Focus Areas
We have a disciplined, thesis-based approach to sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities and focus on areas where we can leverage our domain expertise and networks of relationships. The team shares their outlook, ideas and conclusions on areas of investment interest.
Internet and Digital Media
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Internet and Digital Media
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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Rustic Canyon Partners has a long history in online and offline media, as entrepreneurs, executives, advisors, and investors. Our collective experience provides the firm a unique perspective and access to industry leaders. This network of relationships among the leading content and service providers enable our portfolio companies to accelerate growth and define market position.
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Betawave
Betawave
Betawave is a leading entertainment and media company focused on brand immersion experiences that reach consumers in a deeply engaged state of mind. Betawave specializes in aggregating and distributing premium content on a large network of quality sites for which Betawave is the exclusive brand advertising monetization partner. Betawave's network of sites reach over 25 million unduplicated online users domestically and 69 million worldwide. It ranks as the third largest online U.S. youth opportunity and a top five 'mom' opportunity for blue-chip advertisers.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
Betawave is a leading entertainment and media company focused on brand immersion experiences that reach consumers in a deeply engaged state of mind. Betawave specializes in aggregating and distributing premium content on a large network of quality sites for which Betawave is the exclusive brand advertising monetization partner. Betawave's network of sites reach over 25 million unduplicated online users domestically and 69 million worldwide. It ranks as the third largest online U.S. youth opportunity and a top five 'mom' opportunity for blue-chip advertisers.
Internet and Digital Media
Cooking.com
Cooking.com
Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
Cooking.com is the premier cooking related site on the Internet today. The company offers its customers a compelling site, with broad product assortment, creative content, a high level of customer service, personalization, and competitive pricing.
Cooking.com carries over 5,000 products with value-added purchase information, targeted and efficient search features, and direct shipment to consumers. Creative content features prominent chefs, professional references, and high quality recipes.
Internet and Digital Media
DECA
DECA
DECA is the world's premier digital entertainment company. We develop, finance, produce, distribute, and monetize video-centric social properties. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between television and the Internet. Our properties reach connected audiences on all the platforms and devices they use, with high-quality, relevant content. Our commitment to talent and creative freedom produces authentic and engaging video and social media. The production value and editorial caliber of DECA properties have attracted some of the world's biggest sponsors, including Visa, BMW, Adobe, IBM, Verizon, Bank of America, Sandisk, and Dell. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, the company was founded in 2007 by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
DECA is the world's premier digital entertainment company. We develop, finance, produce, distribute, and monetize video-centric social properties. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between television and the Internet. Our properties reach connected audiences on all the platforms and devices they use, with high-quality, relevant content. Our commitment to talent and creative freedom produces authentic and engaging video and social media. The production value and editorial caliber of DECA properties have attracted some of the world's biggest sponsors, including Visa, BMW, Adobe, IBM, Verizon, Bank of America, Sandisk, and Dell. Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, the company was founded in 2007 by Michael Wayne and Chris Kimbell.
Internet and Digital Media
Dipity
Dipity
Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
Founded by early employees of Yahoo, Dipity is a seed stage company that has built a technology platform that enables consumers to aggregate and share Internet-accessed information and digital media using time as the organizing principle.
Internet and Digital Media
Docstoc
Docstoc
Docstoc is the premier online community and marketplace to find and share professional documents. Docstoc provides the platform to upload and share documents with the world, and serves as a vast repository of free and for purchase legal, business, financial, technical, and educational documents that can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
Docstoc is the premier online community and marketplace to find and share professional documents. Docstoc provides the platform to upload and share documents with the world, and serves as a vast repository of free and for purchase legal, business, financial, technical, and educational documents that can be easily searched, previewed and downloaded.
Docstoc also provides technology through various APIs and Widgets to help facilitate the sharing and promotion of documents across the web. The site has popularized the use of embedding documents throughout the blogosphere and mainstream media.
Docstoc also provides technology through various APIs and Widgets to help facilitate the sharing and promotion of documents across the web. The site has popularized the use of embedding documents throughout the blogosphere and mainstream media.
Internet and Digital Media
Gaikai
Gaikai
Gaikai is a service that completely removes the need to pay to move gamers around on the internet (the most expensive part of customer acquisition), if the gamer is presented with a "BUY" button on any retailer or publisher website, then stop to consider if they want to buy or not, Gaikai can offer a trial of the game instantly within the web browser, with just one click. (Nothing to install, nothing to download.) At the end of the free trial, the player is returned to the same web page, ready to click the buy button. According to EEDAR 96% of gamers value trials and therefore would value this new frictionless trial technology.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Gaikai is a service that completely removes the need to pay to move gamers around on the internet (the most expensive part of customer acquisition), if the gamer is presented with a "BUY" button on any retailer or publisher website, then stop to consider if they want to buy or not, Gaikai can offer a trial of the game instantly within the web browser, with just one click. (Nothing to install, nothing to download.) At the end of the free trial, the player is returned to the same web page, ready to click the buy button. According to EEDAR 96% of gamers value trials and therefore would value this new frictionless trial technology.
