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Cool Climate Collective invests in early-stage climate technology companies at moments of inflection, focusing on teams with strong execution potential and early traction. The firm leverages its network of experienced operators and scientific/domain experts to support portfolio companies across four systemic areas: electrons, atoms, flows, and signals. Rather than traditional venture support, the collective provides IP guidance, go-to-market strategy, talent connections, and policy navigation drawn from founders who scaled major technology companies. Investment thesis emphasizes foresight-led approaches to market-making and systems-level climate solutions.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
Check
$100K – $350K
HQ
Sacramento, CA, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2021
Last 12 months
1 investment
Tracked investments
63
Unicorns
1
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
1

Team · 2 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 42 of 63 portfolio companies

Climate Tech ×19Cleantech ×18Energy ×11Hardware ×9New Materials ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×6AI & Machine Learning ×6Circular Economy ×6

HQs:United States×34United Kingdom×2India×1Kenya×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 36 portfolio companies
39%
solo founders
14 of 36 mapped founding teams
49%
repeat founders
of 43 founders with career history
~2 yrs
old at investment
median across 9 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×142 founders×194+ founders×3

Where their founders studiedfrom 46 founders with education data

Stanford University ×5Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×5Georgia Institute of Technology ×4Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4University of California, Berkeley ×4Imperial College London ×3University of Oxford ×3MIT Sloan School of Management ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 47 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×19Computer Science ×9Business & Management ×5Politics & Policy ×4Design & Architecture ×3Economics ×3Physics ×3Chemistry ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 43 founders with career history

Google ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2San Francisco State University ×2University of California, Berkeley ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×6

10 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 50 with degree data)

Investments · 63 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 22024 · 12022 · 32021 · 32018 · 111 dated

Ginkgo Bioworksginkgo.bioin𝕏NYSE: DNA

Ginkgo Bioworks builds autonomous labs that accelerate bioengineering for applications in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial biotechnology.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechRoboticsBoston, US

Jason Kelly(Co-founder and CEO)inReshma Shetty(Co-founder; President, Chief Operations Officer)inBarry Canton(Co-founder)inAustin Che(Co-founder)inTom Knight(Founder; Ginkgo Fellow)inPeter Boynton(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investors11.2 CapitalAllen Institute for AI (AI2) IncubatorAzure Capital PartnersB3 HoldingBlue Owl CapitalCannage Capital+54 more

Sunrunsunrun.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RUN

Sunrun provides residential solar panels and battery storage systems to homeowners, offering installation, monitoring, maintenance, and financing plans such as leases and monthly subscription options.

CleantechConsumerEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Lynn Jurich(Founder)inEdward Fenster(Co-Executive Chair & Director)inMary Powell(Chief Executive Officer and Director)inJeanna Steele(Chief Legal Officer & Chief People Officer)inDanny Abajain(Chief Financial Officer)Paul Dickson(President & Chief Revenue Officer)in

Co-investorsAccelDag VenturesElectric Feel Ventures LlcEnergy Transition VenturesEvergy VenturesFoundation Capital+4 more

Aclimaaclima.earthin

Aclima operates a network of mobile and stationary sensors that measure air pollution and greenhouse gases at block-by-block resolution, and offers analytics software (Aclima Pro) and a free consumer app (air.health) that turn these measurements into environmental data for governments, companies, and communities.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechIoTSan Francisco, US

Co-investorsKapor CapitalMPowerRadicle ImpactACVC PartnersClearvision VenturesGingerbread Capital+4 more

Alga Biosciencesalga.bioin𝕏Pre-Seed · Sep 2021 · $130K

Alga Biosciences develops feed additives that reduce methane emissions from cattle — cutting cow burps to combat climate change.

Advanced ManufacturingAgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Francisco, US

Alex Brown(Co-founder and CEO)inDaria Balatsky(Founder)inCaroline McKeon(Founder)inAlexander Brown(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsY CombinatorDay One VenturesAngel Collective Opportunity FundBBQ CapitalCollaborative FundHelium-3 Ventures+11 more

AquaPoroaquaporo.comin𝕏Jun 2026

Aquaporo manufactures drinking water directly from atmospheric humidity using proprietary ALMA technology, offering residential units (Droplet) and industrial modular systems (Stream) for on-site water production.

