We Did It!

Our recent fundraising campaign has been an extraordinary milestone for CleanStart. By raising more funds than ever before in our organization’s history, we’ve demonstrated the incredible support and belief our community has in clean tech innovation. This groundbreaking achievement will directly fuel Sacramento’s emerging clean tech ecosystem, supporting entrepreneurs, driving sustainable development, and positioning our region as a leader in green technology solutions.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Success

This year proudly marks 20 years of championing those bringing clean technology to the market. Since our founding, we’ve been on a mission to build a thriving clean tech ecosystem in the Sacramento region that creates jobs, fosters innovation, and supports a more sustainable future.

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Our Accomplishments

Over the past two decades, CleanStart, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit has:

Coached over 100 startups, helping them secure funding and scale their innovations.
Hosted 160 events connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and clean tech leaders.
Published 450 articles about the latest clean technologies in the region.
Graduated 38 founders from our CEO Crash Course.

Thanks to the generosity of donors, partners, and sponsors like you, every dollar has and will contribute directly to this mission, helping entrepreneurs develop technologies that reduce emissions, create jobs, and transform our communities for the better.

Become a Hero Supporter ($500), a Patron Supporter ($250), or simply buy us a cup of coffee. Every little bit helps us continue our mission of making Sacramento a Cleantech hub.

Testimonials

"If you have a clean tech innovation, make your first call to CleanStart to accelerate your path to investors, customers, and talent."

Jack Crawford, General Partner, Impact Venture Capital

"CleanStart is a great non-profit that is invaluable to Sacramento's startup community."

Rich Foreman, Serial Entrepreneur

"CleanStart is a wonderful organization doing so much good for the Sacramento startup community for many years. I have know Gary and Thomas for years and have always admired their dedication and great work. Please support CleanStart for all the great things they do!"

Al Rich, CEO of ACR Solar

"The CleanStart team is a wonderful resource and startup supporters in our community! I have worked with them for many years and appreciate their great work in our region and beyond."

Niki Peterson, UC Davis Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

"CleanStart has been leading the charge in the Greater Sacramento region for decades by supporting entrepreneurs in founding sustainability-focused tech startups."

Laura Good, Founder of Startup Sac

"CleanStart has been a phenomenal resource in the Sacramento region. The team is knowledgeable, dedicated, and always willing to go the extra mile to help!"

Imelda Martinez, Director of External Relations of HumanBulb

"CleanStart has been a tremendous resource and community champion for cleantech innovators."

Monique Brown, Managing Director of The Growth Factory

"CleanStart is THE place to get the real scoop on all things cleantech and the opportunities in clean tech - we are so lucky to have this rich resource in the North State!

Eva Shepherd, Executive Director of ChicoStart

"I've witnessed CleanStart empower clean-tech businesses in Sacramento to go above and beyond. The team puts genuine effort and care into their coaching and classes"

Tzvi Weber, CEO of Purpuratus

Thank You For Donating!

GENERAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Jeff Greef, Mohammed Tajparast, Laura Good, JD Stack, Roger Johnson, Christie Black-Davis,

Kevin Wolf, Mark Humbert, Al Rich, Guy Hall, Cynthia Shallit, Richard Foreman, George David Suarez, Brandon Rose, Pam Marrone,

Kula Addy, Brandon Warren, John Jaggers, Jeffry Olyniec, Linda Zhong, LiCap Technologies, Wind Harvest, Michelle Hallsten,

Jesse Hernandez, Dan Koellen, Dennis Schuetzle, Farid Ismayilzada, Kiara Reed, Greg McParland, Dennis Schuetzle, Mark Henwood,

Dan Sperlingh, Ezra Beeman, Jeff Bush, Gary Simon, Steven Mills, Ash Roughani, Elven Technologies, Susan Herre

Patron Supporters

Al Rich, Roger Johnson, Ezra Beeman, Kula Addy, Brandon Warren, Mark Humbert, Kevin Wolf, Wind Harvest, Steven Mills, Farid, Ismayizada, Elven Technologies

Help us continue to provide critical resources to early-stage founders. Reach out to our team for partnership or sponsorship opportunities at info@cleanstart.org.

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