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Congruent Ventures

Venture capital

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

Also known as CONGRUENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

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Investment thesis

Congruent Ventures backs early-stage entrepreneurs building transformative companies that 'do more with less,' focusing on climate technology. The firm invests in North America-based teams innovating across atoms (hardware), bits (software), or business models. Drawing on decades of climate tech investing experience, Congruent provides initial investments ranging from formation capital through Series A and continues to support companies as they scale.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
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$100K – $5M
HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2016
Last 12 months
19 investments
AUM
$975M
VC funds
12
Tracked investments
140
Unicorns
1
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
1

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Hillá Watkins· Platform Partnerin

What they invest in

from 114 of 140 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×43Energy ×43Climate Tech ×39AI & Machine Learning ×30Deep Tech ×25Hardware ×23AgTech ×19SaaS ×16

HQs:United States×88Canada×2China×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 76 portfolio companies
43%
solo founders
33 of 76 mapped founding teams
33%
repeat founders
of 106 founders with career history
~4 yrs
old at investment
median across 30 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×332 founders×303 founders×74+ founders×6

Where their founders studiedfrom 103 founders with education data

Stanford University ×19Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×13University of California, Berkeley ×7Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×6Harvard University ×5Harvard Business School ×3Princeton University ×3University of Southern California ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 103 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×57Computer Science ×13Economics ×10Physics ×10Business & Management ×6Life Sciences ×6Finance & Accounting ×4Chemistry ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 106 founders with career history

Stanford University ×8AMD ×5MSNW ×5SpaceX ×5Tesla ×5Tesla Motors ×5Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4SeaMicro ×4

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4

37 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 107 with degree data)

Investments · 140 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 182025 · 42024 · 82023 · 52022 · 72021 · 52020 · 52019 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 156 dated

Fervo Energyfervoenergy.cominNASDAQ: FRVOSeries B · Dec 2024 · $244M

Fervo Energy develops next-generation geothermal technology using advanced drilling and sensing techniques to unlock carbon-free, 24/7 power generation in previously uneconomic locations.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US

Tim Latimer(Founder & CEO)inJack Norbeck(Founder)in

BoardDavid Thomas Danielson(Director)inNicholas Walrod(Director)inIon Yadigaroglu(Director)

Board seatTanuj Dutta· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBaruch Future VenturesBeast VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesCarbon+14 more

Cerebras Systemscerebras.aiin𝕏NASDAQ: CBRS

Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling high-speed AI training and inference workloads.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSunnyvale, US

Andrew Feldman(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)inGary Lauterbach(Chief Technology Officer, Emeritus and Co-founder)inMichael James(Chief Architect, Advanced Technologies and Co-Founder)inSean Lie(CTO and Co-Founder)inJean-Philippe Fricker(Chief System Architect and Co-Founder)in

Co-investors2080 VenturesAurum Venture PartnersB CapitalBlack Opal VenturesDisruptive VenturesEclipse Ventures+13 more

Enphase Energyenphase.comin𝕏NASDAQ: ENPH

Enphase supplies microinverter-based solar and battery energy systems, along with EV charging and cloud-based monitoring and control tools, for homeowners and businesses.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Badri Kothandaraman(President and CEO)inBadrinarayanan Kothandaraman(President and Chief Executive Officer; Director)

Co-investorsThird Point VenturesApplied VenturesBay PartnersThird Point

VEIRveir.cominMay 2023 · $75M✓ verified

VEIR manufactures low- and medium-voltage superconducting systems that deliver electricity for high-performance AI data centers.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyHardwareWoburn, US

Tim Heidel(CEO & Co-Founder)in

BoardDoug Stewart(Director)Adam Wallen(Executive Officer, Director)in

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesPiva CapitalTyche PartnersNational Grid PartnersVXI CapitalBaruch Future Ventures+5 more

Avalanche Energyavalanchefusion.comin𝕏Seed · Apr 2026 · $29M✓ verified

Avalanche Energy develops compact fusion technology to generate high-energy neutrons for materials testing, radioisotope production, and advanced nuclear battery systems serving defense, space, and commercial power applications.

