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Investment thesis
Third Derivative operates an open, collaborative climate tech ecosystem designed to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough climate innovation worldwide. It guides early-stage climate tech entrepreneurs across all emissions sectors—from batteries and biofuels to business model innovation and harder-to-abate industrial sectors—connecting them to a global network of investors, corporate partners, market experts, and mentors. The program emphasizes rigorous research and diligence, helping startups bridge financing gaps and reach markets faster while creating measurable impact. Through initiatives such as the Future Industries Partnership, it supports startups targeting industrial and built environment sectors in Asia and the Middle East, uniting accelerator, venture, and strategic partners into one engine for scaling climate solutions.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
What they invest in
from 83 of 316 portfolio companiesCleantech ×68Energy ×49Climate Tech ×38New Materials ×28Hardware ×25Deep Tech ×23Advanced Manufacturing ×14Circular Economy ×8
HQs:United States×43Canada×5Australia×4Singapore×4India×3United Kingdom×2
Who they back
founder profiles across 64 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×322 founders×173 founders×104+ founders×5
Where their founders studiedfrom 75 founders with education data
Stanford University ×5University of California, Berkeley ×5Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×4Yale School of Management ×3Bishop Cotton Boys' School ×2Columbia University ×2Cornell ×2Harvard University ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 82 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×53Business & Management ×16Chemistry ×7Finance & Accounting ×5Physics ×5Economics ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×4Computer Science ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 82 founders with career history
Stanford University ×6Rice University ×5Danfoss ×3IBM ×3Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×3Unreasonable ×3Argonne National Laboratory ×2Columbia University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
39 founders hold a PhD · 16 hold an MBA (of 81 with degree data)
Portfolio companies · 316 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like44.01 is a carbon removal company that mineralizes CO₂ by using natural processes to permanently convert captured carbon dioxide into rock.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Talal Hasan(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)Alumni VenturesBascom VenturesBasecamp FundBreakthrough Energy VenturesClimate Investment+9 more
Accelerate Wind develops edge-of-roof wind turbine technology for commercial and industrial customers globally, enabling local energy generation by harnessing wind channeled by building structures.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareSt. Louis, US
Erika Boeing(Founder & CEO)inSophie Schaffer(Chief Operating Officer)inCharlie Walch(Chief Financial Officer)in
Co-investorsCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Halogen Ventures Management Company LlcTechstarsInvested Development
ACE Green Recycling operates a battery recycling technology platform that uses electrified, hydrometallurgical processes to recover materials from lead, LFP, NMC and LTO batteries for electronics, automotive and energy storage industries.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Vipin T.(Founder)in
Co-investorsCirculate Capital
Active Surfaces develops flexible, thin-film solar panels using organic and perovskite photovoltaic materials and roll-to-roll manufacturing, aimed at deploying solar in locations where conventional rigid panels are unsuitable.
CleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsWoburn, US
Shivam Bhakta(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Swartwout(CTO & Co-Founder)inShiv Bhakta(CEO & Co-Founder)inJeremiah Mwaura(Chief Manufacturing Scientist)in
BoardVera Schroeder(Director)in
Co-investorsNew Climate VenturesSafar PartnersThe E14 FundType One VenturesSeaX VenturesUmami Capital
Adept Materials develops advanced materials for building envelopes that improve energy efficiency, durability, and moisture management without sacrificing comfort.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechDeep TechNew MaterialsSomerville, US
Derek Stein, Ph.D.(Founder & CEO)Derek Stein(Founder / Inventor)
BoardMiguel Galvez(Director)Daniel Cromie(Director)
Co-investorsAnorak VenturesBantam GroupCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Slater Technology Fund
Allume Energy makes SolShare, hardware that lets a single rooftop solar system be shared across all apartments and common areas in a multi-unit building, distributing the energy fairly among residents.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMelbourne, AU
Co-investorsMelbourne Accelerator Program (MAP)Victorian Clean Technology FundEarthshot Ventures
Allye Energy develops distributed energy storage systems and grid stabilization technology, utilizing repurposed EV batteries to provide affordable, flexible power solutions for businesses and communities.
