Footprint Coalition
Los Angeles, CA · Invests in US; UK; Europe; MENA · Website
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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
Portfolio
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.
Sealed Air provides packaging solutions, including food packaging, protective packaging, and medical products, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.
AI-native engineering intelligence and automations that help cut coordination costs and drive performance at scale.
TurnTide specializes in Axial Flux Motors, Power Electronics, and Energy Storage solutions.
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.
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 Industries is pioneering sustainable solutions by producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a biodegradable alternative to traditional plastics, addressing the global plastic crisis.
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 Energy provides renewable-powered AI infrastructure, focusing on managed inference services for AI workloads.
Recent activity
- Jan 2024
Chunk Foods
Seed · Lead
- Jun 2023
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Series C · Participated
- Sep 2022
Sealed
Series B · Participated
- Jun 2022
Span
Series A · Lead
Footprint Coalition in the news
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Robert Downey Jr. sends special message to teen shark attack victim, recruits her for his climate change coalition
6 months ago
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Real life Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr. launches climate change coalition to clean up the world with technology
6 months ago
BeBeez International
US scaleup Commonwealth Fusion secures a Series B2 round of 863 million US Dollars
Sep 2025
The World Economic Forum
Robert Downey Jr. is funding innovative ideas to save the planet
Jun 2024
vegconomist.com
Downey Jr-Backed Nobell Foods Wins Fast Company Award For “World’s First” Plant-Grown Cheese
May 2023
livekindly.com
Robert Downey Jr. Invests in Vegan Mushroom Bacon Startup
Jul 2022
livekindly.com
Robert Downey Jr. Starts Venture Fund To Save the Planet
Jul 2022
AlleyWatch
The 13 Largest US Tech Startup Funding Rounds of April 2022
May 2022
Architect Magazine
Startup Story: Cove.tool Makes History in Series A and B Funding
Dec 2021
Bleeding Cool News
Robert Downey Jr $750 CGC Signing To Benefit FootPrint Coalition
Sep 2021
AgFunderNews
ClimateAi raises $12m Series A from Robert Downey Jr fund, others
Jul 2021
Morning Brew
Robert Downey Jr. on being an entrepreneur: 'I never learned anything while I was talking'
Apr 2021
PR Newswire
Turntide Technologies Raises $80M With Investments From Breakthrough Energy Ventures And Robert Downey Jr.'s FootPrint Coalition Ventures
Mar 2021
Green Queen Media
Robert Downey Jr. Launches Venture Fund To ‘Catalyse’ Sustainable Tech Investment
Feb 2021
ImpactAlpha
Robert Downey Jr.’s FootPrint Coalition launches sustainability ‘rolling funds.’
Feb 2021
Eco-Business
Robert Downey Jr's new green tech fund invests in The Liveability Challenge winner RWDC Industries
Feb 2021
BBC
Tech Tent: Iron Man’s climate change mission
Jan 2021
Waste360
Robert Downey Jr. Launches Accelerator for Sustainable Tech
Jan 2021
Variety
Robert Downey Jr. Launches Eco-Focused Tech Venture Funds
Jan 2021
Fortune
An Iron Man goes Green: Robert Downey, Jr. launches ESG-focused venture capital funds
Jan 2021
The Hollywood Reporter
Robert Downey Jr. Launches Venture Fund for Sustainable Technology
Jan 2021
Fast Company
Robert Downey Jr. launches venture funds to invest in sustainable technology
Jan 2021
Forbes
Robert Downey Jr. Unveils Two Venture Capital Funds At Davos To Help Clean Up The Earth
Jan 2021
Yahoo Finance
Robert Downey Jr. Launches Eco-Focused Tech Venture Funds
Jan 2021
YourStory.com
Actor Robert Downey Jr launches venture fund Footprint Coalition Ventures
Jan 2021
Fast Company
Robert Downey Jr. launches venture funds to invest in sustainable technology
Jan 2021
Bloomberg.com
Insect Farm Lures Robert Downey Jr. in $224 Million Fundraising
Oct 2020
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Real life Iron Man: Robert Downey Jr. launches climate change coalition to clean up the world with technology
Jun 2019
Good Morning America
Robert Downey Jr. launches climate change coalition to clean up Earth within 10 years
Jun 2019
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