• Understand the scientific, commercial and social implications surrounding such a monumental change
• Are veterans of commercializing new technologies and forging successful paths to market
• Recognize this opportunity as a long-term investment with multiple entry points into the market

“Through Virgin Green Fund, we look for investments in companies--such as Gevo--that will help to significantly reduce net greenhouse gas emissions, improve management of scarce resources, and have a long-term positive impact on our society.” - Shai Weiss, Managing Partner, Virgin Green Fund

Founded by Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Green Fund was established to invest up to $400 million in U.S. and European companies in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors whose goals are to:

• Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions and/or improving management of scarce resources,
• Operate in environmentally and economically sustainable markets, and
• Have a long-term positive impact on their communities and society more broadly

“I think Gevo’s got fantastic scientific founders, great technology and a lot of very strong intellectual property. I think with our support and the support of Richard Branson of Virgin, it’ll be pretty exciting.” - Samir Kaul, General Partner at Khosla Ventures

Vinod Khosla, who was recently named the #1 Venture Capitalist by Forbes and Fortune, founded Khosla Ventures to offer venture assistance, strategic advice and capital to entrepreneurs. The firm helps entrepreneurs extend the potential of their ideas in both traditional venture areas like the Internet, computing, mobile, and silicon technology arenas, but also supports breakthrough scientific work in clean technology areas such as bio-refineries for energy and bioplastics, solar, battery and other environmentally friendly technologies.