Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked
Also known as Buoyant Ventures (QP)
Investment thesis
Buoyant Ventures invests in the 'intelligence layer' of the world's large-scale infrastructure buildout across energy, grid, data centers, and industrial systems. The firm's premise is that over the next two decades more than $100 trillion will flow into this infrastructure, and that even a 1% gain in efficiency at scale generates significant value. It therefore backs technology and software that make infrastructure more efficient and intelligent, positioning at the intersection of energy and tech.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 20 of 39 portfolio companiesClimate Tech ×6Data & Infrastructure ×6Energy ×6SaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Cleantech ×5Enterprise Software ×5AgTech ×3
HQs:United States×11Canada×1Denmark×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
Board seatAmy Francetic· per SEC Form D · $23.5M raise · filed Apr 2019
Infrastructure planning tools for medium and heavy duty fleet electrification.
Arlington, US
Patrick Finch(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yanzhi Xu(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Board seatAmy Francetic· per SEC Form D
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.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyInsurTechBaltimore, US
Rob Cirincione(Founder & CEO)inMitchell Walk(Director)
BoardDavid Arcara(Director)
Board seatAlex Behar· per SEC Form D
Audette 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.
PropTechSaaS
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
Katharine Sanner(Executive Officer)
Constellation is an energy provider that supplies residential and business customers with clean and reliable electricity and energy management services.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Firebranding VC is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies across multiple sectors including urban planning, edtech, mobility, and logistics solutions.
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
Frost & Sullivan is a research and consulting firm that helps organizations identify and execute transformational growth strategies through strategic advisory services, growth opportunity analysis, and industry insights across multiple sectors.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
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.
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Hammerhead makes Karoo, a cycling computer device for recording and displaying ride data, routes, and workouts.
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.
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.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechGovTechJoliet, US
Anthony Mealey(Director)Hudson Hollister(Executive Officer, Director)Mithun Banarjee(Director)Yuval Lubowich(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Fein(Director)Amy Francetic(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)
Our World in Data is a collaborative platform that aggregates and visualizes global statistics and research on development, health, environment, and social issues.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentOxford, GB
Esteban Ortiz-Ospina(Founder)Hannah Ritchie(Founder)Max Roser(Founder)in
Cision PRWeb is a press release distribution and publicity platform that helps organizations communicate with target audiences through search, social media, and industry-specific partner networks including bloggers and influencers.
Marketing TechSaaS
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)
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.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechIoTHalifax, CA
Shifted Energy develops a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) platform for utilities to control and optimize virtual power plants at the grid edge.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHonolulu, US
Donavan Kealoha(Director)Forest Frizzell(Executive Officer)Nguyen Le(Executive Officer, Director)Olin Lagon(Executive Officer)
BoardAndrew Karetsky(Director)
Sphera provides a supplier engagement platform that automates and streamlines supply chain risk management and compliance workflows.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSSanta Cruz, US
Dan Levine(Director)Alexander Gershenson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Loren Straub(Director)Tara Norton(Director)James Barsimantov(Director, Promoter)
Utility Dive is an industry news publication covering the U.S. electric utility and power sector, reporting on topics such as grid operations, energy regulation, renewables, data center demand and utility finances.
EnergyMedia & Entertainment
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 Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc invest at?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc's typical check size?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What sectors does Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc focus on?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Developer Tools, Energy, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc located?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc lead rounds?
- Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗Buoyant has been writing about the convergence of AI infrastructure demands with energy and grid constraints, positioning efficiency software and intelligence layers as critical across energy, computing, industrial, and climate resilience sectors. The firm forecasts that business fundamentals and grid capacity will be the deciding factors for 2026–2027, while expecting consolidation among AI startups lacking defensible moats. AI summary
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Co-investors · 8
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Active Impact Investments is a climate tech seed fund based in Canada, backing early-stage companies that advance planetary sustainability by innovating across production and consumption industries.
Riverwalk Capital Partners is a generalist venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups across diverse industries and geographies, combining financial capital with strategic operational support and mentorship from experienced entrepreneur-operators.
Firms observed investing alongside Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc's recorded portfolio.
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