TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy
Stanford, Californiatomkat.stanford.edu
Overview
The TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy at Stanford University is a center that aims to transform the world's energy systems by supporting the research, innovation, and commercialization of sustainable energy technologies. Through its Innovation Transfer Program, it provides grants and resources to Stanford faculty, staff, and students to help bridge the gap between academic research and commercial viability, with the goal of externalizing impactful products and businesses. The center was founded in 2009 with a gift from Tom Steyer and Kat Taylor.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
tomkat.stanford.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terra AI | Jun 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SoranoAI | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Circularity Fuels | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Oleo | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Scope Zero | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
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