CleantechEnergyHardwareLondon, GB
Co-investorsAlpha Future Funds
Ammobia develops a novel ammonia production process that operates at low pressure and low temperature, achieving record-setting conversion rates.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US
Karen Baert(Co-founder & CEO)inTristan Gilbert(Co-founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsChevron Technology VenturesShell VenturesAIR CapitalAlumni VenturesCastor VenturesCollaborative Fund+5 more
Ampd Energy makes the Enertainer, a connected battery energy storage system designed to replace diesel generators for power on construction sites and other demanding environments.
CleantechConstruction TechEnergySingapore, SG
Brandon Ng(Co-founder & Chair)inAnthony Stewart(CEO)in
Co-investorsCarbonOpenspace VenturesParticle
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(Chief Executive Officer, co-founder)inDavid BiermaninJustin BriggsinDavid 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 VenturesCongruent VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)+17 more
Aurora Hydrogen develops microwave-driven methane pyrolysis technology to produce low-cost clean hydrogen without CO₂ emissions.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsEdmonton, CA
Co-investorsEnergy Innovation CapitalCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Chevron Technology VenturesShell Ventures
Ayrton Energy develops a hydrogen storage and transport solution based on a proprietary liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) and electrochemistry, storing hydrogen as a liquid at ambient conditions so it can be moved using existing fuel infrastructure.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyCalgary, CA
Co-investorsBDC Climate Tech Fund IIClean Energy VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)ForesightMaRSMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)+6 more
BANIQL develops the BEST process, an atmospheric-pressure, non-HPAL route for extracting battery-grade Class 1 nickel from ore while using less energy and converting residues into fertilizer and magnesium products.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
Eric JanuarinSeungwan KiminWilly Halim(Founder)inEric J.(Founder)inAristotle V.(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBEENEXTGenesia VenturesA2D VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)
Banyan Infrastructure provides project finance software for renewable energy infrastructure investment, helping lenders, investors, and operators optimize returns across asset classes and technologies.
EnergyFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Amanda Li(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Greene(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Greene(Director)
Co-investorsCity LightEnergize CapitalIndustrious VenturesKeiki CapitalSE VenturesSun Road Syndicate+3 more
BasiGo provides electric buses designed for African public transport, along with a pay-as-you-drive leasing model that removes the high upfront cost of ownership and a charging and service network.
CleantechClimate TechMobility & TransportationClaymont, US
Jonathan Green(CFO & Co-Founder)inAbhijit Bhattacharya(Executive Officer, Director)Jit Bhattacharya(CEO & Co-Founder)inMoses Nderitu(Kenya Managing Director)inDoreen Orishaba(Chief Product Officer)in
BoardAkira Wada(Director)
Co-investorsKeiki CapitalMoxxie VenturesNimble PartnersTrucks VCAfrica50Novastar Ventures+2 more
Bedrock Energy develops drilling technology and data algorithms for designing and installing geothermal borehole fields used for building heating and cooling.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyLos Angeles, US
Silviu Livescu(Executive Officer)inJoselyn Lai(Executive Officer, Director)inJoel Wishkovsky(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPaul Straub(Director)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesDivergent CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersFirst Star VenturesTitanium VenturesToba Capital+5 more
BioEsol provides industrial and commercial energy management software and Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions, optimizing energy consumption and incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS) for businesses seeking to reduce operational energy costs and carbon emissions.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareGuadalajara, MX
Alejandra Alfaro(Founder)in
Blixt is an investment firm that makes high-conviction investments in small and mid-sized private companies, targeting businesses with €20-100 million in revenue.