Deep TechDefense TechEnergyRichland, US

Robin Langtry(Co-Founder, CEO)inBrian Riordan(Co-Founder, COO)in

Co-investorsFounders FundLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalToyota VenturesAutodesk FoundationAzolla Ventures+4 more

GridStronggridstrong.aiin✓ verified

GridStrong builds purpose-built software for owners and operators of large grid assets to manage compliance and operational tasks on the AC side of power plants, from interconnection through operations.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySaaS

Tom Scaramellino(Co-Founder and CEO)inRyan Quint(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsEnergize Capital

Gritt Roboticsgritt.aiin✓ verified

Gritt builds an AI and robotics system for construction work, handling pick-and-place, transport, and assembly across solar, concrete, and rebar, with expansion into verification and planning.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechEnergyRobotics

Puneet Puri(CEO)inVishal Dugar(CTO)in

Co-investorsClimacticObvious VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)First Round CapitalJetstream

Leapleap.energyin✓ verified

Leap builds a platform that enables virtual power plant management by connecting storage, electric vehicle, and smart building systems to grid-support energy programs, helping reduce fossil fuel dependence and integrate renewable energy.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US

Remco van den Elzen(Co-founder, Leap)inTHOMAS FOLKER(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inThomas Folker(Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer)inNICK GROSSMAN(Director)inJason Michaels(CEO)in

Co-investorsPresidio VenturesNational Grid PartnersGaruda VenturesLightbankUnion Square Ventures (USV)Apis Partners+6 more

Alloy Enterprisesalloyenterprises.coinMay 2023

Alloy Enterprises designs and manufactures thermal management and cooling solutions for high-density servers and critical IT equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSomerville, US

Alison Forsyth(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Mykulowycz(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrea Bedell(Executive Officer)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsFlybridge Capital PartnersPiva CapitalRiot VenturesUnlessLockheed Martin VenturesPETRONAS Ventures

AMP Roboticsamprobotics.comin𝕏Jun 2026

AMP builds AI-powered automated sorting systems for waste recycling infrastructure, enabling material recovery and improving separation purity for recycling facilities globally.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRoboticsColorado, US

Matanya Horowitz(Founder & CEO)inTimothy Stuart(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Ross(Executive Officer)inRobert Norris(Executive Officer)inBeth Dec(Executive Officer)Robert Kreamer(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatTanuj DuttaAbraham YokellAbe Yokell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCollaborative FundComet LabsGV (Google Ventures)Prelude VenturesRange VCSequoia Capital+1 more

Bellwetherbellwethercoffee.cominOct 2021 · $40M

Bellwether Coffee makes an all-electric, ventless countertop coffee roaster along with a curated green coffee marketplace, roast profiles, and retail packaging for cafés and businesses to roast and sell coffee in-house.

Advanced ManufacturingFoodTechHardwareRetail TechBerkeley, US

Ricardo Lopez(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary)Nathan Gilliland(President and Chief Executive Officer)inMathieu Brown(Executive Officer, Director)inRolph Decker(Director)

BoardKenneth Hood(Director)in

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsDBL PartnersFusionX VenturesHCVCRSE VenturesTandem CapitalTrousdale Ventures+1 more

Cloneablecloneable.aiFeb 2026 · $4.6M

Cloneable builds a platform that combines in-field data collection with agentic AI automation to capture and scale expert knowledge for industrial teams managing critical infrastructure such as power grids, telecom networks, and construction projects.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsRaleigh, US

Lia Reich(Co-Founder & CEO)inPatrick Lohman(Executive Officer)inTyler Collins(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Haun(Director)

Board seatEliza Cushman· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBull City Venture PartnersOverlineFirst In

Energetic Insuranceenergeticcapital.cominOct 2021

Energetic Capital provides insurance and credit enhancement products for clean energy projects, using proprietary underwriting software and analytics to price project finance risk for developers, lenders, and other stakeholders.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechInsurTechBoston, US

