E8 Angels

“The Decarbon8 community helped us improve our messaging and complete our bridge financing. This allowed us to further invest in the improvement of our technology, and we were able to leverage the E8 network to connect us with commercial opportunities” - Shane Johnson, President and CEO of CarbonQuest CarbonQuest, one of three winners of Decarbon8-US’s 2023 round, captures CO2 before it is emitted from natural gas sources like CHP systems, fuel cells, and industrial boilers, enabling immediate and effective decarbonization. Decarbonizing the built environment using traditional methods, such as electrification, can be costly and intrusive, while CarbonQuest's innovative "Distributed Carbon Capture" technology offers an economically viable solution. Since receiving funding in September of 2023, CarbonQuest has expanded business opportunities to focus on broader distributed applications, including hard to abate industrial and distributed low carbon power, to help address the growing power capacity challenges of the grid. Check out our recent blog post to read more about Decarbon8-US's impact on CarbonQuest: https://lnkd.in/gh2NH2zV They have also recently announced their Series A capital raise, led by Riverbend Energy Group which will allow them to bring their Distributed Carbon Capture™ technology to new markets. You can read more about the funding round and plans for the future here: https://lnkd.in/eMcjBq2F Decarbon8-US is now accepting donations and grants for the 2024 round, focused on renewable energy. Anyone, at any amount, can make a charitable donation to Decarbon8-US to invest in technologies that will accelerate our transition to a cleaner world. All donations to Decarbon8-US are tax-deductible and are made to our 501(c)(3) partner Realize Impact, who administers the Fund. Learn more and donate at https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV #builtenvironments #sustainability #decarbonization

We are excited to announce the four companies heading into the finals for this year’s round of Decarbon8-US! With over 85 applicants and a rigorous selection process, these four companies are great examples of the incredibly innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector. Congratulations to Atlas Power Technologies Inc., Cecilia, Pecos Wind Power, and Solvari Solar! Atlas Power Technologies Inc. has developed the most energy-dense supercapacitor, supporting our transition to renewable energy sources. Cecilia is NASA-backed, upcyclingplastic waste into clean hydrogen and carbon nanotubes, transforming waste to value. Pecos Wind Power manufactures a community-scale wind turbine for low-cost, onsite power generation. Solvari Solar's all-in-one solar panel redefines residential solar through speed, ease, and access reducing its cost by 25-50% There is still time to donate to Decarbon8-US, a philanthropic impact fund that will be investing in the winners, all companies using innovative technology to make an impact in the renewable energy sector. Learn more and contribute here: https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV

We are happy to share some exciting updates from the past month from some of E8’s portfolio companies making a positive impact in shaping a more sustainable world. VP Policy and Market Strategy at ConnectDER, Jon Knauer won the people's choice award on the Shark Tank stage at NARUC. Arcadia was named by Energize Capital as one of the Electrify Everything Top 30 Software Innovators of 2024. Peter Anewalt, COO of Joule Case was named one of Idaho's most influential Business leader by @idahobusinessreview Saltworks Technologies: Industrial Water + Lithium delivered full scale lithium hydroxide recrystallizer to Canada's 1st Battery Plant. A recent CDP article highlights how Scope 5, a division of Environ Energy has streamlined carbon emissions reporting and empowered global organizations with their cloud-based sustainability data management software. The California Energy Commission awarded Harvest a $1.65 million RAMP grant to meet the growing demand for the smartest HVAC on Earth. San Fernando launches instant permitting for solar and energy storage, powered by Symbium. Check out our August newsletter for links to read more about these updates and to stay up to date on happenings in the E8 community.  https://conta.cc/3WNXf8J You can receive updates in your inbox monthly by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/gzDe_-Rg

