Our monthly newsletter shares firm updates, news, and opportunities surrounding the business of decarbonization. Keep reading this week's edition for our team's reflections from San Francisco Climate Week, a conversation with Global Head of Investor Partnerships Mark Miness, and an Economist interview with Secretary John Kerry in which he discusses climate diplomacy and the role of business in transforming environmental challenges. As always, thank you for reading.

Thought Leadership From Our Team

Investing in the Business of Decarbonization: A Conversation with Mark Miness, Galvanize Global Head of Investor Partnerships

Investing in the Business of Decarbonization: A Conversation with Mark Miness

Mark Miness, Global Head of the Investor Partnerships Team at Galvanize talks about why taking action on climate and finding great market opportunities go hand in hand.

 

Reflections on San Francisco Climate Week: Energy Transition Optimism Outweighs Market Uncertainty

Reflections on San Francisco Climate Week: Energy Transition Optimism Outweighs Market Uncertainty

Over five days, Galvanize’s Co-Executive Chair, Tom Steyer, and leaders from across the firm’s Innovation + Expansion, Impact, Strategy and Investor Partnerships teams led solution-oriented dialogues about the business of decarbonization.

 
Worth a Listen
 

Tom Steyer: Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War

Tom Steyer spoke to Georgia Levenson Keohance on the Capital for Good podcast about how innovation, policy, and collective action can win the climate war. Listen to the episode here.  

 

Galvanize In The News

Galvanize Climate Solutions: Investing in the Future of Real Estate with Joe Sumberg

Joe Sumberg, Head of Galvanize Real Estate spoke to Georges Dyer on the Future of Finance podcast about how the real estate sector, responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions, presents major opportunities for profitable decarbonization. Listen to the episode here.
 
An interview with Secretary John Kerry

​​​Secretary John Kerry, co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions spoke with Vijay Vaitheeswaran, The Economist’s global energy and climate innovation editor during Economist Impact’s tenth-anniversary Sustainability Week in London.
 
 

I+E Portfolio News



Fervo Energy, a leader in next-generation geothermal development announced the execution of a 15-year power purchase agreement with Shell Energy North America for 31 MW of 24/7 carbon-free geothermal power.

“We’re thrilled to work with Shell Energy,” said Dawn Owens, VP, Head of Development & Commercial Markets at Fervo. “This agreement demonstrates that Fervo is stepping up to meet the moment. As customers seek out 24/7 carbon-free energy, geothermal is clearly an essential part of the solution.”



Infinitum, creator of the sustainable air-core motor, announced that its Aircore Heavy Duty motor system has earned a 2025 Bronze Edison Award, marking the third consecutive year the company has been honored by the program.
“When optimizing every watt matters, our Aircore Heavy Duty brings more efficient power management to the world’s most energy-intensive applications and positively impacts the bottom line through energy savings,” said Ben Schuler, CEO of Infinitum. “The entire team is honored to be recognized once again for changing the paradigm for electric motors with our innovative products.”



Quilt, a leading innovator in smart home climate technology, announced an evolution in its business with the introduction of its Certified Partner Program, a collaborative initiative connecting HVAC professionals with Quilt’s category-defining heat pumps.

As part of this strategic expansion, the company is also broadening its service to three new markets this year — Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland — in addition to continuing its successful operations in the San Francisco Bay Area.



Regrow Ag, the Agriculture Resilience Platform provider, announced its recognition by CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) as an Accredited Solution Provider specializing in Forest and Land disclosures.

“Receiving CDP accreditation is a powerful validation of our work to bring transparency, accuracy, and actionability to agricultural climate data,” said Sarah-Beth Anders, Chief Commercial Officer at Regrow.



The Routing Company (“TRC”), a global on-demand vehicle routing and management platform, launched a new partnership with Northfield Lines to deliver responsive on-demand shuttle services in Northfield and Dundas, Minnesota.

“Northfield Lines have been providing transport services across Minnesota for over 30 years and they've always kept customer service at the centre of everything they do" said Dami Adebayo, Director of Partnerships at The Routing Company. "That makes them an ideal partner for TRC and we’re excited to work together to digitalise and augment the campus shuttles they provide to local students and employees across Minnesota."

 

Talent and Open Roles  

Open Roles

Galvanize Climate Solutions Portfolio Companies
  • See our job board featuring open roles at our Innovation + Expansion portfolio companies and our opt-in talent network for active job seekers and those who are passively considering a career change.
  • Several of our portfolio companies have open executive searches, especially in Go-To-Market functions like sales and marketing, in finance and in HR / people operations. Please submit any leads you personally recommend to: portfoliotalent@galvanizeclimate.com.
 

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