James Bowen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJeffrey McAulay(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardWilliam Thorne(Director)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsClocktower VenturesGreensoil PropTech VenturesMS&AD VenturesSE VenturesMuus Climate Partners

Lydianlydianlabs.cominJan 2026 · $12M

Lydian develops and supplies technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from CO₂, enabling aircraft fuel producers and facilities operators to manufacture drop-in jet fuel at lower capital and operating costs than conventional methods.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyCharlestown, US

Joe Rodden(Founder)inBranko Zugic(Executive Officer, Director)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsUnion Square Ventures (USV)Breakthrough Energy VenturesGalvanize Climate SolutionsGlobal Founders CapitalOverlap HoldingsOverture Climate+1 more

Omnidianomnidian.comin𝕏Nov 2021

Omnidian provides post-installation care and performance protection for solar and clean energy investments, focusing on the service experience after systems are installed.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSSeattle, US

Mark Liffmann(Founder & CEO)inMark Liffman(Executive Officer, Director)Caroline Bec Cox(Executive Officer)in

BoardRick Viton(Director)inTom Groos(Director)in

Board seatAbe Yokell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBlue Bear Capital PartnersBridges Fund Management Ltd.City Light+11 more

Parallel Systemsmoveparallel.cominSeed · Jul 2020 · $38M

Parallel manufactures automated, battery-electric rail vehicles to enable railroads to serve shorter routes and lower-density markets traditionally served by trucking.

CleantechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainLos Angeles, US

John Howard(Executive Officer, Director)inBenjamin Stabler(Founder)inMatt Soule(Founder)in

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsRiot VenturesAnthos CapitalCollaborative FundEmbark Ventures

Pico MESpicomes.comin𝕏Jun 2023

Pico MES provides a manufacturing execution system with digital work instructions and error-proofing tools that connect people, tools, and data on the shop floor.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ryan Kuhlenbeck(Executive Officer, Director)inGeoffrey Stewart Bucks(Director)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBosch VenturesCounterpart VenturesMomenta VenturesRobert Bosch Venture CapitalSE VenturesUNION Labs Ventures+2 more

Sense Photonicsouster.comin𝕏Nov 2020

Ouster develops high-resolution lidar sensors for long, mid, and short-range applications, enabling automation and autonomous systems across infrastructure and industrial sectors.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareIoTRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Charles Angus Pacala(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Frichtl(Founder)inEric Younge(Founder)inZachary Frankel(Director)David Blau(Director)Ashok M. Rao(Director)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAmity VenturesCreative VenturesFontinalis PartnersIDEA Fund PartnersPiva CapitalPrelude Ventures+4 more

SPANspan.ioin𝕏Jan 2026

SPAN develops smart electrical panels that provide real-time home energy monitoring and control, enabling homeowners to track and optimize energy consumption at the room and appliance level to reduce energy bills.

CleantechHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US

Arch Rao(Founder & CEO)inArchan Rao(Executive Officer, Director)Douglas Booms(Executive Officer)inRyan Harris(Executive Officer)in

BoardDipender Saluja(Director)Greg Wasserman(Director)

Board seatAbe Yokell· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAngeleno GroupArcTern VenturesCollaborative FundDesigner FundEarth FoundryEnergy Foundry+17 more

Adaptiveadaptive.livein𝕏Jul 2026

Adaptive builds Exo, a runtime security layer for AI agents that authenticates each agent, isolates sessions in ephemeral sandboxed environments, enforces per-tool authorization guardrails, and logs all actions without exposing secrets.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Ronak Massand(Founder)in

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaBeresford VenturesHustle FundConnecticut InnovationsSeraphim Space+1 more

Adaptiveadaptiveinsurance.comin

Adaptive is a specialty insurance and technology company that uses proprietary data models to offer parametric coverage for emerging climate risks, such as power outages and wind/hail deductible buy-backs.