Internet and Digital Media
Gluecode Software
Gluecode Software
Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
Investment Status:
Former
G - N
Gluecode was acquired by IBM in May of 2005 [NASDAQ: IBM]. Gluecode Software is an open source application infrastructure company. Gluecode’s products in business process management, security management, and enterprise portal enable a new breed of dynamic business applications that are open and responsive to change. Built on trusted open source components from the Apache Software Foundation, Gluecode products are delivered through a managed open source model that provides enterprise readiness through source code access, source-level technical support, and service-level agreements. Our customers benefit from the flexibility and control of open source while mitigating deployment risk.
Internet and Digital Media
Grind Networks
DanceJam
Grind Networks is a leading digital enthusiast media publisher.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Grind Networks is a leading digital enthusiast media publisher.
Internet and Digital Media
GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
Investment Status:
Former
G - N
GSI Commerce (NASDAQ: GSIC) is a leading outsource solution provider for e-commerce. The company develops and operates online retailing and direct response marketing businesses for retailers, branded manufacturers, media companies, and professional sports organizations. The GSI Commerce platform includes website design and development, e-commerce technology, customer service, fulfillment, buying and merchandising, content development and management, online and database marketing, and product development.
Internet and Digital Media
Hidden City Games
Hidden City Games
Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Hidden City Games focuses on innovative online casual, role playing and children’s games. The company is best known as the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara, the most successful trading card product ever developed for girls. Bella Sara combines inspirational horse-themed collectible trading cards with a magical online experience in a safe, fun-filled virtual world for kids at www.bellasara.com.
Internet and Digital Media
HomeGain
HomeGain
HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
Investment Status:
Former
G - N
HomeGain is the first home seller website specifically created to help homeowners select the real estate agent that’s right for them. HomeGain allows homebuyers and sellers to choose a qualified, professional real estate agent online by instantly comparing and contrasting qualifications and proposals from a number of local agents — anonymously — before selecting the agent they prefer. Agents who are selected pay HomeGain 25% of their commission.
Internet and Digital Media
IdeaForest
IdeaForest
IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies. In November 2007, IdeaForest was acquired by JoAnn Stores (NYSE: JAS).
Investment Status:
Former
G - N
IdeaForest, founded in 1999, is the leading provider of e-commerce and direct marketing solutions to retailers, distributors and manufacturers in the $11B home craft market. The company’s flagship partner, JoAnn Stores, is the nation’s leading fabric and crafts retailer, with more than 900 stores in 49 states. www.joann.com, owned and operated by IdeaForest, reaches millions of creative enthusiasts every month with the latest project ideas, advice and supplies.
In November 2007, IdeaForest was acquired by JoAnn Stores (NYSE: JAS).
In November 2007, IdeaForest was acquired by JoAnn Stores (NYSE: JAS).
Internet and Digital Media
InternetBrands
InternetBrands
Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET) is a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, health, home, money and business, shopping, and travel and leisure categories. With a flexible and scalable platform, Internet Brands operates a rapidly growing network of websites that offer consumers the ability to share information through extensive online communities and make informed purchasing decisions.<br />Internet Brands' sites are often leaders in their categories and have received dozens of best-in-class awards. Over 95% of the traffic to our websites is from non-paid sources.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Internet Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:INET) is a leading Internet media company that operates community and e-commerce websites in the automotive, careers, health, home, money and business, shopping, and travel and leisure categories. With a flexible and scalable platform, Internet Brands operates a rapidly growing network of websites that offer consumers the ability to share information through extensive online communities and make informed purchasing decisions.
Internet Brands' sites are often leaders in their categories and have received dozens of best-in-class awards. Over 95% of the traffic to our websites is from non-paid sources.
Internet Brands' sites are often leaders in their categories and have received dozens of best-in-class awards. Over 95% of the traffic to our websites is from non-paid sources.
