Cody Finke
CEO and Co-Founder
A new approach
to industrial
innovation
We invest in fundamental scientific breakthroughs by leading innovators to solve industry’s hardest problems in critical impact sectors
We work with our portfolio founders to chart the path from scientific breakthrough to commercial success: accelerate technology de-risking, verify product market fit, and reduce time/resource to market. Scaled successfully, these companies will enable us to redefine industries across the globe while meeting critical climate goals and feed a growing world sustainably.
We believe the hardest problems of today will be solved with scientific breakthroughs
From generation to storage, increasing access to affordable, reliable and renewable energy
Advanced materials for building better, more sustainable goods and infrastructure at a global scale
Process and technology innovation for sustainable manufacturing
Increasing production while reducing waste and carbon emission to feed a growing world
What We Look For
As an early-stage investor, we seek out leading innovators with game changing technologies who want to redefine industry. The ideal founding teams are often multi-disciplinary, recognize what they do not know and exhibit the leadership potential to close the knowledge gap.
With deep connections to an expansive network of high-tech focused visionary leaders across academia, corporations and venture ecosystems who are committed to supporting scientific entrepreneurs and innovations, we partner with our advisors to source, diligence, mentor and connect ISV portfolio companies with the resources needed for their future success.
Matt Price
President & CFO
Annette Finsterbusch
Founder, Applied Ventures CEO
Ilan Gur
CEO & Co-founder, Former CEO at Activate
Vinit Nijhawan
MD, Serial entrepreneur
Hannah Murnen
CTO, Former MD at Activate
Martin Eberhard
Co-founder
Marc Tarpenning
Co-founder
Dick Swanson
Founder
Sam Sabin
Board Member, Sustainability Lead
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Join companies with massive impact potential
Making cement carbon-negative without changing the product or price
Powering the Future of Electric Mobility
Building a food system that supports a wild and thriving planet
Electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power
Transforming battery manufacturing from the inside out
Domestication of bacteria
Production of advanced materials, turning 3D printing into a production tool
Reinventing humanity's relationship with microbes