Cycle Capital Competitors

Breakthrough Energy backs companies developing the next generation of clean energy solutions. We invest in bold ideas, fund breakthrough technologies, and shape markets to accelerate innovation across the five major sources of emissions—manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings. Founded by Bill Gates, Breakthrough Energy supports companies at every stage, from early discovery to large-scale deployment, using technology, policy, and market-driven solutions to make clean energy affordable and scalable.

Elemental is a nonprofit investor in climate technology for social impact. We bring more than a decade of experience across the climate sector, with an active and maturing portfolio of more than 150+ companies. Elemental fills two gaps fundamental to addressing climate change: funding projects for climate technologies in communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions. We invest in transformative technologies to create a system change for a more resilient, sustainable future.

SJF Ventures invests in high-growth companies creating a healthier, smarter and cleaner future. Our mission is to catalyze the development of highly successful businesses driving lasting, positive changes. We are experienced venture capital investors who have been at the forefront of impact investing since 1999. We are passionate about generating extraordinary results, creating positive changes, and partnering with visionaries who combine these two. Our team has invested in over 50 ventures, bringing time-tested perspective and expertise to partnerships with entrepreneurs. We are ready and eager to build something special together. SJF Ventures has offices in Durham, New York, San Francisco and Seattle. Through its investment funds, the firm provides equity financings from $1MM to $10MM, solo or in syndicates, to companies seeking growth capital.