Bay Bridge Ventures Climate
Venture capitalBerkeley · Pre-Seed–Growth · 14 people tracked
Find your way into Bay Bridge Ventures Climate
3,142 people in our graph share verified history with the Bay Bridge Ventures Climate team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Investment thesis
Bay Bridge Ventures is a purpose-built, institutional climate tech venture capital firm targeting early-stage investments in disruptive, defensible technology companies with scalable business models addressing climate change. The team brings decades of collective experience as investors, founders, and directors across pension plans, investment banks, mission-driven VC firms, and innovation hubs. The firm aims to generate top-quartile returns for institutional investors while emphasizing diversity among its general partners and investment team, and encouraging diverse hiring at its portfolio companies. It also dedicates a portion of its carry to philanthropic causes and pre-revenue mission-driven startups to support the next generation of founders and critical climate technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & curated
What they invest in
from 27 of 36 portfolio companiesCleantech ×13Climate Tech ×13Energy ×10AI & Machine Learning ×6Deep Tech ×6New Materials ×6Hardware ×5SaaS ×5
HQs:United States×23Canada×1Germany×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 16 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×93 founders×14+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Imperial College London ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×9Business & Management ×4Physics ×4Life Sciences ×3Politics & Policy ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
HaxAsia ×2
7 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 21 with degree data)
Investments · 36 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12021 · 22015 · 15 dated
Allbirds is a footwear brand that makes shoes using natural and regenerative materials such as merino wool, with a focus on reducing product carbon footprints.
Circular EconomyClimate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Joseph Zwillinger(Director)Tim Brown(Founder)inRavi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)
.jpg?itok=CaThqJtb)
BoardDan Levitan(Director)in
Co-investorsAurumExpansion Venture CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalIPD CapitalK2 GlobalLerer Hippeau+11 more
Neighborhood Sun connects residents and businesses — including renters — to local community solar farms, giving subscribers a share of the clean energy produced and a discount on their monthly electricity bills without installations or upfront costs.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySilver Spring, US
Gary Skulnik(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatKim Kolt· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed May 2023
Co-investorsMaryland TEDCOTEDCO
Turntide develops electrification technology and powertrain components—including motors, inverters, and batteries—for OEMs building electric vehicles and other moving machinery.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSunnyvale, US
Piyush Desai(Founder)in
Board seatKim Kolt· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesClimate InvestmentG Vision CapitalNew Ground VenturesOpen Field Capital+4 more
Allium manufactures stainless-clad rebar that meets the AASHTO M 329M standard, offered in a full size range (#3–#18) and ASTM A615 and A706 specifications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsPeabody, US
Steven Jepeal(Cofounder)inSam McAlpine(Founder)in
Co-investorsAera VCAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Propeller VC
EnergySan Francisco, US
Vic Shao(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesDesigner FundObvious VenturesPeopleFund
.jpeg){kind=logo}
Apeiron Labs develops autonomous underwater vehicles and ocean technology for marine applications.
