Carbon Ventures

Carbon Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm focused on accelerating the transformation of carbon-intensive industries through early-stage investments in breakthrough technologies. With a vision to create a sustainable future, Carbon Ventures targets sectors responsible for the largest carbon emissions, including transportation, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, and waste management. The firm backs startups leveraging cutting-edge solutions such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning to drive sustainability and reduce carbon footprints. Investing primarily at the seed and Series A stages, Carbon Ventures writes checks between $500K and $3M, typically targeting U.S.-based companies valued around $5M. Their investment strategy is to partner early with ambitious founders who are pushing the boundaries of technology to solve critical environmental challenges. Notable portfolio companies include Form Energy, pioneering long-duration energy storage, and Mori, which is revolutionizing food preservation through sustainable, natural materials. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to fostering innovations that can reshape industries and combat climate change. Led by founder Jason Cahill, Carbon Ventures takes an active role in guiding its portfolio companies, providing strategic support and access to a robust network of industry experts. Their approach is highly collaborative, working alongside entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and maximize impact. Carbon Ventures is committed to investing in the infrastructure of tomorrow, creating durable solutions that address the planet's most pressing issues, while also generating strong financial returns for investors.