BLACKTECH CAPITAL - Investing in BLACK and Other UNDERREPRESENTED Entrepreneurs in CLEANTECH
By focusing on Black and Other Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in ClimateTech/CleanTech, our impact is at the intersection of Social Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
About the Firm
Investing in BLACK and other UNDERREPRESENTED/UNDERINVESTED Entrepreneurs in CLEANTECH
BlackTech Capital (BTC) is redefining pre-seed investing with a unique focus on Black and other underrepresented founders at the forefront of ClimateTech and CleanTech innovation.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
2023 was the hottest year on record, with global temperatures close to the 1.5°C limit
SOCIAL EQUITY
- $4 trillion left on the table by Venture capitalists by not investing in diverse founders - Morgan Stanley
- Companies in the top quartile with Gender and Ethnic Diversity on executive teams 25% & 36% Respectively, above-average profitability
- Women-led Tech companies are more capital-efficient 35% higher return on investment compared to male-led firms
Thesis
Registered in Toronto, BTC combines the deep sector expertise and influential networks of its managers to identify, support, and amplify high-potential ventures poised for environmental impact and scalable growth.
Through strategic partnerships, intensive founder support, and a rigorous approach to impact verification, BTC is focused both on measurable climate outcomes and exceptional financial returns, making it the essential choice for those committed to a future where profitability meets purpose.
Our focus areas
- CleanTech
- ClimateTech
- Carbon Capture
- Sustainability
- Circular Economy
- HealthTech
Meet Our Team
Keyona Meeks
Our Portfolio
Mars Materials
Mars Materials (Mars) aims to sequester captured carbon dioxide into everyday products such as affordable carbon fiber, an advanced material used in hundreds of products — from textiles to electronics. Changing how humanity creates and uses these advanced materials can turn carbon-intensive materials into carbon sinks. Reversing Industrial Waste Carbon Emissions sequestering CO2 into Advanced Materials: Carbon Fibre, Acrylamide (Water Treatment)