Buoyant Ventures, an early-stage venture fund dedicated to investing in digital solutions for climate change, has unveiled its 2023 Impact Report. The report demonstrates the firm’s unwavering commitment to supporting digital-focused mitigation and adaptation solutions for climate change related challenges. To date, Buoyant Ventures manages a portfolio with a focus on seed and Series A opportunities in critical sectors such as energy, mobility, agriculture, water, circular economy, climate intelligence, and the built environment.
Buoyant employs a rigorous methodology based on leading industry standards, including the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, Global Impact Investing Network’s IRIS metrics, and Impact Management Project’s Five Impact Dimensions, to quantify measurable impact metrics. This comprehensive approach allows Buoyant to track and assess the environmental and societal benefits generated by its portfolio companies.
“We founded Buoyant to help fight climate change and choose investments that can deliver both impact and financial returns. The methodologies and processes we have put into place are working and allow early-stage companies to accurately evaluate their actual impact on the environment,” stated [Name], general partner, Buoyant Ventures. “Our latest Impact Report continues to apply operational company metrics with leading tools and standards to measure Buoyant’s impact at the portfolio level as well as the individual investment level.”
The report highlights key details from Buoyant’s portfolio companies, showcasing a diverse range of solutions:
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: Optimization software for solar energy systems.*
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: Parametric flood insurance, providing innovative financial protection against climate-related risks.*
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: Demand response software for residential energy load, empowering homeowners to manage energy consumption more effectively.*
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: Decarbonization software for commercial real estate, helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint.*
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: Software to optimize land-based aquaculture production, promoting sustainable food systems.*
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: Software to streamline secondhand clothing shopping, encouraging circular fashion practices.*
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: Software to help site EV charging infrastructure for fleet vehicles, accelerating the transition to electric transportation.*
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: Energy efficient database software, optimizing energy usage in data centers.*
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: Energy transition data platform, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making in the energy sector.Buoyant Ventures stands out as the largest first-time female-owned venture firm outside of the east and west coasts, demonstrating its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the investment landscape. Over half of Buoyant’s digital climate fund has been deployed or reserved, with a total of 13 investments, signifying the firm’s substantial impact.
“I’m so proud of the climate impact we are delivering through our portfolio for our LPs. Digital solutions can drive meaningful climate benefits today, buying time for some of the more scientific breakthroughs to reach their potential tomorrow. We need all hands-on deck if we are going to slow the pace of climate change,” emphasized [Name], managing general partner, Buoyant Ventures.
To request a copy of Buoyant Venture’s 2023 Impact Report, please follow [Link].
Buoyant Ventures is a female-led venture fund dedicated to investing in entrepreneurs who are harnessing the power of digital technology to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Buoyant invests in startups leveraging software and simple hardware to address climate change across the energy, mobility, agriculture, water, circular economy, and the built environment sectors.
