Clean Energy Venture Group
Description
Clean Energy Venture Group (CEVG) is a prominent angel investment group based in Brookline, Massachusetts, specializing in providing seed capital and strategic management expertise to early-stage companies within the clean energy sector. Founded with a mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future, CEVG primarily focuses on businesses developing innovative technologies and business models across various segments of the clean energy value chain. Their investment approach targets companies in their foundational stages, typically participating in seed and Series A funding rounds.
The group's investment thesis centers on identifying high-potential ventures that can significantly impact renewable energy generation, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart grid solutions, and sustainable transportation. CEVG is known for its hands-on approach, leveraging the deep industry experience of its members, who are seasoned entrepreneurs and investors. This collective expertise allows them to offer more than just capital, providing crucial guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies as they navigate the complexities of market entry and growth.
Financially, Clean Energy Venture Group typically deploys initial investments ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. This strategic range allows them to provide meaningful early-stage funding while often co-investing with other angel groups or venture capital firms to support larger rounds. Since its inception, CEVG has built a robust portfolio, having invested in over 40 companies. This extensive track record underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and scaling promising solutions in the clean energy landscape, contributing significantly to the sector's development.
Investor Profile
Clean Energy Venture Group has backed more than 62 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 6 rounds, about 10% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing.
- Typical check size: $250K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (34%)
- Seed (31%)
- Series Unknown (10%)
- Convertible Note (10%)
- Series B (8%)
- Angel (2%)
- Corporate Round (2%)
- Debt Financing (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Series C (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (94%)
- Canada (5%)
Industry Focus
- Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Manufacturing
- Energy Efficiency
- Clean Energy
- Cleantech
- Software
- Power Grid
- Solar
- Big Data
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