Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Energy • CleanTech |
Stages | Series B, Series A, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
OGCI Climate Investments (CI) is a pioneering investor in the clean energy and sustainability sector, with a focus on catalyzing significant reductions in CO2 emissions. They target a range of investment opportunities that include but are not limited to Energy and CleanTech industries. Specifically, OGCI CI often engages in funding innovative startups and growth-stage companies that are developing solutions to decarbonize sectors such as shipping, aviation, and trucking. Their investment activities extend to exploring low-carbon fuels, including biofuels, hydrogen, and ammonia, as a means to transition to a sustainable, net-zero emissions future. As a CEO-led initiative, OGCI CI is aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement, aiming to accelerate the industry's response to climate change. They also focus on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies, striving to scale up the capture and storage of carbon dioxide, which is essential for achieving net zero emissions globally. The initiative involves collective action and collaboration among twelve of the world's largest oil and gas companies to reduce both methane emissions and routine flaring significantly. The fund's investment strategy includes backing companies at various stages, from Seed to Series B, with minimum investments starting at $100,000, a sweet spot of around $1,500,000, and a maximum investment cap of $5,000,000. OGCI CI's commitment to industry progress, data transparency, and the sharing of knowledge and resources is evident through their annual progress reports and the establishment of the Performance Data Hub. They are leading the industry's response to climate change by championing net-zero solutions, alongside investments in low-carbon technologies.