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Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Australia
Investment stages
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Growth
Industries
  • Climate Tech
  • Sustainability
  • Deep Tech
About
Carbon Direct Capital is a growth equity investment firm dedicated to scaling proven decarbonization technologies. Leveraging deep scientific expertise, they partner with companies to accelerate the transition to a net-zero global economy. Their mission is to combine rigorous investment analysis with climate science to support impactful carbon management solutions.
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Investment Thesis

Carbon Direct Capital is a growth equity firm with a science-first approach to investing in carbon management technologies. They focus on scaling commercially-ready decarbonization solutions that deliver quantifiable climate impact across various sectors. Their unique advantage lies in leveraging a dedicated team of over 50 climate scientists to conduct deep technical and operational due diligence, ensuring their investments are both financially sound and environmentally effective.
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The firm's leadership team combines deep financial and investment expertise with specialized scientific knowledge. Key managers include the founder, with a background in energy and commodities, and a Managing Director who was a 20-year veteran and partner at Goldman Sachs in investment banking. This financial acumen is uniquely paired with an affiliated team of over 50 carbon scientists who support due diligence and portfolio company growth.

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Team

Jonathan Goldberg - Founder & CEO

Josh Dienstag - Chief Investment Officer

David Elenowitz - Managing Director

Mark Florian - Managing Director

Amy Francetic - Managing Director

Paul D'Souza - Managing Director

Rosa van den Beemt - Vice President

Nolan Tivanian - Vice President

Portfolio

Calix

Zhero

Twelve

Monolith

Cemvita

Running Tide

Arkea

Brimstone

CarbonCapture Inc.

Ebb Carbon

Mission Zero Technologies

Universal Hydrogen

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