At a Glance
Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Kirkland, WA founded in 2016. Empowering innovators to build the future of energy The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. The firm manages $2B in assets under management. Notable portfolio companies include Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Form Energy, Pivot Bio, CarbonCure, Solid Power and Turntide Technologies. Patient capital investments in companies developing technologies to achieve net-zero emissions across all sectors of the economy.
“Patient capital investments in companies developing technologies to achieve net-zero emissions across all sectors of the economy.”
Christian Garcia
Managing Director and Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
David Danielson
Managing Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Jim Cabot
Managing Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Rodi Guidero
Managing Partner and Executive Director, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Breakthrough Energy Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Breakthrough Energy Ventures is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
Breakthrough Energy Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Other, Consumer, Fintech, Climate. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
Breakthrough Energy Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $50M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
Breakthrough Energy Ventures manages approximately $2B in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.