Anthropocene Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 30 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 · 30 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 7 of 8 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4Cleantech ×4Deep Tech ×3AgTech ×2Hardware ×2New Materials ×2Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · showing 7 of 8
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12 dated
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 Rise
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)Dan Hurley(Founding Head of Engineering)
Co-investorsOPAMP CAPITAL
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 Ventures
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)Garry Cooper, Jr.(Director)
BoardAlyssa Bryan(Director)Garry Cooper Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Closed Loop PartnersTELUS Pollinator Fund for Good
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 Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesNovineer · investing.com · Dec 17, 2025
Mycocycle · closedlooppartners.com · Mar 5, 2025
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 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
TEN Capital Network · Matt McGraw
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