WovenEarth
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
San Francisco, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Israel
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Clean Tech
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Tech
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Industrial Technology
- Agriculture
About
WovenEarth Ventures is a specialized venture capital fund of funds headquartered in Palo Alto, United States, dedicated to removing barriers to investing in early-stage climate innovation. Operating primarily across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and Israel, WovenEarth aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable infrastructure by backing visionary founders and generalist funds tackling climate change, water scarcity, and critical mineral supply chains. Through strategic capital deployment and deep sector expertise, the firm seeks to drive both environmental impact and outsized economic returns.
WovenEarth Ventures is a specialized venture capital fund of funds headquartered in Palo Alto, United States, dedicated to removing barriers to investing in early-stage climate innovation. Operating primarily across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, and Israel, WovenEarth aims to accelerate the transition to sustainable infrastructure by backing visionary founders and generalist funds tackling climate change, water scarcity, and critical mineral supply chains. Through strategic capital deployment and deep sector expertise, the firm seeks to drive both environmental impact and outsized economic returns.
Investment Thesis
WovenEarth Ventures’ investment thesis centers on seeking attractive, risk-adjusted financial returns while mobilizing capital into early-stage climate tech and clean energy ventures. The firm targets highly diversified exposure through specialized fund managers and direct co-investments focusing on decarbonization, advanced energy systems, sustainable manufacturing, and resource resilience.
Manager's Experience
Led by Jane Woodward (Managing Partner) and Denise Miller (General Partner). Woodward brings decades of operational experience in clean technology innovation, renewable energy, and fund investing, specializing in removing barriers for early-stage climate tech entrepreneurs and institutional Limited Partners.
Team
Jane Woodward - Founder and Managing Partner
Denise Miller - General Partner
Ashley Grosh - Partner
Trina Van Pelt - Partner
Alicia Virtue - Partner and Head of Operations
Mauricia Geissler - Senior Advisor
Investments
Natasha Skok - Senior Advisor
Operations
Portfolio
Redwood Materials
Nth Cycle
Kobold Metals
Antora Energy
Fervo Energy
Cambium Carbon
Overstory
Panthalassa
GridCARE
Atana Elements
Magrathea Metals
Derapi; also commitments to multiple climate-tech venture funds