New York

Carbon Direct Capital

Carbon Direct Capital, based in New York, backs climate and energy startups at Series B, typically leading rounds with checks over $30 million, as seen with LanzaTech and Twelve.

Entry stageSeries B
Check size$30M and up
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team10 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Carbon Direct Capital

10 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

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Writes $30M and up checks. Its smallest check is larger than 99% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

LanzaTechSolugenTwelveHeirloom CarbonAIR COMPANYCarbonCureSvanteSunfire

In their words

Carbon Direct CapitalCarbon Direct Capital invests with a science-focused approach to maximize both climate impact and financial returns.www.carbondirectcapital.com
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What stage does Carbon Direct Capital invest in?

Carbon Direct Capital reports entry at series b.

How much does Carbon Direct Capital invest?

Carbon Direct Capital reports checks of $30M and up.

Does Carbon Direct Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Carbon Direct Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Carbon Direct Capital?

Jonathan Goldberg (Founder & CEO).

Is Carbon Direct Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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