CleantechHardwareAnaheim, US

Kyle E. Cordova(Founder)in

BoardLindy Fishburne(Director)inKristopher H Gilman(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsCerberus VenturesE8 AngelsHumba VenturesBreakout Ventures

Baker Technologiestrybaker.comSeed · Apr 2022 · $370K

HealthtechDenver, US

David ChampionJoel MiltonRoger Obando

Co-investors500 GlobalBase Venture Management, Inc.Salveo CapitalPhyto Partners

Biomebiome.usin

Biome makes Taiga, a smart hydroponic living wall with onboard sensors, automated irrigation, and lighting that automates indoor plant care, along with the Halo grow light, plant supplements, and a companion app to monitor and control the system.

ConsumerHardwareIoTOakland, US

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Broadband Accessin𝕏No public record

No verifiable company matching this name and investor combination could be identified.

Media & Entertainment

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsAdvance Venture PartnersAltorBeyond CapitalDesignXFirstCheck AfricaFootPrint Coalition+2 more

CASCADE BIOcascadebio.cominPre-Seed · Aug 2025 · $80K

Cascade Bio develops enzyme immobilization technology ("Body Armor"), a silica-based coating applied to glass-bead supports that stabilizes enzymes so they last longer and tolerate harsher conditions than other cell-free solutions.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsDenver, US

James Weltz(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlex Rosay(Co-founder)in

BoardJared Campbell(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investors1Flourish CapitalAmplify.LAEndurance28Range VCSpacecadet VenturesStray Dog Capital+3 more

Dandelion Energydandelionenergy.comin𝕏

Dandelion Energy designs and installs geothermal heating and cooling systems for homes, positioning geothermal as a primary heating and cooling solution for both new and existing residential buildings.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwarePalo Alto, US

Kathy Hannun(Founder & CTO)inRajeev James Quazi(Executive Officer, Director)Dan Yates(CEO)in

BoardCraig Shapiro(Director)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBoxGroupBreakthrough Energy VenturesCollaborative FundComcast VenturesEnergy Transition VenturesGround Up Ventures+4 more

DTE Materialsdtematerials.cominSep 2018

DTE Materials produces carbon-negative bioaggregates and concrete blocks made from plant-based agriculture and forestry waste, using its patented ClearWash process to tailor bioaggregate properties.

Circular EconomyConstruction TechNew MaterialsFresno, US

Jose Urizar(CEO)inTanner Jolly(CFO and Secretary)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Ecovativeecovative.comin

Ecovative grows whole-cut meat alternatives and leather-like materials from mycelium using its AirMycelium indoor cultivation platform, which integrates with existing mushroom farming infrastructure.

BiotechFoodTechNew MaterialsGreen Island, US

Eben Bayer(Cofounder)inGavin McIntyre(Cofounder)in

BoardEvan Lodes(Director)Jerry Weinstein(Director)Charles Deull(Director)Jessica Harris(Director)

Co-investorsBreakout LabsBreakout VenturesStray Dog CapitalTrousdale VenturesAiiM PartnersFootPrint Coalition+2 more

Elastic Energyelasticenergy.com

Orchestration infrastructure for the new grid, connecting and controlling distributed energy systems at scale.

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsSidecut Ventures

ElectricFishelectricfish.coin𝕏Apr 2021

Electric Fish builds products for a decentralized electric grid system to enable energy independence.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergyMobility & TransportationFremont, US

Anurag KamalinVince Wong(Founder)inLeonardo Mattiazzi(President)inFolasade Olanrewaju Ayoola(Director, Promoter)Nelio Batista(Director, Promoter)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsE8 AngelsFuture AfricaGener8torTechstarsVoyager Partners

Focalfocalheat.coin

Focal develops heating technology focused on balancing communicative design, energy efficiency, operational simplicity, and integration to improve comfort.