“Green energy is here to stay and will likely grow in importance in the following decades. About two-thirds of Americans state that they are somewhat or very worried about climate change, and green energy is one of our best ways to fight this issue.” To learn more, check out this Forbes article on the importance of renewable energy and current trends in the industry.  https://lnkd.in/dyvkvg_n This year’s theme for Decarbon8-US, E8’s philanthropic impact fund, is renewable energy. The fund will invest donations into promising early stage companies working with innovative technologies to revolutionize the renewable energy sector. Impressed with the trends and the potential for renewable energy? Learn more about how you can help accelerate the transition to a cleaner future by donating any amount to Decarbon8-US here: https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #sustainability #climatechange #impactinvesting

We have been enjoying Seattle Tech Week so far with two exciting panel events! Thank you to Silicon Valley Bank for hosting yesterday’s event reviewing the SVB Climate Tech report and having a discussion with Climate Tech investors about the state of the market. Kiran M. Jon Prentice Shoutout to the incredible panel moderated by E8 member Dana Sather Robinson featuring Yi Jean Chow from Clean Energy Ventures, Taylor Brugh from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, and E8 board member Eric Berman. Thank you K&L Gates for hosting this morning's angel investing basics panel discussion moderated by Eric Larsen from Alliance of Angels featuring E8’s executive director Karin Kidder, Maren Nelson from Alliance of Angels of angels, and John Sechrest from Seattle Angel Conference. Always a great time sharing and gaining insight with fellow community members! #angelinvesting #cleantech

Looking forward to this exciting Seattle Tech Week panel event! Register now to join us on July 30th: https://lu.ma/dvw1z49s

"Getting Decarbon8 on the cap table was a great signal to other climate investors in the ecosystem. Since their investment we've landed grants from the US Department of Energy and US Department of Transportation with a specific focus on decarbonizing last-mile delivery, and have expanded internationally.” - Jordan Justus, CEO of Automotus One of four finalists, Automotus received funding in September 2021 from E8’s second round of Decarbon8-US, E8’s philanthropic investment fund, which focused on transportation. Automotus utilizes curb management solutions to reduce emissions, congestion, and safety hazards by using machine learning on data collected through cameras and more. Since receiving funding from Decarbon8-US in 2021, Automotus has maxed out production in its pilot facility at its headquarters and is planning a larger production facility to continue exponential scale-up. They have more than 4000 cameras under contract, deploying at major municipalities and airports including Santa Monica, Los Angeles and Pittsburgh. Check out our recent blog post to read more about Decarbon8-US's impact on Automotus. https://lnkd.in/gyvu4uHK Decarbon8-US is now accepting donations and grants for the 2024 round, focused on renewable energy. Anyone, at any amount, can make a charitable donation to Decarbon8-US to invest in technologies that will accelerate our transition to a cleaner world. All donations to Decarbon8-US are tax-deductible and are made to our 501(c)(3) partner Realize Impact, who administers the Fund. Learn more and donate at https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV #climatechange #sustainability #renewableenergy #transportation

Happening today! Join us virtually from 12-1pm PST for our learning lab on convertible debt, Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFES) and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), led by our sponsor K&L Gates. We hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggFZsrw7 #SAFES #SPVs #educationalevent #financialeducation

Excited that Board Chair Kathleen Hebert will be representing E8 Angels at the "Meet the Funders" event hosted by Seattle Angel Conference tonight! If you're curious to know about the variety of funders out there supporting early stage innovation-- check it out! https://lnkd.in/eEbKwxUi

Looking to contribute to the transition to a cleaner future? Look no further! With Decarbon8-US, anyone, in any amount can make a tax deductible donation to invest in innovative technologies that will accelerate our transition to a more sustainable world. In the summer, E8 runs Decarbon8-US, a philanthropic impact fund that invests in early stage companies that align with specific decarbonization priorities. This years theme is renewable energy! Using investor and sector expertise, E8 will select the most promising 3-4 cleantech companies out of 88 applicants to receive funding. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/g8-Hc_yR to be a part of transformative change. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gmBRCGqV #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #impact #cleantech #climatechange