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FootPrint Coalition

North America, California, United States, Beverly Hills

Description

FootPrint Coalition, based in Beverly Hills, California, is a unique media and investment group founded by actor Robert Downey Jr. The organization's core mission is to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies by investing in and amplifying companies that are developing solutions for critical environmental challenges. It leverages a dual approach, combining venture capital investments with media content to raise public awareness and foster broader engagement with climate solutions, often focusing on advanced technologies like robotics and nanotechnology.

The firm's investment strategy primarily targets early-stage companies, typically participating in Seed to Series A rounds, and occasionally Series B. FootPrint Coalition seeks out "frontier technologies" across various climate tech sectors, including clean energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and advanced materials, that demonstrate significant potential for environmental impact and market disruption. The investment thesis is deeply intertwined with the firm's media arm, aiming to not only provide financial backing but also to spotlight innovative solutions and inspire widespread adoption.

FootPrint Coalition's investment fund, which reportedly aimed for a target of $200 million upon its launch, deploys initial checks ranging from approximately $500,000 to $5,000,000. While these figures represent typical first-time investments, the firm may participate in larger rounds for follow-on investments or strategic later-stage opportunities. Their portfolio showcases a diverse array of companies working on solutions from carbon capture to alternative proteins, reflecting their commitment to a broad spectrum of climate-focused innovation and their unique ability to combine capital with significant media influence.

Investor Profile

FootPrint Coalition has backed more than 27 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, France, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Biotechnology, Energy, GreenTech.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (26%)
  • Series B (26%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Seed (7%)
  • Series C (7%)
  • Series E (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (85%)
  • France (7%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • Singapore (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Biotechnology
  • Energy
  • Greentech
  • Food And Beverage
  • Food Processing
  • Sustainability
  • Cleantech
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Agtech
  • Manufacturing
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does FootPrint Coalition frequently co-invest with?

Keyframe Capital Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Senator Investment Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Fifth Wall
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 5
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2
Fifty Years
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 4
Climactic VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 3
Coatue
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does FootPrint Coalition often collaborate with?

RD
North America, California, United States, Malibu
Shared Deals: 2
CW
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
SW
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
TB
North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor
Shared Deals: 1
Dara Khosrowshahi
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
MB
Europe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Cambridge
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
RK
North America, California, United States, Belmont
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by FootPrint Coalition?

Ecovative Design

Albany, New York, United States

Ecovative Design is a biomaterials company focused on the development of innovative materials from natural growth processes.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyInnovation ManagementSustainability
Series EJun 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Alloy Enterprises

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Alloy Enterprises operates as industry disruptors looking to tackle inefficiencies in conventional manufacturing.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Series AMay 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Ynsect

Fontaine, Bourgogne, France

Ynsect provides products and services that operate in the agro-food and environmental biotech industries.

AgricultureAgTechAnimal FeedBiotechnologyFarming
Series DApr 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $174,793,662
Sound Agriculture

Emeryville, California, United States

Sound Agriculture uses molecular discovery to create climate resilient crops, enhancing harvest yields for growers.

AgricultureAgTechBiotechnologyFarming
Series DDec 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $75,000,000
Chunk Foods

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Chunk Foods makes clean-label, plant-based whole-cut products.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic Food
SeedNov 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Populus

San Francisco, California, United States

Populus is a data platform for cities to manage and price commercial fleets.

AnalyticsAutomotiveTransportation
Series AAug 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Turntide Technologies

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Turntide Technologies develops an electric motor system designed to drive down energy consumption.

CleanTechElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyGreenTechIndustrialIndustrial AutomationMachinery Manufacturing
Series UnknownJun 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Motif

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Motif is a food technology company that offers plant-based and animal-free food options.

BiotechnologyFood and BeverageWellness
Series UnknownMay 18, 2022
Sealed

New York, New York, United States

Sealed is a residential energy efficiency startup that designs, manages, and finances home weatherization and electrification projects.

Clean EnergyCleanTechConsumer LendingEnergy EfficiencyGreenTechHome ImprovementSustainability
Series BApr 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $29,500,000
Crusoe Energy Systems

Denver, Colorado, United States

Crusoe Energy Systems provides solutions for the energy industry helping them to reduce routine flaring of natural gas.

EnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Series CApr 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $350,000,000