Decarbon8-US has invested $9.2M in combined philanthropic and personal co-investment
Each year the Fund focuses on high potential decarbonization startups in a different sector. Past years’ themes were:
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2024: Renewable Energy
2023: Built Environment
2022: Agriculture
2021: Transportation
2020: Decarbonization​
*Applications for Decarbon8 2025 will open on May 1, 2025. If you are interested in being notified when they open, please send us a note.
2025: Software and AI for Climate
Decarbon8-US is a philanthropic impact fund administered by Realize Impact. The fund channels personal and philanthropic donations to empower early-stage companies whose technologies and business models accelerate the transition to environmentally sustainable solutions. Through Decarbon8-US, anyone can invest charitable donations in cleantech enterprises that are transforming our economy.
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The multi-decade endeavor to decarbonize our planet needs investment as well as engaged, active and informed consumers and advocates. Our 2025 Decarbon8-US Fund will focus on investing in Software and AI solutions driving climate innovation and decarbonization. This year’s theme emphasizes capital-light AI and/or software based innovations focused on making a significant positive impact on climate. Solutions could focus on optimizing energy systems, improving resource management, enhancing infrastructure efficiency, advancing material science, streamlining transportation and logistics, or enabling climate-focused financing and project development.
Your tax-deductible contribution to Decarbon8-US will directly invest in innovative climate tech companies. Join us today in shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we can make a real difference.
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How?
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Decarbon8-US is an impact fund that accepts philanthropic donations and grants and makes equity and debt investments in early-stage companies aligned with decarbonization priorities. Deals are sourced through annual thematic calls for proposals launched in late Spring with the investments made in early Fall. You can make donations a number of ways:
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Who is involved?
Decarbon8-US leverages a diverse coalition of veteran E8 investors, subject matter experts, and E8 Fellows to determine the final portfolio of companies to be funded each year. The Fund is hosted and administered by Realize Impact, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
What happens to Returns?
For investments below $20,000, returns will be automatically reinvested in the Fund. For investments of $20,000 and above, investors have the option of reinvesting returns in the Fund or allocating returns to their Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or a public charity.
How do I get involved?
Founders: More information will be released soon regarding eligibility and applications will be accepted starting May 1, 2025. The application window will close June 21, 2025.
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Donors: Instructions for donating can be found above, or you can donate by credit card here. If you'd like receive a copy of our Fund Brief, please reach out to director@e8angels.com.
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