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Congruent Ventures

Venture capitalOperating company

San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked

Also known as Congruent · CONGRUENT MANAGEMENT, LLC · Congruent VC

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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 29, 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
134
Unicorns
2
IPOs
3
Acquisitions
2

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 116 of 134 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×45Energy ×43Climate Tech ×41AI & Machine Learning ×32Deep Tech ×25Hardware ×25AgTech ×20SaaS ×17

HQs:United States×91Canada×2China×1United Kingdom×1Israel×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 83 portfolio companies
31%
solo founders
26 of 83 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 109 founders with career history
~4 yrs
old at investment
median across 31 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×262 founders×333 founders×104+ founders×14

Where their founders studiedfrom 105 founders with education data

Stanford University ×18Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×11Harvard University ×7University of California, Berkeley ×7Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×6University of Washington ×4Harvard Business School ×3Princeton University ×3

What their founders studiedfrom 109 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×60Computer Science ×13Physics ×12Economics ×11Business & Management ×6Life Sciences ×6Finance & Accounting ×4Politics & Policy ×4

Where their founders worked beforefrom 109 founders with career history

Google ×8Stanford University ×7SpaceX ×6AMD ×5Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×5MSNW ×5Tesla ×5Blue Origin ×4

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4

39 founders hold a PhD · 15 hold an MBA (of 113 with degree data)

Investments · 134 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 182025 · 42024 · 82023 · 52022 · 72021 · 62020 · 52018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 157 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)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+16 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(Founder)inGary Lauterbach(Founder)inMichael James(Founder)inSean Lie(Founder)inJean-Philippe Fricker(Founder)in

Co-investors2080 VenturesAlpha Wave GlobalArtisanal VenturesAurum Venture PartnersAzure Ventures GroupB Capital+46 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)Martin Fornage(Founder)Raghu Belur(Founder)

Co-investorsKleiner PerkinsThird 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

BoardMatthew Nordan(Director)inKyle Teamey(Director)

Co-investorsFounders FundLowercarbon CapitalRA CapitalToyota VenturesAlumni VenturesAutodesk Foundation+6 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-investorsClimacticFirst Round CapitalObvious VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)Jetstream

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(Founder)inNICK GROSSMAN(Director)inJason Michaels(CEO)in

Co-investorsPresidio VenturesNational Grid PartnersDNV VenturesFJ LabsGaruda VenturesJapan Energy Capital+9 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.comin𝕏Seed · Jun 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)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-investors8VCCollaborative FundComet LabsGV (Google Ventures)Prelude VenturesRange VC+3 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

Ludwig Computingludwigcomputing.comAug 2026SEC filingmedium confidence

Ludwig Computing develops probabilistic, AI-native hardware designed specifically for AI workloads, aiming to improve speed and efficiency over conventional deterministic CPUs and GPUs.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsMill Valley, US

Behin-Aein Behtash(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRajendra Yavatkar(Director)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D · $15.4M raise · filed Aug 2026

Co-investorsCollaborative Fund

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.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyCharlestown, US

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

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsOverlap HoldingsUnion Square Ventures (USV)Breakthrough Energy VenturesGalvanize Climate SolutionsGlobal Founders CapitalGrok Ventures+2 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 PARTNERSAlumni VenturesB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBlue Bear Capital PartnersBridges Fund Management Ltd.+13 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)inBen Stabler(Founder)John D. Howard(Founder)

Board seatJoshua Posamentier· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCollaborative FundEmbark VenturesInterwoven VenturesRiot VenturesAnthos Capital

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 VenturesSE VenturesUNION Labs VenturesLemnos VC+1 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 VenturesClimate CapitalCollaborative FundDesigner FundEarth Foundry+21 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 FundStonewater VenturesConnecticut Innovations+2 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)inHyunho Kim(Founder)inJongwon Choi(Founder)inYoung Suk Jo(Founder)

BoardAndrew Hinkly(Director)in

Co-investorsAF WPartnersAP VenturesBonAngels Venture PartnersCollaborative FundDCVC (Data Collective)GS Futures+6 more

AMP Sortationampsortation.com𝕏

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 Energyamply.energyinApr 2020 · $13.2M

Amply is software for HVAC contractors that uses LiDAR scanning and home data to produce ACCA-certified Manual J load calculations and heat pump system designs on site.

