October Week 2, 2024: In this weekly series, we highlight 5 climate tech startups to watch by featuring the incredible startups, companies, or projects that are leading the fight against the climate crisis.
Each month, we add these startups to our running list, which we have categorized based on fuel emission sector data from the most detailed, recent data SBC could identify from the World Resource Institute in 2016.
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Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use
1. ProteinDistillery
Founded: 2021- Stuttgard, DE
Founders: Christoph Pitter, Marco Ries,Tomas Kurz & Michael Baunach
Elevator Pitch: ProteinDistillery is revolutionizing sustainable food production by using microorganisms to create clean, scalable protein alternatives from residual yeast in beer brewing. These proteins are versatile, healthy, and resource-efficient, offering a wide range of applications without artificial additives.
Problem they solve: ProteinDistillery tackles the global need for sustainable and ethical protein sources by reducing reliance on resource-heavy animal-based products, while upcycling waste from the brewing industry.
Impact: Their production process saves water, energy, and farmland, contributing to a circular value chain and a healthier planet.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in ProteinDistillery?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch, see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
2. AtmosZero
Founded: 2021 – Forth Collins, CO, USA
Leadership: Addison Stark
Elevator Pitch: AtmosZero is reimagining industrial boilers with their electrified Boiler 2.0, designed to accelerate industrial decarbonization. This innovative technology provides drop-in steam generation that cuts down energy needs, improves efficiency, and delivers zero-carbon steam across industries.
Problem they solve: Traditional boilers are energy-intensive and emit high levels of CO₂. AtmosZero’s Boiler 2.0 eliminates carbon emissions by using a heat pump technology that provides clean steam without complex integration or downtime.
Impact: AtmosZero’s Boiler 2.0 drastically reduces carbon emissions by delivering zero-carbon steam and enhancing overall facility efficiency. This technology not only supports the transition to a decarbonized future but also optimizes energy use by integrating with process cooling systems, further minimizing the environmental footprint.
Stage: Series A.
Interested in AtmosZero?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
Cross-cutting enablers
3. Rock Rabbit
Founded: 2023 – Palo Alto, CA, USA
Founders: Aimee Gotway Bailey & Riyad Muradov
Elevator Pitch: Rock Rabbit simplifies the process of future-proofing homes by providing AI-powered solutions that make accessing rebates and financing for home electrification fast and easy for homeowners, contractors, and incentive providers.
Problem they solve: Rebate and financing programs for home electrification are often complex, difficult to understand, and subject to frequent changes. Rock Rabbit streamlines this process, making it simple and efficient for all stakeholders.
Impact: By facilitating access to incentives, Rock Rabbit accelerates the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, reducing energy consumption and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Stage: Seed.
Want to learn more about Rock Rabbit?
To learn more about their technology or get in touch see here.
Energy use in Industry and Buildings
4. Monaire
Founded: 2022 – Madison, WI, USA
Founders: Rahul Subramany & Nishant Kanapilly
Problem they solve: Inefficiencies in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems can lead to high energy costs and frequent breakdowns. Monaire uses cutting-edge diagnostics to identify and resolve issues swiftly, preventing expensive repairs and reducing energy waste.
Impact: By preventing refrigerant leaks and optimizing energy use, Monaire helps clients significantly reduce their carbon footprint, cutting up to 55,000 pounds of CO2e per year per location.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Monaire?
To learn more about this company, see here.
Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use
5. Opalia
Founded: 2020 – Montreal, CA
Founder: Jennifer Côté
Elevator Pitch: Opalia is revolutionizing the dairy industry by creating real milk from mammary cells without the need for cows. Their innovative, cruelty-free technology delivers the taste and functionality of traditional dairy while significantly reducing environmental impact.
Problem they solve: Traditional dairy production contributes to animal cruelty, high carbon emissions, and resource use. Opalia addresses these issues by producing sustainable, animal-free milk through cell cultivation.
Impact: Opalia’s cell-based milk technology drastically reduces water and land use, cutting greenhouse gas emissions and promoting a sustainable, cruelty-free food system.
Stage: Seed.
Interested in Opalia?
If you are interested in learning more, see here.
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How do these startups fit in with all the others we have looked at?
Check out our running list of the 400+ climate tech startups to watch we have featured.
