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Footprint Coalition

Los Angeles, CA · Invests in US; UK; Europe; MENA · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BConsumer Apps & SocialFood & BeverageHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergySpace & DefenseRoboticsClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationLogistics & Supply ChainManufacturing & IndustrialAerospace & Defense

Thesis

Global environmental challenges cannot be solved by established mega-corporations alone, but rather require breakthrough innovation from a diverse set of new companies. We combine venture capital with integrated storytelling and media to create culture-defining content around climate solutions and sustainable technology adoption.

Likely not a fit for

We do not invest in fossil fuel companies, greenwashing without real impact, companies where environmental benefit is secondary, or purely theoretical technology without path to commercialization.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$500M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

RD

Robert Downey Jr.

General PartnerFounder & Creative Lead · Primary contact

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Jonathan Schulhof

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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SL

Steve Levin

General PartnerCo-Founder & General Partner

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RK

Rachel Kropa

Platform & OpsImpact Advisor & Scientific Liaison

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Portfolio

Commonwealth Fusion SystemsClimate Clean Energy

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is the world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company, focused on developing high-temperature superconducting magnets to enable the transition to clean, abundant fusion energy.

SealedFood Beverage

Sealed Air provides packaging solutions, including food packaging, protective packaging, and medical products, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

SpanEnterprise Software

AI-native engineering intelligence and automations that help cut coordination costs and drive performance at scale.

TurnTideManufacturing Industrial

TurnTide specializes in Axial Flux Motors, Power Electronics, and Energy Storage solutions.

Kindred MotorworksManufacturing Industrial

Kindred Motorworks reimagines classic car ownership with beautifully crafted vehicles that preserve the nostalgia of the past, while delivering the reliability and performance of a modern drive.

Motif FoodWorks
ŸnsectFood Beverage

Ÿnsect is pioneering the alternative foods industry to make the world a safer, healthier place that respects the planet's boundaries. We produce more food with much less impact.

RWDC IndustriesBiotech Life Sciences

RWDC Industries is pioneering sustainable solutions by producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastics, addressing the global plastic crisis.

Cloud PaperEcommerce Marketplaces

Cloud Paper offers eco-friendly paper products made from bamboo, including toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues, all designed to be plastic and toxin-free.

Crusoe EnergyEnterprise Software

Crusoe Energy provides renewable-powered AI infrastructure, focusing on managed inference services for AI workloads.

MyForest Foods
Nobell Foods

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Footprint Coalition Ventures Research Investment Thesis Footprint Coalition Ventures is a climate technology venture capital firm founded by Robert Downey Jr. and led by veteran tech investors Jonathan Schulhof and Steve Levin. The fund's core thesis is that global environmental challenges cannot be solved by established mega-corporations alone, but rather require breakthrough innovation from a di

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