Climate TechFintechInsurTech

Michael Gulla(Founder)in

Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsSeraphim SpaceSunna Ventures

Amogyamogy.coin𝕏

Amogy develops patented ammonia cracking technology that converts ammonia into electric power for hydrogen fuel cells and engines, targeting decarbonization of heavy industries including transportation and maritime.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareHealthtechSan Francisco, US

Seonghoon Woo(Founder & CEO)inHyunho Kim(Founder)inJongwon Choi(Director)in

BoardAndrew Hinkly(Director)in

Co-investorsAP VenturesBonAngels Venture PartnersCollaborative FundDCVC (Data Collective)GS FuturesMarunouchi Innovation Partners+4 more

AMP Sortationampsortation.comin𝕏

AMP builds AI-powered waste sortation systems that automatically separate and identify recyclable materials to improve purity, efficiency, and recovery rates for recycling facilities.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechRoboticsColorado, US

Co-investorsBlue Earth Capital AG

AMPLY Poweramplypower.comApr 2020 · $13.2M

EnergySan Francisco, US

Vic Shao(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateDesigner FundObvious VenturesPeopleFund

Antora Energyantora.comin𝕏

Antora manufactures thermal battery systems for long-duration energy storage, serving manufacturers and data centers seeking to tap into low-cost renewable power.

CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSunnyvale, US

Andrew Ponec(Chief Executive Officer, co-founder)inDavid BiermaninJustin BriggsinDavid Bierman, Ph.D.(Chief Commercial Officer, co-founder)Justin Briggs, Ph.D.(Chief Operating Officer, co-founder)

BoardChristina Karapataki(Director)in

Co-investorsTemasekCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Fifty YearsGS FuturesISVLoup Ventures+14 more

Applied Carbonappliedcarbon.comin

Applied Carbon develops technologies to regenerate soil and sequester atmospheric carbon for climate change mitigation and soil health improvement.

AgTechCleantechClimate Tech

Jason Aramburu(CEO + Co-Founder)inMorgan M. Williams(COO + Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAutodesk FoundationS2G InvestmentsTO VCWireframe VenturesZag CapitalOverture Climate+1 more

Arborarbor.coin

Arbor develops power systems intended to provide reliable, emissions-free baseload power at large scale.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyLos Angeles, US

Brad Hartwig(Founder)in

Co-investorsCantos VenturesChrysalixGigascale CapitalVoyager Partners645 VenturesChaac Ventures+3 more

Arcadia Powerarcadia.comin𝕏

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-investorsBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupBroadscaleCamber CreekCity Light+10 more

AuX Labsauxlabs.cainApr 2026 · $4M

AuX Labs uses precision fermentation to produce recombinant milk proteins, starting with casein, that replicate the functional performance of dairy without animals.

BiotechClimate TechFoodTech

Co-investorsAlwyn CapitalBluestein VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Nàdarra VenturesNatural Products CanadaNYA Ventures+2 more

Avalancheuseavalanche.comApr 2026 · $29MDefunct

Avalanche provides software development tools that startups can integrate to build and operate referral programs within their products.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSan Francisco, US

Elezhan (Ijan) Zhakiya(Founder)in

Co-investorsLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalY Combinator8090 IndustriesFounders FundToyota Ventures

Avalancheavax.networkin𝕏Apr 2026 · $29M

The Avalanche Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports innovation and growth in the Avalanche ecosystem through grants, programs, and strategic support for developers, entrepreneurs, and communities building on the Avalanche blockchain platform.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintech

Emin Gun Sirer(Founder)in

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+25 more

Avalancheavalabs.orgin𝕏Feb 2026 · $29M

Ava Labs is a company building blockchain infrastructure and tools for creating and using finance applications.

Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureDeep TechFintechNew York City, US

Emin Gün Sirer(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsAbstract VenturesCeras VenturesContinue CapitalLvna Capital8090 Industries+5 more

Base Powerbasepowercompany.comin𝕏

Base Power provides residential battery systems and retail electric provider services to customers in Texas.

