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Carnrite Ventures

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Houston · Pre-Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Carnrite Ventures invests in early-stage US technology companies, primarily focused on energy and industrial technology as well as healthcare technology. It backs businesses from pre-seed through Series B and aims to partner closely with founders, leveraging its experience, network, and capital to help scale companies and create value for customers, employees, founders, and investors.

Invests inEnergyHealthtechSector AgnosticHoustonUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series B
HQ
Houston, Texas, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
AUM
$25M
Tracked investments
56
Unicorns
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 6 people

from the firm's website & curated & public directories
Alan Carnrite· General Partnerin
Al Carnrite· Partnerin
Jeffrey Carnrite· Partnerin
Michael Aquino· Partnerin

What they invest in

from 47 of 56 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×19Healthtech ×12SaaS ×10Cleantech ×8Enterprise Software ×8Climate Tech ×7Digital Health ×7Hardware ×7

HQs:United States×30United Kingdom×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 31 portfolio companies
52%
solo founders
16 of 31 mapped founding teams
33%
repeat founders
of 36 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×162 founders×113 founders×24+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 32 founders with education data

Rice University ×3Columbia Business School ×2The University of Texas at Austin ×2University of California, San Francisco ×2University of Southern California ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×11Life Sciences ×5Business & Management ×4Computer Science ×3Mathematics & Statistics ×3Medicine ×3Economics ×2Finance & Accounting ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 36 founders with career history

The Explorers Club ×2

5 founders hold a PhD · 8 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)

Investments · 56 tracked

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Dugusystemsdugusystems.com✓ verified

Dugu Systems develops simple cycle gas turbines that combust fuel with oxygen at low pressure, using simpler materials and components to generate electricity and heat at lower cost.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCarat Venture PartnersNew York AngelsBrinc

Atanaelementsatanaelements.com

Atana is a mineral exploration company that uses proprietary geological databases, machine learning, and oil-and-gas subsurface techniques to identify and de-risk critical mineral systems, with a focus on lithium brine resources.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate Tech

Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalEarthshot VenturesSunna Ventures

BetterUpbetterup.comin𝕏

BetterUp provides an AI-powered coaching and professional development platform that helps organizations support employee growth and wellbeing.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSAustin, US

Alexi Robichaux(Co-founder and CEO)inEduardo Medina(Co-founder and COO)in

Co-investorsAfore CapitalAurumConvergeCrosslink CapitalEvio VCGarage Capital+16 more

Blue Apronblueapron.com

Blue Apron delivers pre-portioned ingredients and prepared meals directly to consumers, offering meal kits, heat-and-eat dishes, and microwavable meals without requiring a subscription.

Direct to ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechNew York City, US

Matthew Wadiak(Founder)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersGraph VenturesPeak PartnersStripesFirst Round Capital

Breakingbreaking.com

Breaking develops engineered microorganisms and enzymes—notably a microbe variant called MICROBE X-32—that biologically degrade many types of plastic waste into organic matter.

BiotechCleantechClimate Tech

Sukanya Punthambaker(Founder)Vaskar Gnyawali(Founder)inGeorge Church(Founder)Donald Ingber(Co-founder)inAlba Tull(Founder)inKent Wakeford(Founder)in

Co-investorsFrontier Path VCBuilders VC

Captainexperiencescaptainexperiences.comin

Captain Experiences operates an online marketplace connecting outdoor enthusiasts with vetted fishing and hunting guides across North America.

ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityAustin, US

Jonathan(Co-founder)Attison(Co-founder)

Co-investorsalphabet angelsVictorumBullish

Cerbycerby.comin𝕏

Cerby provides an identity security platform that extends password management, SSO, MFA, user provisioning/deprovisioning, and privileged access management to disconnected applications that lack SAML, OIDC, or SCIM support.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Belsasar Lepe(Founder & CEO)inVidal(Co-Founder & CTO)inErnie Tkac(Chief Revenue Officer)inMatt McCawley(VP of Customer Experience, Business Development & Partnerships)inMiles Lavin(Chief Financial and Operating Officer)in

Co-investorsAV8 VenturesBowery CapitalCategory VenturesCOREangelsIncubate USSCB 10X+7 more

Ceritasceritas.ai

Hardware bill of materials vulnerability analysis platform for operational technology cybersecurity in critical infrastructure.

Co-investorsGlasswing VenturesGrotech Ventures

Circuitcircuit.aiin

Circuit provides a platform that transforms complex technical knowledge into structured, governed workflows for industrial and manufacturing teams.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Tyson Tuttle(Founder)in

Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalCapital FactoryInterlock PartnersTensility Venture PartnersTTV Capital

Colossal Biosciencescolossal.com𝕏

Capital Factory is an investment and advisory network that connects ambitious founders and operators with investors, advisors, and resources to support early-stage companies addressing significant challenges.

