Anthropocene Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 29 people tracked
Also known as Anthropocene Ventures Founders
Investment thesis
Anthropocene Ventures targets a perceived funding gap for deep tech climate startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, where non-dilutive grants and accelerators exist but early equity capital is scarce. The firm believes the world is entering a fourth industrial revolution driven by climate change and national security, supported by large public commitments such as the US IRA/CHIPS Acts and the European Green Deal. It focuses on exponential technologies and hard science across undercapitalized climate verticals like water, built environment, and alternative materials, aiming to add value on the business side while founders develop the technology, and to position companies for later institutional rounds and M&A.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 29 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 5 of 8 portfolio companiesAgTech ×2Cleantech ×2Deep Tech ×2New Materials ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1Hardware ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · showing 7 of 8
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12 dated
Corigin produces organic plant growth enhancers (Coriphol) and biochar soil amendments (Corichar) made from farm wastes such as California almond shells, using carbon-negative pyrolysis and bio-refinery technology.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
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 makes a bio-inspired dry adhesive (gMDA) with micro-wedge structures modeled on a gecko's foot, producing a reusable, residue-free grip that detaches without force.
Deep TechNew MaterialsRobotics
Frequently asked questions
- 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, New Materials, SaaS.
- 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor 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
TEN Capital Network · Matt McGraw
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