CleantechEnergyHardwareTexas, US

Zach Dell(CEO)inJustin Lopas(Co-founder)in

Co-investors137 VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCapitalGContraryElad Gil+23 more

Beewisebeewise.agin𝕏

Beewise develops robotic hives that use computer vision and artificial intelligence to automate commercial beekeeping and address bee health challenges.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTRoboticsIsrael, IL

Saar Safra(CEO)inEliyah Radzyner(Co-founder, VP Revenue)inRami Aviram(CFO)inTai Nicolopoulos(VP Marketing)inNir Shachar(VP Research and Development)in

Co-investorsATOORO FUNDInsight PartnersLool VenturesDag Ventures

Blueprint Powerblueprintpower.comAcquired

Turns buildings into power plants.

New York, US

Robyn Beavers(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathan Jaffe(Director)

Co-investorsFifth WallMetaProp VenturesMoxxie VenturesThird SphereMetaPropTrust Ventures+1 more

Bonsai Roboticsbonsairobotics.aiin𝕏Seed · Feb 2025 · $15M

Bonsai Robotics develops autonomy technology and equipment, including its Amiga lineup powered by Bonsai Intelligence, to automate off-road jobs for operations ranging from small businesses to large companies.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics

Tyler Niday(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBetter Food VenturesBison VenturesRadicle ImpactSerra VenturesSoundproof Ventures+3 more

Bright Harborbrightharbor.comin𝕏May 2025

Bright Harbor builds software tools to help disaster survivors, government agencies, and voluntary organizations active in disaster (VOADs) manage recovery after catastrophes.

GovTechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechSaaSAustin, US

Joel Wish(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCrystal Venture PartnersEverywhere VenturesJetstream

Camuscamus.energy

Camus provides software that enables utilities to orchestrate distributed energy resources and flexible demand on the electric grid, improving planning and operations for decarbonized grid management.

Climate TechEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US

Astrid Atkinson(Founder)Cody Smith(Founder)

Co-investorsRemarkable Ventures

Charm Industrialcharmindustrial.comin𝕏

Charm Industrial converts agricultural residues into bio-oil and injects it underground to remove carbon from the atmosphere at scale.

AgTechCleantechClimate Tech

Shaun Meehan(Chief Scientist and co-founder)in

Co-investorsAzolla VenturesBreyer CapitalKinnevikLIONHEART VENTURESPrime Impact FundSystemiq Capital+8 more

Commonwealth Fusion Systemscfs.energyin𝕏

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 AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+42 more

Costanoa Venturescostanoavc.com

Costanoa is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage founders solving large, technically hard problems, with a focus on enterprise software companies.

Enterprise Software

Co-investorsBCIFoundryACME CapitalACTivate CapitalArcTern VenturesCherry Ventures+6 more

Dao Foodsdaofoods.cominJun 2026

Dao Foods is an investment and advocacy firm that funds and mentors plant-based and alternative protein companies focused on or serving the Chinese market.

AgTechClimate TechFoodTechImpact & Social Good

Tao Zhang(Co-Founder)inAlbert Tseng(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsUnovis Asset ManagementBluestein VenturesBuilders VCJoy CapitalMatrix Partners ChinaNàdarra Ventures+4 more

Demexthedemexgroup.cominSeries A · Sep 2024 · $10.3M

A technology-enabled risk management service provider offering reinsurance solutions for secondary weather perils, spun out of Munich Re in 2020.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechInsurTech

Bill Clark(Former President & CEO)

Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersMetaPropMetaProp VenturesMoxxie Ventures

Dispatch Goodsdispatchgoods.comin𝕏Seed · Dec 2021 · $6M

Dispatch Goods operates a reverse logistics platform that enables businesses to implement reusable container systems and circularity in their operations.

Circular EconomyClimate TechE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSan Francisco, US

Lindsey Hoell(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investors1st Course CapitalBranded Strategic HospitalityBread And Butter Ventures, LlcClear Current CapitalCleo CapitalSanta Cruz Venture+4 more

Ebb Carbonebbcarbon.comin

Ebb develops electrochemical water treatment technology that recovers freshwater from desalination brine while removing carbon dioxide and producing industrial chemicals.

