TomKat Center for Sustainable Energy

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

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Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Terra.aiJun 2026Series ACo-investor
SoranoAIAug 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
Circularity FuelsFeb 2025SeedCo-investor
OleoApr 2024SeedCo-investor
Scope ZeroMay 2022SeedCo-investor

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HeadquartersStanford, California
Year FoundedN/A

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