CleantechEnergySaaSSouth Portland, US

Vic Shao(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Fitz(Co-founder)inEdward Smith(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.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsSunnyvale, US

Andrew Ponec(Founder)inDavid Bierman(Founder)inJustin Briggs(Founder)inDavid Bierman, Ph.D.(Chief Commercial Officer, co-founder)Justin Briggs, Ph.D.(Chief Operating Officer, co-founder)Alfred Johnson(CEO & Co-Founder)

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBlackRockTemasekBreakthrough Energy VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Deepwater Asset Management+23 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 CapitalE8 Angels+2 more

Arbor Energyarbor.coin

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

CleantechClimate TechEnergyLos Angeles, US

Brad Hartwig(Founder)inAndres Garcia-Clark(Founder)

Co-investorsCantos VenturesChrysalixClimate CapitalGigascale CapitalSilent CapitalVoyager Partners+8 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(Founder)inRyan Nesbitt(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBlue Ivy VenturesBoxGroupBroadscaleCamber Creek+17 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

Ted Jin(Founder)

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)inNikhil Shinday

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)inBrian Riordan(Founder)Elezhan (Ijan) Zhakiya(Founder)inEmin Gün Sirer(Founder)Kevin Sekniqi(Founder)Maofan Ted Yin(Founder)

Co-investorsa16z cryptoAegis VentuesAndreessen HorowitzAndromeda CapitalBaseTwoBig Brain Holdings+34 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)inKevin Sekniqi(Founder)Maofan Ted Yin(Founder)Maofan Yin(Founder)

Co-investorsAnimoca BrandsAbstract VenturesCeras VenturesContinue CapitalInitialized CapitalLvna Capital+6 more

Base Powerbasepowercompany.comin𝕏

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

CleantechEnergyHardwareTexas, US

Zach Dell(Founder)inJustin Lopas(Founder)inZach Dell Justin Lopas(Founder)

Co-investors137 VenturesAlign VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalBond Capital ManagementCapitalG+30 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(Founder)inEliyah Radzyner(Founder)inRami Aviram(CFO)inTai Nicolopoulos(VP Marketing)inNir Shachar(VP Research and Development)inBoaz Petersil(Founder)

Co-investorsATOORO FUNDInsight PartnersLool VenturesDag Ventures

Blueprint Powerblueprintpower.comJul 2018 · $3.5MAcquired

Turns buildings into power plants.

New York, US

Robyn Beavers(Founder)Jonathan Jaffe(Director)Claire Woo(Founder)Nicholas Squires(Founder)

Co-investorsFifth WallMetaProp VenturesMoxxie VenturesThird SphereBrad BurnhamMetaProp+3 more

Bonsaihellobonsai.comin𝕏Oct 2023 · $13.5MAcquired

Bonsai is an all-in-one platform for agencies and small businesses that combines project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client relationship management in a single integrated system.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSBoulder, US

Matt Nish(Founder)inMatt Brown(CEO)inBenjamin Stanfield(Product Development \u0026 Design Intern)inRedon Gjika(CEO)Neha Naik(Recruiter)Anika Neil(HR)

Co-investorsBrass Ring VenturesFall Line CapitalJude GomilaMatrixSparkland CapitalY Combinator+8 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 VenturesCIBUS ENTERPRISE FUND II LPRadicle ImpactSerra 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-investorsAdapt Nation CapitalCrystal Venture PartnersEverywhere VenturesJetstreamLowercarbon Capital

