Firelake Capital Team About Portfolio News Contact more Industrial Metals Energy storage, fertilizers, and a host of other products demanded by the global middle class are underpinned by certain metals and minerals mined throughout the world. Simbol Materials uses proprietary technology to extract lithium, potassium, and other metals from geothermal brines, unlocking the value of these resources and creating a strategic asset. Jun 09 Autonomous Vehicles Impacts and Opportunities more Genius is all around us. Where will we find it next? more more Proteins... Globally, the middle class is growing like never before. The first thing a population upgrades as it enters the middle class is the protein content in its diet. Bluwrap extends the fresh shelf life of proteins such as salmon, pork and other proteins, allowing it to be transported to market via ocean freight instead of more expensive air freight, making these proteins available at lower cost and with greater sustainability. more Cellulosic Biofuels Techniques to convert cellulosic materials such as wood chips, grasses, and agricultural residues into fuels are being commercialized by ZeaChem. The results are renewable fuels competitive with $50 per barrel oil. more Robotic Solar Trackers By pioneering a robotic approach to solar panel tracking that lowers the cost of electricity for large-scale plants, Qbotix is part of a group of new companies using software and silicon to deliver value in renewable energy. Feb 03 Kurion Acquired Veolia Acquires Kurion for $350M more Aug 25 Sungevity Profiled in Forbes more © 2014, Firelake Capital Management LLC. All rights reserved.