Third Derivative
Boulder, Coloradothird-derivative.org
Overview
Third Derivative is a global climate technology accelerator founded by RMI and New Energy Nexus that finds, funds, and scales climate tech innovation. It focuses on early-stage (pre-seed to Series A) startups in hard-to-decarbonize sectors, offering investment and access to a network of investors and corporate partners.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CarbonStrong | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Widuz | May 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Fermi Energy, Inc. | May 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Carbon Signal | May 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| NOC Energy | Apr 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Carie Davis
Principal, Corporate Engagement
Juan Estalella Girón
Manager, Corporate Investor Engagement
Kip Stringfellow
Investor Mentor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
