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Arborview Capital

Impact investor

Chevy Chase · Late Stage · 7 people tracked

Also known as ARBORVIEW CAPITAL LLC

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Investment thesis

Arborview Capital invests around the theme that sustainability is increasingly central to consumer and business decision-making. Over roughly fifteen years, the firm has partnered with high-quality management teams building more environmentally sound and resource-efficient businesses. It views sustainability as a large and rapidly growing opportunity capable of generating returns for all stakeholders — investors, employees, customers, suppliers — as well as benefiting the environment. Focus areas include reducing CO2 emissions and cleaner energy alternatives, optimizing water use and quality, reducing material footprints and landfill use with more sustainable sourcing, and improving food and agriculture.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Late Stage
HQ
Chevy Chase, US
Private fund assets
$92.5M
VC funds
3
Tracked investments
21

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website
Joe Lipscomb· Co-founder + Partnerin

What they invest in

from 13 of 21 portfolio companies

Advanced Manufacturing ×5Energy ×4Cleantech ×3Construction Tech ×3Consumer ×3Hardware ×2AgTech ×1Climate Tech ×1

HQs:United States×11

Investments · 21 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2019 · 12017 · 23 dated

Vital FarmsNASDAQ: VITLApr 2017SEC filingmedium confidence

AgTechAustin, US

Matthew O'Hayer(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatKarl Khoury· per SEC Form D · $11.1M raise · filed Apr 2017

Alpen High Performance ProductsNov 2019SEC filinghigh confidence

Advanced ManufacturingNiwot, US

Brad Begin(Executive Officer, Director)Karl Khoury(Director)Joseph Lipscomb(Director)Scott Maierhofer(Director)

Board seatKarl KhouryJoseph Lipscomb· per SEC Form D · $4M raise · filed Dec 2019

Rachiorachio.comin𝕏Dec 2017

Rachio makes smart irrigation controllers that automatically adjust watering based on weather, season, and local conditions to reduce outdoor water waste for residential properties.

Climate TechConsumerHardwareIoT

Franz Garsombke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Christopher M. Klein(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Gary Stone(Executive Officer)Robert Hawk(Director)Jonathan Hallett(Director)Karl Khoury(Director)

Board seatKarl Khoury· per SEC Form D

Certified B Corpbcorporation.net
Copper Cow Coffeecoppercowcoffee.com

Advanced ManufacturingLos Angeles, US

Deborah Wei Mullin(Executive Officer, Director)

Drexmetdrexmet.comin

Drexel Metals manufactures standing-seam metal roofing, wall, and trim products along with edge-to-edge systems, and supplies fabrication equipment such as rollformers, folders, brakes, and shears through equipment partners.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechNew Materials

Elephant Energyin

EnergyBoulder, US

David Richardson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Travis Conners(Director)Joseph Lipscomb(Director)Joshua Lake(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Travis Connors(Director)

Good Culture

Irvine, US

Anders Eisner(Director)Tony Jacobs(Director)Clayton Christopher(Director)Jesse culture Merrill(Executive Officer, Director)Pete Speranza(Director)

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FintechImpact & Social GoodBethesda, US

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Kite Hillkite-hill.com
Lrienergysolutionslrienergysolutions.comin

Envocore provides sustainable infrastructure and energy efficiency services—including solar PV and battery storage, utility metering (AMI/AMR), water efficiency, energy-efficient lighting, and building envelope improvements—handling design, engineering, and construction.

CleantechConstruction TechEnergyGambrills, US

Pakal Techpakal-tech.comin
Paragonairheaterparagonairheater.com

Paragon supplies and services tubular and rotary regenerative air preheaters, along with related components such as contact seals, and provides in-field engineering service for power generation operators.

Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware

Perchenergyperchenergy.com

Perch Energy connects residential and business electricity customers to local community solar farms, letting them subscribe without rooftop panels or home ownership to lower their electricity bills.

CleantechConsumerEnergy

Secretary-General's remarks on Climate Changeun.org

The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization; the page is a multilingual landing page and does not describe specific products or services.

GovTech

Soliorganicsoliorganic.com
Soupergirlsoupergirl.com𝕏

Soupergirl makes handcrafted, clean-label soups, salsas, pico de gallo, and gazpachos with a focus on protein and fiber and no artificial preservatives.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Temperpacktemperpack.com

Brian Powers(Cofounder)

Thinkalpenthinkalpen.comin𝕏

Alpen High Performance Products designs and manufactures energy-efficient windows and doors using triple- and quad-pane glass and fiberglass or fiber-reinforced uPVC frames, serving residential homeowners, architects, and commercial builders.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction Tech

Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Vital FarmsNASDAQ: VITL

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Arborview Capital invest at?
Arborview Capital invests at the Late Stage stage.
What sectors does Arborview Capital focus on?
Arborview Capital focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
Where is Arborview Capital located?
Arborview Capital is headquartered in Chevy Chase, US.

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