Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A
GeographyGlobal
TypeAccelerator
Last Activity2026
Industry Focus
Industries
Climate TechAdvanced MaterialsEnergy TechAdvanced ManufacturingAgritechMobilityHardwareIoT & EdgePhotonicsBiotechFusionSemiconductors
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Purist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Third Derivative (D3) is a climate tech accelerator and investor network founded in December 2020 by RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) and New Energy Nexus, launching with what was then the largest climate tech cohort in the world (46 companies). It now runs recurring cohort programs plus dedicated tracks for industrial decarbonization and a Future Industries Partnership for startups expandi...
Notable Investments
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Antora Energy4
44.01A
AirhiveA
Aepnus TechnologyA
ACE Green RecyclingA
Active SurfacesS
Summit NanotechM
Mission Zero TechnologiesSimilar Funds
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