CleantechClimate TechSan Carlos, US

Ben Tarbell(Executive Officer, Director)inMatthew Eisaman(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardKevin Tidwell(Director)Mike Biddle(Director)inGabriel Kra(Director)in

Co-investorsAutodesk FoundationChrysalixEvok InnovationsPrelude VenturesGE VenturesPropeller VC

Electraelectra.earthin

Electra develops a chemistry-based iron production process powered by clean energy to produce iron at scale without environmental damage.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesEarth Venture CapitalLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalS2G Investments+6 more

Electric Hydrogeneh2.comin

Electric Hydrogen develops hydrogen production technology to support decarbonization.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyMassachusetts, US

Derek Warnick(Executive Officer)inDavid Eaglesham(Executive Officer, Director)inRaffi Garabedian(Executive Officer, Director)inDorian West(Founder)inMargaret Deane(Executive Officer)

BoardDipender Saluja(Director)

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersFifth WallPrelude VenturesS2G Investmentsbp ventures+6 more

Emerald AIemeraldai.coin𝕏

Emerald AI develops software to enable power flexibility in data centers by orchestrating power demand in response to grid needs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyBoston, US

Varun Sivaram(Co-founder)inAyse Coskun(Chief Scientist)in

BoardRob Toews(Director)inMarkus Specks(Director)in

Co-investorsCarbonEnergy Impact PartnersNeotribe VenturesNVenturesNVIDIARadical Ventures+4 more

Enerfloenerflo.cominSeed · Mar 2024 · $7M

Enerflo is a software platform for the solar industry, offering tools for sales, operations, and integrations with third-party products and services.

CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech

Pat(Co-founder)Spencer(Co-founder)

Evergrowevergrow.comin𝕏Apr 2023 · $7M

Evergrow Marketing is a digital marketing agency focused on the lawn care and landscaping industry, building websites and running SEO and Google Ads/PPC campaigns to generate leads for its clients.

AdTechMarketing Tech

Jake Hundleyin

Co-investorsGaruda VenturesSkyview VenturesXYZ Venture CapitalEarl Grey CapitalFirst Round Capital

Ezraezra.fiMar 2026 · $8M

AI copilot for private credit and asset-backed finance

Co-investorsfresh.fundA16Z SpeedrunKDXLMNT VenturesPenny Jar Capital VentureStepchange+1 more

Ezraezra.comin𝕏Mar 2026 · $8M

Ezra offers advanced MRI-based full-body scans designed to screen for early signs of cancer and hundreds of other medical conditions.

Digital HealthHealthtechLongevity

Emi Gal(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsGood FriendsHealthier CapitalLDV CapitalA16Z SpeedrunCredo VenturesKDX+6 more

First Streetfirststreet.org

Matthew Eby(Founder)in

Co-investorsSE VenturesGalvanize Climate Solutions

Firstelement Explorationfirstelementexploration.comin

First Element Exploration explores geological hydrogen resources using petroleum, mining, and academic expertise.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy

Co-investorsGigascale Capital

Fleet falsemovewithfleet.com

Fleet provides employers with a platform to offer transportation incentives and subsidies that encourage employees to use public transit and sustainable commuting options.

Climate TechHR TechMobility & TransportationSaaS

Shaurya Saluja(Founder)

Co-investorsGreat Oaks Venture CapitalVirta Ventures

Fluxcofluxco.cominSeed · Jul 2026 · $26M

Co-investorsWhite Star Capital

For Daysfordays.com𝕏

For Days is a fashion recycling company that helps consumers recycle used clothing through a branded take-back program in exchange for rewards.

Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce

Kristy Caylor(Co-founder)Mary Saunders(Co-founder)

Co-investorsBleu CapitalCity LightOutbound VenturesRosecliff VenturesThird PrimeAera VC

Form Energyformenergy.comin𝕏

Form Energy develops and manufactures low-cost, multi-day iron-air battery systems for long-duration energy storage on the electric grid, serving utilities and project developers primarily in the United States.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyHardware

Mateo Jaramillo(Founder & CEO)inTed Wiley(Founder)inYet-Ming Chiang(Founder)inMarco Ferrara(Founder)inWilliam Woodford(Founder)in

