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Investor and BoD
Jan 2025
The future of autonomous building design.
Most AI being applied to construction today is built on large language models, which are genuinely useful for documents and workflows, but fundamentally incapable of generating geometry that obeys physics at building scale. Routing systems through a congested plenum, satisfying thousands of simultaneous spatial constraints across interacting trades, producing designs that are code-compliant, clash-free, and actually constructible.
Our frontier technology combines the triad of purpose-built computational engine, that solves deterministic geometry at building scale, machine learning models that progressively absorb the unwritten rules of the trade that algorithms cannot capture, and tacit domain construction intelligence that experienced professionals carry in their hands and minds after decades on job sites and in design offices.
We are building the foundation model for construction.
We started with electrical because it is the most geometrically complex, code-intensive, coordination-heavy system in a building. That foundation extends next to mechanical, plumbing, and structural, toward a platform where all trades are engineered and designed together, and coordinated from the start, eliminating the reconciliation process that costs the industry an estimated $17 billion a year in rework alone.
The inventors of Generative Design at Autodesk founded Augmenta with a single conviction: that the people who build the world deserve better tools than the industry has ever given them.
Investor and BoD
Nov 2022
Guidewheel is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Inspired by the simple, universal truth that every machine on the factory floor has a power cord, our plug-and-play FactoryOps platform makes the power of the cloud accessible to any factory. Guidewheel clips onto any machine to turn its real-time “heartbeat” into a connected, actively learning system that empowers teams to reduce lost production time, increase throughput, and perform better and better over time.
At Guidewheel we work with the factories that are the backbone of our economy, and you can have a real, on-the-ground impact right away. We have strong momentum and alignment around our mission, investor support, and a culture that values diversity, growth mindset, and results. And the tight link between our mission and our business model means that reaching more of the world’s 10 million factories accelerates our positive impact on the planet.
With backing from Greycroft, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and other top investors, were opening up a number of exciting opportunities to lead and have a real, immediate impact on both our growing team and the factories that are the backbone of the economy.
Investor & Board Observer
Jun 2021
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world.
Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
Investor and Board Observer
Feb 2021
WeaveGrid works with utilities, automakers, EVSEs, and EV owners to enable and accelerate the electrification of transportation.
Using machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics, our software solution solves several EV-grid integration challenges for utilities in a systems-oriented manner; helps integrate renewable energy resources on the grid; and saves utility customers money on their bills.
Our vision is to drive the rapid decarbonization of the transportation and electric networks by intelligently connecting EVs to the grid.
Investor and Board Observer
Feb 2021
Dandelion is a home geothermal company offering affordable geothermal installations that provide heating, cooling and hot water to homes by exchanging heat with the ground beneath them. Dandelion became an independent company in Spring 2017, after getting started at X , "the innovation engine of Alphabet."
Board Member
Sep 2019
At 75F, we design and build smart sensors and controls to make commercial buildings more comfortable and efficient than ever before.
Unlike other systems on the market today, our solution combines hardware and software in a simple and powerful solution that works out of the box. Our award-winning wireless IoT devices and machine learning has been proven in independent, third-party trials to deliver industry-leading HVAC energy savings and Indoor Air Quality Management (IAQM).
Our results speak for themselves: 75F customers saw a savings of 41.8 percent in HVAC energy consumption and carbon footprint, across offices, retail, and multifamily spaces of every size.
75F is headquartered in Minnesota with operations in Bangalore India and Singapore. Follow us here and at www.75f.io to learn more.
Board Observer
Apr 2019
Arnergy is a cleantech company offering sustainable solar solutions that are tailored to address pressing energy needs and deliver reliable 24/7 electricity to power various capacities of domestic appliances, office devices, and commercial equipment.
Investor and Company Builder
Oct 2018
Breakthrough Energy backs companies developing the next generation of clean energy solutions. We invest in bold ideas, fund breakthrough technologies, and shape markets to accelerate innovation across the five major sources of emissions—manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings.
Founded by Bill Gates, Breakthrough Energy supports companies at every stage, from early discovery to large-scale deployment, using technology, policy, and market-driven solutions to make clean energy affordable and scalable.
Angel Investor, Pre-Seed
Sep 2017
Energetic Capital was created to catalyze deployment of renewable energy with a focus on sub-investment grade and unrated credit risks.
Our process is faster and more scalable than any existing financing options, allowing more organizations to access and procure clean energy and efficiency solutions.
We provide a comprehensive financing package that unlocks the benefits of efficient and affordable financing for renewable energy.
Angel Investor, Seed
Jun 2017
Omnidians mission is to protect and accelerate investments in clean energy. As a leader in end-to-end asset performance management for commercial systems and large residential lease providers, the company has established itself as the leading player in performance assurance and the post-installation experience. Omnidian ranks among the Global CleanTech100 (four straight years), Americas Most Innovative Companies, and has been celebrated as a Top 100 Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Investor and Board Member
Mar 2016
Faraday Bicycles is a company dedicated to revolutionary bicycle innovation and design. Faraday designs and manufactures the finest electric bicycles on the planet. We are engineers, designers, and industry veterans who passionately believe that better bikes make a better world. Learn more and contact us at faradaybikes.com.
