VoLo Earth Ventures

VoLo Earth Ventures is an investment firm dedicated to accelerating the new energy economy and driving decarbonization through early-stage investments. The firm provides first-in funding and hands-on leadership to companies that are unlocking an economic-led transformation of the global energy landscape. VoLo Earth Ventures focuses on key sectors of the energy transition, including reliable and resilient energy systems built on low-carbon generation and storage technologies, sustainable mobility solutions, smart and net-zero buildings, and industrial advancements achieved through innovations in materials, energy, and transportation. The firm emphasizes a profits-first approach to climate investing, leveraging rigorous technical diligence and industry expertise to identify scalable solutions.

VoLo Earth Ventures was founded in 2020 by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in the energy transition sector. The co-founders include Kareem Dabbagh, Joseph Goodman, Robert Harding, Chris Tullar, and Eric Riesenberg, who collectively bring decades of experience in renewable energy, storage, electrical grids, decarbonization, and venture capital legal expertise. Their shared passion for protecting the planet and accelerating climate solutions through strategic investments led to the establishment of the firm, which aims to bridge the gap between innovation and broader industry adoption in the climate tech space.

The firm manages a diverse portfolio of companies making significant strides in the energy transition. Notable investments include AICrete, which uses AI and machine learning to reduce the environmental impact of concrete; Banyan Infrastructure, providing a platform for streamlined project financing in the energy sector; BattGenie, focused on energy storage technologies; BlocPower, working on urban clean energy projects; Blue Frontier, aiming to revolutionize air conditioning; Calicat, specializing in low-cost hydrogen electrolyzers; Cambium Carbon, developing a supply chain operating system for green building; Daanaa, offering chip-based technology for efficient energy transfer; Gaiascope, optimizing renewable energy assets; and HEVO, developing wireless EV charging solutions. VoLo Earth Ventures actively supports its portfolio companies with strategic guidance and operational expertise to help them scale effectively.

The VoLo Earth Ventures team is composed of operators and investors with deep technical acuity and intentional careers in energy transition. Managing Partners Kareem Dabbagh and Joseph Goodman co-lead the investment team, bringing expertise in renewable energy, grid systems, and climate quantification. Robert Harding serves as General Counsel, contributing over 20 years of startup and venture capital legal experience. Elaine Hsieh, Partner and COO, has a strong background in advancing innovation across the energy industry, including her work at the U.S. Department of Energy and co-founding RMI's climate tech accelerator, Third Derivative. Eric Riesenberg, Managing Partner and CFO, brings extensive fund investment and financial expertise. Brett Clarke, an Investment Associate, contributes to investment diligence and market research, and manages the firm's carbon accounting efforts.