Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc
Chicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Buoyant Ventures backs founders building scalable digital solutions at the intersection of climate and technology. The firm targets seed and Series A companies leveraging AI, software, and simple hardware to achieve resource efficiency, resiliency, and decarbonization. By combining capital with access to a network of energy and industrial executives, advisors, and experts, Buoyant aims to provide early-stage founders with both strategic resources and market connectivity to navigate the complexities of climate-focused innovation and drive meaningful environmental impact aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteVeteran with 25 years of experience in energy and technology sectors who has founded two companies, exited one, and continues advising founders and serving on boards.
What they invest in
from 15 of 26 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5Climate Tech ×5Data & Infrastructure ×5SaaS ×5Cleantech ×4Energy ×4Enterprise Software ×4AgTech ×3
HQs:United States×4Canada×1Denmark×1
Investments · 26 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAudette provides a platform for asset and portfolio managers to identify and prioritize building retrofit investments, using data analysis to uncover high-return opportunities that improve net operating income and reduce emissions. The software serves commercial real estate asset managers seeking to optimize capital allocation for property upgrades.
PropTechSaaS
Reducing fashion's climate impact with better tools for secondhand shopping.
Helps employees achieve net zero carbon emissions at home.
Infrastructure planning tools for medium and heavy duty fleet electrification.
Uses IoT and cloud technology to address a $105B insurance problem.
Webflow is a web design and content management platform that enables teams to create, manage, and optimize custom websites and web applications without heavy developer involvement. The platform serves marketing teams, designers, developers, and agencies building brand websites and client projects.
AgTechCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Energy and carbon management platform designed for industrial and energy-intensive companies.
Gravity is an enterprise carbon and energy management platform that automates Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting and data collection for organizations. It identifies, finances, and deploys energy projects that reduce costs and lower emissions, paired with dedicated climate strategy support.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Orchestrates data center power, cooling, and compute in real time.
Hammerhead makes Karoo, a cycling computer device for recording and displaying ride data, routes, and workouts. The product is now operated under SRAM ownership.
CleantechHardwareNew York City, US
Hammerhead develops software that orchestrates power, cooling, and compute in real time to unlock idle GPU capacity in data centers for AI workloads. The platform enables AI infrastructure operators and cloud providers to deploy AI workloads faster and more cost-effectively without waiting for grid expansion.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergy
HData is an AI-native platform that digitizes and analyzes regulatory documents, data, and filings to support research and decision-making for utilities, regulators, and energy professionals. The platform serves the energy regulation and utilities sector by automating data discovery, providing regulatory intelligence, and enabling analysis across federal and state regulatory documents.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechGovTechJoliet, US
Beni is a search and discovery platform that aggregates 300 million secondhand deals across resale marketplaces, allowing consumers to find used items from their favorite brands at lower prices through web, mobile app, and browser extension.
Circular EconomyConsumerMarketplaces
Ocient builds petabyte-scale agentic AI solutions through its OcientAIQ platform for enterprises managing massive datasets. The company serves organizations requiring data and AI capabilities at scales beyond typical platform capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Cleversafe founding team
Energy-efficient database software for large datasets.
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. The platform uses machine learning to analyze site images, detect equipment defects, and enable remote monitoring across distributed solar assets.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechBoston, US
Nikhil Vadhavkar(Founder/President and CEO)inEddie Obropta(Founder/CTO)in
Digital operating system for the solar industry.
Artificial intelligence for land-based aquaculture to maximize growth and minimize costs and risk.
ReelData AI provides an AI-powered software suite for land-based aquaculture farms to optimize feeding, monitor fish biomass, manage environmental conditions, and detect health issues. The platform enables farms to increase profitability and sustainability through real-time data analytics and automated decision-making.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechIoTHalifax, CA
Makes water heaters smart through rapid deployment and management of demand response and thermal energy storage assets.
Shifted Energy develops a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) platform for utilities to control and optimize virtual power plants at the grid edge. The software enables utilities to forecast, dispatch, and scale distributed energy resources across their grids through asset-level visibility and device integration.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
SkyFi operates a platform that provides access to satellite imagery and Earth observation analytics from multiple providers through a single, user-friendly interface with transparent pricing. The platform serves commercial and government sectors across various industries needing geospatial insights for decision-making.
Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSaaS
High resolution climate simulation for energy traders, project developers and utilities.
Sunairio develops grid forecasting software that integrates energy, weather, and climate data to help energy traders, grid operators, and renewable asset developers optimize commercial decisions. The platform serves the energy sector, providing risk management insights for managing grid variability and extreme weather events.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyInsurTechBaltimore, US
Rob Cirincione(Founder & CEO)
Sphera provides a supplier engagement platform that automates and streamlines supply chain risk management and compliance workflows. The software helps organizations collect, validate, and act on supplier data at scale to build resilient and sustainable supply chains.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
FloodFlash provides parametric flood insurance using IoT sensors to detect flooding and enable rapid claim payouts, typically within 48 hours, targeting landlords and businesses seeking alternatives to traditional indemnity insurance.
InsurTechIoT
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc invest at?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc focus on?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy.
- Where is Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc located?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc is headquartered in Chicago, US.
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