
MCJ Collective
Description
MCJ Collective is a prominent venture capital firm based in Boston, United States, uniquely positioned at the intersection of capital, content, and community to accelerate climate solutions. Founded with the vision of breaking down silos and fostering collective creativity, MCJ Collective invests in early-stage climate technology companies addressing critical environmental challenges. Their distinctive approach goes beyond traditional venture funding, aiming to build a robust ecosystem that supports entrepreneurs dedicated to decarbonization and sustainability. This holistic model leverages a powerful network of experts, founders, and enthusiasts to drive impactful innovation across various climate sectors.
The firm primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage startups, providing crucial early capital to nascent companies with high potential for scalable climate impact. MCJ Collective's investment mandate is broad, encompassing diverse areas such as renewable energy, carbon removal technologies, sustainable food and agriculture, the built environment, and industrial decarbonization. Their typical first check size ranges from $250,000 to $1,000,000, reflecting their commitment to foundational support for emerging climate ventures. This strategic capital deployment is designed to help companies achieve key milestones, from product development to initial market traction.
Beyond financial investment, MCJ Collective distinguishes itself through its robust community and content platforms. The firm manages two dedicated funds, including MCJ Climate Fund I, which raised $12 million, and MCJ Climate Fund II, which secured $30 million, demonstrating their growing capacity and commitment to the climate tech space. Their extensive portfolio includes over 100 companies, benefiting not only from capital but also from access to a vibrant community of over 3,000 members. This network provides invaluable mentorship, strategic partnerships, and peer support, significantly enhancing the probability of success for their portfolio companies. MCJ Collective's integrated strategy positions them as a key enabler for the next generation of climate innovators.
Investor Profile
MCJ Collective has backed more than 78 startups, with 9 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Norway.
- Strong thematic focus on Renewable Energy, Software, Energy.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (47%)
- Series A (32%)
- Series B (9%)
- Series C (4%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series E (1%)
- Series D (1%)
- Series Unknown (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (85%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
- Norway (3%)
- Canada (3%)
- The Netherlands (1%)
- Switzerland (1%)
- Kenya (1%)
- Denmark (1%)
- Germany (1%)
Industry Focus
- Renewable Energy
- Software
- Energy
- Sustainability
- Information Technology
- Cleantech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Greentech
- Enterprise Software
- Marketplace
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