Lichen Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingBaltimore · Seed–Late Stage · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Lichen Ventures invests in climate hard-tech companies that deliver scalable, physical solutions with superior unit economics for long-term planetary benefit. The firm focuses on five areas: biomanufacturing (turning microbes into sustainable fuels and biochemicals), industrial decarbonization (helping heavy industry cut emissions while improving performance and resilience), adaptation and resilience (solutions for a market emerging as billion-dollar disasters increase), critical minerals (secure and sustainable access to essential minerals), and methane management (reducing super-pollutant emissions at scale). It positions itself as a symbiotic network connecting humanity to science, prioritizing companies that disrupt with discipline for measurable real-world climate impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesCleantech ×2Energy ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1Biotech ×1Deep Tech ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 2 tracked
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Calectra develops electrified, high-temperature industrial heat systems designed to reduce costs and emissions for industrial applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechEnergy
Pauliina Meskanen(Co-Founder & CEO)Nate Weger(Co-Founder & CTO)
PartnerJustin Brodie-Kommit· solo GP
Co-investorsAera VCLifeline Ventures
Erg Bio converts waste biomass into fermentable sugars and intermediates for synthetic aviation fuels and chemicals, using an advanced solvent process and a proprietary yeast that produces enzymes and ferments sugars.
BiotechCleantechEnergyDublin, US
Vineet Rajgarhia(Co-founder)inBlake Simmons(Co-founder)inMichael Rabson(Co-founder)in
PartnerJustin Brodie-Kommit· solo GP
Co-investorsAzolla VenturesFREEFLOWJuniperChevron Technology Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCalectra · manilatimes.net · May 19, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lichen Ventures invest at?
- Lichen Ventures invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Lichen Ventures's typical check size?
- Lichen Ventures typically writes checks of $200K.
- What sectors does Lichen Ventures focus on?
- Lichen Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Lichen Ventures located?
- Lichen Ventures is headquartered in Baltimore, US.
- Does Lichen Ventures lead rounds?
- Lichen Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Lichen Ventures co-invest with?
- Lichen Ventures most often shares deals with Aera VC, Azolla Ventures, FREEFLOW, among 5 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJustin Brodie-Kommit: General Partner at Lichen Ventures
Sutton Capital: THE INVESTOR with Joel Palathinkal · Justin Brodie-Kommit
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