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Chicago, Illinois · Invests in US; North America · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsData & AnalyticsClimate & EnergyHardware & DevicesManufacturingClimate & Clean EnergyEnterprise SoftwareDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureManufacturing & IndustrialLogistics & Supply Chain

Thesis

Earth Foundry backs founders transforming critical industries, including energy, mobility, waste, water, agriculture, and infrastructure, using hardware, software, services, and material science innovations.

Likely not a fit for

No pure consulting, solar installation services, or speculative pre-prototype technologies. No projects solely dependent on government subsidies.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

6 contacts on file

PW

Piers Wells

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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BS

Bijoy Shah

PartnerPartner

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JB

Jason Blumberg

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Director

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SC

Sara Chamberlain

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Director

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MV

Matt Vanhoeven

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JL

Judy Li

PrincipalPrincipal

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Portfolio

OmnidianClimate Clean Energy

Omnidian provides solar system performance assurance, management, and servicing, focusing on delivering unmatched transparency and control over solar and battery storage assets.

Span.IOClimate Clean Energy

SPAN® offers smart electrical panels and EV charging solutions that integrate with home energy systems, enabling efficient energy management and electrification.

NanoGrafManufacturing Industrial

NanoGraf Corporation specializes in advanced battery technology, focusing on high-energy-density silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Their innovative solutions aim to enhance the performance of batteries used in various applications, including consumer electronics and electric vehicles.

Tank UtilityLogistics Supply Chain

Tank Utility provides propane tank monitoring solutions for both homeowners and fuel marketers, allowing for real-time tracking of tank levels and consumption through a mobile app.

PolystyvertClimate Clean Energy

Polystyvert is focused on making recycled plastic cost-effective through its unique technology platform that purifies and recycles contaminated plastic waste, particularly thermoplastics like polystyrene and ABS.

IntellihotManufacturing Industrial

Best Commercial Tankless Water Heater Manufacturer

Network PerceptionSecurity Cyber

Network Perception provides proactive network visibility and cybersecurity solutions tailored for operational technology (OT) networks, enabling organizations to manage risks, ensure compliance, and enhance security posture.

RecurveClimate Clean Energy

Recurve helps utilities and their partners transform customer data into demand-side programs that are reliable, cost-effective, and built to perform.

AzumoEnterprise Software

Azumo specializes in sunlight readable and low power reflective displays, focusing on innovative front light guide film technology.

e-ZincClimate Clean Energy

e-Zinc is a purpose-driven energy company focused on developing long-duration energy storage solutions using zinc-based technology to facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources.

Sistine SolarClimate Clean Energy

Sistine Solar specializes in customizable aesthetic solar panel overlays, allowing homeowners and businesses to integrate solar energy solutions while enhancing the visual appeal of their properties.

Digital H2OEnterprise Software

Digital H2O is a machine learning software company focused on oilfield water management analytics. It develops online platforms for water resource management.

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Energy Foundry Research Document Investment Thesis Energy Foundry is a specialized venture capital firm focused exclusively on the energy technology and climate innovation sectors. Founded in 2012 by Jason Blumberg and Sara Chamberlain, the firm has established itself as a leader in early-stage clean energy investing. The firm believes in the transformative power of innovative energy technologies

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