MOL Switch
Corporate VCPalo Alto · Seed–Series A · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
MOL Switch is a corporate venture capital firm established in the United States with a focus on supporting decarbonization. It invests in opportunities to develop technologies and business models that help reduce carbon emissions and advance the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 22 portfolio companiesCleantech ×13Energy ×8Climate Tech ×7Deep Tech ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×3Hardware ×3New Materials ×3AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United States×10Norway×1
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12018 · 12015 · 13 dated
Develops semi-solid lithium-ion batteries with higher energy density, lower cost, and improved safety.
Cambridge, US
Jeff McCarthy(Director)Richard Feldt(Executive Officer, Director)Throop Wilder(Director)Chris Lange(Director)Surong Bulakul(Director)Steven Cai(Director)
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 TechEnergyHardware
Seonghoon Woo(Founder & CEO)
California Catalysts develops advanced materials and catalysts for hydrogen electrolysis using AI-driven discovery methods.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyNew MaterialsLos Angeles, US
Jim DiSanto(Co-founder, Board Director, Executive Consultant)
BoardNathan Lewis(Chief Scientific Advisor)
Captura develops electrodialysis technology for direct ocean capture of carbon dioxide from seawater, removing CO₂ while enhancing the ocean's natural carbon removal cycle.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechPasadena, US
Stephen James Oldham(President and Chief Executive Officer)Chengxiang Xiang(Chief Technology Officer)Michael Wheeler(Director)inBernard David(Chairman of the Board of Directors)Johan Fredrik Pfeiffer(Director)Christene Banda(Secretary)
CORE POWER develops ship-based nuclear power plants designed to deliver reliable, emissions-free energy for industry and communities.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Counterpart operates Counter Club, an invite-only global community and network for corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, offering members a digital portal, online events, mini-summits, and an annual CVC event.
Future of Work
Develops engineered mineral carbonation for durable CO2 storage using mineral waste.
Heirloom operates Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities that use limestone and carbon mineralization technology to permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere at scale.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechCalifornia, US
Shashank Samala(Founder & CEO)
Koloma explores and produces natural hydrogen to support global decarbonization efforts.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyDenver, US
Peter Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Knupp(Executive Officer)Bunmi Adekore(Executive Officer, Director)Paul Harraka(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Garcia(Director)Shayle Kann(Director)
Venture capital firm supporting technology startups addressing energy transition and climate resilience.
Develops an electrolysis cell design for cost-effective hydrogen production with enhanced durability.
REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US
Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)in
Twelve transforms CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and materials through carbon transformation technology.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHealthtechNew MaterialsMoses Lake, US
Nicholas Flanders(Founder & CEO)inEtosha Cave(Founder)Kendra Kuhl(Founder)inMarc-Henri Galletti(Director)Nimesh Shah(Director)Charles Warden(Director)
Vycarb builds an aqueous chemical reactor and real-time sensing system that convert industrial CO₂ into stable bicarbonate using water, permanently storing carbon.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew York, US
Garrett Boudinot(Founder & CEO)Greg Humphries(Chief Operating Officer)DT Wang(Head of Development)Stephen Jolly(Head of Product)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCaptura · intelligence360.news · Jul 16, 2026
Koloma · mcj.vc · Jul 14, 2026
Twelve · startupsunion.com · Jul 2, 2026
Ammobia · ammoniaenergy.org · Feb 26, 2026
Amogy · fuelcellsworks.com · Jul 16, 2025
REGENT · inc.com · May 1, 2025
Calicat · calicat.com · Feb 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does MOL Switch invest at?
- MOL Switch invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does MOL Switch focus on?
- MOL Switch focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, New Materials.
- Where is MOL Switch located?
- MOL Switch is headquartered in Palo Alto, US.
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