Two° & Rising

About The Fund

Two & Rising is an advisory firm with a focus on fostering U.S. and foreign partnerships to propel advancements in cleantech. They strive to facilitate investments, build strategic partnerships, scale impactful technologies, and provide policy guidance, all aimed at achieving the goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius or less by 2030. With years of combined experience in innovation, transportation, cleantech, venture capital, and more, they boast a track record of satisfied clients and partners. Their services encompass discovering market insights, strategic planning, developing business strategies aligned with market opportunities, building industry connections, and executing market entry plans. As strategic advisors, they offer market research, customer insights, industry trend analysis, and aid in the facilitation of U.S. market expansion through execution planning and support. Additionally, they guide organizations in scaling their operations in the U.S., optimizing growth strategies for sustained success. Two & Rising is led by founding partners Julia Thayne and Francis Pollara, who bring extensive experience in climate action, entrepreneurship, and strategy across various sectors. They engage in identifying valuable market opportunities, strategic business alignment, industry partnership development, and provide support in implementing market entry strategies. Furthermore, they extend their expertise to scaling ventures in major U.S. cities, involving fundraising, grant strategy, partnership strategy, ecosystem integration, and organizational expansion. The firm is distinguished by its unique approach and the tangible value they deliver, evidenced by laudatory feedback from industry leaders and clients.