Trellis Climate

Calling all FOAK climate companies and partners ?? We are excited to share our guide on resources for FOAK project preparation and development. This guide features readiness checklists, accelerators, workshops, project databases, and more—designed to help accelerate the deployment of first-of-a-kind climate projects. We invite you to explore and leverage these resources ?? : https://lnkd.in/grRursf8 #FOAK #ClimateStartups #ClimateTech

?? We are thrilled to support Tandem PV as they take a major step forward in advancing high-efficiency, U.S.-manufactured perovskite solar technology. With $50M in funding led by Eclipse, Tandem PV will build its first manufacturing facility, a critical first step on its scaling journey. ? Tandem PV’s tandem perovskite-silicon panels deliver an industry-leading 28% efficiency—projected to surpass 30% by late 2025—making them 30% more powerful than standard silicon panels. Their superior efficiency and lightweight, thin-film design reduce installation costs, helping to accelerate adoption at scale. At Trellis Climate, we focus on catalytic investments in first-of-a-kind (FOAK) climate infrastructure, bridging funding gaps to accelerate the deployment of transformative solutions. Supporting Tandem PV alongside Constellation Energy, Planetary Technologies, Uncorrelated Ventures, Tom Werner, Stifel Bank, CSC Leasing, and other investors aligns with our mission to de-risk critical climate technologies and crowd in commercial capital for long-term impact. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/d2CYtq4A ? #CatalyticCapital #ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting #FOAK #RenewableEnergy? #SolarTech

Proud to see Lee Scott featured by HBS Business and Environment Initiative ?? We’re lucky to have Lee's expertise and dedication on our team as we work to bridge the capital gap for first-of-a-kind climate technologies and scale transformative climate innovations ????

Nitricity, a California-based startup producing organic nitrogen fertilizer from air, water, renewable energy, and recycled almond shells, has raised $10m from capital providers including?Elemental Impact?and?Trellis Climate?to build a fertilizer plant in Delhi, California. Set to become operational in 2026, the plant will produce hundreds of tons of fertilizer by 2028, with capacity already sold out through 2028 under binding offtake agreements with local organic growers of berries and leafy greens. Nitricity had previously explored a variety of approaches to extract nitrogen from air that mimic the way lightning naturally fixes nitrogen in the atmosphere. But the economics ultimately didn’t add up, CEO Nicolas Pinkowski told?us. “We’ve built Jacob’s ladders powered by solar panels for nitrogen fixation. We’ve also made fertilizer with molten lithium metal. The challenge with these approaches is the cost. “So we worked with regulators and changed our technology and market segment and invented a new organic-approved fertilizer that can compete with chicken manure and fertilizers such as fish emulsions that we’re able to sell at a market price that makes sense for both farmers and Nitricity. “Recycling plant nutrients doesn’t sound as exciting as plasma, but I think there’s tremendous opportunity here.” #organics #fertilizer #agtech AgFunder ?? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g2i-uFsR

Exciting news! We’re proud to announce a major milestone – securing $10M in funding for the first-of-a-kind organic fertilizer plant in Central California. Supported by Elemental Impact and Trellis Climate, this innovative facility will scale the production of cost-competitive organic fertilizer, paving the way for a more sustainable future. ?? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gSehgzrK

?? Big news! We are proud to support Nitricity as they take a major step toward scaling sustainable, organic nitrogen fertilizer production. With $10M in project funding—including funding from Elemental Impact and catalytic capital from Trellis Climate, among other climate investors—Nitricity’s first-of-a-kind (FOAK) plant in Delhi, CA will onshore fertilizer production, create local jobs, and transform agricultural waste into valuable, low-carbon nitrogen. ?? Traditional fertilizers contribute ~2% of global GHG emissions. Nitricity’s innovation tackles both production and on-field emissions, helping farmers access cost-competitive, organic alternatives while strengthening local economies. We believe first-of-a-kind climate infrastructure like this is essential for rapid decarbonization. By pairing innovative technology with deep community engagement, Nitricity is charting a path to scale. Congratulations to Nicolas Pinkowski and the entire team at Nitricity! ?? Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/e9KQHUwU #CatalyticCapital #ClimateTech #FOAK #ImpactInvesting #RenewableEnergy

In our latest post about?Harvard Business School Alumni?climate career journeys, we hear from Lee Scott (MBA 2023), who is leveraging her career to support the financing and scaling of climate tech innovations. In her current role at Trellis Climate, she helps climate tech startups by bridging the capital gap for first-of-a-kind for novel climate technologies, like low carbon cement and green fertilizers. Lee outlines why she chose?Harvard Business School, from the extensive alumni network, especially in impact investing, to the robust climate-focused community. What advice does she have for those pursuing careers at the intersection of business and climate change? Be creative in your career search, build expertise, and network to break into the climate sector. Learn more and get inspired: https://lnkd.in/etKvc2Sp #harvardbusinessschool?#climate?#climatetech?#climatechange?#leadership?#impactinvesting

We’re so excited to see Lara Pierpoint, Managing Director of Trellis Climate, and Addison Stark, CEO and Co-Founder of AtmosZero, join Sasha B. for a fireside chat at Cleantech Group’s Cleantech Forum North America! Don’t miss their session titled "Catalytic Capital: The Future of Climate Infrastructure" on Tuesday, January 28th, from 4:15 to 4:45 PM. During this conversation, they will explore the roles that various types of capital play in financing First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects and discuss how catalytic capital can support and accelerate the development of breakthrough technologies. We hope to see you there! #CleantechForumNorthAmerica

We’re honored to share that we have been named a winner of the Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize! This recognition from the Bezos Earth Fund underscores the importance of increasing funding for first-of-a-kind carbon dioxide removal projects by deploying novel insurance products. We’re grateful to the Experiment Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund for supporting solutions with the potential for transformational climate impact. Explore the other winners here: https://lnkd.in/gNcUH3w7 Read our proposal here: https://lnkd.in/e28gXg6m #CatalyticCapital #CDR #ClimateAction #FOAK