Jackson · Seed–Growth · 20 people tracked
Also known as BLUE BEAR INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
Investment thesis
Blue Bear backs entrepreneurs building digital technology companies in critical industries, including sustainable energy production, electric grid infrastructure, transportation and logistics, energy-intensive manufacturing, and climate-related sectors such as storm and wildfire protection, pollution reduction, and water and land management. The firm applies machine intelligence alongside deep energy and industrial investment experience to support a sustainable, globally competitive economy. Beyond capital, it offers portfolio companies customer connections, talent sourcing, and new market access, leveraging its industry-specialist networks. The firm is backed by private equity investors, entrepreneurs, and technical operators with careers spanning the energy and technology industries.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 20 people
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What they invest in
from 32 of 47 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×20SaaS ×14Energy ×12Cleantech ×9Climate Tech ×8Enterprise Software ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×5Mobility & Transportation ×5
HQs:United States×23United Kingdom×1Netherlands×1Norway×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×92 founders×103 founders×2
Where their founders studiedfrom 11 founders with education data
Università Bocconi ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 47 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 22023 · 12022 · 32016 · 19 dated
Axiom Cloud develops software solutions for cooling systems to improve their economic, environmental, and operational sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Jose, US
AMRIT ROBBINS(Executive Officer, Director)inNIKHIL SARALKAR(Director)in
Board seatErnst Sack· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalFrontier Venture CapitalLeadout CapitalLorimer VenturesMomenta VenturesUlu Ventures+2 more
Datch offers a Diagnostic Agent, an AI tool for industrial maintenance that extracts and connects data from work orders, schematics, OEM manuals, and alarms to help frontline technicians complete first-time-right fixes.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ben Purcell(CTO)inMark Fosdike(CEO)inAric Thorn(CPO)in
Board seatErnst Sack· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsArc AngelsBlackhorn VenturesBoeing HorizonX VenturesIcehouse VenturesThird Prime
First Resonance develops ION, a manufacturing execution system (MES) for hardware engineering teams that manages processes from prototype to production, including inventory, assembly, inspection, and analytics.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSaaSLos Angeles, US
Karan Talati(Executive Officer, Director)Neal Sarraf(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Kim(Director)inBlake Vaughn(Director)Eric Manlunas(Director)
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCraft VenturesE12 Venture Capital, LlcFikaFrontier Venture CapitalGaruda VenturesIndustrious Ventures+2 more
Nuclearn builds nuclear-grade AI software that automates engineering, maintenance, and compliance workflows for nuclear operators.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePhoenix, US
Jerrold Vincent(Co-Founder & CFO)inBradley Fox(Co-Founder & CEO)inPhil Zeringue(Chief Revenue Officer)inLorenzo Slay(VP of Product)inJeff Karau(VP of Engineering)in
Board seatErnst Sack· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsAZ-VCCopper Sky CapitalNucleation CapitalSJF Ventures
Washington, US
William Clark(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHank Hattemer(Director)inHayley Nystrom(Director)inHank Hattemar(Director)
Board seatErnst Sack· per SEC Form D · $10.3M raise · filed Sep 2024
Topanga builds AI and data-capture tools for institutional dining operations, offering ReusePass for reusable container tracking and the StreamLine suite for kitchen production planning and plate-waste monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyFoodTechLos Angeles, US
Adam Bailey(Executive Officer, Director)inPage Schult(Executive Officer, Director)Max Olshansky(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRamanan Raghavendran(Director)in
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsClocktower VenturesJetstreamStruck CapitalWonder VenturesAmasia
Transect is a B2B SaaS platform for environmental, permitting and community-sentiment site assessment for energy projects.
San Antonio, US
Colton Brugger(Executive Officer, Director)Robin Laine(Executive Officer, Director)inGary Horn(Director)Sam Laine(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesMGV Capital
Abatable provides a platform to help organizations navigate environmental markets for forest protection, clean energy, and community development projects.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLondon, GB
Maria Eugenia Filmanovic(Founder)inValerio Magliulo(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGlobal Founders CapitalKeiki Capital
Avalo uses machine learning to accelerate crop breeding, developing improved plant varieties such as fast-maturing broccoli, adaptive sugarcane, heat-resilient tomatoes, and low-input cotton.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechDurham, US
Mariano Alvarez(Founder)in
Co-investorsAt One VenturesBetter Ventures Central LlcGermin8 VenturesGiant Ventures Global LlpGreycroft
Co-investorsPerivoli InnovationsSystemiq CapitalSYSTEMIQ
AI-powered platform for accelerated plant breeding using causal genetics to develop crop varieties for commercial and societal needs.
Co-investorsAt One VenturesCreative Destruction Lab (CDL)Germin8 Ventures
Accure offers a predictive battery analytics platform that uses AI and cloud computing to monitor Li-ion battery fleets across procurement, quality assurance, commissioning, operations, and augmentation.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergy
Co-investors42CAPCapnamicEnergize CapitalIncharge Capital PartnersPear VCPowerhouse
ChargerHelp provides a managed reliability service for EV charging stations, powered by its EMPWR technology platform that offers remote diagnostics, unified data analysis, and reporting on charger uptime.
EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS
Kameale C. Terry(Founder & CEO)Evette Ellis(Founder)
Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalAutodesk FoundationAvesta FundEnergy Impact PartnersEverywhere VenturesHigh Street Equity Partners+9 more
Chargetrip provides an EV routing engine with APIs for route planning, charge station mapping, range visualization, and fleet dispatch, which businesses integrate into their apps and websites.
EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsHeartfelt Capital
Curo operates a network of electrified parking and charging infrastructure for commercial vehicle fleets across the United States, providing both fleet operators with access to Level 2 and DC fast charging and property owners with revenue opportunities through parking monetization.
EnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech
Andrew Porter(Cofounder)Kieran White(Cofounder)
Delos is a managing general agent (MGA) that uses wildfire science and AI-based risk models to underwrite and offer homeowners insurance policies in areas of high wildfire risk, and provides homeowners with personalized home-hardening advice.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechInsurTech
Kevin Stein(CEO)
Co-investorsAvanta VenturesChaos VenturesConvective Capitalfutureland venturesSeraphim SpaceIA Capital Group
The Demex Group offers modeled-loss reinsurance products for non-catastrophic (secondary) weather perils such as severe convective storms and winter storms, helping insurers protect their earnings against climate-driven losses.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechInsurTech
Co-investorsCongruent VenturesMetaPropMetaProp VenturesMoxxie Ventures
Everactive develops ultra-low power, self-powered systems-on-chip (SoCs) for Ambient IoT devices that sense, process, and wirelessly transmit data using harvested environmental energy instead of batteries.
HardwareIoTSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
Benton Calhoun(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Wentzloff(Executive Officer, Director)Brendan R Richardson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGeorge Kastendike(Director)Greg Papadopoulos(Director)Jack Busch(Director)
Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)OUP (Osage University Partners)ABB Technology VenturesOsage University Partners
Android for EV charging - software solution that works with any 3rd party hardware
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Leandro, US
Arcady Sosinov(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChad Bown(Director)Michael Mahan(Director)Richard Steele(Director)Gary Moskovitz(Director)
Co-investorsCALIFORNIA INNOVATIONFoothill VenturesMomenta VenturesStanley VenturesStrawberry Creek VenturesABB Technology Ventures+7 more
Hydrosat converts satellite and ground data into actionable information for sustainable agriculture and water management.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureSpace TechWashington, US
Pieter Fossel(CEO)Scott Alan Soenen(Executive Officer)Alan Royce Dalby(Executive Officer, Director)Yun Jin Kim(Executive Officer)
BoardAndrew Robert Dearing(Director)inAdam Niewinski(Director)in
Co-investorsExpon CapitalFREEFLOWHemisphere Ventures LLCIndustrious VenturesOTB VenturesTechstars+2 more
Korial (formerly Energy Robotics) is an enterprise AI platform that connects robots, drones, and sensors into a single operating layer to run autonomous industrial inspection and operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRobotics
Co-investorsClimate Investment10x Founders
Lastwall provides secure digital identity and access management for defense, government, and critical infrastructure teams, combining Zero Trust and Public Key Infrastructure with post-quantum cryptographic protection.
CybersecurityDefense TechGovTech
Karl H.(Founder)in
Co-investorsStreamlined Ventures
Mineralsoft provides AI-powered software and analytics for mineral and oil & gas investors to analyze financial performance, track assets, manage mineral interests, and evaluate investments in wells and properties across North America.
Advanced ManufacturingData & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaSAustin, US
Jon Parker(Founder/CTO)inGabe Wilcox(Founder)inJeremy Arendt(Director)
Co-investorsFundersClubY Combinator
Charlottesville, US
David Drescher(Executive Officer, Director)David R.M. Drescher(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures
Ocient builds petabyte-scale agentic AI solutions through its OcientAIQ platform for enterprises managing massive datasets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
S. Christopher Gladwin(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Gladwin(Founder)inJoe Jablonski(Founder)inKumar Abhijeet(Executive Officer)William McCarthy(Executive Officer)Joseph Jablonski(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcGreycroftIllinois VenturesIn-Q-TelGreycroft PartnersHyde Park Angels+1 more
Omnidian provides post-installation care and performance protection for solar and clean energy investments, focusing on the service experience after systems are installed.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSSeattle, US
Mark Liffmann(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSB Capital GroupB4 CapitalBridges Fund Management Ltd.City LightCongruent Ventures+11 more
PioneerAI is an AI tool that researches a user and their market to identify high-fit opportunities and build enriched outbound sales pipelines.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Dimitar Simeonovin
Co-investorsCool Climate Collective
Raptor Maps provides AI-powered analytics and automation software for solar plant operations, helping owners, operators, and engineers reduce costs and losses through visual data analysis and autonomous drone inspections.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechBoston, US
Nikhil Vadhavkar(Founder/President and CEO)inEddie Obropta(Founder/CTO)in
BoardDavid Sossen(Director)
Co-investorsBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcClean Energy VentureCongruent VenturesData Point CapitalENGIE New VenturesMaverix Private Equity+3 more
Shoreline offers a software platform for planning, building, and operating offshore and onshore wind farms, providing operational visibility, resource and work planning, and repair scheduling.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Co-investorsAlliance VCAlliance VentureEcosystem Integrity Fund
Skoon Energy operates a distributed energy flexibility platform that orchestrates battery storage, EVs, and other distributed assets to help grid operators and businesses address grid congestion and connection delays.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Co-investorsGraduate Entrepreneur
Splight builds AI-driven, software-based advanced transmission technology that combines real-time data to unlock additional usable transmission capacity and improve grid reliability for transmission owners, renewable generators, and large loads.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySan Francisco, US
Thomas Vadora(Executive Officer)Fernando Llaver(Executive Officer, Director)Carlos Sebastian Caldart(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardKia Nejad(Director)
Co-investorsBarn InvestmentsDraper CygnusSpacecadet Ventures
Improving operational efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions for trucking fleets using novel aerodynamic hardware
Co-investorsIndustrious VenturesUncork Capital
TruckLabs (part of ConMet) makes TruckWings, a tractor-mounted aerodynamic device that closes the gap between a truck's tractor and trailer to reduce drag, improve fuel efficiency, and lower CO2 emissions.
CleantechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsCalibrate VenturesDorm RoomFusionX VenturesRoot Ventures Manager, Llc
Urbint provides an AI-powered platform that helps energy and utility companies predict operational risks through emergency preparedness and response, worker safety, and damage prevention (811 ticket risk-profiling to prevent excavation strikes).
AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS
Corey Capasso(Founder)in
Co-investorsClimate InvestmentEnergize CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersMagma PartnersMetaProp VenturesPiva Capital+5 more
Voyager provides software to help charterers optimize and predict bulk shipping costs by replacing traditional email and spreadsheet-based processes with integrated technology solutions for maritime commodities transportation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSHouston, US
Matthew CostelloBret Smart
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersPhaze VenturesScOp Venture CapitalTechstarsMotion VenturesWaybury Capital
Warp offers a managed full-truckload (FTL) freight program that books dedicated capacity across a network of vetted carriers with ELD/GPS visibility on every load, avoiding load-board spot buying and double-brokering.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLos Angeles, US
Daniel Sokolovsky(CEO)inTroy Lester(CRO)Diep Nguyen(CTO)
Co-investorsBonfire VenturesFrontier Venture CapitalMaC Venture CapitalUP PartnersAmplify.LABattery Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioTruckLabs, Incacq. by ConMet
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFreeWire Technologies · stocktitan.net · Aug 19, 2026
Longview · news-journal.com · Aug 19, 2026
Pioneer · tipranks.com · Aug 18, 2026
Hydrosat · norfolkdailynews.com · Jul 15, 2026
First Resonance · norfolkdailynews.com · Jul 15, 2026
Warp · finsmes.com · Jun 26, 2026
Lastwall · thesaasnews.com · May 28, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Blue Bear Capital Partners made?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners has 45 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Blue Bear Capital Partners invest at?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Blue Bear Capital Partners focus on?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, IoT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Blue Bear Capital Partners located?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners is headquartered in Jackson, US.
- Does Blue Bear Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Blue Bear Capital Partners co-invest with?
- Blue Bear Capital Partners most often shares deals with Congruent Ventures, Frontier Venture Capital, Industrious Ventures, among 112 tracked co-investors.
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Co-investors · 11
Techstars is a startup accelerator and early-stage investor that funds ambitious founders and provides capital, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, operators, and corporate partners.
National Grid Partners is the venture capital unit of National Grid plc, a major investor-owned energy utility company. The firm invests in innovative energy-related technologies and business models.
Energize Ventures is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and operators to deploy AI-enabled software solutions across climate, energy, and industrial sectors, focusing on the digitization and decarbonization of critical industries.
IA Capital Group is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 that invests in financial services and insurance technology companies, partnering with experienced management teams. It operates a strategic venture capital platform used by numerous insurers.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm run by a team of former founders, operators, and investors who partner closely with founders to help build and scale technology companies.
UP.Partners is a venture capital firm backing founders building at the intersection of artificial intelligence and physical infrastructure, focusing on hard technology across aerospace, robotics, energy, and defense.
Cultivation Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies with the potential to transform how people live and work, backing them from Series Seed through Series B.
Rodrigo Sepúlveda Schulz is a senior technology executive and investor who leads the international expansion of Stratio.ai, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform for enterprises and governments, while serving as president of his family office, Sepulveda Capital. He has participated in over 100 financing transactions with a track record including three billion-dollar exits and extensive advisory work across technology ventures.
Piva Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in companies aiming to shape the future for humanity.
Capnamic is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs entrepreneurs from pre-product through first revenues, providing capital along with network, experience and guidance to help teams become category leaders.
Koolen and Partners is an investment firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with ties to the Netherlands. Its portfolio includes Brazilian internet and technology companies spanning digital product distribution, motorcycle courier logistics, men's grooming e-commerce, online art sales, and healthcare appointment booking.
Firms observed investing alongside Blue Bear Capital Partners, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Blue Bear Capital Partners's recorded portfolio.
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