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Azolla Ventures

Azolla Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that invests in early-stage technology companies focused on addressing climate change. The firm emphasizes impact-first investment strategies targeting gigaton-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Overview

What Azolla Ventures does

What Azolla Ventures is

Azolla Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that invests in early-stage technology companies focused on addressing climate change. The firm emphasizes impact-first investment strategies targeting gigaton-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2021
Approximate age
About 5 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 18, 2026

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Capability profile

Azolla Ventures as a funder

Investment thesis

Azolla Ventures invests in early-stage technology companies that address climate change, focusing on scalable solutions with significant emissions reduction potential.

Focus narrative

The firm prioritizes investments in overlooked climate verticals, targeting companies that demonstrate potential for significant emissions reduction, additionality, and commercial viability. Azolla Ventures is committed to fostering innovation that contributes to a sustainable future.

Value beyond capital

Azolla Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by providing strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a network of industry experts and resources. The firm is committed to fostering innovation that leads to impactful climate solutions.

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
20

Portfolio context

Notable portfolio companies include: Heaten: High-temperature heat pumps for industrial processes. SiTration: Low-cost recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Funga: Enhancing tree growth and carbon sequestration using fungal microbiomes. Carbon Reform: Modular carbon capture technology for HVAC systems. Calcarea: Carbon capture solutions for shipping. Scalvy: Modular electric vehicle drivetrains. VELOZBIO: Low-cost animal-free proteins through molecular farming. Muon Vision: Sustainable processing of critical metals. Aikido Technologies: Floating offshore wind turbine technology. Oxylus Energy: Converting CO2 into green methanol. BioLumic: Programming plant genetics with light. Still Bright: Closed-loop reactions for copper extraction. Rock Zero: Sustainable mineral processing innovations. Rain: Autonomous aircraft for wildfire response. NetZeroNitrogen: Biological nitrogen fixation for rice. Erg Bio: Sustainable aviation fuels from non-food biomass. Dig Energy: Reducing geothermal drilling costs.

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Last reviewed

March 18, 2026

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