Why We Invested: Transaera
Globally, it’s getting both warmer and more humid. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) is increasingly essential for the functioning of modern society. Human health and comfort depend on
Matt joined CEV as an Investment Principal in May 2023. He brings over a decade of climatetech investing experience to CEV.
Prior to joining CEV, Matt was Director of Technology at Pangaea Ventures, an impact-focused venture capital firm. There, he played a key role in directing the firm’s technology scouting and evaluation activities. He also helped develop quantifiable impact assessment methodologies for portfolio companies and potential investments. He served as a board director and observer for multiple hardtech startups and closely supported many of the firm’s strategic limited partners.
Before his transition into venture capital, Matt was an early employee at a nanotechnology startup called PChem Associates. There, he supported fundraising efforts with angel investors, VCs, and regional economic development programs. In addition, he developed QA/QC processes and supported customers/partners on-site across the United States.
Matt holds an MPhil in Micro- and Nanotechnology Enterprise from the University of Cambridge and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BSE in Materials Science & Engineering. He is a member of the Investor Advisory Board of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
Globally, it’s getting both warmer and more humid. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) is increasingly essential for the functioning of modern society. Human health and comfort depend on
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With new funding from climatetech investors as well as $2.3 million in grants from the US DOE, Transaera is commercializing the next generation of AC offering 40 percent energy savings