MPower Partners Fund, Japan’s first ESG-focused global venture capital fund, has invested in Aclima Inc. (San Francisco, CA, USA), the climate tech leader in hyperlocal air pollution and greenhouse gas measurement and analysis. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company catalyzing bold climate action that protects public health, reduces emissions, and delivers clean air for all.

According to a Lancet report, air pollution is currently responsible for over 6.5 million premature deaths a year worldwide. Yet air pollution impacts the health of many more people than this, with the World Health Organization estimating that 99% of the global population breathes contaminated air that exceeds safe limits.

Backed by rigorous science, Aclima has pioneered a new way to diagnose the health of our air and track climate-changing pollution. Powered by a network of roving and stationary sensors, Aclima operates the world’s most advanced hyperlocal air measurement and analysis platform and provides the broadest set of pollutant measurements on the market, at unprecedented scale. 

Aclima is unique in its capabilities to deliver block-by-block and city-scale air pollution and greenhouse gas measurement and analytics to governments, communities, and businesses around the world. The Aclima platform translates billions of scientific measurements from its sensor network into environmental intelligence. Aclima Pro™, its cloud-based visualization and analytics software, helps customers target actions to reduce emissions and their impacts, benchmark outcomes, and establish best practices.

Aclima is currently mapping air quality and greenhouse gases in North America, from New York to California, and with partners internationally  in European, Latin American, and Asian cities. Aclima sensing technology has measured air pollution and greenhouse gases block by block in more than 150 cities in 14 countries.

Aclima is also a Public Benefit Corporation, extending its fiduciary duties to serve the public good. Aclima’s certificate of incorporation now states a public-benefit purpose to deliver scientifically rigorous environmental information and tools that empower people to reduce emissions, protect public health and restore the health of the planet.

Comment from Davida Herzl, Co-Founder & CEO, Aclima

"Globally, we are at a critical moment. To address the climate crisis with the scale and immediacy it requires, we need policies and technologies that accelerate action. Aclima is committed to equipping decision-makers worldwide with the tools and information they need to curtail emissions and protect public health. MPower is helping to drive sustainable solutions throughout Japan and Acilma is honored to receive their investment and partnership. Together, we are positioned to help meet the urgent demand for shovel-ready, tech-enabled climate solutions in Japan and across Asia."

About Aclima

Aclima is pioneering an entirely new way to diagnose the health of our air and track climate-changing pollution. Powered by its network of roving and stationary sensors, Aclima measures air pollution and greenhouse gases at unprecedented scales and with block-by-block resolution. Their professional analytics software, Aclima Pro, translates billions of scientific measurements into environmental intelligence for governments, companies, and communities. Their free app, air.health, maps address-level air and climate insights for the communities they serve. Aclima is a purpose-driven technology company catalyzing bold climate action that protects public health, reduces emissions, and delivers clean air for all.

Aclima is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Portland and New York City. 

For more information please visit: https://aclima.io.

About MPower Partners 

MPower Partners Fund is Japan’s first ESG-integrated global venture capital fund that aims to support entrepreneurs providing solutions to societal challenges through the power of technology, and to promote sustainable growth by incorporating ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) into their core business strategies.

For more information, please visit: https://www.mpower-partners.com

For inquiries, please contact: info@mpower-partners.com

This press release has been prepared for the purpose of providing information to qualified institutional investors and potential portfolio companies of the Fund, and is not a disclosure document pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and does not constitute a solicitation or recommendation to purchase the Fund.