritical water oxidation technology that destroys organic wastes—including PFAS, sludges/biosolids, AFFF firefighting foam, spent activated carbon and ion exchange resin, and landfill leachate—converting them into minerals and clean water.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareDurham, US
Marc Deshusses(Co-founder & Director)Daniel Bogar(President & CEO)inChuck Weiser(Chief Financial Officer)Adrienne Anderson(Interim Chief Financial Officer)Brad Meyers(Chief Operating Officer)Raj Melkote(Chief Technology Officer)in
Acelfil develops industrial filtration systems designed to handle variable and spiking suspended-solids loads without manual operator intervention, aiming to reduce equipment shutdowns and downstream membrane damage.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware
Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan RiseClosed Loop Partners
FuelX manufactures solid-state hydrogen products and fuel cell power systems that run on high-energy-density Alane (AlH3) fuel to reduce carbon emissions.
CleantechEnergyHardware
geCKo Materials develops an energy-efficient biomimetic adhesive for commercial and consumer applications that reduces environmental impact and simplifies attachment processes.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsRobotics
Capella Kerst(Founder and CEO)inDan Hurley(Founding Head of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesOPAMP CAPITALStartXBosch VenturesKittyHawk Ventures
Maxterial develops advanced chemicals and coatings, including a coating platform designed to protect surfaces against wear, heat, and corrosion.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsDellin InvestmentsHelios Climate VenturesIdeashipBreakout LabsUP2398
Biotechnology company using lab-cultivated fungi to convert construction and industrial waste into low-carbon raw materials.
Bolingbrook, US
Joanne Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)inColin Litow(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAlyssa Bryan(Director)Garry Cooper, Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Closed Loop PartnersJosephine CollectiveService Provider CapitalTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good+1 more
Novel Farms develops proprietary cell lines and growth media for cultivated meat and biopharmaceutical applications, offering serum-free and low-serum chicken cell cultures along with porcine fibroblasts sourced from heritage breeds.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFoodTechBerkeley, US
Michelle Lu(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Nadja Heine(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundJoyance PartnersSocial StartsSustainable Food VenturesBig Idea Ventures
Novineer develops CAD design software that performs stiffness- and strength-based topology optimization using anisotropic material properties and the Tsai-Wu failure criteria.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechSaaSDaytona Beach, US
Ali Tamijani(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAsimov VenturesFlorida Opportunity Fund
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
CZAR-PowerMaterealSolMemUmny Inc.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies374Water · finance.yahoo.com · Dec 30, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Anthropocene Ventures made?
- Anthropocene Ventures has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Anthropocene Ventures invest at?
- Anthropocene Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Anthropocene Ventures's typical check size?
- Anthropocene Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
- What sectors does Anthropocene Ventures focus on?
- Anthropocene Ventures focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, New Materials, Robotics, SaaS, Space Tech.
- Where is Anthropocene Ventures located?
- Anthropocene Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Anthropocene Ventures lead rounds?
- Anthropocene Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Anthropocene Ventures co-invest with?
- Anthropocene Ventures most often shares deals with Alumni Ventures, Collaborative Fund, Service Provider Capital, among 16 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMatthew McGraw: Anthropocene Ventures
Sutton Capital: THE INVESTOR with Joel Palathinkal · Matthew McGraw
Investor Connect - 639 - Matt McGraw of Anthropocene Ventures
Hall Martin · Matt McGraw
Ep 102: Matt McGraw - Managing Partner, Anthropocene Ventures
Energy Impact Center · Matt McGraw
Matt McGraw of Anthropocene Ventures
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