Adapt [us] Capital

Adapt [us] Capital is a venture capital fund and venture builder focused exclusively on climate adaptation. Founded by Darren Clifford, a former McKinsey partner, the firm backs early-stage founders building scalable, profitable businesses that address demand shifts driven by a 2.5°C+ world — including water access, cooling, resilient housing, food logistics, health, and infrastructure. It invests from pre-seed to Series A with a global scope and a Western launch focus. Alongside its fund, Adapt [us] operates a venture builder that embeds directly with portfolio companies to provide hands-on support in strategy, scaling, and go-to-market. The team includes a General Partner, Venture Partner for AI & Technology, and a Venture Associate. The firm has offices in Toronto (Canada), the California Bay Area (U.S.), and Oslo (Norway), with a distributed team. Founders can reach the team via the contact email on the site; no formal application portal is listed.