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(Founder)inPeter Reinhardt(Founder)inKelly Hering(Founder)Kevin Meissner(Founder)

Co-investorsAENUAzolla VenturesBreyer CapitalCollaborative FundGeneral CatalystKinnevik+10 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)inDan Brunner(Founder)Dennis Whyte(Founder)

Co-investorsAdvection Growth CapitalArmada Investment AGBay Bridge Ventures ClimateBeni Venture CapitalBrainstorm VenturesBreakthrough Energy Ventures+45 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+5 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 PartnersIA Capital GroupImpossible FinanceMetaPropMetaProp VenturesMoxxie Ventures+1 more

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 CapitalGreat Circle Ventures+7 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(Founder)inMatthew Eisaman(Founder)Dave Hegeman(Founder)Matt Eisaman(Founder)

BoardKevin Tidwell(Director)Mike Biddle(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 VenturesCollaborative FundEarth Venture CapitalLowercarbon CapitalS2G Investments+6 more

Electric Hydrogeneh2.comin

Electric Hydrogen develops hydrogen production technology to support decarbonization.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyMassachusetts, US

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

BoardDipender Saluja(Director)

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersFifth WallPrelude VenturesS2G Investmentsbp ventures+8 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(Founder)inAyse Coskun(Chief Scientist)in

BoardRob Toews(Director)inMarkus Specks(Director)in

Co-investorsCarbonDCVC (Data Collective)Energy Impact PartnersIn-Q-TelNeotribe VenturesNVentures+9 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 HundleyinJames Richards(Founder)in

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.fundPenny Jar Capital VentureA16Z SpeedrunKDXLeap Forward VenturesLMNT Ventures+4 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)inDan Rosen(Founder)Dori Rutkevitz(Founder)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesGood FriendsHealthier CapitalLDV CapitalA16Z SpeedrunCredo Ventures+8 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

Fleetmovewithfleet.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-investorsAlumni VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalVirta Ventures

Fluxcofluxco.cominSeed · Jul 2026 · $26M

Fluxco operates a transformer procurement marketplace that connects buyers with a global network of vetted manufacturers, using AI to translate plain-language requirements into biddable specs and managing competitive bidding.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechEnergy

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)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

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.ThrillingAdaptAdaptive InsuranceClimate RoboticsEnergetic CapitalLeap 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 · 5

3 IPOs · 2 acquisitions · showing 3

Fervo EnergyNASDAQ: FRVOCerebras SystemsNASDAQ: CBRSEnphase EnergyNASDAQ: ENPH

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Congruent Ventures made?
Congruent Ventures has 134 tracked investments, 5 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 425 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 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 New York-based venture capital firm that invests across a broad range of technology sectors, presenting a large portfolio spanning crypto, fintech, climate, AI, education, health, and marketplaces.

$1M – $8M
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.

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.

Acre Venture Partners

Acre Venture Partners is a venture capital firm investing in companies driving fundamental change in food and agriculture to improve human and environmental health.

$100K – $10M
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.

Wellington Management

Wellington Management is a global institutional asset manager whose Alternative Investments platform spans liquid alternatives/hedge funds and private investing strategies, with over $53B in alternative assets under management across roughly 50 strategies.

$5M – $50M
Sequoia Capital

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

$100K – $50M
Lightspeed Venture Partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners is a global venture capital firm that backs founders from Seed through Series F and beyond, emphasizing deep, immersive partnerships with the companies it invests in.

$1M – $5M
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
▶23 more co-investors

First Round CapitalSpark CapitalInitialized CapitalCostanoa VenturesQualcomm VenturesXYZ Venture CapitalElement PartnersEnergy FoundryGV (Google Ventures)Third Point VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpSutter Hill VenturesFirst Star Venturesbp venturesWIND VenturesGreylock PartnersGoat CapitalLookout VenturesShasta VenturesMischiefAstanor VenturesBlackhorn VenturesIngeborg Investments

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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