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Flybridge Capital Partners invests in capital-efficient energy technology companies seeking capital to fuel their growth and expand operations. Our energy technology practice focuses on distributed, demand-side technologies – including LED and advanced lighting technologies, energy storage, smart grid, and energy efficiency solutions – in addition to second-order opportunities arising as consumers and businesses adapt to a carbon-conscious world.

Founded in January 2008, Calxeda brings unseen performance density to the data center on a very attractive power foot print by leveraging ultra-low power processors as used on mobile phones, as a foundation for its revolutionary technology. Calxeda will make it possible for data center managers to increase the density of their computer resources while significantly reduce need for power, space and cooling. At the same time, Calxeda technology will contribute to the reduction of the CO2 footprint of the data center in a significant way.  More about Calxeda can be found at www.calxeda.com.

ChiL was acquired by International Rectifier in February 2011 and is a mixed-signal fabless semiconductor company focusing on delivering intelligent, high efficiency digital power products into the computing industry.

A pioneer in developing and implementing next-generation lighting solutions, Digital Lumens is taking a game-changing approach to the industrial lighting market.  With the introduction of the first Intelligent Lighting System, the company is combining LEDs, networking and software into a single, integrated system that reduces customers’ lighting-related energy use by up to 90 percent, and transforming industrial lighting into a powerful platform for improved control, efficiency and operational insight. The company is distinguished by breakthrough technology, a management team of proven visionaries from the solid-state lighting and distributed networking industries, and proven results from real-world client deployments.

Eka Systems was acquired by Cooper Industries in April 2010. The company is a global manufacturer and supplier of wireless, self-managing, self-healing Smart Network and Smart Grid networking solutions that provide unrestricted monitoring and control of customer water, electric and gas data; enabling utility companies to create efficient, flexible and highly scalable AMI, AMR, and Distribution Automation solutions while simultaneously enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

JouleX is the leading innovator in sustainable energy management systems for the enterprise. Its flagship solution, the JouleX Energy Manager (JEM), provides the Global 2000 and government agencies with the ability to monitor, analyze and control energy usage for all network-connected devices and systems across the enterprise, including in distributed offices, data centers and facilities. Importantly, JEM works without the use of software agents, dramatically reducing installation time and removing the maintenance burden associated with similar technologies. JEM decreases energy costs by up to 60 percent while ensuring availability and provides robust reporting that enables compliance with emerging carbon monitoring requirements.

JouleX was founded in 2009 and since has been distinguished with recent awards and accolades including Gartner Cool Vendor in Green IT and Sustainability,  GE Ecomagination Award, BT Green Economy Success for Future Award and Clean Tech Media Award. The company is headquartered in Atlanta with worldwide offices located in Tokyo, Paris, Munich and Kassel, Germany.

Founded in 2009 and based in Boston, MA, Novophage is developing a new class of biologics for a variety of industrial applications. The company’s investors include Flybridge Capital Partner, Chevron Technology Ventures, Founder Collective, The Kraft Group, and Boston University along with angel investors.