Climate TechDeep TechIoTRoboticsCambridge, US
Ravi Pappu(CEO / Board Member)in
BoardSanjeev Krishnan(Director)Jonathan Rosen(Director)David Douglas(Director)Kyle Teamey(Director)inMark Abbott(Director)
Co-investorsCoalitionS2G InvestmentsTFX CapitalRA Capital
Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSWashington, US
Kiran Bhatraju(Executive Officer)inRyan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupBroadscaleCamber CreekCity LightCongruent Ventures+10 more
Astra provides dedicated orbital launch services and manufactures electric propulsion systems for satellites.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechAlameda, US
Chris Kemp(Founder)inDr. Adam London(Founder)
Co-investorsACME CapitalCanaan PartnersChenel Capital PartnersEvolution VC PartnersHelios CapitalPROOF+4 more
BlueNalu develops cell-cultivated seafood grown directly from fish cells in a controlled environment, aiming to supply seafood without harvesting it from the ocean.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechSan Diego, US
Lauran Madden(Founder)inH. LOUIS COOPERHOUSE(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSTEVEN FINN(Director)inBABAR KHAN(Director)inDAVID TAICLET(Director)MARY WAGNER(Director)
Co-investors91 VenturesAgronomicsAlwyn CapitalAurum Venture PartnersBloom8Clear Current Capital+7 more
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials as alternatives to plastic, working across materials science, engineering, and design.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsGeekdomRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesWestchester AngelsClosed Loop VenturesGratitude Railroad+2 more
CarbonCapture develops CO₂ direct air capture technology aimed at removing carbon from the atmosphere to address climate change.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwarePasadena, US
Bill Gross(Co-founder & Chairman)inAdrian Corless(Chief Executive Officer)inLindsy Sanders(Director)Tom McGovern(Director)
BoardBrandon Simmons(Director)Carly Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGLightbankNeotribe VenturesIdealabPrime Movers Lab
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCambridge, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)inRobert Mumgaard(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Brunner(Executive Officer)inBob Mumgaard(Founder)in
BoardMassimiliano Pieri(Director)Katie Rae(Director)in
Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCoatue Management+42 more
Emanate offers a configurable sales automation engine designed for industrial operations that handles prospect tracking, opportunity management, customer nurturing, and inbound qualification across accounts, emails, and agents.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsGood FriendsM13Andreessen HorowitzFounders FundTrajectory Ventures
.png)
Exowatt builds modular clean energy infrastructure systems designed for 24/7 solar power generation, targeting global AI infrastructure and critical industries that require reliable, ultra-low-cost sustainable power.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyHardwareMiami, US
Hannan Happi(CEO & Co-Founder)Jack Abraham(Co-Founder; Atomic CEO)inHannan H.(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzAtomicBlack FlagBleu CapitalFelicis VenturesFundamental Ventures+8 more
GlacierGrid provides smart energy management software that monitors and optimizes HVAC and refrigeration systems to reduce energy consumption and costs.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSRichmond, US
Manik Suri(Founder and CEO)inGerald Zingraf(Chief Operating Officer)inLiz Piontkowski(VP of Operations)Alex See(VP of Product)in
Co-investors1st Course CapitalDeciensDoon CapitalFulcrum Global CapitalJetstreamPulse Fund+8 more
GoodLeap provides financing and software tools for homeowners and professionals adopting sustainable home solutions including solar panels, batteries, and energy-efficient systems.
CleantechFintechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)WestCap
Gauting, DE
Daniel Wiegand(Founder)in
Co-investorsArmada Investment AGFreigeist CapitalObvious VenturesAtomicoEarlybird Venture Capital
Loliware develops seaweed-based materials and climate technology solutions to replace plastic with regenerative alternatives.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsSan Jose, US
James Mastronardi(Executive Officer)Jonathan Plisco(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEmma Jenkin(Director)Justin Kamine(Director)Cassy Liberman(Director)Oliver Libby(Director)in
Co-investorsGeekdomGiant LeapGratitude RailroadRogue Insight CapitalTech Square VenturesClosed Loop Ventures+1 more
Mighty Buildings manufactures prefabricated homes using 3D printing technology and robotics, with a goal of reducing construction emissions and waste.
PropTechRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Slava Solonitsyn(Founder)inDmitry Starodubtsev(Founder)in
Co-investorsAbies VenturesAzure Ventures GroupBold Capital PartnersDesigner FundEvolution VC PartnersFlucas Ventures+14 more
Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic.
Circular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB
Pierre-Yves Paslier(Cofounder & Co-CEO)inRodrigo Garcia Gonzalez(Cofounder & Co-CEO)in
Co-investorsAstanor VenturesCool Climate CollectiveHorizons VenturesNew Earth VenturesRadicle ImpactRegeneration.VC+2 more
Ocean Infinity uses robotics, software, and advanced technology to deliver marine data services and solutions for offshore operations, with a focus on improving safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyIoTRobotics
SailPlan builds AI-powered systems for the marine industry that detect vessel performance anomalies, forecast maintenance needs, and automate parts ordering and service coordination for commercial shipping and recreational vessels.