Sector Agnostic
Co-investorsBLN Capital
Bloom Biorenewables converts wood residue biomass into renewable performance ingredients—such as white lignin, dipropylxylose (DPX), and microfibrillated celluloses—used as a formulation platform for the personal care, functional paper, and paints & coatings industries.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew Materials
Florent Héroguel(Founder)in
Co-investorsAnais VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesBtomorrow VenturesExtantia Capital
Blue Frontier manufactures energy-efficient, sustainable air conditioning systems (DOAS units) that reduce electricity consumption and eliminate high-GWP refrigerants.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechHardwareBoca Raton, US
Daniel Betts(Director, President, and CEO)inMatthew Graham(Director and VP of Engineering)inGreg Tropsa(EVP Business Development)inMatthew Tilghman(Director and Chief Technology Officer)John Hingley(VP of Operations)in
BoardChristian Hernandez(Director)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesCarbonTech Square VenturesVoLo Earth Ventures
Kirkland, US
Jared Silvia(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Kroupa(Director)in
BoardKareem Dabbagh(Director)in
Co-investorsE8 AngelsIdeashipVoLo Earth Ventures
Cache Energy provides thermal energy storage systems that use thermo-chemical technology to store heat at 1,000°F for dispatch periods ranging from 1 to 1,000 hours, serving industrial and commercial customers needing long-term energy storage and heat electrification.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Arpit Dwivedi(Founder)in
Co-investorsCantos VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsUnshackled VenturesVoyager Partners
CalWave develops wave energy converter technology that generates power from ocean waves while withstanding storms and extreme conditions.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware
Nigel Kojimoto(Vice President of Engineering)in
Co-investorsNeotribe Ventures1517
Capacitech makes modular C-Link supercapacitor systems that mount on walls, fences, or cable trays and install in days, offering an alternative to cabinet-based power quality equipment.
CleantechEnergyHardwareOrlando, US
Joe Sleppy(Cofounder)inWILLIAM POWERS(Director)RICHARD FOX(Director)RANDALL WOOD(Director)
Co-investorsBeresford VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)New World Angels
Carbon Cell is a team of designers, engineers, and scientists developing sustainable materials aimed at reducing plastic use and carbon emissions.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew Materials
Elizabeth Lee(CEO)inEden Harrison(COO)inOri Blich(CPO)in
Co-investorsCarbon13Counteract OneCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Green Angel VenturesInnovate UK Investor PartnershipsOne Planet Capital+2 more
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)
Co-investors1Flourish CapitalAmplify.LACool Climate CollectiveEndurance28Range VCSpacecadet Ventures+4 more
Conry Tech develops HVAC technologies focused on energy efficiency and sustainability in climate technology.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareMelbourne, AU
Ron Conry(Founder & CTO)inSam Ringwaldt(Founder & CEO)inBrenda Ringwaldt(Founder & CPO)in
Co-investorsBetter Bite VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Impact Ventures Management Pty LtdPacific ChannelBandera Capital
Continuum Ag is a soil health data intelligence company that helps farmers measure, verify, and monetize the Carbon Intensity of their crops to earn premiums on low-carbon grain.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureWashington, US
Mitchell Hora(CEO & Founder)Brad McDonald(Executive Officer)in
BoardSpencer Stensrude(Director)inMichael Blanding(Director)Owen Gerard(Director)
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsISA VenturesAg Startup Engine SeedAg Ventures AllianceSVG Ventures | THRIVE
Daanaa develops a power transfer unit (PTU) that integrates more than ten power-conversion functions into a single component at the battery-cell level, offered as a programmable battery platform and for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductorsVancouver, CA
Udi Daon(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsForesightJuniperTitletownTechType One VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesWUTIF Capital
Darcy Solutions develops the Darcy Dipole System, a groundwater-based geothermal heat exchanger designed around site-specific geology to provide thermal energy for heating and cooling buildings.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyExcelsior, US
Larson Brian(Executive Officer, Director)Randolph Jimmy(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Steiner(Executive Officer, Director)Frederick R. Steiner(Executive Officer, Director)Dan King(Executive Officer)Jimmy Randolph(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovations
DexMat produces Galvorn, an advanced carbon material that combines high electrical and thermal conductivity with strength, light weight, flexibility, and recyclability as an alternative to copper and other metals.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsHouston, US
Matteo Pasquali(Director)inDmitri Tsentalovich(Co-Founder / CTO)inBryan Guido Hassin(CEO & Board Director)inJill Dupre(Executive Officer)inAsena Hertz(Executive Officer)in
BoardKent Lucas(Director)in
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCollaborative FundDraper AssociatesNon Sibi VenturesAramco VenturesOverture Climate+2 more
DG Matrix builds the Interport platform, a multi-port solid-state transformer (SST) system for software-defined power distribution and electrification.
