JLL Foundation
Overview
A non-profit organization founded and backed by the global real estate services company JLL. The foundation acts as a catalyst for climate-impacting startups by providing catalytic capital, primarily through zero-interest loans, to pre-seed and seed-stage companies. Its investment focus includes decarbonizing the built environment, reducing waste and water consumption, and driving social impact. It operates on a circular funding model, where repaid loans are reinvested into new companies.
Portfolio Companies
17
Website
foundation.jll.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouros Materials | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Cadence OneFive | - | Debt | Lead |
| Can I Recycle This, Inc. | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Mati Carbon | - | Debt | Lead |
| Metalmark Innovations | Dec 2025 | Debt | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is JLL Foundation based?
JLL Foundation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was JLL Foundation founded?
Founding year information for JLL Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does JLL Foundation have?
JLL Foundation has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in JLL Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ouros Materials, Cadence OneFive, Can I Recycle This, Inc., Mati Carbon, Metalmark Innovations.
What was JLL Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
JLL Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Metalmark Innovations in 2025.
What sectors does JLL Foundation focus on?
JLL Foundation focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does JLL Foundation focus on?
JLL Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.