Flathead Forge

Flathead Forge is a Houston-based venture studio and early-stage investor focused exclusively on hardtech startups at the intersection of energy transition and legacy industries. Its sector focus centers on energy's dependence on water technologies and critical minerals, targeting companies developing picks-and-shovels solutions for a sustainable energy sector. The firm operates a 'Builder Ecosystem' that provides portfolio founders with in-house support including a network of 50+ engineers and scientists (called 'sherpas') for technical mentorship, rapid prototyping access via university and government partnerships, industry collaboration for product-market fit, and proprietary channels to market through subsidiaries Resin8 (AI-powered industrial procurement marketplace), Prodigy (flexible leasing and aftermarket support for industrial equipment), and Pivotal (technology integration and facility operation). Flathead Forge is currently investing from Fund I and has publicly indicated plans to raise a $100 million fund. The firm has set aside a quarter of its carried interest for scholarships and grants supporting future energy-transition engineers and researchers.