CleantechEnergyHardwareCary, US
Haroon Inam(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVlatko Vlatkovic(Director)
Co-investorsCerberus VenturesClean Energy VenturesTech Square VenturesThe Engine Ventures
Dimensional Energy develops catalyst and service technology for producing sustainable fuels, licensed to project partners through a recurring, capital-light licensing model.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsIthaca, US
Tobias Hanrath(Director)David Erickson(Director)inJason Salfi(Executive Officer, Director)inClayton Poppe(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalChloe CapitalDemos Strategic Investing PartnersLaunch NYNew Climate VenturesDSC Investment+5 more
Singapore-based industrial gas separation membrane technology.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergySingapore, SG
Andre Lorenceau(CEO)inAli Naderi(CTO)in
Co-investorsEnergy Revolution VenturesEntrepreneur FirstJapan Angels
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
Co-investorsCool Climate Collective
Dynami Battery develops lithium battery technology, serving industrial and commercial applications in the energy sector.
Deep TechEnergyHardwareNew MaterialsBinghamton, US
Sergio Baron(CEO)Brian Reznik(COO)
Co-investorsBeresford Ventures
Energy Dome develops long-duration energy storage technology deployed at utility scale, with a focus on serving power utilities.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareCambridge, US
Co-investors360 CapitalCDP Venture CapitalNeva Sgr.
Eolic Wall develops modular, power-dense wind energy systems designed for on-site generation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardwareDover, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Ferrum Technologies develops a proprietary melter technology to produce zero-emission steel and cement at cost parity with conventional fossil-based production methods.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate Tech
Co-investorsCollaborative FundUnruly Capital
Frost Methane Labs installs and remotely operates cover-and-flare systems that capture and destroy methane from livestock manure storage, then sells the resulting carbon credits and shares revenue with farms.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechEnergyJuneau, US
Olga Irzak(Executive Officer, Director)Olya Irzak(Founder)in
BoardEdwin Chiu(Director)
Co-investorsCollaborative FundLowercarbon CapitalSkyview Ventures
Geminus builds physics-native AI systems that understand, predict, and optimize complex industrial infrastructure in real time by combining physics-based simulation with real-world data and uncertainty-aware reasoning.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechEnergyEnterprise Software
Karthik Duraisamy(Dr.)inAlex Gorodetsky(Dr.)in
Co-investorsFocal VenturesSentiero VenturesThe Hive
Giraffe Bio develops custom biomolecules that recover metals from low-grade ores and mining waste, serving mining companies with a drop-in technology that improves recovery rates while reducing water, energy, and chemical consumption.
BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Alejandro Buffo Sempé(Founder)in
Co-investorsAIR CapitalBaruch Future Ventures
Great Carbon Valley develops direct air capture and storage (DAC+S) hubs and green industrial parks powered by renewable energy along East Africa's Great Rift Valley.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNairobi, KE
Co-investorsAfrica Climate Ventures
Green Jams develops carbon-negative construction materials by upcycling agricultural waste to lock away CO2, serving the construction industry.
CleantechClimate TechConstruction TechNew Materials
Tarun Jami(Founder)in
Co-investors1CrowdMalpani Ventures
Developer of active packaging solutions to reduce post-harvest loss.
