2150 is a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology entrepreneurs who are innovating the Urban Stack to address sustainability challenges. The firm aims to back companies that can create significant commercial value while also reducing emissions, thereby contributing to a more sustainable urban future. With a unique approach termed 'Constructive Capital', 2150 combines institutional strength with entrepreneurial spirit, seeking to drive returns for cities, citizens, and investors alike. The firm is part of Urban Partners, which emphasizes differentiated investment strategies aimed at urban problem-solving, positioning itself as a leader in the growing Urban Tech sector.
Aeroseal is a pioneering company specializing in innovative duct sealing technology that significantly reduces building carbon emissions. Their unique aerosol-based solution effectively seals air ducts and building envelopes, addressing the prevalent issue of air leakage that contributes to high energy costs and poor indoor air quality. With over 260,000 buildings sealed globally, Aeroseal has established a strong market presence and is recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The company aims to reduce carbon emissions from buildings by 1 gigaton annually, making it a key player in the fight against climate change.
Ampd Energy specializes in designing and manufacturing energy storage systems (ESS) aimed at promoting an emission-free future for industries, particularly in construction. The company is dedicated to facilitating the energy transition by utilizing advanced battery technologies, connectivity, and data science.
Blue Frontier is revolutionizing air conditioning with its Liquid Desiccant-Enhanced Dedicated Outdoor Air System (LD-DOAS), which offers unparalleled moisture removal efficiency, energy storage, and digital twin reliability. The company focuses on sustainability by eliminating high GWP refrigerants and significantly reducing electricity consumption by up to 90%. With a unique approach that combines dehumidification and cooling, Blue Frontier's technology is designed to operate efficiently in various climates, making it a leader in the sustainable air conditioning market. The company aims to create gigaton reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by decarbonizing building cooling, positioning itself as a key player in the fight against climate change.
Carbon Cure Technologies develops and licenses innovative carbon utilization technologies that enable concrete producers to inject captured CO₂ into fresh concrete, reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing performance. Their solutions are designed to be easily retrofitted into existing concrete plants, allowing producers to create lower carbon concrete mixes without compromising quality or incurring upfront costs. With hundreds of systems operating globally, Carbon Cure is positioned as a leader in the sustainable concrete market, helping the industry meet its net zero commitments by 2050. The company has achieved significant traction, saving over 500,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions, and has received recognition for its innovative approach, including winning the Carbon XPRIZE.
Ember builds and operates electric bus networks, providing a zero-emission, convenient, and affordable travel alternative. As the first company to adopt a full-stack, tech-led approach to bus travel, Ember's proprietary operating system manages everything from timetabling and ticketing to charging and maintenance, ensuring a superior service at lower costs. With frequent services across key routes in Scotland, Ember is rapidly scaling its operations and gaining traction in the market, appealing to a broad customer base looking for sustainable travel options.
Hometree is a home energy services company, is dedicated to expediting the journey towards achieving net zero emissions. Through the provision of installation, repair, and financing solutions for home energy hardware, we empower homeowners to make the transition to low-carbon living at their own pace. Hometree offers comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance cover, plus energy-efficient heating installations along with affordable financing plans. Hometree helps homeowners across the full lifecycle of sustainable home improvements - from the point of hardware installation, to how the projects get financed, to in-life repair and maintenance.
Kelvin is an energy management and electrification platform for radiator-heated buildings. The Radiator Labs system uses smart thermostatic radiator enclosures (Cozys) networked to central heating controls to eliminate fuel waste, reduce building emissions, and improve tenant comfort. Its hybrid electrification platform enables buildings to electrify 60-80% of their space-heating requirements for 20% of the cost of typical electrification alternatives. Buildings outfitted with the Radiator Labs Hybrid Electrification technology can be programmed to optimize heating fuel sources based on energy pricing, building energy letter grades, and carbon fines. The Radiator Labs hybrid electrification technology would enable all radiator-heated buildings to meet NYC 2030 emission caps at a significantly reduced cost. Radiator Labs' technology has been validated by NYSERDA to save 25.5%, on average, in heating costs and was included in the 2019 New York State Technical Resource Manual (TRM). Radiator Labs is a recipient of the 2012 MIT Clean energy prize, the 2014 Popular Science Innovation Award, the 2014 Verizon Powerful Answers Award, the 2017 Architizer A+ Award, The 1776 Challenge Cup, and the 2020 New York City Department of Buildings Carbon Neutrality Innovation Challenge. Radiator Labs is also a member of the inaugural cohort of The Clean Fight, powered by NYSERDA and the New Energy Nexus.