Brook Porter

Primafuel is a privately-held California corporation with technology development facilities in California and Europe. Primafuel actively deploys energy solutions based on a continually advancing portfolio of technology platforms. Primafuel solutions are focused on improving the economic, environmental, and social sustainability of low-carbon fuels. With offices and laboratories in the US, and Europe, Primafuel is well-positioned to globally deploy its technology and infrastructure solutions.

Siluria Technologies, Inc. develops and manufactures a direct chemical process for plastics and fuels from natural gas. Its second process technology can convert ethylene to liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel or jet fuel. The firm’s revolutionary catalyst technologies uniquely combine nanomaterials, biotechnology and chemical engineering, to convert an abundant, ubiquitous, and inexpensive feedstock into high value, drop-in fuels and chemicals using processes that can be seamlessly integrated into existing industry infrastructure. The company was founded by Clinton Whitewood Bybee and Alexander Tkachenko in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Renmatix, Inc. develops technology licensor for the conversion of biomass into cellulosic sugar. It provides food, beauty, and industrial products. The company was founded by Srinivas Kilambi and Kamal Gunsagar in 2007 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.

Proterra Operating Co., Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission battery electric transit solutions. It offers solutions to the public transit, commercial transit, airports, universities, and schools industries. The company was founded by Ryan Popple and Dale Hill in January 2004 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA.

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US.

Turo, Inc. provides an online marketplace for car rentals. It connects people who need a car with vehicle owners. The firm provides the technology infrastructure and insurance policies. The company was founded by Shelby Clark in August 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Farmers Edge, Inc. provides soil, seed, manure and tissue analysis for farmers. It provides agronomic and variable rate technology services. The firms services include production management, nutrient management, carbon credit aggregation, land evaluation and assessment, and agricultural laboratory analysis. The company was founded by Wade Barnes and Curtis MacKinnon in 2005 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.^ ^