Co-investorsFactor[e] VenturesFiiRERockstart
HB11 Energy develops laser-based boron fusion technology to generate baseload electrical power without radioactive waste or dependence on intermittent renewables.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergySydney, AU
Co-investorsDefence TrailblazerSDGx
HyperHeat is a company presenting its team culture and collaborative approach to building solutions, though the page provides limited detail on its specific product or industry.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySector Agnostic
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersAPEX VenturesE44 VenturesFinindusGF BRYCK VenturesPossible Ventures
Impulse Space develops in-space mobility infrastructure and spacecraft, enabling transportation and logistics between Earth orbit, the Moon, and Mars.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace TechRedondo Beach, US
Tom Mueller(Founder & CEO)inThomas Mueller(Founder)inEric Romo(Executive Officer, Director)inMargaret Abernathy(Executive Officer)in
BoardMichael Linse(Director)inJohn William Raymond(Director)
Co-investors137 VenturesAlumni VenturesArctic DigitalAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture CapitalBalerion Space VenturesBanner VC+20 more
Instagrid makes portable, battery-based power systems that deliver silent, zero-emission on-demand electricity as an alternative to combustion generators.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Andreas Sedlmayr(Founder)in
Co-investorsblueworld.groupEnergy Impact PartnersSET VenturesTeachers' Venture GrowthHTGFWille Finance
Iris Light develops photonic inks based on nanomaterials that enable integration of light-emitting and light-detecting components directly onto silicon wafers, addressing manufacturing bottlenecks in silicon photonics and infrared imaging.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsSemiconductorsChicago, US
Chad Husko, Ph.D.(Founder)in
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsTechstars
Clean energy company with patented 3D solar tower technology.
Advanced ManufacturingDallas, US
Mohammed Alboury Njie(Director, CEO, President, Secretary of the Issuer)Andrew Woglom(Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer of the Issuer)
BoardMarlon Nichols(Director)inStephen Cook(Director)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryIdeashipMaC Venture CapitalPortfoliaCollab Capital
Joulecase develops battery and portable energy storage technology for on-the-go, mobile, and large-scale power applications.
CleantechEnergyHardwareSeattle, US
Alex Livingston(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Wagoner(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsE8 AngelsKeiretsu Forum
Kanin Energy is a turnkey developer that builds, finances, and operates on-site power systems, including waste-heat-to-power and cogeneration assets, converting industrial waste heat into electricity and process heat.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHouston, US
Janice Tran(Executive Officer, Director)inDan Fipke(Executive Officer, Director)James Richards(Director)inGabriel Reyna(Director)in
BoardTim Bishop(Director)Jake Bainbridge(Director)
Co-investorsForesightKeiki CapitalPaceZero Capital PartnersSkyview VenturesSun Road SyndicateWollemi Capital+2 more
Krosslinker develops aerogel-based materials for thermal insulation, including cooling paints, composite boards, and silica aerogel powders.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsSingapore, SG
Gayathri Natarajan(CEO)inElmira Soghrati(Cofounder)inMahesh Nathan(Cofounder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalADB VenturesEntrepreneur FirstSEEDS Capital
LimeLoop provides premium reusable shipping mailers that replace single-use cardboard boxes and return automatically to the merchant for reuse up to 20+ times.
Circular EconomyE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainEmeryville, US
Ashley Etling(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBerkeley SkyDeck FundCity LightJohnson Venture PartnersKnockout CapitalREFASHIOND VenturesUC Berkeley Skydeck+2 more
Limitless creates AI tools designed to augment human intelligence and overcome cognitive limitations by improving memory and focus.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHardware
Dan Siroker(Founder)in
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzFirst Round CapitalAlumni VenturesDaft CapitalDash VCEvolution VC Partners+10 more
Lumen operates a platform focused on commercial real estate (CRE) energy transactions, connecting CRE owners with qualified demand backed by trusted analysis.
