Breakthrough Energy Ventures logo

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris

Description

Breakthrough Energy Ventures provides reliable and affordable power without contributing to climate change.

Investor Profile

Breakthrough Energy Ventures has made 206 investments, with 39 in the past 12 months and 45% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (33%)
  • Series B (24%)
  • Seed (13%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Series C (9%)
  • Series D (3%)
  • Grant (3%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Pre Seed (1%)
  • Post Ipo Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (82%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • United Kingdom (3%)
  • Sweden (2%)
  • Denmark (1%)
  • France (1%)
  • Nigeria (1%)
  • Spain (1%)
  • Germany (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Manufacturing
  • Sustainability
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Industrial
  • Energy Storage
  • Biotechnology
  • Agtech
circle-line
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Breakthrough Energy Ventures frequently co-invest with?

The Engine
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 14
MCJ Collective
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 11
Prelude Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 26
Equinor Ventures
Europe, Rogaland, Norway, Stavanger
Co-Investments: 9
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 15
Climate Pledge Fund
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 17
Climate Investment
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 9
Energy Impact Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 14
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 27
Capricorn Investment Group
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 11

Which angels does Breakthrough Energy Ventures often collaborate with?

JD
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 4
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 2
Marcos Galperin
South America, Distrito Federal, Argentina, Buenos Aires
Shared Deals: 2
SW
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach Gardens
Shared Deals: 2
SL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
JG
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 2
Manu Ginobilli
South America, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bahia Blanca
Shared Deals: 2
RN
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2
RS
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Shared Deals: 2
Tobias Lütke
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Breakthrough Energy Ventures?

Heron Power

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Heron Power is an energy technology startup focused on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.

Electrical Distribution
Series AMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $38,000,000
GridCARE

Redwood City, California, United States

GridCARE is the ultimate one-stop power solution for AI data centers, providing energy security and resilience at unparalleled speeds.

SeedMay 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,500,000
Hoofprint Biome

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Hoofprint Biome is a biotechnology company that develops probiotics that improve the sustainability of ruminant livestock production.

Animal FeedBiotechnologyLife ScienceLivestock
Series AApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Electra

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Electra produces clean iron using low-temperature electrochemistry powered by renewables to decarbonize and transform steel production.

EnergyIndustrialRenewable Energy
Series BApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $186,000,000
Arnergy

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Arnergy is a distributed utility leveraging on internet of things (IOT) to providing reliable solar power for businesses in emerging markets

EnergyRenewable Energy
Series BApr 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Bloom Biorenewables Ltd

Fribourg, Fribourg, Switzerland

Bloom Biorenewables is making biomass a true alternative to petroleum.

Biomass EnergyBiopharmaChemicalCleanTechEnergySustainability
Series AApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $14,717,537
Aetherflux

San Carlos, California, United States

Aetherflux develops a novel design for space.

EnergySolar
Series AApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
Decibel Bio

Berkeley, California, United States

Decibel Bio operates as a plant biotechnology company.

AgricultureBiotechnologyIndustrial Engineering
Series UnknownMar 5, 2025
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Terra CO2 Technologies

Golden, Colorado, United States

Terra CO2 Technologies specializes in the production of low-carbon alternatives for cement replacement.

CleanTechConstructionIndustrial Engineering
Series BFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $82,000,000
Mantle8

Sassenage, Rhone-Alpes, France

Mantle8 is a natural hydrogen exploration company.

ManufacturingNatural ResourcesSustainability
SeedFeb 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,512,709