Co-investors2045 VenturesBlindspot Ventures Management CoBreakthrough Energy VenturesCarbonCoatue ManagementEnergy Impact Partners+12 more

Fox Roboticsfoxrobotics.comin

Fox Robotics builds the FoxBot, an autonomous counterbalance forklift that uses onboard cameras, LiDAR, and machine-learning perception to identify and move pallets during trailer loading and unloading at warehouse receiving docks.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Peter Anderson-Sprecher(Founder)in

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesBMW i VenturesEniac VenturesFoothill VenturesLa FamigliaTransLink Capital+3 more

General Mattergeneralmatter.comin𝕏

General Matter develops nuclear energy technology focused on domestic U.S. energy production.

Climate TechDeep TechEnergy

Scott Nolan(Founder)inLee Robinson(Founder)in

Co-investorsAntiCoral CapitalFounders FundLong Journey VenturesSV Angel

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

EmergyEzra Climate Inc.Fluxnium, Inc.Ludwig Computing Inc.ThrillingAdaptAdaptive InsuranceAMPChargepassClimate RoboticsEnergetic CapitalFervoFleetHearteeHopthruKodamaLeap EnergyMeatiSolidspac3Stor Preservation Systems

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 · 4

3 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 3

Fervo EnergyNASDAQ: FRVOCerebras SystemsNASDAQ: CBRSEnphase EnergyNASDAQ: ENPH

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How many investments has Congruent Ventures made?
Congruent Ventures has 140 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited, including 23 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Congruent Ventures invest at?
Congruent Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Congruent Ventures's typical check size?
Congruent Ventures typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What sectors does Congruent Ventures focus on?
Congruent Ventures focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain.
Where is Congruent Ventures located?
Congruent Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Does Congruent Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, Congruent Ventures leads investment rounds.
Who does Congruent Ventures co-invest with?
Congruent Ventures most often shares deals with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Prelude Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, among 368 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 35

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, backs innovators developing affordable, reliable, and clean energy technologies, investing across manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.

$500K – $50M
Alumni Ventures

Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.

$100K – $10M
Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners is a private investment firm focused on operational growth, investing in technology and technology-enabled companies that innovate and disrupt existing industries.

Union Square Ventures (USV)

Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.

$1M – $8M
Gigascale Capital

Gigascale Capital is an early-stage investment firm backing founders building physical systems and infrastructure across energy, factories, supply chains, and infrastructure for climate impact.

Jetstream

Jetstream is a San Francisco-based venture fund run by Tommy Leep that backs startups at the pre-seed stage. It emphasizes quick decisions and helps portfolio founders with customer introductions, strategy, and raising follow-on rounds through its community of founders and investors. Its investments include companies in areas such as disaster recovery, fintech, health, and EV charging.

Acre Venture Partners

Acre Venture Partners is a venture firm investing in companies building technologies and infrastructure for a healthier, more sustainable food and agriculture system.

$100K – $10M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm that has spent over two decades backing innovative companies as an early and first investor.

$1.7M – $87M
Costanoa Ventures

Costanoa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs a select group of founders solving large, difficult problems, positioning itself as a long-term, operationally engaged partner from a company's earliest days through later milestones.

$500K – $8M
Radical Ventures

Radical Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in companies and founders applying artificial intelligence to transform how people live, work, and play.

$1M – $25M
National Grid Partners

National Grid Partners is the venture capital unit of National Grid plc, a major investor-owned energy utility company. The firm invests in innovative energy-related technologies and business models.

Both backed · 3
Sequoia Capital

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build technology companies.

$4.4M – $214M
23 more co-investors

First Round CapitalQualcomm VenturesXYZ Venture CapitalWellington ManagementEnergy FoundryGV (Google Ventures)Spark CapitalInitialized CapitalThird Point VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpSutter Hill VenturesFirst Star Venturesbp venturesWIND VenturesGreylock PartnersGoat CapitalLookout VenturesShasta VenturesMischiefAstanor VenturesBlackhorn VenturesIngeborg InvestmentsElement Partners

Firms observed investing alongside Congruent Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Congruent Ventures's recorded portfolio.

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