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Today, we are keen to share our 2023 Impact Report, which describes Valo's impact framework for startups and showcases the technology solutions that our portfolio companies are developing. https://lnkd.in/gwWdgf3e To set our portfolio in the context of the broader climate tech ecosystem, we categorize our investments across three dimensions of impact that are aligned with the Impact Management Project’s “5 Dimensions of Impact.” As we put forward our impact framework and share the progress our individual companies have made to date, we welcome your thoughts on this important and often difficult task of impact measurement for early-stage startups. We are proud of the impact you are making! ARRIS Basecamp Research BioSqueeze Inc. Boston Materials Clever Carnivore eduMe Equilibrium Energy Fluus Granular Energy Inlyte Energy Landit Modern Hydrogen Novoloop Optera PlanetiQ RoadRunner Simbe SINAI Technologies UrbanFootprint Visby Medical Wise Systems, Inc.

Join us in congratulating our CEO Tony Pan for winning an award in individual leadership from Puget Sound Business Journal! Top companies and 3 individal leaders, including Tony, are being celebrated as 2025 Puget Sound's sustainability pioneers at this year’s Environmental and Sustainability Awards in #Seattle. The keynote fireside chat at the ceremony will be with Sally Jewell, 51st U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Former President and CEO of REI, and National Audubon Society Rachel Carson Award recipient for her work in conservation. Learn more and join us at the event: https://lnkd.in/gKKVf-kQ

Join Equilibrium Energy Founder and CEO Ryan Hanley on Tuesday, March 11th at 8:30am at CERAWeek as he shares how we're transforming the power industry with Augmented Intelligence. Come see how we apply AI-powered business transformation to power companies' and corporations' largest return-on-investment opportunity: enterprise portfolio optimization. It's time to unlock the full potential of your energy portfolio! We'd love to see you at CERA Week and show you what all the fuss is about regarding our market-leading enterprise portfolio management solutions. Drop a comment or message to arrange time to meet us there.

The U.S. electricity grid is undergoing its biggest transformation in over a century. As solar and batteries scale at record pace and AI, electrification, and industrial onshoring drive energy demand to unprecedented levels, flexibility and intelligent energy orchestration are critical components of building a resilient, low-cost, and carbon-free energy system. https://lnkd.in/g6kxHgP8 At the same time, the rise of intermittent renewables and extreme weather events is increasing market volatility, making real-time optimization critical for maintaining grid stability, efficiency, and reliability. We are excited to welcome Equilibrium Energy to our portfolio—a next-generation power company building the AI orchestration platform to enable the energy transition at scale. By managing grid-scale batteries today, Equilibrium Energy provides the flexibility and reliability needed to balance supply and demand in real time. Using AI-driven forecasting, real-time market intelligence, and deep expertise in power markets, Equilibrium Energy ensures that clean energy is available at the right time, in the right place, at the lowest cost. As electricity demand surges and renewables continue to scale, Equilibrium Energy is building the digital backbone of a modern grid—one that is more resilient, flexible, efficient, and carbon-free. The future of energy isn’t just about building more capacity—it’s about managing it intelligently. Read more about why we invested in Equilibrium Energy here: https://lnkd.in/g6kxHgP8

Managing Scope 3 emissions remains one of the most complex challenges in corporate sustainability. Optera is addressing this head-on with a SaaS platform and consulting approach that helps enterprises track, manage, and reduce their emissions while aligning with science-based targets and evolving regulatory requirements. https://lnkd.in/eHQCmu4A Optera’s CEO and Co-founder, Tim Weiss, recently joined Chris Wedding on the Entrepreneurs for Impact podcast to discuss: - Scope 3 Challenges: Managing Scope 3 emissions requires collaboration with suppliers and collecting primary data to address the largest and most complex portion of a company’s carbon footprint. - Optera’s SaaS Approach: Optera combines emissions tracking software with consulting expertise, offering tailored solutions for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. - Benchmarking Value: Understanding performance relative to peers and industry standards is crucial for strategic decarbonization and regulatory compliance. - Regulations and Standards: New climate regulations, such as CBAM and California’s disclosure laws, are driving companies to adopt science-based targets and renewable energy strategies. - Climate Tech Resilience: Despite political shifts, the climate tech sector continues to grow, bolstered by mature technologies and strong market demand. - Leadership and Mindfulness: Tim emphasizes the importance of calculated risks, mindfulness practices, and outdoor activities to maintain balance as a leader. Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/eHQCmu4A #ClimateTech #Decarbonization #Scope3 #GHGEmissions #Sustainability #Leadership

Modern Hydrogen has taken a significant step forward in advancing clean energy solutions. Last week at Powergen, they announced a strategic partnership with Mesa Natural Gas Solutions to deliver clean, reliable power for data centers. By combining Mesa Solutions' expertise in multi-megawatt on-site power generation with Modern Hydrogen’s distributed technology for decarbonizing natural gas, the partnership enables data centers to access reliable, cost-effective, and scalable hydrogen power — without waiting for hydrogen infrastructure buildout or paying for costly delivery. "Dispatchable, reliable power is the backbone of data center operations, and our partnership with Mesa Solutions ensures that data centers can generate clean energy onsite without waiting for the electricity grid,” said Tony Pan. “This partnership represents the next step in adopting hydrogen for onsite energy by leveraging existing natural gas infrastructure already in the ground." Congratulations to Modern Hydrogen CEO Tony Pan and the full team on this exciting milestone. This is a significant step toward decarbonizing energy for data centers and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gFkKP5em #ClimateTech #Hydrogen #EnergyInnovation #SustainablePower #Decarbonization

We’re excited to be part of The Roux Institute at Northeastern University's  #ClimateTech Incubator. With Julia Trotman joining an incredible group of Mentors-in-Residence, we’re eager to support and collaborate with the next wave of climate innovators. It takes a thriving ecosystem to drive meaningful change—and we’re all in.

Nature Biotechnology covered Basecamp Research's groundbreaking work in building the world’s largest foundational biological database for AI training. By integrating DNA, protein, environmental, and geographical data, Basecamp is giving AI critical context that far exceeds public databases—enhancing its ability to predict protein functions and design solutions for the biggest challenges in biology. https://lnkd.in/g-EPitx2 #Biotech #AI #DrugDiscovery #Biodiversity

Thanks Cameron McLain and Tommy Stadlen for a great event -- excellent content and company! My favorite quote was "We can't have sustainability at any cost because that is not sustainable." I won't credit the quote in respect of Chatham House Rules of the event, but it is a truism we live by at Valo Ventures. More than ever, we need entrepreneurs developing solutions that deliver undeniable ROI to their customers, with products that are better and just happen to deliver on net zero goals, too.

As data centers power the AI revolution, their soaring energy demands strain the grid and challenge sustainability efforts—but innovative startups and technologies are stepping up to shape a more resilient, efficient future. Read more in our latest insight piece below. #DataCenters #AI #Energy #Sustainability #GridCapacity