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Third Derivative

North America, Colorado, United States, Boulder

Description

Third Derivative is an accelerator focused on clean energy and climate tech.

Investor Profile

Third Derivative has made 16 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 6% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Pre Seed (25%)
  • Convertible Note (13%)
  • Series A (13%)

Country Focus

  • United States (50%)
  • Indonesia (13%)
  • Kenya (13%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Nigeria (6%)
  • Canada (6%)
  • Italy (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Biotechnology
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Electric Vehicle
  • Energy Storage
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Oil And Gas
  • Renewable Energy
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Third Derivative frequently co-invest with?

HAX
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Shoreline Venture Management
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Climate Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
FJ Labs
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
SOSV
North America, New Jersey, United States, Princeton
Co-Investments: 3
Third Sphere
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Preston-Werner Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
VE
North America, Colorado, United States, Snowmass Village
Co-Investments: 2
Climactic VC
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Third Derivative often collaborate with?

TM
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Shared Deals: 1
PP
North America, California, United States, Manhattan Beach
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Third Derivative?

Capture6

Berkeley, California, United States

Capture6 is a direct air capture start-up leveraging its technology to support climate resilience and industrial decarbonization.

Carbon CaptureClean EnergyCleanTechGreenTech
Series AMar 11, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,500,000
Terran Robotics

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Terran Robotics is a construction company that specializes in AI and robotics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionRoboticsSmart BuildingSmart Home
Pre SeedOct 7, 2024
Blitz Electric Mobility

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Blitz is a data-driven EV logistic startup in Indonesia, bringing instant & same day electric delivery capabilities to enterprises

AutomotiveElectric VehicleLogisticsSoftwareTransportation
SeedNov 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
Wild Microbes

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Wild Microbes is developing a microbial platform to produce faster and cheaper sustainable products from plastic to protein.

Alternative ProteinBiotechnologyGenetics
Pre SeedFeb 21, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
Kelp Island

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Kelp Island manufactures negative emission materials to replace concrete and steel in marine infrastructure.

ConstructionManufacturing
Pre SeedJan 1, 2023
Terran Robotics

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

Terran Robotics is a construction company that specializes in AI and robotics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionRoboticsSmart BuildingSmart Home
SeedOct 13, 2022
MYCL | Mycotech Lab

Bandung, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Mycotech is a mining company which deals on future bio-material with agricultural waste to empower farmers.

Advanced MaterialsBiotechnologyFashion
SeedSep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Renewell Energy

Bakersfield, California, United States

Oil wells that end well.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringOil and GasRenewable Energy
SeedAug 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,400,000
Power to Hydrogen

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Power to Hydrogen develops advanced AEM electrolyzers that integrate with renewables while eliminating precious, expensive metals.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergy StorageOil and Gas
Convertible NoteJul 15, 2022
Amount Raised: $100,000
BasiGo

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

BasiGo leases electric buses to local bus owners, offering pay-as-you-drive, charging, and maintenance for sustainable mobility.

AutomotiveElectric VehiclePublic TransportationTransportation
SeedFeb 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,300,000