CleantechEnergyHardwareSan Francisco, US

Rohan Pandya(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesCollaborative FundDangerous VenturesMomentum CapitalWischoff Ventures

Glanrisglanris.comin𝕏Jul 2022

Glanris produces designer biochar (Biocarbon) made from rice waste for use as a soil amendment, a filler in materials like asphalt, concrete, and drywall, and as a water and air filtration medium.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsMemphis, US

Anastasia Eagle(CMO & Co-Founder)Andrew Forsdick(CFO (Fractional))Damian Russell(Head of Operations)inBryan M. Eagle III(CEO & Founder)Thomas W. Volinchak(Director)

BoardJan Bouten(Director)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsEcho River CapitalInnova Memphis, Inc.InnovaSage

Glow Energyglowenergy.comin𝕏SeedAcquired

Glow Energy provides software that helps rental property owners operate their buildings as virtual power plants, enabling them to participate in distributed energy management while generating financial and environmental benefits.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechLos Angeles, US

Greg Sirotek(Founder)inRoss Gruber(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorBeagle VenturesClimate CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalJWass PT Investors

GOBgob.earth

GOB presents itself around "the future of single use," suggesting a consumer product focus, but the site is largely a placeholder announcing an upcoming launch.

Consumer

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBaukunst

Harvest Thermalharvest-thermal.comin

Harvest Thermal makes an all-in-one home heating, cooling, and hot water system that pairs an air-to-water heat pump with an insulated thermal storage tank and optimization software to shift electricity use to cheaper, cleaner periods.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareKensington, US

JanePierreKen Munson(Executive Officer, Director)inElisabeth Jane Melia(Executive Officer, Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investors37 AngelsAstiaBerkeley Angel NetworkClimate Impact CapitalDangerous VenturesE8 Angels+7 more

Hayzelhayzel.co

Hayzel develops technology that captures wasted potential energy from HVAC expansion valves and converts it into electricity to power cooling systems, reducing energy consumption and carbon footprint for building owners.

CleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardware

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Heimdalheimdalccu.cominNov 2021Defunct

Heimdal manufactures direct air capture equipment that removes CO2 from the atmosphere and stores it permanently, operating facilities in the United States including the nation's largest low-cost capture plant.

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechDenver, US

Marcus Lima(Founder & CEO)inErik Millar(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBrighter CapitalBroom VenturesMetaplanetVoLo Earth VenturesY CombinatorAPOLLO PROJECTS+12 more

Inventwoodinventwood.cominApr 2025

InventWood produces SUPERWOOD, a wood-based structural material engineered at the nanoscale to be stronger than steel while lighter, offering properties like fire resistance and transparency for use in construction and buildings.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsFrederick, US

Liangbing Hu(Founder)inALEXANDER LAU(CEO, President and Chairman)TIMOTHY KREBS(Secretary, Treasurer)

BoardKEVIN TIDWELL(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesDangerous VenturesE8 AngelsPulse Fund

Kaikakukaikaku.aiin𝕏

Kaikaku builds Fusion, a back-of-house automation platform that uses AI and hardware to automate food preparation for restaurants.

AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRoboticsLondon, GB

Josef Chen(Founder)inIvan Tregear(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investors7percent VenturesUnruly Capital

Kawa Projectthekawaproject.com

Kawa Project produces a cocoa powder alternative derived from processed coffee waste using food science and manufacturing techniques.

BiotechCircular EconomyFoodTechSouth Dakota, US

Aaron Feigelman

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Leafrleafr.workin

Leafr is an on-demand marketplace that connects companies with vetted sustainability consultants across disciplines including carbon accounting, ESG reporting, supply chain sustainability, and climate transition planning.

B2B MarketplacesClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Nick Valenzia(Founder)inGus Bartholomew(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsHaatchSyndicateRoom

Lingrovelingrove.comin

Lingrove designs and manufactures Ekoa, a bio-based composite material made from flax and plant resins used as wall protection, wall coverings, ceilings, and millwork for hospitality, healthcare, and workplace interiors, as well as automotive interior applications.

CleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSan Rafael, US

Joseph Luttwak(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardTalley Goodson(Director)Thomas Crow(Director)Stephen P. Welker(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBoro CapitalDiamond Edge VenturesSeaX VenturesSoundboard Venture FundHelium-3 VenturesIndieBio+2 more

Modern Energy Storagemesholding.com

Modern Energy develops energy storage solutions and seeks partnerships with end users, service companies, and manufacturing partners.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Natrionnatrion.coin

Natrion develops solid-state battery materials, including a US-made ceramic-polymer "active separator" for lithium-ion and Li-metal cells.

