Congruent Ventures
San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Series A · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm focuses on early-stage climate technology companies with decades of investing experience in the sector. It backs entrepreneurs building transformative businesses that achieve resource efficiency and environmental impact, supporting teams across hardware, software, and novel business model innovations in North America from formation through Series A.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 73 of 112 portfolio companiesEnergy ×34Cleantech ×31Climate Tech ×28Deep Tech ×21AI & Machine Learning ×17Hardware ×17AgTech ×12Advanced Manufacturing ×11
HQs:United States×38Israel×1Zambia×1
Investments · showing 60 of 112
founders shown can be your intro pathAvalanche 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. The company also provides high-voltage vacuum components and operates FusionWERX, a commercial-scale fusion testing facility.
Deep TechDefense TechEnergyRichland, US
Robin Langtry
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.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaS
Remco van den Elzen(Co-founder)
VEIR manufactures low- and medium-voltage superconducting systems that deliver electricity for high-performance AI data centers. The company serves hyperscalers, chip developers, and data center operators seeking increased power density and reliability.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyHardwareWoburn, US
Tim Heidel(CEO & Co-Founder)
Alloy Enterprises designs and manufactures thermal management and cooling solutions for high-density servers and critical IT equipment. The company offers integrated cooling, lightweighting, and power efficiency optimization across the full product lifecycle from design through testing.
Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware
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. The company offers modular ammonia-to-power systems and high-efficiency catalysts as alternatives to diesel and hydrogen fuel solutions.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardware
Automated waste and recycling facilities
AMP builds AI-powered automated sorting systems for waste recycling infrastructure, enabling material recovery and improving separation purity for recycling facilities globally. The company's technology modernizes recycling operations by increasing efficiency, worker safety, and the economic viability of material recovery.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRoboticsColorado, US
Matanya Horowitz(Founder & CEO)in
AMP builds AI-powered waste sortation systems that automatically separate and identify recyclable materials to improve purity, efficiency, and recovery rates for recycling facilities. The company serves recyclers and waste management operations globally to modernize recycling infrastructure and economics.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyCleantechRoboticsColorado, US
Antora manufactures thermal battery systems for long-duration energy storage, serving manufacturers and data centers seeking to tap into low-cost renewable power. The company designs and produces American-made thermal batteries at scale to provide affordable, reliable energy storage for industrial and large-scale energy users.
CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Andrew PonecDavid BiermanJustin Briggs
Applied Carbon develops technologies to regenerate soil and sequester atmospheric carbon for climate change mitigation and soil health improvement. The company operates at the intersection of agriculture, climate science, and industrial manufacturing.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
Jason Aramburu(CEO + Co-Founder)Morgan M. Williams(COO + Co-Founder)
Arcadia is an energy intelligence platform that helps businesses manage utility bills, procure energy, and track sustainability through a single interface. The company serves Fortune 2000 enterprises with multiple locations and significant energy spending.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise Software
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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
Base Power provides residential battery systems and retail electric provider services to customers in Texas. The company develops battery storage solutions certified under UL safety standards and offers electricity supply services through its licensed retail electric provider operations.
CleantechEnergyHardwareTexas, US
Beewise develops robotic hives that use computer vision and artificial intelligence to automate commercial beekeeping and address bee health challenges. The company serves commercial beekeepers and aims to secure global food supply through technology-driven hive management.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningIoTRoboticsIsrael, IL
Saar Safra(CEO)Eliyah Radzyner(Co-founder, VP Revenue)Rami Aviram(CFO)Tai Nicolopoulos(VP Marketing)
Bonsai Robotics develops software that manages autonomous fleets for agricultural and construction operations. The company offers autonomous machinery integration and its own Amiga product line, enabling customers to operate with reduced costs and faster job completion.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Bright Harbor provides disaster recovery assistance to survivors, helping them navigate FEMA processes, secure SBA loans, manage mitigation efforts, and connect with vetted vendors. The platform offers financial guidance, step-by-step recovery instructions, and expert support to help people rebuild after disasters.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
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. The platform helps utilities coordinate generation, loads, and infrastructure to support renewable energy integration and grid reliability.