Internet and Digital Media
Intersperse
Intersperse
The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
Investment Status:
Former
G - N
The Intersperse Manager® product offers key management solutions that provide vendor-independent visibility into software components across all application, integration and process servers that support Java Management Extensions (JMX). Intersperse Manager v2.0 can also be extended to integrate and manage homegrown, legacy and
packaged applications. Working from a single framework that manages operational and business metrics, IT teams gain predictive capabilities that reduce operational risk and maximize system availability and performance. Intersperse was acquired by Tidal Software in July 2006.
Internet and Digital Media
Leads360
Leads360
Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Leads360 provides lead management software to mortgage, insurance and secondary education companies. Leads360 is managed by a team of technology professionals with 50 years collective experience in software development, sales and operations management.
Internet and Digital Media
LimeLife
LimeLife
LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
LimeLife develops and publishes mobile phone games and lifestyle applications that make women's and girls' lives easier and more fun. Comprised of veterans from the entertainment software and online communities industries, we have decades of combined experience in creating and selling hit entertainment software experiences to consumers. Millions of women want cell phone lifestyle applications and games that address their interests in food, entertainment, fitness, home, fashion, and family. They're looking for apps that combine fun and useful features, lively art, and the wit and personality of their best girlfriends. LimeLife is focused on providing these mobile experiences to women to make their lives more enjoyable and manageable.
Internet and Digital Media
Live Gamer
Twofish
Live Gamer is the premiere total commerce solution for online games, social networks and virtual worlds. Live Gamer has combined its pioneering player-to-player real money trading technology with the recently completed acquisitions of Korea's N-Cash and Palo Alto, CA-based Twofish to offer the most comprehensive, proven and fully featured microtransaction solution available today.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Live Gamer is the premiere total commerce solution for online games, social networks and virtual worlds. Live Gamer has combined its pioneering player-to-player real money trading technology with the recently completed acquisitions of Korea's N-Cash and Palo Alto, CA-based Twofish to offer the most comprehensive, proven and fully featured microtransaction solution available today.
Internet and Digital Media
MerchantCircle
MerchantCircle
MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
MerchantCircle provides local businesspeople with tools and expertise needed to leverage the local Internet easily, effectively and affordably to promote their businesses, express themselves online and connect and communicate with their local community.
Internet and Digital Media
Navigating Cancer
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Navigating Cancer
Navigating Cancer’s vision is to enable patient-powered healthcare for chronic conditions. Navigating Cancer, www.navigatingcancer.com, is a free website specifically for cancer patients and their supporters, offering tools and authoritative cancer resources that empower patients to take control of their health and partner more closely with their physicians, support network and other like patients. The company was founded in 2008 by technology and healthcare veterans and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Investment Status:
Current
G - N
Navigating Cancer’s vision is to enable patient-powered healthcare for chronic conditions. Navigating Cancer, www.navigatingcancer.com, is a free website specifically for cancer patients and their supporters, offering tools and authoritative cancer resources that empower patients to take control of their health and partner more closely with their physicians, support network and other like patients. The company was founded in 2008 by technology and healthcare veterans and is based in Seattle, Washington.
Internet and Digital Media
Perfect Market
Perfect Market
Perfect Market, Inc. is a marketing services company that helps online publishers monetize their large libraries of archived content. The company applies proprietary processes to this problem, including cutting edge economics, natural language and machine learning algorithms. By bringing to light valuable content that might not otherwise be found, Perfect Market improves the search experience for end-users, provides targeted impressions to advertisers and brings new revenue to the publisher's bottom line.
Investment Status:
Current
O - T
Perfect Market, Inc. is a marketing services company that helps online publishers monetize their large libraries of archived content. The company applies proprietary processes to this problem, including cutting edge economics, natural language and machine learning algorithms. By bringing to light valuable content that might not otherwise be found, Perfect Market improves the search experience for end-users, provides targeted impressions to advertisers and brings new revenue to the publisher's bottom line.
Internet and Digital Media
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Current theses include:
- Online Gaming: New business models for the development and monetization of interactive entertainment.
- Vertical Media: Premier online properties targeting consumer interest groups with high levels of engagement.
- Advertising: New inventory (platforms, content, networks) and infrastructure for improved measurement and monetization.
