Caelum Ventures

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our inaugural webinar at Caelum Ventures. It was a landmark event where we unveiled our firm, introduced our expert team, and outlined our innovative investment strategy designed to drive the next chapter of the energy transition and bolster American resilience. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us live for the enriching discussion led by Christopher Gaughan, Kevin Johnson, Bo Kemp, Casey Marshall (Harold Marshall Jr.), Daniel Titterington, and Janet Conklin. Missed the live event? No worries, we have you covered. Follow the link below to access the webinar recording at your leisure, and discover firsthand what sets Caelum apart as a new kind venture capital firm! https://caelum.vc/webinar

We recently had the pleasure of hosting our inaugural webinar at Caelum Ventures. It was a landmark event where we unveiled our firm, introduced our expert team, and outlined our innovative investment strategy designed to drive the next chapter of the energy transition and bolster American resilience. A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us live for the enriching discussion led by Christopher Gaughan, Kevin Johnson, Bo Kemp, Casey Marshall (Harold Marshall Jr.), Daniel Titterington, and Janet Conklin. Missed the live event? No worries, we have you covered. Follow the link below to access the webinar recording at your leisure, and discover firsthand what sets Caelum apart as a new kind venture capital firm! https://caelum.vc/webinar

Quietly, but significantly, Export-Import Bank of the United States has launched a new financing capability under its Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (SCRI)—and it could unlock billions in financing for the global mining industry. Historically, accessing EXIM financing required projects to source enough U.S. goods and services to meet the agency’s eligibility threshold. But with SCRI, that threshold can now be met through offtake agreements with U.S. manufacturing facilities—even if the processing happens in a third-party country. The key parameter is that SCRI can help finance the % of capex equal to the % of offtake going to the United States. Why does this matter? For mining companies with end product uses in industries like semiconductors, EVs, battery manufacturing, grid storage, and energy generation, this presents a huge new opportunity to tap into EXIM’s loan capacity - even if you are not in the US. Key changes under SCRI: ? Global mining projects can now qualify for EXIM financing through U.S. offtake agreements. ? Beyond DOE & DOD limitations: While DOE-backed projects must be U.S.-based and DOD-backed projects are limited to the U.S., Canada, and Australia, SCRI extends financing possibilities globally. ? Aligns U.S. EXIM with other global Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), such as those in Japan, Korea, Germany, Finland, and the UK—creating a more competitive financing landscape. For those in the mining, energy, and critical materials sectors, this could be a catalyst for unlocking financing and strengthening supply chains outside of China. ?? More details here: https://lnkd.in/g36zACyM Charles Barnett #mining #criticalminerals #financing #government #debt

Maplewell Energy’s JANiiT platform is optimizing energy storage and peak demand management for commercial and industrial buildings. By leveraging AI, they’re unlocking energy savings and enhancing grid resiliency. Learn how Intel Liftoff is supporting @Maplewell’s growth and enabling real-world solutions to tackle energy challenges. Read more here: https://intel.ly/414V41s #EnergyManagement #IntelLiftoff #EnergyEfficiency

None of us have to look very far to see climate disasters in our backyard, or the backyards of our friends and family. In 2024 alone, NOAA National Ocean Service reported 27 disasters where 568 lives were lost. Even in this uncertain time, there are resources available for local governments, tribes, non-profits, and companies working to make our communities safer and more resilient. We’re excited to partner with Caelum Ventures to launch a curated list of government funding opportunities focused on the intersections of #defense and #resilience. You’ll see everything from wildfire mitigation to infrastructure improvements and industrial energy storage. ?? Check out the list here: https://lnkd.in/gVbU7ePN #ClimateFunding #Resilience #ClimateInnovation #GovernmentFunding #Grants #NationalSecurity #ClimateDisasters #DefenseFunding Kevin Johnson Daniel Titterington Streamline - Win more public funding

Governor Pritzker is proposing the most significant investment in state history to make more sites across Illinois ready for business. $500M for site readiness initiatives will generate more than $4B in private investments and help Illinois remain the best place to do business.

Excited to announce Caelum Ventures has become a member of the ARM Institute! As the nation’s leading robotics and AI?Manufacturing Innovation Institute, ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) is funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and part of the Manufacturing USA network.

Move Fast and Fix Things For too long, Silicon Valley has pushed the?ideology?that the best way to innovate is to Move Fast and Break Things. The problem? Although?this model works well when all that is being "broken" are lines of code,?breaking things?in sectors critical to American economic stability and security without a concrete plan to?fix?them?leads to fragile supply chains, lost industries, and?fractured?communities that struggle to recover. At Caelum Ventures,?a Midwestern VC firm?based in Chicago, Illinois, we take a different approach: Move Fast and Fix Things. We take to heart the core idea?forwarded by Frances Frei and Anne Morriss in their book, Move Fast and Fix Things: The Trusted Leader’s Guide to Solving Hard Problems, that speed and problem-solving must go hand in hand. True leadership comes from fixing the problems we face, not just disrupting or breaking things. At Caelum Ventures, we’re not just investing in companies—we’re investing in?America’s future.?If you believe in?restoring industrial strength and securing the nation’s technological leadership, let’s talk: https://caelum.vc/ Read the full article below:

Excited to announce Caelum Ventures has become a member of the ARM Institute! As the nation’s leading robotics and AI?Manufacturing Innovation Institute, ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) is funded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and part of the Manufacturing USA network.

Thanks, ChargedEV, for featuring Onyx – our EV-ready silicon anode material! Here's the full article: https://lnkd.in/gPxmc7ES