# Anthropocene Institute

> Anthropocene Institute is a VC fund in Palo Alto backing Water and AgTech. See 1 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Palo Alto, United States
- Total investments: 1
- Last investment: Jul 2025
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/anthinst/
- Website: https://x.com/anthrop_inst
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthropoceneInstitute/

Anthropocene Institute is an incubator for climate change, nuclear energy, sustainability, fusion, and solid-state energy.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Anthropocene Institute. Shizune tracks 1 team members at Anthropocene Institute. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/anthropocene-institute?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water | 1 | 100% |
| AgTech | 1 | 100% |
| CleanTech | 1 | 100% |
| Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) | 1 | 100% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Barbara Page | Co-founder and VP Operations | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| WaHa | WaHa has developed an innovative solid desiccant regeneration engine called the WaHa Vaporator®, which aims to revolutionize air conditioning technology. This patented system offers significant improvements in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions for cooling, dehumidification, and atmospheric water generation applications.Key featuresof the WaHa Vaporator® include:- A novel approach to regenerating solid desiccants for air dehumidification - Independent control of dew point and dry bulb temperatures - Pure water generation, enabling direct evaporative cooling - Compatibility with ultra-low global warming potential refrigerants - Up to 90% reduction in energy consumption compared to conventional systems - Comparable size and weight to existing AC solutions and can be installed by current trades peopleThe WaHa Vaporator® is designed to be a versatile solution for air conditioning in any climate zones. It can also be used for cost-effective and energy efficient atmospheric water harvesting in any climate zone – including arid and cold climates. When compared to alternative technologies, it offers superior reliability and the lowest cost of ownership.WaHa was founded in 2018 to commercialize novel desiccant materials and technologies developed at UC Berkeley over two decades. The company has received seed funding from several sources, including UC Berkeley, Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Mitsui-Kinzoku, TAQNIA, and strategic angel investors. | $8M | Series A | Jul 10, 2025 |  |

1 of 1 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Berkeley Catalyst Fund (BCF)](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/berkeley-catalyst-fund-bcf) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Mitsui Mining & Smelting](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitsui-mining-smelting) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- Vesta Fund — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Anthropocene Institute invest in?

Anthropocene Institute invests primarily in Water, AgTech and CleanTech startups, most often at Series A stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Anthropocene Institute?

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### Who are the partners at Anthropocene Institute?

The team at Anthropocene Institute includes Barbara Page (Co-founder and VP Operations). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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