Deep TechSector AgnosticAustin, US

Ben Lamm(Founder)inBrian Beard(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTom Chi(Director)in

Co-investorsAt One VenturesBold Capital PartnersBOLD LongevityBreyer CapitalDraper AssociatesEvolution VC Partners+10 more

Data Gumbodatagumbo.com

Houston, US

Andrew Bruce(Executive Officer, Director)Gerald Smith(Executive Officer)William Fox(Executive Officer)Ove Sandve(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAramco VenturesEquinor VenturesSaudi Aramco Energy Ventures

dClimatedclimate.netin𝕏

dClimate operates a decentralized platform where businesses, governments, researchers, and policymakers can access, contribute, and monetize verified climate data such as historical weather, climate models, and data on perils like hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.

Climate TechCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureNew York, US

Osho Jha(Founder)inTodd Olson(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCoinFundGiant Ventures Global LlpJuniperLightbankMulticoin CapitalOpen Field Capital

Enduranceenergygroupenduranceenergygroup.comin

Endurance Energy Group builds integrated software for planning, analytics, and geospatial intelligence in upstream energy, covering portfolio optimization, asset-level P&L modeling, well and operator analytics, and scenario modeling.

Data & InfrastructureEnergySaaS

Allen Howard II(Founder)in

Flatiron Healthflatiron.comin𝕏Oct 2012Acquired

Flatiron Health combines AI-powered technology and clinical expertise with real-world oncology data to help healthcare providers and life science organizations improve cancer care and research.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US

Nat Turner(Cofounder)inZachary Weinberg(Director, Executive Officer)Nathan Hubbard(Chief Executive Officer)inMichael Bierl(Chief Business Officer)inCal Brouilette(Chief Financial Officer)inAllison Candido(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsFirst Round CapitalGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGV (Google Ventures)StripesSV AngelValkyrie Ventures Management, Llc+2 more

Flexbaseflex.onein𝕏

Flex provides flexible credit and financing solutions to business owners using AI technology.

AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS

Zaid Rahman(Founder)in

Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesFlorida FundersLiam HorneMS&AD VenturesRestive VenturesSuperAngel.Fund+3 more

Form Bioformbio.comin𝕏Sep 2022

Form Bio develops AI-driven software and bioinformatics tools for genetic medicine and genome engineering, enabling faster and safer design of gene therapies, protein engineering, and manufacturing optimization.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechAustin, US

Benjamin Lamm(Director, Promoter)Andrew Busey(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inMichelle Chen, PhDDoug DanielsinJoe Nipko, PhDAmicia Elliott, PhD

Co-investorsBold Capital PartnersBreyer CapitalDraper AssociatesJAZZ Venture Partners

Formic Technologiesformic.coin𝕏Sep 2020

Formic develops automation and robotics solutions for factories to increase production capacity and reliability while reducing costs, downtime, and safety risks.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRoboticsChicago, US

Saman Farid(Founder & CEO)inMisa I.(Founder)in

BoardGarry Tan(Director)in

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBlackhorn VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesChapter OneCorrelation VenturesDeep Acre+10 more

FutureProof Technologiesfutureprooftech.ioin

FutureProof is a Managing General Agent offering AI-based property insurance for condos, homeowners, and commercial properties, focusing on Excess & Surplus lines in areas exposed to hurricane wind, wildfire, severe convective storms, and flood.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechInsurTech

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesKeiki CapitalMS&AD VenturesRWT HorizonsThirdstream PartnersTime Zero Capital+4 more

Harborharbor.co𝕏

Harbor provides sleep training and infant care services for parents and families seeking better sleep and wellness support.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & Fitness

Kelly Brown(Director of Nursing)Lindsey Sullivan(Chief Marketing Officer)

Co-investors8VCAlta PartnersDFOGeneral CatalystTrust Ventures

Haven Energyhavenenergy.comin𝕏

Haven offers residential battery backup systems for a fixed monthly price locked for 10 years, handling design, permitting, installation, ongoing operation, maintenance, monitoring, and warranties for homeowners.

