Convective Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as CONVECTIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
Convective invests in resilience — the systems that keep the world running and protect against disasters, with a particular emphasis on wildfire and physical-world risk management. It backs hardware, software and financial services companies serving hard markets such as utilities, insurance carriers, forestry services, land management, fire departments and state and federal agencies. These markets are large but face an existential crisis and present unique challenges most investors avoid. Convective differentiates through Updraft, a 10,000+ person resilience network that has generated over $100M in revenue for its portfolio companies, and through convening events like the Red Sky Summit that connect founders with the institutions responsible for deploying new solutions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 13 of 24 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×5AI & Machine Learning ×5Climate Tech ×5Hardware ×4Cleantech ×3Construction Tech ×3Deep Tech ×3Energy ×3
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdvanced ManufacturingWashington, US
Michael Grasso IV(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Parker(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Arsht(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatWilliam D. ClericoWilliam Clerico· per SEC Form D · $35M raise · filed Sep 2025
Ark provides a customizable digital platform for venture capital and private equity firms to manage investor communications, performance reporting, and document sharing with their limited partners.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Gridware provides real-time monitoring and visibility of electrical grid conditions through sensors deployed on power lines, enabling utilities and line workers to detect and respond to problems faster.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US
Tim Barat(Founder)inOmar B(Founder)inHall Chen(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Hubble has created a Bluetooth connection to space and is building a global, battery-efficient, and cost-effective network using satellite technology.
Advanced ManufacturingDeveloper ToolsHardwareIoTSpace TechLas Vegas, US
TLM builds and operates a network of regional sawmills that process timber and strengthen the domestic lumber supply chain.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechConstruction Tech
Philadelphia, US
Elizabeth Hunter(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Steven Chen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Michael Shomin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Voltair Labs develops autonomous aircraft equipped with visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors for inspecting and monitoring utility infrastructure, including power lines and substations.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechEnergyHardwareRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Ronan Nopp(Founder)inHayden Gosch(Founder)inAvi Gotskind(Founder)inWarren Weissbluth(Founder)in
X.build provides AI-powered estimation and proposal generation software for contractor sales teams.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechSaaS
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 Convective Capital invest at?
- Convective Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Convective Capital focus on?
- Convective Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, GovTech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Convective Capital located?
- Convective Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Convective Capital lead rounds?
- Convective Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMomentum investing in VC + Convective Capital’s Bill Clerico | E1627
This Week in Startups · Bill Clerico
No Priors Ep. 98 | With Convective Capital Founder Bill Clerico
No Priors: AI, Machine Learning, Tech, & Startups · Bill Clerico
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