CLEANTECH INVESTING FOR A PROSPEROUS, SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Investment. Innovation. Impact.
The E8 community accelerates the transition to a prosperous and cleaner world by investing in and fostering emerging cleantech enterprises.
We are a member organization of private, accredited angel investors committed to the environment and taking postive action against climate change; we know that only the power of enterprise and investment can scale the change and results we seek.
E8 members, whether seasoned or new investors, are given the opportunity, knowledge, and support to build a unique portfolio that matches their interests and goals. Membership affords access to quality early stage deals and a collegial community whose collective expertise supports specialized due diligence, inspiring learning opportunities, and fun networking. Members can make individual investments or, in the near future, pooled investments, as a second venture fund, building on the first E8 Fund, is in the works.
For entrepreneurs, E8 is a vital source of support, providing early-stage funding, along with feedback and new connections. E8 investors are often coaches and mentors, serve on companies' boards, offer new contacts, and assist with strategic planning and fundraising.
For those preferring to use philanthropic capital to
prioritize climate action, E8's upcoming Decarbon8-US Fund
is a perfect way for anyone, accredited or not, to accelerate high potential, market-ready but still early-stage decarbonization startups.
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$39M
INVESTED
98
DEALS
OVER
$817M
in Follow-on Investment
E8
2006
ESTABLISHED
80
MEMBERS
ESS Inc. manufactures low-cost, long-duration iron flow batteries for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring 4+ hours of flexible energy capacity. Its product uses iron, salt, and water for the electrolyte, and delivers an environmentally safe, long-life energy storage solution.
Nori intends to reverse climate change by creating the world’s only carbon dioxide removal marketplace.
atmosphere. Their voluntary marketplace - based on blockchain technology - will enable carbon removal suppliers to connect directly with buyers, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
OnSwitch is a trusted market platform providing onsite energy solutions to commercial buildings for the highest financial return and the easiest way to buy.
OnSwitch analysis generates a customized and financially-optimized solution for the energy buyer.
VertueLab is a bridge between cleantech innovators and those who fuel their work with funding and investment.
They offer acceleration programs, are a conduit for direct investing, and amplify philanthropic and development goals for cleantech.
Craft3 is a regional nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that makes loans to strengthen the economic, ecological and family resilience in Oregon and Washington.
Craft3 is a continued partner in the The Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator.
K&L Gates delivers legal services on an integrated and global basis across five continents.
This includes legal expertise on the pivotal issues surrounding Climate Change & Sustainability, Renewable Energy, and Energy Storage.
E8 partners with UW's Clean Energy Institute (CEI) and the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds.
Their combined mission is to accelerate the adoption of a scalable clean energy future that will improve the health and economy of our state, nation, and world.
WSU seeks to ensure abundant food, water, and energy for future generations.
WSU scholars leverage the region’s diversity of renewable resources to optimize practices for agriculture, water management, and energy production.
E8 has benefited from the expertise of North Coast Digital.
North Coast helps leading organizations plan, design & develop digital products and experiences that benefit the triple bottom line, combining progressive thinking, leading design and innovative technology.