Linked Companies:
DataDepth
InternetBrands
GSI Commerce
HomeGain
IdeaForest
Gluecode Software
LimeLife
PlayFirst
Intersperse
PLX Systems
RiverOne
FieldCentrix
DanceJam
US Renewables Group
Alabama Aircraft Industries
Dipity
Docstoc
Betawave
CleanTech
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CleanTech
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Rustic Canyon Partners invests in and supports promising cleantech entrepreneurs. We believe that answering the world's demands for clean, efficient products and power is both an important challenge and an enormous opportunity. We look for emerging businesses that bring breakthrough technological innovations to these opportunities. Through our unique partnership with US Renewables Group, Rustic Canyon has a broad presence in emerging companies related to clean technology, and can bridge the traditional gap between venture capital and project finance. US Renewables Group invests primarily in Renewable Power Projects (Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects), as well as Clean Fuels Projects (Ethanol and Biodiesel). Their primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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Rustic Canyon Partners invests in and supports promising cleantech entrepreneurs. We believe that answering the world's demands for clean, efficient products and power is both an important challenge and an enormous opportunity. We look for emerging businesses that bring breakthrough technological innovations to these opportunities. Through our unique partnership with US Renewables Group, Rustic Canyon has a broad presence in emerging companies related to clean technology, and can bridge the traditional gap between venture capital and project finance. US Renewables Group invests primarily in Renewable Power Projects (Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects), as well as Clean Fuels Projects (Ethanol and Biodiesel). Their primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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US Renewables Group
US Renewables Group
US Renewables Group invests primarily in Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects, as well as Ethanol and Biodiesel projects. US Renewables Group’s primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities.
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US Renewables Group acquires assets. US Renewables Group's mission is to develop, acquire and manage the largest and most profitable renewable power and biofuels fleet of assets. US Renewables Group invests primarily in Biomass, Geothermal, Landfill Methane, and select Solar projects, as well as Ethanol and Biodiesel projects. US Renewables Group’s primary focus is on the acquisition of operating assets, and on a selective basis, investment in development projects or expansion opportunities at existing renewable energy facilities. US Renewables Group works with quality owner-operators and developers. US Renewables Group provides the equity capital, market knowledge and financial expertise necessary to assist top developers to succeed in building the next generation of renewable power and biofuels plants to meet the fast growing demand for renewable energy. We can provide structures to allow attractive exit opportunities for seasoned entrepreneurs and industry partners. US Renewables Group experience. US Renewables Group has a focused senior management team with decades of experience in energy finance, acquisition, development and operation, energy market regulation, and energy technology commercialization.
CleanTech
Cyrano Sciences
Cyrano Sciences
Cyrano Sciences was acquired by Smiths Group, PLC [LSE: SMIN] in 2003. Founded in 1997, Cyrano Sciences is a material sciences company that designs and manufactures products that quantify and digitize the chemical composition of a vapor. Put simply, they can smell. The products are based on Cyrano’s proprietary sensor array technology, developed at Caltech, which is already covered by thirteen issued patents with 52 patent applications pending. Their products provide customers with precise and mobile vapor sensing capabilities at the point of need. Cyrano’s first commercially available product is the electronic nose (the C320) and its NoseChips™. In addition Cyrano is leveraging its connectivity and data analysis technologies to provide an integrated end-to-end software solution.
Investment Status:
Former
A - F
Cyrano Sciences was acquired by Smiths Group, PLC [LSE: SMIN] in 2003. Founded in 1997, Cyrano Sciences is a material sciences company that designs and manufactures products that quantify and digitize the chemical composition of a vapor. Put simply, they can smell. The products are based on Cyrano’s proprietary sensor array technology, developed at Caltech, which is already covered by thirteen issued patents with 52 patent applications pending. Their products provide customers with precise and mobile vapor sensing capabilities at the point of need. Cyrano’s first commercially available product is the electronic nose (the C320) and its NoseChips™. In addition Cyrano is leveraging its connectivity and data analysis technologies to provide an integrated end-to-end software solution.
CleanTech
Fulcrum BioEnergy
Fulcrum BioEnergy
Fulcrum BioEnergy is a development company focused on owning and operating environmentally responsible facilities for converting post-recycled municipal solid waste into renewable transportation fuels.
Investment Status:
Current
A - F
Fulcrum BioEnergy is a development company focused on owning and operating environmentally responsible facilities for converting post-recycled municipal solid waste into renewable transportation fuels.
CleanTech
Pentadyne
Pentadyne
Pentadyne is the world’s leading manufacturer of flywheel energy storage systems used for energy recycling applications and industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Flywheels made by this Inc. 500 listed company deliver 100 times greater reliability than batteries, are 10 times more efficient than competing products, need near-zero maintenance, and have a footprint and lifecycle cost less than half that of batteries. Pentadyne also has the world’s largest government contract for flywheels – more than 500 units – and has been selected to provide subway rail power systems at a major transit authority. An ISO-9001-certified company, Pentadyne was awarded the “Fastest Growing Company” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2008.
