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Lichen Ventures is a venture capital firm founded by Justin Brodie-Kommit, PhD, based in the United States. The firm focuses on climate-hard-tech companies that tackle climate challenges through innovative solutions. Established with a belief in the need for disciplined disruption and deep scientific understanding, Lichen Ventures targets sectors poised for significant environmental impact.
Lichen Ventures invests in pre-seed to seed+ stage companies within the climate, biotech, and energy sectors. Their investment areas include biomanufacturing, industrial decarbonization, adaptation and resilience, critical minerals, and methane management. The firm seeks economically viable business models that do not depend on monetizing climate impacts.
Lichen Ventures has backed notable companies such as Calectra, which provides thermal battery technology for zero-carbon industrial heat, and Erg Bio, which converts agricultural waste into sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals.
Justin Brodie-Kommit, PhD, is the founder and a key partner at Lichen Ventures, bringing expertise in climate science and technology.
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Yes, Lichen Ventures often leads investment rounds in the companies they back, particularly in the early stages.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially if the company continues to align with their focus on climate-hard-tech and demonstrates growth potential.
Specific details about the size of Lichen Ventures' current fund are not publicly available.
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