Companies & nonprofits in the Cleantech portfolio

Stak provides physical infrastructure for vertical parking, EV charging, and software to operate the physical equipment.

Aquagga is a cleantech startup with a mission to advance health equity and environmental justice by removing toxic “PFAS”—“forever chemicals”—from our environment and water supplies.

Started in Uruguay, Boxes Interactive provides a blended digital and retail experience for brands and consumers. The “Boxes” are self-service retail devices in high-traffic areas such as bathrooms, stadiums, and college campuses.

Smartville is a Carlsbad-based company founded by UCSD Center for Energy Research’s Antoni Tong, principal investigator, and Mike Ferry, the energy storage program director. They realized the need to give used electric vehicle (EV) batteries a second life.

Named after a Norse goddess of the future, Skuld’s mission is to make metal parts in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner, in an effort to save time, money, and the planet.

The SiLi-ion team has created a silicon additive—both easy to manufacture and cost-effective—that enables immediate improvement in battery performance.

Delphire was founded to help prevent and contain wildfires through real-time detection using AI-powered cameras.

Julius uses AI and data to deliver online programs to train and upskill individuals for green careers.

NeoCharge is dedicated to optimizing home energy usage to reduce costs and carbon emissions, and support grid reliability.

Idle Smart helps fleets and independent owner-operators reduce emissions and fuel consumption as a result of truck idling times.

Dash Clean Energy offers zero-emission peak power solutions for communities, utilities, and commercial customers.

SolarKal aims to make solar energy accessible to every organization in the country by offering access to the largest B2B solar energy marketplace in the U.S.

ElectricFish Energy Inc. builds and deploys distributed energy storage systems for communities to rapidly electrify vehicles.

Evolectric specializes in electric transportation and battery solutions, transforming diesel trucks into electric vehicles.