Climate TechEnergySaaS
Astrid(Founder)RajDavidDylan
Cerebras designs and manufactures wafer-scale AI processors and systems for data centers, enabling high-speed AI training and inference workloads. The company serves AI infrastructure providers, research institutions, and cloud platforms globally.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Andrew Feldman(Co-founder & CEO)Gary LauterbachMichael JamesSean Lie
Charm Industrial converts agricultural residues into bio-oil and injects it underground to remove carbon from the atmosphere at scale. The company serves organizations like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft seeking carbon removal solutions.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
Shaun Meehan(Chief Scientist and co-founder)
AI automation for infrastructure operations
Commonwealth Fusion Systems develops commercial fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to provide grid-scale energy.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyUnknown, US
Brandon Sorbom(Founder)Unknown
Circular commerce for packaging
Ebb develops electrochemical water treatment technology that recovers freshwater from desalination brine while removing carbon dioxide and producing industrial chemicals. The company serves desalination operators seeking to improve plant performance and create revenue streams while advancing water security and decarbonization.
CleantechClimate Tech
Electra develops a chemistry-based iron production process powered by clean energy to produce iron at scale without environmental damage. The company serves industrial iron and steel manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Electric Hydrogen develops hydrogen production technology to support decarbonization. The company serves industrial customers seeking low-carbon molecular production.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyMassachusetts, US
Emerald AI develops software to enable power flexibility in data centers by orchestrating power demand in response to grid needs. The company applies AI and machine learning to optimize cloud computing systems for grid-aware operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyBoston, US
Dr. Varun Sivaram(CEO and Founder)Ayse Coskun(Chief Scientist)
Enerflo is an operating system for residential solar companies that integrates CRM, design tools, financing, contracting, and project management into a single platform. It serves residential solar installers, sales organizations, and vertically integrated solar companies across all 50 U.S. states.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Data-driven risk management for renewables industry
Energetic Capital provides credit insurance and financial solutions to mitigate credit risk in clean energy projects, enabling project developers, lenders, and sponsors to access capital for renewable energy deployment across sectors.
Climate TechEnergyFintech
AI copilot for private credit and asset-backed finance
Nitricity produces plant-based fertilizer for agricultural use, focused on sustainable soil health for farmers and growers. The company's fertilizer products are designed to reduce environmental impact while supporting field productivity.
AgTechCleantechClimate Tech
Dr. Nicolas Pinkowski(CEO, Co-Founder)Dr. Joshua McEnaney(President, CTO, Co-Founder)Dr. Jay Schwalbe(CSO, Co-Founder)
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 TechEnergy
General Matter develops nuclear energy technology focused on domestic U.S. energy production. The company aims to reduce foreign energy reliance and support economic growth through nuclear power expansion.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergy
Automating energy infrastructure construction with robotics and AI
Bitfab is a platform for testing, building, and optimizing multi-turn AI agents and data pipelines through scenario simulation and replay. It captures production data interactions and enables engineers to safely test agent behavior with mocked external calls and defined outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsMonroe, US
Helion develops fusion energy systems designed to generate clean electricity for commercial use. The company builds pulsed magnetic fusion prototypes with applications for industrial and commercial electricity generation.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSeattle, US
David Kirtley(Founder/CEO)inChris Pihl(Founder/CTO)inJohn SloughGeorge Votroubek
Heron Power develops power electronics and energy storage systems, leveraging expertise in software and manufacturing. The company is led by Drew Baglino, former Tesla executive responsible for battery and power systems development.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareCalifornia, US
Drew Baglino(Founder and CEO)
Next generation smart greenhouse
Swiftly provides a data platform for public transit agencies that delivers real-time passenger information, predicts vehicle locations, and optimizes schedules and on-time performance. The platform helps agencies improve rider experience, operational efficiency, and service reliability through data analytics and real-time insights.
Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply Chain
Inari applies artificial intelligence and gene editing to accelerate plant breeding, delivering crop improvement solutions for farmers focused on soybeans, corn, and wheat across broadacre agriculture.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechCambridge, US
Lisa Safarian(CEO)Flagship Pioneering
JetZero designs and builds a blended-wing-body commercial jetliner for commercial aviation; the company is developing a full-scale demonstrator airplane slated to fly in 2027 with funding and support from the U.S. Air Force.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechLong Beach, US
Pat ShanahanEric HirshbergTom O'Leary(CEO, Co-founder)Mark Page(Co-founder)
Board seats · per SEC filings · 4
what is this? ⓘ$75M raise · filed Jun 2026 · via Tanuj Dutta
$7M raise · filed May 2026 · via Kevin AC Kopczynski
$4.7M raise · filed Feb 2026 · via Eliza Cushman
$8.8M raise · filed May 2025 · via Eliza Cushman
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Congruent Ventures invest at?
- Congruent Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Congruent Ventures focus on?
- Congruent Ventures focuses on Climate Tech.
- Where is Congruent Ventures located?
- Congruent Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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