CleantechConsumerEnergyLos Angeles, US

Vinnie Campo(CEO & Co-founder)inJeff Chapin(CPO & Co-founder)inEli Bosworth(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsComcast VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpHabitat PartnersLerer HippeauLifeX Ventures

Helixearthhelixearth.cominJul 2024

Helix Earth makes a bolt-on retrofit system for commercial building HVAC that separates humidity removal from cooling using a patented liquid-desiccant filter (Helix MICRA) derived from NASA spacecraft life-support technology, reducing energy use and equipment strain.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHouston, US

Brad Husick(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inRawand Rasheed(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

InVision Medical Technologyinvisionmedtech.comin

InVision Medtech develops AI software that automatically evaluates left ventricular ejection fraction from echocardiographic images for cardiologists and medical facilities.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

David Ouyang(Founder)inBryan He(Founder)

Co-investorsAmino CapitalY Combinator

Kevelkevel.comin𝕏

Kevel provides API-based ad-serving and audience technology for retailers, marketplaces, and other commerce leaders to build and scale their own retail media networks.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningRetail TechDurham, US

James Avery(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsCommerce VenturesFulcrumPilot Growth EquityFulcrum Equity Partners

Kiirakiira.ioin𝕏

Kiira operates a telehealth service in the United States focused on women's health, using AI to support its care model.

Healthtech

Crystal Adesanya(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalBackstage CapitalDebut CapitalRoot and Shoot Ventures

Maximusmaximustribe.comin

Maximus is an online telehealth clinic offering clinically-validated, personalized prescription protocols and lab testing focused on health optimization ("performance medicine") for men and women, covering areas like testosterone optimization, medical weight loss, hair regrowth, and stress/sleep support.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevityWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

S. Cameron Sepah(Founder & CEO)Cameron Sepah(Founder)in

Co-investors10X Capital8VCFounders FundAbstract VenturesChamaeleonBAM Ventures+7 more

Moleculamolecula.comin

Molecula builds Circuit, an AI system that converts a company's technical documentation into guided support for quoting, field service, and troubleshooting.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US

Higinio O. Maycotte(Executive Officer, Director)inJohn Porter(Director)Thomas J. Meredith(Director)

Co-investorsDrive CapitalTech Square VenturesCapital FactoryNext Coast VenturesTTV Capital

Nest Collaborativenestcollaborative.comin𝕏

Nest Collaborative provides telehealth lactation services through online video appointments with International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), supporting parents through breastfeeding and infant feeding.

Digital HealthFemTechHealthtechFarmington, US

Amanda Gorman(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcPortfoliaWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Orchid Healthorchidhealth.comin𝕏May 2019

Orchid offers whole genome sequencing-based genetic screening of embryos during IVF as well as preconception testing for couples, analyzing DNA to identify predispositions to monogenic diseases, chromosomal abnormalities, and polygenic risks.

BiotechDigital HealthFemTechSan Francisco, US

Alexandra Meyer(President and Chief Executive Officer of Issuer)

BoardEmily Anhalt(Director of Issuer)

Co-investorsBalaji SrinivasanHartmann CapitalPebblebedRefactor Capital

Persefonipersefoni.comin𝕏

Persefoni provides carbon accounting and climate training tools for portfolio company engagement.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMesa, US

Kentaro Kawamori(Executive Officer, Director)inJason Frederick Offerman(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Stroh(Founder)in

BoardGreg Lyons(Director)Daniel Ahn(Director)inAudrey Constant(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesEnergize CapitalParkway Venture CapitalPrelude VenturesRice Investment GroupClearvision Ventures

Piction Healthpictionhealth.comin𝕏

Piction Health provides online dermatology care, letting patients submit information about a skin, hair, or nail concern and receive a personalized care plan reviewed by a dermatologist within 24-48 hours.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Susan Conover(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsFlare Capital PartnersGood Growth CapitalGutbrain VenturesHAWKTAILHeadwater VenturesLaunchpad Venture Group+4 more

Poweredbyheatgenpoweredbyheatgen.com

HeatGen develops self-heating packaging technology for beverage and consumer packaged goods brands.

CleantechFoodTechHardwareNew Materials

Mark Turner(President & CEO)

PowerTech Waterelectramet.com

ElectraMet builds electrochemical wastewater treatment systems for metal recovery, oxidant abatement, and acid reuse, serving industrial customers in sectors such as mining and microelectronics.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsLexington, US

CAMERON LIPPERT(Executive Officer, Director)inKeith Jacobs(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Landon(Executive Officer, Director)inANDERS HALLSBY(Director)

BoardChristopher Young(Director)Ginger Rothrock(Director)in

Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VentureEvergreen Climate InnovationsHG Ventures

Rbl Llcrbl-llc.com

RBL Ventures forms and operates early-stage biotech companies from breakthrough scientific research, providing operational infrastructure, leadership recruitment, regulatory strategy, and manufacturing partnerships to accelerate transition from laboratory discovery to clinical development.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US

Dr. Paul K. Wotton(Co-Founder and Director)Rima(Co-founder and Managing Partner)Dr. Omid Veiseh(Co-founder)

Rbwevcarsrbwevcars.comin𝕏

RBW EV Cars builds hand-crafted, all-electric British sports cars, including the RBW Roadster with a 160+ mile range, aimed at classic-car and EV driving enthusiasts.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationLichfield, GB

Revelrevel.ioin𝕏

Revel provides a software platform for hardware development and operation that unifies the entire product lifecycle from prototyping through scaled production.

