A Legacy of Building What’s Next
Cox Cleantech is an initiative of Cox Enterprises — a 128-year company with a legacy of building businesses for long-term success and creating a better future for generations to come.
The planet’s health is one of the biggest challenges we all face. We pursue responsible management of our environmental footprint while also backing businesses that unlock new, cutting-edge solutions to sustainability.
$3B+ invested in clean technologies and businesses since 2007
Growth Investments
Scaling enduring solutions, from Series A to Growth
From venture funding to growth equity, we invest with the long-term in mind and provide flexible, evergreen capital. Plus, founders gain lasting partnerships, operational expertise and access to Cox leaders.
Here are two examples of recent investments that have scaled:
Cox Farms
Growing the Future of Food
Cox Farms began as a series of investments in controlled environment agriculture. Today, it is North America’s largest fruit-and-vegetable operator under glass.
Nexus Circular
Reducing Plastic Waste
Nexus Circular converts hard-to-recycle plastics into high-quality circular material. To date, 30M pounds of plastic have been recycled.
Early-Stage Programs
Supporting the start of the journey, from pre-seed to seed stages
In the early stages of cleantech business, founders need capital, commercial connections, mentorship and pilot opportunities. That’s where our startup programs come in.
In partnership with gener8tor and the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, our two program options provide entrepreneurs with the resources and network needed to scale their technology.
Cox Cleantech Residency
Emerging founders receive a $10,000 non-equity stipend, curated curriculum and mentorship to turn their proven technology into a viable business.
Cox Cleantech Accelerator
High-potential startups receive a $250,000 equity investment and access to operational expertise, coaching and commercial connections to scale their business.