EnergyAlbany, US

Thomas Rouffiac(Cofounder)inAlex Kosyakov(Cofounder)

BoardManas Gosavi(Director)Terry Howerton(Director)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investors1435 CapitalIllinois VenturesIU VenturesLG Technology VenturesTamarack GlobalUnruly Capital+2 more

Nevoyanevoya.com

Nevoya is a fully-electric trucking carrier that moves freight for shippers and third-party logistics providers, combining zero-emission vehicles with AI-driven operations.

CleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationColton, US

Sami Khan(Executive Officer, Director)inThomas Atwood(Founder)in

BoardJohn Verdon(Director)inTom Atwood(Director)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsFloating PointKeiki CapitalLMNT VenturesLowercarbon CapitalNecessary VenturesREFASHIOND Ventures+3 more

New Farmersnew-farmers.com

New Farmers produces fresh-frozen spirulina pods delivered within 4 hours of harvest to preserve nutritional content.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Notplanotpla.comin

Notpla makes packaging products from seaweed and plants as an alternative to single-use plastic.

Circular EconomyClimate TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Pierre-Yves Paslier(Cofounder & Co-CEO)inRodrigo Garcia Gonzalez(Cofounder & Co-CEO)in

Co-investorsAstanor VenturesBay Bridge Ventures ClimateHorizons VenturesNew Earth VenturesRadicle ImpactRegeneration.VC+3 more

Offstreamuseoffstream.comin𝕏

Offstream provides compliance software to help organizations efficiently manage carbon reduction efforts and fund allocation within the energy transition sector.

Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDenver, US

Varsha Ramesh Walsh(Founder)inZach Janicki(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsCollaborative FundFundersClubMission One CapitalY CombinatorBatch VenturesCapitalize VC+3 more

Phaidraphaidra.aiin

Phaidra develops an AI control platform that uses reinforcement learning to optimize energy efficiency and operational performance in data centers and AI factories.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechEnergySeattle, US

Jim Gao(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inVeda Panneershelvam(Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer)inKatie Hoffman(Co-Founder, President, and Chief Operating Officer)inVedavyas Panneershelvam(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsCollaborative FundEast Valley VenturesFlying Fish VenturesIncubate USIndex VenturesRoot and Shoot Ventures+8 more

Pioneerpioneerclimate.com

PioneerAI is an AI tool that researches a user and their market to identify high-fit opportunities and build enriched outbound sales pipelines.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech

Dimitar Simeonovin

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBlue Bear Capital PartnersCollaborative FundSoma Capital

Praanpraan.ioin𝕏

Praan develops technology to capture air pollution and greenhouse gases as part of an effort to reduce atmospheric carbon and improve air quality.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardware

Angad Daryani(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBetter CapitalSnow Leopard Technology VenturesAera VCSocial Impact CapitalWEH Ventures

Raya Powerrayapower.comin

Raya Power makes an integrated plug-in solar-and-battery system that provides backup power and electricity bill savings, aimed at renters and homeowners seeking a lower-cost alternative to rooftop solar.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Meghan Wood(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsDangerous VenturesSWAN Impact Network

Rebel Foodsrebelfoods.co

Operates cloud kitchen brands and a food-tech platform for internet-first restaurants.

Kallol Banerjee(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlteria CapitalCoatue ManagementEvolvence India FundLightboxPeak XV PartnersRTP Global+4 more

Resilience Investmentsresilience.investmentsin

Resilience deploys residential solar and storage, aggregating homes into a single dispatchable grid resource that supplies power to the AI/data center economy while lowering or eliminating energy costs for working families.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Jay Lipman(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsBlackhorn VenturesVirta Ventures

Sanivationsanivation.comin𝕏

Sanivation provides hands-on consulting and support to help water utilities in secondary cities build sustainable, safely managed sanitation systems.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechImpact & Social Good

Emily Woods(Cofounder)inAndrew Foote(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsFINCA VenturesSilicon ValleySorenson Impact Foundation

Shovelsshovels.aiin𝕏Dec 2024

Shovels provides a building permit and contractor data platform that uses AI to turn fragmented U.S. permit records into structured, searchable intelligence covering 164M+ permits across 2,450+ jurisdictions.