AI & Machine LearningIoT
Co-investorsEast 11 VenturesGraph VenturesGreycroftSpacecadet Ventures
Solarcore develops aerogel-based thermal insulation technology, derived from NASA aerogel research, for use in consumer, commercial, and government applications such as footwear and outdoor gear.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsPortland, US
Michael Markesbery(Co-Founder & CEO)inRithvik Venna(Co-Founder & COO)inJeff Nash(Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsBreak Trail VenturesElizabeth Street VenturesEnlightenment CapitalEvolution VenturesGOLDWIN VENTURE PARTNERSIronGate Capital Advisors+9 more
Sunlight Financial provides point-of-sale financing solutions for residential solar and home improvement contractors, enabling them to offer affordable loans to homeowners through an integrated technology platform.
CleantechEnergyFintechSaaSTeaneck, US
Neil Z. Auerbach(Executive Chairman and Director of the Issuer)Michael Ruehlman(President and Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer)Matthew R. Potere(Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Issuer)Emil Henry, Jr.(Director)Marc Blair(Director)Allessandro Boninsegna(Director)
Co-investorsFTV Capital
Sunstone Credit provides online financing and loans for commercial property improvements, including solar, HVAC, roofing, EV charging, and energy storage projects.
CleantechEnergyFintechNew York City, US
Sumbul Alvi(Founder)
Co-investorsEarly Light VenturesEarthshot Ventures
Svante builds filters and modular rotary contactor machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and directly from the air.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsBurnaby, CA
Matthew Stevenson(Executive Officer)inClaude Letourneau(President & CEO)
BoardMarc Van Den Berg(Director)Roger Strauch(Director)inDamien Vacherot(Director)Laura Boudreau(Director)
Co-investorsChrysalixThe Roda GroupChevron Technology VenturesMitsui & CoTemasekClimate Investment+3 more
Wildtype grows salmon directly from fish cells using cellular agriculture, allowing production of seafood without wild-caught or farmed fish.
BiotechClimate TechFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Justin Kolbeck(Executive Officer, Director)inArye Elfenbein(Director)in
.jpg)
BoardJohn Melas-Kyriazi(Director)
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)Maven VenturesMission BiocapitalRoot Ventures Manager, LlcS2G InvestmentsSpark Capital+5 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Chanje EnergyEnbalaHyperloop Transportation TechnologiesMaxar TechnologiesRenovizSima TechnologiesSpiritsSunfinanceWindward
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
1 IPOsAllbirdsNASDAQ: BIRD
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Carbon Capture · newmarketpitch.com · Aug 31, 2026
Turntide Technologies · chargedevs.com · Aug 13, 2026
Notpla · startuphub.ai · Aug 11, 2026
GoodLeap · roofingcontractor.com · Aug 4, 2026
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · techcrunch.com · Jul 30, 2026
Ocean Infinity · news.bitcoin.com · Jul 28, 2026
Exowatt · pv-magazine-usa.com · Jul 1, 2026
Wildtype · greenqueen.com.hk · Jun 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Bay Bridge Ventures Climate made?
- Bay Bridge Ventures Climate has 36 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Bay Bridge Ventures Climate invest at?
- Bay Bridge Ventures Climate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Bay Bridge Ventures Climate focus on?
- Bay Bridge Ventures Climate focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech.
- Where is Bay Bridge Ventures Climate located?
- Bay Bridge Ventures Climate is headquartered in Berkeley, US.
- Who does Bay Bridge Ventures Climate co-invest with?
- Bay Bridge Ventures Climate most often shares deals with Sand Hill Angels, Congruent Ventures, Designer Fund, among 157 tracked co-investors.
Similar investors
Amadeus Capital Partners is a technology investment firm that backs founders building complex, science-led and deep tech businesses, supporting them over the long term as they scale internationally.
Boundary Capital invests in high-growth private technology companies with the aim of positively impacting millions of lives, focusing on life sciences, AI, and engineering.
Phoenix Venture Partners invests in early to revenue-stage companies tackling major challenges in computing, electronics, transportation, energy, industrial, and life sciences, offering hands-on support and access to a network of strategic partners.
Boğaziçi Ventures is a Turkey-based investment firm managing venture capital funds, supporting startups from pre-seed through pre-IPO stages and aiming to grow the Turkish startup ecosystem globally.
FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) is a development-focused investor that allocates catalytic capital to market-shaping instruments, intermediaries and infrastructure to strengthen financial markets and private sector participation across Africa.