Participated · Equity · May 2026

P2 Science develops proprietary, nature-inspired chemical processes to produce renewable specialty ingredients with a focus on performance and sustainability at scale. The company has launched beauty ingredients including Citrolatum® P, a 1:1 plant-based petrolatum replacement, and CitroComplex® Nourish, a natural oil blend for skin and hair, and entered a strategic partnership with Algenesis to develop 100% biobased, biodegradable polyurethanes. P2 has been recognized by Fast Company in 2025 and 2026 and was selected for L'Oréal's L'AcceleratOR sustainable innovation accelerator. It recently received $2.8 million in non-dilutive ARPA-E funding to accelerate catalyst innovation via AI-enhanced autonomous labs. The company plans to use its new equity financing to scale commercial production in beauty and expand its platform into adjacent markets such as aroma technologies, performance polymers, home care, coatings, and crop care. P2 was co-founded by Professor Paul Anastas and Dr. Patrick Foley at Yale's Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering and is based in Woodbridge, Connecticut.

Participated · Seed · Aug 2023

Nature Coatings is a Los Angeles biochemicals startup led by CEO and founder Jane Palmer. Its flagship product, BioBlack TX, is a carbon-negative alternative to petroleum-derived carbon black that contains non-detected PAHs and carcinogens and is cost-competitive. BioBlack TX is certified by FSC®, OEKO-TEX®, USDA BioPreferred and listed on ZDHC Gateway 3.0, supporting sustainability and responsible sourcing. The company raised $2.45M in funding led by Regeneration.VC and The 22 Fund, with participation from Leonardo DiCaprio, Safer Made, and Portfolia. Nature Coatings plans to use the funds to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen its senior team, and build a global distribution network to accelerate BioBlack TX adoption. The company focuses on transforming waste into bio-based materials to aid decarbonization and stay ahead of regulations.

Led · Seed · May 2021

Dimpora makes breathable waterproof membranes based on a proprietary technology licensed from ETH Zurich, aimed initially at the outdoor and active apparel market. Its membranes are designed to match or surpass leading solutions for breathability and waterproofness while avoiding potentially harmful fluorinated chemicals. The technology enables novel porous membranes using various materials, including biodegradable or bio-based options, and supports circular business models. The team has worked together since May 2018 and has progressed the membrane out of the lab toward scaled production. The company plans to scale production and deliver initial collections with brand partners worldwide; recent funding will be used to grow the team and accelerate that scaling. Dimpora develops non-toxic, mineral-based, fluorine-free 3D micro-thin membranes that make outdoor garments water- and wind-resistant while remaining breathable. Their technology can be paired with recyclable or biodegradable base materials, aiming to reduce release of non-degradable toxins and microplastics from apparel. The company emphasizes swapping base materials to improve end-of-life environmental performance. Dimpora won a €250,000 prize from the Global Change Award and will join a one-year accelerator to support development. They launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise additional funds to advance research, scale the technology, and accelerate market entry; the campaign has already passed more than half of its funding goal. The startup is based in Switzerland.

Participated · Seed · Mar 2020

Nohbo is a sustainable beauty and personal care technology company that encapsulates shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and shaving creams in a water-soluble membrane to eliminate plastic bottles. Its core product is plant-based, vegan podded Drops formulated for both consumer and hospitality use using advanced water-soluble films. The company sells directly on its website and plans to introduce subscription offerings later in the year. Nohbo has entered B2B partnerships with Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies and is working with a large European hotel distributor to enter the EU market. Mark Cuban is an investor and sits on the company’s board following the firm's exposure on Shark Tank. The recent capital will enable Nohbo to scale manufacturing and produce 15 million units per month.