Investment Status:
Current
O - T
Pentadyne is the world’s leading manufacturer of flywheel energy storage systems used for energy recycling applications and industrial uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Flywheels made by this Inc. 500 listed company deliver 100 times greater reliability than batteries, are 10 times more efficient than competing products, need near-zero maintenance, and have a footprint and lifecycle cost less than half that of batteries. Pentadyne also has the world’s largest government contract for flywheels – more than 500 units – and has been selected to provide subway rail power systems at a major transit authority. An ISO-9001-certified company, Pentadyne was awarded the “Fastest Growing Company” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2008.
CleanTech
Serious Materials
Serious Materials
Serious Materials develops and manufactures advanced eco-friendly materials for sustainable building construction. Our EcoRock® wallboard products (2008) are green replacements for standard drywall that could reduce total industrial emissions in the U.S. by 1%, and represent a $20 billion market opportunity worldwide. EcoRock uses 90% less energy in its production than gypsum drywall, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 billion pounds per year. Our ThermaProof super-insulating windows (2008) reduce U.S. energy use and carbon emissions by 5%, and likewise represent a $50 billion opportunity worldwide.
Investment Status:
Current
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Serious Materials develops and manufactures advanced eco-friendly materials for sustainable building construction. Our EcoRock® wallboard products (2008) are green replacements for standard drywall that could reduce total industrial emissions in the U.S. by 1%, and represent a $20 billion market opportunity worldwide. EcoRock uses 90% less energy in its production than gypsum drywall, and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 billion pounds per year. Our ThermaProof super-insulating windows (2008) reduce U.S. energy use and carbon emissions by 5%, and likewise represent a $50 billion opportunity worldwide.
The company has grown rapidly, starting with our 25 Quiet®-brand soundproofing products, including the market-leading QuietRock® soundproof drywall. These provide easy, reliable, cost-effective noise reduction for both commercial and residential construction. A million QuietRock panels have been installed in over 30,000 projects to date. We currently operate two manufacturing plants in California and are planning a third in the Northeast. The company has filed over 24 patents.
CleanTech
ThermaSource
ThermaSource
ThermaSource has positioned itself as a turn-key resource developer for the geothermal energy industry and is recognized as a worldwide leader in geothermal drilling and consulting. ThermaSource provides the necessary expertise to geothermal developers interested in the discovery and development of geothermal resources for power generation and direct use applications. ThermaSource currently owns a fleet of drill rigs that operate within the United States and Internationally. ThermaSource’s turn-key solution collectively provides the following services; project management, drilling engineering, drill rig operations, resource assessment, well testing, mud and well logging, drilling fluid services and supply, and geothermal cementing.
Investment Status:
Current
O - T
ThermaSource has positioned itself as a turn-key resource developer for the geothermal energy industry and is recognized as a worldwide leader in geothermal drilling and consulting. ThermaSource provides the necessary expertise to geothermal developers interested in the discovery and development of geothermal resources for power generation and direct use applications. ThermaSource currently owns a fleet of drill rigs that operate within the United States and Internationally. ThermaSource’s turn-key solution collectively provides the following services; project management, drilling engineering, drill rig operations, resource assessment, well testing, mud and well logging, drilling fluid services and supply, and geothermal cementing..
CleanTech
Transonic Combustion
Transonic Combustion
Transonic Combustion, Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing breakthrough ultra-high efficiency technology for modern automotive engines, running on gasoline and bio-renewable fuels. The company is partnering with top global automakers, near-term promising to dramatically increase fuel economy and cut carbon emissions. The Company was founded by an inventor/entrepreneur with patents in fuel cells, batteries, electronics and computer/communications architecture. The startup management team has a track record of establishing strategic partnerships with automotive, computer and wireless communications companies. The Company is financially backed by some of America's leading venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Venrock.
Investment Status:
Current
O - T
Transonic Combustion, Inc. is focused on developing and commercializing breakthrough ultra-high efficiency technology for modern automotive engines, running on gasoline and bio-renewable fuels. The company is partnering with top global automakers, near-term promising to dramatically increase fuel economy and cut carbon emissions. The Company was founded by an inventor/entrepreneur with patents in fuel cells, batteries, electronics and computer/communications architecture. The startup management team has a track record of establishing strategic partnerships with automotive, computer and wireless communications companies. The Company is financially backed by some of America's leading venture capital firms including Khosla Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and Venrock.
CleanTech
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Current theses include:
- Energy and Power: generation from renewable resources, distributed generation, power management, and transportation systems.
- Building materials: construction goods and processes that are enabled by technological innovation.
- Water: Systems for water purification, monitoring, and management.
Linked Companies:
VSK Photonics
NanoNexus
EM4
MediaSpan
ThermaSource