Lichen Ventures
Overview
Lichen Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage climate-hard-tech companies across sectors including biomanufacturing, industrial decarbonization, adaptation and resilience, critical minerals, and methane management.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravel | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Justin Brodie-Kommit, Ph.D.
Founding General Partner
Melanie Adamson
Venture Partner
Victor Holmes
Venture Partner
Julie Abrams
Board Chair Member, Finance Committee, Member, Board Of Directors, Member, Finance Committee
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Lichen Ventures based?
Lichen Ventures is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States.
When was Lichen Ventures founded?
Lichen Ventures was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does Lichen Ventures have?
Lichen Ventures has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Lichen Ventures's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Ravel.
What was Lichen Ventures's most recent investment?
Lichen Ventures's most recent investment on Caplight was in Ravel in 2026.
What sectors does Lichen Ventures focus on?
Lichen Ventures focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Lichen Ventures focus on?
Lichen Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Lichen Ventures's AUM?
Lichen Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $1.7M and $5.0M.