Construction TechData & InfrastructurePropTechLafayette, US

Ryan Buckley(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsMission One CapitalStepchangeVirta VenturesBase10 PartnersCoelius Capital

Sightline Climatesightlineclimate.comin𝕏

Currence (Sightline Climate) offers a data platform that pairs an AI data engine with expert analysts to turn thousands of sources into proprietary data, models, and forecasts on energy and climate technology.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureScarsdale, US

Kimberly Zou(Executive Officer, Director)Sophie Purdom(Director)

BoardMatthew Nordan(Director)inJason Kalira(Director)George Chalmers(Director)Mark Taylor(Director)

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsAccelr8Molten VenturesThe Westly GroupAzolla VenturesRed Sea Ventures

SOURCE Globalsource.coin

Hydropanels technology producing clean drinking water using only sunlight and air for global water access.

Scottsdale, US

CODY FRIESEN(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Mirick(Executive Officer)inAl-Hussein Dahya(Executive Officer)

BoardErik Snyder(Director)Carmichael Roberts(Director)inJim Matheson(Director)in

Co-investorsBaruch Future VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesMaterial ImpactR/GA VenturesThe Lightsmith GroupWIND Ventures

Sphereoursphere.org

Sphere provides fossil-free, climate-friendly investment options that can be added to existing company 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans, letting employers offer values-aligned funds to employees.

Climate TechFintechImpact & Social Good

Alex Wright-Gladstein(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsSymphonic CapitalCoinbase VenturesKraken Ventures

Waste Dwasted.earthin

Wasted operates a portable toilet rental service with a focus on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility.

Circular EconomyCleantechBurlington, US

Taylor Zehren(Founder)inThor Retzlaff(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsCollaborative FundDivergent CapitalGratitude RailroadCowboy VenturesInsight PartnersSequoia Capital+3 more

Waterplanwaterplan.comin𝕏

Waterplan provides a platform that assesses water risk for industrial and consumer goods companies by combining operational data with satellite imagery, then recommends mitigation strategies ranging from infrastructure upgrades to ecosystem-based approaches.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Jose Ignacio Galindo(Founder)inNicolas Wertheimer(Founder)in

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Co-investorsAngel Collective Opportunity FundCemex VenturesClimate CapitalEcho River CapitalGiant Ventures Global LlpJetstream+9 more

Zenozenomoto.com

Electric motorcycle company operating as a utility company

PartnerMehrad Yaghmai· solo GP

Other

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

BiophilicCarbon ComplianceChocolateCoolingElectrifiedEosGovernment FundingLegends SolarPermitHubRadiant HeatersRegenerative FarmersShyft GroupSuperwoodSustainability ConsultantsTwelveWater Tech

Exits · 3

2 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 2

Ginkgo BioworksNYSE: DNASunrunNASDAQ: RUN

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Cool Climate Collective made?
Cool Climate Collective has 63 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Cool Climate Collective invest at?
Cool Climate Collective invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What is Cool Climate Collective's typical check size?
Cool Climate Collective typically writes checks of $100K – $350K.
What sectors does Cool Climate Collective focus on?
Cool Climate Collective focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy.
Where is Cool Climate Collective located?
Cool Climate Collective is headquartered in Sacramento, US.
Does Cool Climate Collective lead rounds?
Cool Climate Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Cool Climate Collective co-invest with?
Cool Climate Collective most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Dangerous Ventures, Collaborative Fund, among 157 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 4

Flybridge Capital Partners

Flybridge Capital Partners is an East Coast venture capital firm backing early-stage, AI-focused startups. Founded in 2002, it invests at the pre-seed and seed stages across AI applications, infrastructure, and related sectors.

$250K – $10M
Red Beard Ventures

Red Beard Ventures is a venture capital firm with an associated syndicate that invests across blockchain/crypto, gaming, robotics, biotech, media/entertainment, aerospace, and consumer sectors.

$90K – $300K
Polymath Capital Partners

Polymath Capital Partners invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, with a focus on community, longevity, and financial democratization. It does not invest internationally.

Saka Ventures

Saka Ventures is a New York based venture fund that backs resilient founders building products for large global markets. It supports startups with go-to-market, product, and strategy expertise.

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