Vertuelab Climate Impact
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://www.vertuelab.org
- HQ
- OR
VertueLab Climate Impact funds and supports Pacific Northwest entrepreneurs building climate technologies that keep people safe, backing innovations that protect communities and support an equitable climate transition. Leo Ochoa is Managing Director and Mike Witteman is Entrepreneur in Residence. The portfolio includes Aquagga, which is tackling PFAS contamination in water sources with its Hydrothermal Alkaline Treatment Technology.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | OR, WA | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC Invests directly in Pacific Northwest climate technology startups through program-related investments, backing innovations that protect communities and ensure an equitable climate transition. Inferred from the firm's website | 2023 | $250K to $25M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| VERTUELAB CLIMATE IMPACT FUND I, LLC | approx. 2020 | $5M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- DAVID KENNEY, PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANAGER OF ISSUER
VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC (Named on Form D); VERTUELAB CLIMATE IMPACT FUND I, LLC (Named on Form D)
- KENNETH VAUGHN, DIRECTOR OF IMPACT INVESTMENTS OF MANAGER OF ISSUER
VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC (Named on Form D); VERTUELAB CLIMATE IMPACT FUND I, LLC (Named on Form D)
- VERTUE LAB, MANAGER AND SOLE MEMBER OF ISSUER
VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC (Named on Form D)
- Leo Ochoa, Managing Director
VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC (Team); VERTUELAB CLIMATE IMPACT FUND I, LLC (Team)
- Mike Witteman, Entrepreneur-in-Residence
VertueLab Climate Impact Fund II LLC (Team); VERTUELAB CLIMATE IMPACT FUND I, LLC (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.vertuelab.org
- https://www.vertuelab.org/
- https://www.vertuelab.org/climate-impact-fund
- https://www.vertuelab.org/our-people
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026