Blue Bear Capital Partners
Venture capitalJackson · Seed–Growth · 17 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 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 12 of 51 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×5Climate Tech ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4SaaS ×4Energy ×3AgTech ×2
HQs:United States×15United Kingdom×1
Investments · 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAxiom Cloud develops software solutions for cooling systems to improve their economic, environmental, and operational sustainability.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaSSan Jose, US
ERNST SACK(Director)NIKHIL SARALKAR(Director)AMRIT ROBBINS(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatErnst Theodor Sack· per SEC Form D
Boulder, US
Board seatCarolin Funk· per SEC Form D · $2.6M raise · filed May 2023
Datch builds AI-first diagnostic and voice/data tools for technicians and operators in industrial settings, aimed at reducing parts and materials waste, extending asset lifespans, and improving maintenance decisions.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Ben Purcell(CTO)Aric Thorn(CPO)Ernst Sack(Director)Mark Fosdike(CEO)
Board seatErnst Theodor Sack· per SEC Form D
First Resonance builds ION, a manufacturing execution system (MES) platform that helps hard-tech companies manage digital manufacturing, inventory, production scheduling, and analytics across their factory operations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLos Angeles, US
Karan Talati(Executive Officer, Director)Neal Sarraf(Executive Officer, Director)Blake Vaughn(Director)Eric Manlunas(Director)
BoardMichael Kim(Director)
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D
Nuclearn develops AI and analytics software for the nuclear power and utilities sector.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwarePhoenix, US
Ernst Sack(Director)Jerrold Vincent(Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer)inBradley Fox(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardJessica Pacheco(Director)
Board seatErnst Theodor Sack· per SEC Form D
Washington, US
William Clark(Executive Officer, Director)Hank Hattemar(Director)
BoardHank Hattemer(Director)Hayley Nystrom(Director)Ernst Sack(Director)
Board seatErnst Theodor Sack· per SEC Form D · $10.3M raise · filed Sep 2024
Los Angeles, US
Ramanan Raghavendran(Director)Page Schult(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Bailey(Executive Officer, Director)Max Olshansky(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed Feb 2025
San Antonio, US
Colton Brugger(Executive Officer, Director)Robin Laine(Executive Officer, Director)Vaughn Blake(Director)Gary Horn(Director)Sam Laine(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatVaughn Blake· per SEC Form D
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
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
San Jose, US
Benton Calhoun(Executive Officer, Director)David Wentzloff(Executive Officer, Director)Brendan R Richardson(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Busch(Director)
BoardGeorge Kastendike(Director)Greg Papadopoulos(Director)
Hydrosat converts satellite and ground data into actionable information for sustainable agriculture and water management.
AgTechClimate TechData & InfrastructureSpace TechWashington, US
Pieter Fossel(CEO)Scott Alan Soenen(Executive Officer)Alan Royce Dalby(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Robert Dearing(Director)Lori Garver(Director)Adam Niewinski(Director)
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)inFaber Wilcox(Co-managing member of LLC)Jeremy Arendt(Director)
Ocient builds petabyte-scale agentic AI solutions through its OcientAIQ platform for enterprises managing massive datasets.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareChicago, US
George Kondiles(Executive Officer)S. Christopher Gladwin(Executive Officer, Director)Kumar Abhijeet(Executive Officer)William McCarthy(Executive Officer)Joseph Jablonski(Executive Officer)
BoardJames Dugan(Director)
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)inDavid Sossen(Director)
Improving operational efficiencies and reducing carbon emissions for trucking fleets using novel aerodynamic hardware
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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.
Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm founded and run by former founders, operators, and investors who provide startups with hands-on support, senior talent access, and proven scaling playbooks.
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.
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.
Energize Capital is an investment firm that partners with entrepreneurs and operators to fund AI-enabled software solutions supporting the digitization and decarbonization of critical industries such as energy, climate, and industrial sectors.
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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