GridDuck
LCIF2 investment in provider of energy optimisation solutions
https://www.gridduck.com/
LCIF2 started operating in April 2020. LCIF2’s portfolio companies are shown below, along with a selection of LCIF1 companies that are representative examples of the types of businesses in which LCIF2 is seeking to invest.
LCIF2 investment in high efficiency industrial coatings technology.
www.archipelagotechnology.com
LCIF2 investment in water and energy efficient shower technology.
www.keldashowers.com
LCIF2 investment in renewable energy project developer.
www.furlong.energy
LCIF2 investment in recylable PCB substrate manufacturing technology.
www.jivamaterials.com
LCIF2 investment in business class aircraft seating manufacturer.
www.unum.aero
Grid-scale energy storage systems made from retired EV batteries, deployed to smooth fluctuations in demand by large energy users and in supply from renewable energy sources.
www.c-e-int.com
Developer of self-powered wireless sensor solutions for industrial plant applications, enabling machine condition monitoring for water/waste treatment, manufacturing industries and oil and gas industries.
www.8power.com
Climate platform helping businesses to achieve net zero though avoiding and offsetting carbon emissions
www.skoot.eco
Coffee grounds recycler transforming spent grounds into sustainable bio-products
www.bio-bean.com
Leading supplier of sustainable products and services.
www.savemoneycutcarbon.com
Manufacturer of innovative weeding machines that are cost effective, reliable and easy to use; providing municipal organisations with a safe and effective alternative to chemical herbicides.
www.weedingtech.com
Digital platform providing renewable energy and energy efficiency products to homeowners.
www.MakeMyHouseGreen.com
Home electricity and heat control and display systems for smart metering applications, and associated web services and data analytics for utilities.
www.geotogether.com
Developer of Breathaboard, a low carbon, bio-based plasterboard whose sustainability credentials are superior to standard gypsum-based wallboards.
www.adaptavate.com
Next generation calibration free pH sensors for more effective and lower cost monitoring of ocean acidification, and food production including acquaculture and dairy herds.
www.anbsensors.com
Mobility as a service company, providing affordable, reliable and sustainable shared transport solutions for areas underserved by traditional public transport.
https://www.ridetandem.co
Software as a service (SaaS) platform for the agri-food businesses to manage their crop procurement from farmers, providing visibility in their supplier network and improving traceability, quality and quantity of the produce.
www.kisanhub.com
Developer of cubic Gallium Nitride (GaN) LEDs to deliver low cost, high quality and efficient green and amber light with application in general lighting, micro-LED displays and automotive.
www.kubos-semi.com
Provider of energy optimisation and range prediction technology for electric vehicles.
www.SparkEVTechnology.com
B2B SaaS company providing EV charging software to charger manufacturers, installers, electricity suppliers and commercial EV fleets.
www.electricmiles.com
B2B SaaS business developing algorithms to analyse aerial images of fruit crops and help growers improve yield management and field mapping.
https://outfield.xyz/
Bimodal Electric Tissue Ablation, an alternative to open surgery, allows procedures to be carried out on an outpatient basis with a significantly reduced carbon footprint.
www.ablatus.co.uk
Licensor of patented manufacturing process technology for the production of bottles and other packaging from paper pulp.
www.nrltd.co.uk
Provider of digital campus cards to universities and higher education institutions, reducing plastic usage and providing a more secure, cost-effective and sustainable alternative to plastic access cards.
www.beephq.co.uk
Micro and Mild hybrid technologies for electrification of conventional vehicles for reduced emissions and better fuel economy. Trade sale of one division to Valeo, and of the other divisions to Federal Mogul.
www.cpowert.com 
Monitoring of water trunk mains and pipes for leaks, bursts and pressure transients.
www.syrinix.com
Developer of large scale ground mounted solar farms, with in-house EPC and O&M capability. Exited through a management buyout.
www.pushenergy.co.uk
Energy-efficient ventilation solution for new buildings. Trade sale to Volution Group PLC.
www.breathingbuildings.co.uk
An innovative insulation product that can help households save energy by eradicating air leakage and thermal bridging in roofs, walls and floors.
www.gapogroup.com
Web-based subscription service for tracking and monitoring objects in the supply chain for increased efficiency.
www.sensize.net
A social impact, internet based business enabling schools and colleges to generate their own solar energy.
www.solarforschools.co.uk