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Climactic

San Francisco, California · Invests in US · Website

SeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsClimate & EnergyRoboticsClimate & Clean EnergyDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRobotics & Automation

Thesis

Software-first climate technology companies with immediate commercialization paths, led by experienced founder/operators. We invest at the intersection of impact and returns, providing founders with operator expertise, talent networks, and strategic guidance from technologists who have built multi-billion dollar companies.

Likely not a fit for

Pure research plays, hardware-only solutions without software differentiation, consumer-facing climate plays, late-stage companies (Series B+), founders from academia without commercial mindset.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$65M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Raj Kapoor

General PartnerCo-founder | Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Josh Felser

General PartnerCo-founder | Managing Partner

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Peter Sun

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Haley Hughes

Platform & OpsChief of Staff

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Paul Hawken

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Van Jones

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Portfolio

Muon SpaceAerospace Defense

Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems company that designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver critical data and enable real-time compute and decision-making in space.

Rubi LaboratoriesClimate Clean Energy

Rubi Laboratories creates biobased textiles from carbon emissions, aiming to reverse climate change with a manufacturing process that uses virtually zero water and land.

WeaveGridEnterprise Software

WeaveGrid helps utilities manage rapid load growth without overbuilding the grid, ensuring reliable, cost-effective electrification at scale.

CopperEnterprise Software

Copper is purpose-built to help relationship-focused businesses manage their entire customer journey.

EDENEnterprise Software

EDEN provides an instant quote tool for HVAC contractors, enabling them to offer accurate online estimates, integrate local incentives, and improve customer engagement through a seamless online experience.

Climate AIClimate Clean Energy

ClimateAi is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to provide hyper-local climate insights, helping businesses maximize productivity and adapt to climate volatility across various industries.

LightshipManufacturing Industrial

Lightship is an innovative company focused on electrifying the RV experience, offering all-electric travel trailers designed for sustainable outdoor adventures. Their products, such as the AE.1, combine aerodynamic design with advanced energy systems for a zero-emission travel experience.

NCXClimate Clean Energy

NCX provides landowners with analytics and market opportunities to maximize the potential of their land through timber sales, carbon credits, and conservation programs.

IronGridInsurance

IronGrid provides specialized hardware insurance solutions, focusing on reducing risk for hardware innovation through tailored insurance policies.

ActualClimate Clean Energy

Actual is an AI-powered platform that integrates technical, scientific, and financial expertise to unlock investment for capital projects, particularly in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. The platform aims to generate fundable returns for projects by leveraging advanced modeling techniques.

CapeZeroClimate Clean Energy

CapeZero is a software platform designed for clean energy developers to streamline tax equity and tax credit financing. It integrates fragmented modeling processes and data into a unified platform, enabling faster feasibility, contracting, and capital decisions for renewable energy projects.

Gritt RoboticsRobotics Automation

Gritt Robotics develops AI for automating construction tasks, focusing on pick and place, transport, and assembly in large-scale job sites.

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Climactic VC Research Investment Thesis Climactic invests in visionary founders solving the planet's greatest challenges by battling climate change, achieving sustainability, and creating a more livable future. The firm focuses exclusively on early-stage venture investments in climate technology for enterprise and mobility sectors, combining deep operator expertise with genuine climate impact comm

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