Angel Investor, Pre-seed
Jan 2015
Bright is Mexico’s #1 distributed generation solar financier (think Sunrun for the developing world, starting first in Mexico). We provide the distributed solar operating system that enables thousands to offer cheaper electricity to homes at no upfront cost, and we work with our network of project financiers, local installers and local distributors to satisfy the resulting demand. Our first market is Mexico, which has more sun, higher electricity rates, and lower labor costs than the US. Brights investors include IFU.DK, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Servitje, the founders of Sunrun and Tesla, and other top Silicon Valley firms.
Angel Investor, Seed
Jan 2015
Super is a San Francisco-based technology company that offers subscription services providing care and repair for your home. Backed by leading investors, including Aquiline Technology Growth, Munich Re | HSB Ventures, and Liberty Mutual Strategic Ventures, Super was founded in 2015. Super is committed to providing premium service quality for all homeowners, partnering with the best local servicers to deliver quick and effective home repair and maintenance at a predictable cost, using technology to take the hassle out of homeownership.
Angel Investor, Pre-seed
Dec 2014
Phylagen is a San-Francisco based biotech company unlocking the potential of the indoor microbiome - the ecosystem of viruses, bacteria and fungi that inhabit the places we live, work and play.
Led by Dr. Jessica Green, a founder in the field of indoor microbiology, Phylagen’s team of internationally recognized scientists combine microbial genomics and data analytics to solve complex problems like pandemic management and supply chain verification. Phylagen has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer and featured by national media outlets including Bloomberg, Businessweek, TODAY, Fast Company and more.
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2025
Investor and BoD
Jan 2025
The future of autonomous building design.
Most AI being applied to construction today is built on large language models, which are genuinely useful for documents and workflows, but fundamentally incapable of generating geometry that obeys physics at building scale. Routing systems through a congested plenum, satisfying thousands of simultaneous spatial constraints across interacting trades, producing designs that are code-compliant, clash-free, and actually constructible.
Our frontier technology combines the triad of purpose-built computational engine, that solves deterministic geometry at building scale, machine learning models that progressively absorb the unwritten rules of the trade that algorithms cannot capture, and tacit domain construction intelligence that experienced professionals carry in their hands and minds after decades on job sites and in design offices.
We are building the foundation model for construction.
We started with electrical because it is the most geometrically complex, code-intensive, coordination-heavy system in a building. That foundation extends next to mechanical, plumbing, and structural, toward a platform where all trades are engineered and designed together, and coordinated from the start, eliminating the reconciliation process that costs the industry an estimated $17 billion a year in rework alone.
The inventors of Generative Design at Autodesk founded Augmenta with a single conviction: that the people who build the world deserve better tools than the industry has ever given them.
2023
Managing Director
Aug 2023
Prelude Ventures invests in and supports early-stage startups with the greatest potential to mitigate climate change. Our goal is to help build the next generation of category-defining businesses.
2022
Investor and BoD
Nov 2022
Guidewheel is on a mission to empower all the world’s factories to reach sustainable peak performance. Inspired by the simple, universal truth that every machine on the factory floor has a power cord, our plug-and-play FactoryOps platform makes the power of the cloud accessible to any factory. Guidewheel clips onto any machine to turn its real-time “heartbeat” into a connected, actively learning system that empowers teams to reduce lost production time, increase throughput, and perform better and better over time.
At Guidewheel we work with the factories that are the backbone of our economy, and you can have a real, on-the-ground impact right away. We have strong momentum and alignment around our mission, investor support, and a culture that values diversity, growth mindset, and results. And the tight link between our mission and our business model means that reaching more of the world’s 10 million factories accelerates our positive impact on the planet.
With backing from Greycroft, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and other top investors, were opening up a number of exciting opportunities to lead and have a real, immediate impact on both our growing team and the factories that are the backbone of the economy.
2021
Investor & Board Observer
Jun 2021
Heart Aerospace has a clear mission. We work to decarbonize and democratize air travel. We believe in electrification. Not only to bring down emissions and build a sustainable future, but to make flying accessible for the many, around the world.
Electric planes are cheaper to operate and can unlock convenient and effective regional traveling, a market that today is restricted by the difficulty of making a sustainable profit. Our mission is about taking electrification to the skies, helping our customers build their businesses, and the traveling public to access an amazing and sustainable service.
Investor and Board Observer
Feb 2021
WeaveGrid works with utilities, automakers, EVSEs, and EV owners to enable and accelerate the electrification of transportation.
Using machine learning, optimization, and predictive analytics, our software solution solves several EV-grid integration challenges for utilities in a systems-oriented manner; helps integrate renewable energy resources on the grid; and saves utility customers money on their bills.
Our vision is to drive the rapid decarbonization of the transportation and electric networks by intelligently connecting EVs to the grid.
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