Assess the Impact potential of climate Tech

As the only free, comprehensive, and open-access software of its kind, CRANE empowers investors and innovators of all types to make objective decisions using science-based climate impact data.

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Investing In climate tech?

Use CRANE to compare
GHG impact across technologies.

For Investors
For Entrepreneurs

Building a
Climate startup?

Use CRANE to show the
world its impact potential.
For Enabling Organizations

Accelerating Innovation?

Use CRANE to standardize and scale your impact assessments.

CRANE By the Numbers

Since its launch in 2020, CRANE has enabled thousands of users globally to assess the potential impact of ventures, technologies, solutions, and business models — supporting informed investment decisions, from pre-investment sourcing and screening to post-investment tracking.

5,500+

Registered users assessing forward-looking GHG impact.

200+

Technology models ready for assessment and customization.

123,500+

CRANE reports generated since 2020

How Crane helps our users understand emissions impact

Organization Testimonials
Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy used the CRANE tool to quantify avoided emissions resulting from early investments.

Activate

Activate Global assessed the impact of early-stage companies focusing on cleantech with support from the CRANE team.

Biomimicry

Ray of Hope Accelerator at the Biomimicry Institute used the CRANE tool to assess the impact potential of their nature-inspired startups.

MaRS

MaRS used the CRANE tool to evaluate the impact potential of final ventures in the Mission from MaRS challenge.

Following a science-backed, consensus-built emissions impact methodology

CRANE follows Project Frame’s forward-looking emissions impact guidance to create models that help direct capital towards the most impactful climate technologies.

Learn About CRANE's Methodology
  • Headshot of Jean Shia

    "It’s a great way to get together with our investees and discuss: What does the impact look like? What are the assumptions? What does the market look like?"

    Jean Shia
    Managing Director, Impact Investment and Management
    Autodesk Foundation

  • Headshot of Dawn Lippert

    "Elemental Impact is excited to use CRANE as a “common app” for startups in our pipeline and portfolio to calculate their climate impact without specialized consultants or bespoke analyses. It’s also helpful for us to be on the same page with co-investors."

    Dawn Lippert
    CEO and Founder
    Elemental Impact

  • Headshot of Jonah Goldman

    "Breakthrough Energy supports innovations that get the world to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. CRANE makes it possible for investors, governments, and innovators to identify transformational solutions to avoid a climate catastrophe."

    Jonah Goldman
    Managing Director
    Breakthrough Energy

  • Headshot of Nick Cantina

    "CRANE is key to understanding Scope 4 impact potential and initiating a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment. Sharing your GIGATON story is critical for securing funding and stepping up as the climate leader our world urgently needs."

    Nick Catania
    Architect and Co-Founder
    ClimatePoint

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The CRANE tool is managed and funded by Prime Coalition, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and catalytic investor. We thank you for your commitment toward our shared climate goals.

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