NfG
Northform Group
Accelerating Climate Tech from Prototype to Proof
NfG Purpose
Why We Exist
Northform Group was founded to close one of the most painful and persistent gaps in climate innovation: the space between a working prototype and a proven, investable product.Many promising climate technologies stall not due to failure of science, but from a lack of support during the earliest phases of commercialization. Grant funding fades, venture capital waits for traction, and the result is a “death valley” where transformative ideas wither.We believe this gap isn’t just a problem—it’s an opportunity. By helping early-stage climate companies cross that chasm, we can accelerate the deployment of real-world solutions that protect our planet, our air, and our future.
NfG Prospects
Who We Work With
We work best with early-stage founders who have a prototype in hand but need strategic and operational support to reach their first 10–100 customers. Our partners are often emerging from academia, national labs, or incubators and are ready to build real-world momentum.
NfG Process
How We Do It
We work directly with climate tech founders and teams to:- Translate prototypes into commercially viable offerings
- Design early go-to-market strategies
- Navigate regulatory and technical complexity
- Secure proof points that unlock institutional investmentWe do this with low cash burn and high alignment—often through equity-based engagements that make us true partners in the companies we support.Our long-term ambition is to reinvest the equity earned through these early-stage engagements into the next generation of climate ventures—creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem of product acceleration and climate impact.
NfG Clients
What Clients Say
“John is an insightful leader who deeply understands his sector… he jumps into challenges headfirst and can quickly turn around solutions and strategies that surprise you in their level of insight.” - Skytree via Greentown Labs
NfG Products
What We Offer
Northform Group provides:- Product commercialization consulting
- Market strategy and customer development
- Early-stage operating systems and technical execution planning
- Strategic support from prototype through early deploymentWe specialize in working with:- Climate tech and deeptech founders
- Research spinouts and lab-grown ventures
- Investors seeking technical and operational de-risking for early-stage companies