CleantechEnergyPropTechSan Francisco, US
Dave Coen(Founder)inMichael Sachdev(Director)Peter Light(CEO)in
BoardPoonam Sharma(Director)
Co-investorsDesigner FundEsplanade VenturesKreos CapitalMoxxie VenturesNovel CapitalTurenne Capital Partenaires+3 more
Mana develops proprietary sodium-ion battery cell designs and electrolytes for applications including defense, aerospace, industrial power backup, datacenters, and electric vehicles.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Chunmei Ban, PhD(Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Advisor)
Co-investorsBuff Gold VenturesUnion Square Ventures (USV)
Mangrove Lithium is a cleantech company that develops a patented, feedstock-flexible electrochemical refining technology to convert diverse lithium feedstocks into battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsDelta, CA
Saad Dara(CEO & Co-Founder)inDavid St. Angelo(Chief Technology Officer)inAnnie Liu(Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer)in
Co-investorsBMW i VenturesBreakthrough Energy VenturesBDC Capital CorporationCanada Growth FundOrion Industrial VenturesAsahi Kasei Corporate Venture Capital+3 more
MatNex (Materials Nexus) is a materials design company that uses first-principles computation, machine learning, and materials engineering to design new materials to customer-defined performance and cost specifications, then owns and licenses the resulting material IP.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechNew Materials
Dr Jonathan Bean(CEO & Co-Founder)Dr Robert Forrest(CTO & Co-Founder)
Co-investorsCarbon13ETCapitalMD One VenturesSamos InvestmentsAda Ventures
Mission Zero develops direct air capture technology that uses an electrochemical process to recover carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechLondon, GB
Shiladitya Ghosh(Founder)inNicholas Chadwick(Founder)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesDeep Science VenturesWorld Fund
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3E NanoAdena PowerAdvanced Thermovoltaic SystemsAepnusAerleumAeromutableAirformAirhiveAlithicAllegroAltmobilityAltusAndrosArdentAris HydronicsAssetcoolAtec GlobalAtmosAureus EarthAutomat SolutionsAvnosBattgenieBetteries Amps GmbhBeyond CapturBhumiBinding Solutions LimitedBlitz Electric MobilityBrimstone EnergyBrineworksCanvaloopCapture6carbon futureCarbon Negative SolutionsCarbon SignalCarbonadeCarbonstrongCargokiteCeladyne TechnologiesCellaCellpropulsionCERT SystemsChemfinity TechnologiesCleanfiberClimatecropClimatewellsClimitra CarbonCm Materials IncCns IntCo ZCocoon CarbonCoflowCriaterra Innovations LtdCuraDatakrew PteDeterminant MaterialsDigital HarvestDna EnergyDunia InnovationsE Trnl EnergyEarthbondEavor TechnologiesEboostEcomedesEcountablEdac LabsEden GeoPowerEdgecom EnergyEh Group EngineeringElectricfishElectrogenosElementium MaterialsEmbueEnchi CorporationEnergy Integration IncEnkoatEnline TransmissionEnsoEnvicoreEnzincExcess Materials ExchangeFermi EnergyFirefly FusionFlairFlexodes IncFluevaultFlux XiiFsc TechnologiesGaiascopeGenerateGeoAgniGodi India Pvt LtdGree EnergyGreengine Environmental TechnologiesGreenLIB MaterialsGreenlyte Carbon TechnologiesGreenoreGricdGridbridH2 Portable Power CorpH2OnsetHeat InverseHeliosHeliotrope PhotonicsHelix CarbonHertha Metals, Inc.HydgenHymonicIbeam MaterialsIonic LiquidItselectricKaiterraKazamKelp IslandKoolboksKraftblockLayrrLex ProductsLoadexxLuxwallM2 Thermal SolutionsMagnothermMantel CaptureMembravoMembrionMetal LightMicroEra PowerMimic SystemsMiricoMiticoMitti LabsMojo GreenMootralMoxyMycotech LabsMyst AiNanoweaveNcxNeocharge
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAntora Energy · finsmes.com · Jul 31, 2026
Impulse Space · finance.yahoo.com · Jun 2, 2026
NOC Energy · finsmes.com · Apr 20, 2026
SeeO2 Energy · seeo2energy.com · Apr 7, 2026
Aurora Hydrogen · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 26, 2026
Rebound Technologies · finsmes.com · Feb 27, 2026
Ammobia · finsmes.com · Jan 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Third Derivative made?
- Third Derivative has 316 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Third Derivative invest at?
- Third Derivative invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Third Derivative focus on?
- Third Derivative focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Fintech, Mobility & Transportation.
- Who does Third Derivative co-invest with?
- Third Derivative most often shares deals with Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Collaborative Fund, among 268 tracked co-investors.
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