Carbon Direct Capital
Status
ACTIVE
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.
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.
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.
Manager's Experience
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.
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
Svante