 Ethan Parker |
Austin-based Treble, which specializes in tech startups, has announced an initiative to provide pro bono services for U.S.-headquartered venture-backed greentech startups that have lined up seed round and Series A funding. The firm has also formally launched its greentech practice group.
To qualify for Treble’s offer, startups must be applying technology toward solving such environmental issues as clean water sustainability, carbon emission reductions, energy sustainability and climate change.
Treble will provide services such as press releases, targeted press outreach, press coverage summaries, staffing of media interviews and promotion of articles across its social media platforms.
“Protecting and preserving our environment is the most pressing issue of our generation,” said Ethan Parker, founder and CEO of Treble. “This initiative is intended to ensure that companies focused on solving some of the most difficult challenges impacting planet Earth have the opportunity to have their voices heard.”
Companies that wish to be considered are asked to submit background information including venture capital raised (including key backers) and company mission to [email protected].
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