JLL Foundation
Chicago, Illinoisfoundation.jll.com
Overview
A non-profit organization founded and backed by the global real estate services company JLL. The foundation acts as a catalyst for climate-impacting startups by providing catalytic capital, primarily through zero-interest loans, to pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Its investment focus includes decarbonizing the built environment, reducing waste and water consumption, and driving social impact. It operates on a circular funding model, where repaid loans are reinvested into new companies.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
foundation.jll.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metalmark Innovations | Dec 2025 | Debt | Lead |
| Aquarry | Dec 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Calectra | Sep 2025 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Carba | Jun 2025 | Debt | Co-investor |
| InventWood | Apr 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
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