Developer ToolsHardwareIoTLos Angeles, US

Scott Morton(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesFelicis VenturesIndex VenturesRedpoint VenturesThrive Capital

Rune Labsrunelabs.ioin𝕏

Rune Labs develops software for processing clinical brain data to improve patient care and support clinicians and researchers in treating brain disease.

Data & InfrastructureDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Brian Pepin(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJordi Parramon(Director)Florian Haupt(Director)inDavid Kim(Director)inJustin Butler(Director)in

Co-investorsCity LightDaybreak PartnersDigiTx Partners LLCLoup VenturesMoment Ventures, LlcSamsung Next+3 more

Scopeincscopeinc.comin𝕏

Scope connects customers with technology solutions and enables software vendors to expand their reach through a marketplace model.

B2B MarketplacesCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Xander Oltmann(Founder, CEO)

Co-investorsIndicator Ventures

Seraphgroupseraphgroup.netin𝕏

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Fintech

Simplicitisimpliciti.aiin

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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

James Newsome(Co-Founder)Chelsea Wyssmann

Co-investorsRice Investment Group

Siren Biotechnologysirenbiotechnology.comin𝕏Apr 2024

Siren Biotechnology develops next-generation AAV (adeno-associated virus) platforms for gene therapy applications, including gene repair, gene transfer, and gene editing.

BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSan Francisco, US

Dr. Nicole Paulk(CEO, Founder, and President)inLauren Kelly(Founder)inSharon Tetlow(Director)Brad Allen(Director)

Co-investorsArtis VenturesAvilaCivilization Ventures Management, LlcHAWKTAILNZVCPlum Alley Investments+2 more

Swanstoneswanstone.comin𝕏

Swan manufactures high-performance surfacing products for bathrooms and kitchens, with a focus on impact strength, heat resistance, and durability.

Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechConsumerNew Materials

Syntiantsyntiant.comin𝕏

Syntiant develops a full-stack edge AI platform combining neural decision processors, MEMS microphones and vibration sensors, and optimized deep learning models to run always-on, low-power intelligence directly on devices.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsIrvine, US

Kurt F. Busch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJeremiah H. Holleman III(Executive Officer, Director)Pieter Vorenkamp(Founder)inKurt Busch(Founder)inBret Johnsen(Director)Samir Kumar(Director)

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonAtlantic Bridge VenturesBosch VenturesGroom InvestmentIntel CapitalM12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)+8 more

Taxo AItaxo.ai

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AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investors7BC Venture CapitalAvonmore Developments468 Capital

The Cannonthecannon.comin

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Future of WorkPropTechHouston, US

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Voxelsystemsvoxelsystems.com

Voxel Systems develops VxMRS™, an AI-driven medical imaging and diagnostics platform that uses advanced MRI technology to detect and manage neurodegenerative diseases and other conditions.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices

Kimmo Nieminen(President & Chairman of the Board)Dr. Walid K. Adham(CEO)

Waterfleetwaterfleet.com

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CleantechConstruction TechEnergyHardwareImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainSan Antonio, US

Allison C. Pyle(Co-Founder)Alan R. Pyle(Founder and Executive Chairman)

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Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesOklahoma, US

Jesse McCool(Executive Officer)inPatrick Lucy(Chief Executive Officer)inKeith McCormick(Executive Officer)Errik Anderson(Director)Stephen Hamilton(Executive Officer)Yuk Chun Chiu(Executive Officer)

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EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

Ying Xuan Yong(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Witte(Executive Officer, Director)inWitte Michael(Founder)inSandeep Sampath Jain(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDavid George(Director)inNapoleon Ta(Director)in

Co-investorsBreyer CapitalFounders FundGreat Oaks Venture CapitalJames Beshara Fund137 VenturesAndreessen Horowitz+5 more

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ConsumerHardwareIoT

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Carnrite Ventures made?
Carnrite Ventures has 56 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Carnrite Ventures invest at?
Carnrite Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does Carnrite Ventures focus on?
Carnrite Ventures focuses on Energy, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Carnrite Ventures located?
Carnrite Ventures is headquartered in Houston, US.
Who does Carnrite Ventures co-invest with?
Carnrite Ventures most often shares deals with Breyer Capital, Bold Capital Partners, Graph Ventures, among 161 tracked co-investors.

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