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Zoma Capital

North America, Colorado, United States, Denver

Description

Zoma Capital, based in Denver, Colorado, is a distinctive impact investment firm committed to fostering market-based sustainable solutions that address pressing environmental and social challenges. As an integral part of the Zoma Lab ecosystem, which also encompasses philanthropic and cultural initiatives, Zoma Capital strategically deploys capital into companies, organizations, and funds that demonstrate the potential for both robust financial returns and measurable positive environmental and social impact. Their investment philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that innovative businesses can drive significant change while also achieving commercial success.

The firm's investment mandate spans a broad spectrum of critical sectors, including water management, clean energy, sustainable food systems, community development, and education. Zoma Capital actively seeks out ventures that offer scalable and impactful solutions within these areas. For instance, their portfolio includes companies like Pivot Bio, which develops sustainable nitrogen fertilizers, and Regrow Ag, focused on agricultural resilience and carbon sequestration. Zoma Capital's commitment to these vital sectors underscores its dedication to building a more sustainable and equitable future.

Zoma Capital's investment approach is flexible, targeting companies across various stages, from early-stage ventures to more mature growth equity opportunities. This broad mandate allows them to support promising innovations from their nascent phases through to their expansion. While specific check sizes can vary significantly based on the stage and needs of the company, Zoma Capital typically deploys initial investments ranging from approximately $1 million for early-stage participation up to $15 million for growth-stage rounds. Their portfolio demonstrates a willingness to participate in significant funding rounds, such as a $50 million Series C for Pivot Bio, showcasing their capacity to support substantial growth. The firm often co-invests with other mission-aligned capital providers, leveraging collective expertise and resources to maximize impact and financial returns.

Investor Profile

Zoma Capital has backed more than 24 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 4 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series D, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Chile.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Energy, Renewable Energy.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $15M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (29%)
  • Series D (13%)
  • Series C (13%)
  • Series B (13%)
  • Series Unknown (13%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Private Equity (4%)
  • Convertible Note (4%)
  • Undisclosed (4%)
  • Grant (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (83%)
  • Canada (8%)
  • Chile (4%)
  • Colombia (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Education
  • Analytics
  • Energy Management
  • Enterprise Software
  • Solar
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Human Resources
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Zoma Capital frequently co-invest with?

National Grid Partners (NGP)
North America, California, United States, Los Gatos
Co-Investments: 3
MC
North America, Washington, United States, Redmond
Co-Investments: 2
SpringRock Ventures
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 2
New Markets Venture Partners
North America, Maryland, United States, Fulton
Co-Investments: 2
S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
E
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 2
SE
North America, Indiana, United States, Indianapolis
Co-Investments: 2
Clean Energy Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
University Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 4
Jazz Venture Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Zoma Capital often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
LH
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
RF
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JF
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Zoma Capital?

ConnectDER

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

ConnectDER is a solar technology company developing meter collars to connect distributed energy resources to the home and the grid.

Electrical DistributionEnergy ManagementPower GridSolar
Series DDec 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Urbint

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

Urbint is an AI platform for identifying and mitigating threats to workers, critical infrastructure, and communities.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConstructionPredictive AnalyticsPublic SafetyRisk Management
Series COct 24, 2024
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
LevelTen Energy

Seattle, Washington, United States

LevelTen Energy is an energy company that provides renewable transaction infrastructure for buying or selling renewable energy and assets.

AnalyticsEnergyMarketplaceRenewable Energy
Series DJul 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $61,138,804
LineVision

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

LineVision equips utilities with unique monitoring and analytics that improve the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid.

AnalyticsBig DataClean EnergyPower Grid
Series COct 4, 2022
Amount Raised: $33,000,000
2020 Mom

Los Angeles, California, United States

2020 Mom is a social service organization that closes gaps in maternal mental health care through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

Health CareMental HealthPsychologyWellnessWomen's
GrantJul 13, 2022
UtilityAPI

Oakland, California, United States

UtilityAPI is a service that automatically collects utility bill and usage data from utility web portals.

AnalyticsAsset ManagementB2BDeveloper APIsEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageInformation TechnologySoftwareSolar
Series AMay 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
NextStep

Seattle, Washington, United States

NextStep is an information technology company that provides training and job placement for workers via mobile application platform.

EducationHuman ResourcesStaffing AgencyTraining
Series AOct 20, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
SonderMind

Denver, Colorado, United States

SonderMind is a mental healthcare provider that offers treatment for mental health through therapy and psychiatry.

Health CareInsurTechMental HealthmHealthTelehealthTherapeuticsWellness
Series CJul 28, 2021
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
NotCo

Santiago, Region Metropolitana, Chile

NotCo is a food tech company that uses artificial intelligence to create food from plants.

Alternative ProteinArtificial Intelligence (AI)Food and BeverageFood Processing
Series DJul 26, 2021
Amount Raised: $235,000,000
LineVision

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

LineVision equips utilities with unique monitoring and analytics that improve the capacity, resilience, and safety of the grid.

AnalyticsBig DataClean EnergyPower Grid
Series BApr 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $12,500,000