Methanol is a vital feedstock for fuels and chemicals. Oxylus has figured out an electrochemical method to make it by converting carbon dioxide and yielding a "green" methanol that can be a "drop-in" added to existing supplies. The Yale-based startup has raised $4.5 million from investors led by Toyota Ventures to see if they can scale up economically.

Raise Green, a Tsai CITY summer fellowship participant, has joined Honeycomb Credit, merging their missions to expand impact investing opportunities. This collaboration creates a unified platform where investors can support local businesses and climate initiatives, driving economic growth and sustainability.

Ting Gao and Bryce Bjork, founders of Lenny Learning and former Tsai CITY venture development participants, have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Social Impact. Their nonprofit leverages AI-powered tools to equip educators to address the mental health crisis, currently reaching over 100,000 students across 200 schools in 11 states.

Tsai CITY venture development participants, Constantine Polychronopoulos (YC '25) and Coby Wagonfeld (YC '26), founded Crew Dog, a unique collegiate apparel brand blending traditional school pride with modern, minimalist designs. Since its launch, Crew Dog has expanded to partnerships with over 400 student groups, selling 8,000+ items, and securing licensing deals with major universities, including Yale and Georgetown.

MiChaela Barker (SOM '24, MPH '24), founder of Matcha Scrubs, was honored to be selected as one of three winners at the Mount Sinai Health System's Diversity Innovation Hub Pitch Day! Competing against 12 outstanding teams, she secured a $10,000 prize and a coveted spot in their Incubator Program.

Atelier Society, a former Summer Fellowship team, was recognized among top Fashion Tech companies. Their service offers pre-delivery tailoring for retailers' in-store and online purchases. This honor reinforces our commitment to revolutionizing fashion with virtual fitting and bespoke tailoring solutions.

Christ Church and the University of Oxford have announced the creation of a new Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, designed to foster student-driven ventures and entrepreneurial thinking. The center’s director, Dr. Irwin Zaid, highlights Yale’s Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking as a key inspiration and benchmark for their vision.

Congratulations to Tsai CITY’s Entrepreneurship Fellow, Jorge Torres, who was honored along with colleagues at Yale’s Center for Engineering Innovation and Design for their work supporting the Yale College students who launched their startup, Vault Kinetics. This recognition celebrates companies making impactful discoveries that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

From her beginnings as an engineer to her inspiring leadership at Harlem Capital, Gabby—a former Tsai CITY Portfolio Manager—exemplifies the power of community and shows incredible dedication to diverse founders. We're proud of how she catalyzes strong, authentic relationships and invests in the next generation of brilliant entrepreneurs.