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Decarbon8-US

A PHILANTHROPIC IMPACT FUND

Decarbon8-US has invested $9.2M in combined philanthropic and personal co-investment

*Applications for Decarbon8 2025 will open on May 1, 2025. If you are interested in being notified when they open, subscribe to our Decarbon8-US 2025 mailing list.

Each year the Fund focuses on high potential decarbonization startups in a different sector.

Past years’ themes were:

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2024: Renewable Energy

2023: Built Environment

2022: Agriculture

2021: Transportation

2020: Decarbonization​

2025: SOFTWARE & AI FOR CLIMATE

Decarbon8-US is a philanthropic impact fund administered by Realize Impact. The fund channels personal and philanthropic donations to empower early-stage companies whose technologies and business models accelerate the transition to environmentally sustainable solutions. Through Decarbon8-US, anyone can invest charitable donations in cleantech enterprises that are transforming our economy.​ The multi-decade endeavor to decarbonize our planet needs investment as well as engaged, active and informed consumers and advocates.

 

Our 2025 Decarbon8-US Fund will focus on investing in Software and AI solutions driving climate innovation and decarbonization. This year’s theme emphasizes capital-light AI and/or software based innovations focused on making a significant positive impact on climate. Solutions could focus on optimizing energy systems, improving resource management, enhancing infrastructure efficiency, advancing material science, streamlining transportation and logistics, or enabling climate-focused financing and project development.

 

Your tax-deductible contribution to Decarbon8-US will directly invest in innovative climate tech companies. Join us today in shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we can make a real difference.​​​

DECARBON8-US PORTFOLIO

2024: Renewable Energy

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2023: Built Environment

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2022: Agriculture

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2021: Transportation

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2020: Decarbonization

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How do I get involved?

Founders: More information will be released soon regarding eligibility and applications will be accepted starting May 1, 2025. The application window will close June 21, 2025. 

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Donors: Instructions for donating can be found above, or you can donate by credit card here.  If you'd like receive a copy of our Fund Brief, please reach out to director@e8angels.com

Fund administered by:

Realize Impact

Decarbon8-US is supported by:

Microsoft
Outfit
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