Lorentzen Investments capitalizes early-stage companies that align with our values of circularity and efficiency.

Niche Manufacturing & Engineering

Sabin Lighting

Chicago, Illinois

Sabin manufactures products at the intersection of lighting and acoustics using efficient production techniques and recycled material. Lorentzen worked closely with the founders to launch the company, including providing startup equity funding in 2021.

Steelhead CompositesGolden, ColoradoSteelhead manufactures composite high-pressure vessels for weight-sensitive applications including hydrogen storage for transportation and jet propulsion. Lorentzen participated in the first outside equity financi…

Steelhead Composites

Golden, Colorado

Steelhead manufactures composite high-pressure vessels for weight-sensitive applications including hydrogen storage for transportation and jet propulsion. Lorentzen participated in the first outside equity financing in 2020, and a Series A round in 2021.

NexGel

Langhorne, Pennsylvania

NexGel produces ultra-gentle, high-water content hydrogels used for skin friendly adhesive patches with medical and cosmetic applications. Lorentzen participated in an equity financing in 2020 and a follow-on round in 2021, prior to Nexgel listing on a public stock exchange.

IntellihotGalesburg, IllinoisIntellihot manufactures tankless water heaters for commercial use. Lorentzen participated in a Series A equity financing in 2013.

Intellihot

Galesburg, Illinois

Intellihot manufactures tankless water heaters, which save energy by heating water only on demand. Lorentzen participated in a Series A equity financing in 2013 and a SAFE round in 2024.

Nucurrent

Chicago, Illinois

NuCurrent provides contact-free charging solutions that allow devices to operate without a charging port, enabling waterproofing and other preferred designs. Lorentzen participated in an equity financing in 2014 and another in 2022.

Azumo

Chicago, Illinois

Azumo produces a film that distributes light from a point-source over a range to efficiently replace a backlight, with applications in mobile displays and automotive. Lorentzen participated in a bridge financing in 2023.

Distributed Energy Resources

SunRoofSantiago, ChileSunRoof is a rooftop solar developer targeting premier commercial and industrial customers in Chile. Lorentzen and co-investors were the first outside investors in the developer, providing growth equity in 2020.

SunRoof

Santiago, Chile

SunRoof is a rooftop solar developer targeting premier commercial and industrial customers in Chile. Lorentzen and co-investors were the first outside investors in the developer, providing growth equity in 2020.

Perch Mobility

New York City, New York

Perch Mobility owns and operates a network of micromobility charging centers, which it leases to professional chargers and scooter operators to bulk-charge scooters and e-bikes close to their primary service areas. Lorentzen participated in an seed round in 2021.

Conductor Solar

Cincinnati, Ohio

Conductor Solar is a marketplace connecting solar developers and investors in the fragmented middle-market. Conductor standardizes diligence and documentation, reducing transaction costs. Lorentzen participated in an equity financing in 2023.

Consumer Packaged Goods

Simple Mills

Chicago, Illinois

Simple Mills produces gluten-free baking mixes and crackers from natural ingredients. Lorentzen participated in a Series A equity financing in 2013.

Jiminy’s

Berkeley, California

Jiminy’s makes pet food using insect proteins, consuming less land and water than traditional protein sources. Lorentzen participated in an equity financing in 2023.

 

Utilization & Efficiency

Bolder IndustriesMaryville, MissouriBolder Industries recycles tires via pyrolsis producing carbon black, oil, and natural gas. Bolder operates a net energy positive facility that diverts nearly 50 million pounds of waste from entering our landfills…

Bolder Industries

Maryville, Missouri

Bolder Industries recycles tires via pyrolsis producing carbon black, oil, and natural gas. Bolder operates a net energy positive facility that diverts nearly 50 million pounds of waste from entering our landfills each year. Lorentzen participated in two rounds of equity funding in 2017 and 2018.

ParqExChicago, IllinoisParqEx is a platform enabling non-commercial parking owners (e.g. residential, non-profit and business parking spots) to rent their underutilized parking spots to drivers on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Lorentzen…

ParqEx

Chicago, Illinois

ParqEx is a platform enabling non-commercial parking owners (e.g. residential, non-profit and business parking spots) to rent their underutilized parking spots to drivers on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis. Lorentzen participated in a bridge funding in 2019.

Triangulate Labs

Boca Raton, Florida

Triangulate provides total body photography using standard mobile devices, making more accessible the detection of potential disease-related changes. Lorentzen participated in a seed financing in 2023.

RVnGo

Phoenix, Arizona

RVnGo is a peer-to-peer rental platform that specializes in recreational vehicles. Lorentzen participated in an equity financing in 2020.

 
 

Lorentzen Investment coordinates energy investments with affiliate Crestwood Energy.