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Energize Capital

Venture capitalActively deploying

Chicago · Series A–Late Stage · 36 people tracked

Also known as ENERGIZE CAPITAL LLC · Energize Ventures

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Investment thesis

Energize Ventures capitalizes the digitization and decarbonization of complex, critical industries such as energy transition, critical infrastructure, and industrial digitization. The firm partners with entrepreneurs and operators to deliver AI-enabled solutions to climate, energy, and industrial sectors, deploying capital through two distinct investment strategies that share knowledge and networks. Its portfolio spans areas including grid technology, grid visibility, and interconnection solutions.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Late Stage
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$10M – $20M
HQ
Chicago, Illinois, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2017
Last 12 months
5 investments
AUM
$1.7B
Tracked investments
79
Unicorns
3
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
6

Team · 36 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Alex George· General Partner
Amy Francetic· General Partner
Bryan Schueler· General Partner
Jim Shield· General Partner
Kris Zadlo· General Partner
Mike Blazer· General Partner
Shariq Syed· General Partner
Michael Zuffante· Accounting and Finance Associate

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Energize Capital went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 50 of 79 portfolio companies

SaaS ×27AI & Machine Learning ×26Energy ×19Enterprise Software ×16Cleantech ×12Climate Tech ×12Data & Infrastructure ×8IoT ×8

HQs:United States×31France×2United Kingdom×2Denmark×1Lithuania×1Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 31 portfolio companies
19%
solo founders
6 of 31 mapped founding teams
53%
repeat founders
of 51 founders with career history
~8 yrs
old at investment
median across 13 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×62 founders×153 founders×94+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 51 founders with education data

UCLA ×3University of California, Berkeley ×3University of Cambridge ×3Brown University ×2Carnegie Mellon University ×2Columbia University ×2École Polytechnique ×2Harvard University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 44 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×12Engineering ×10Business & Management ×6Economics ×5Mathematics & Statistics ×5Finance & Accounting ×3Humanities ×2Politics & Policy ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 51 founders with career history

McKinsey & Company ×31-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. ×2Archive Resale ×2Goldman Sachs ×2Google ×2SINAI Technologies Inc. ×2Skatter Tech ×2Smart Wires Inc. ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×3

7 founders hold a PhD · 7 hold an MBA (of 48 with degree data)

Investments · 79 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 52025 · 62024 · 42023 · 12022 · 82021 · 32020 · 22019 · 332 dated

Fluence Energyfluenceenergy.comin𝕏NASDAQ: FLNC

Fluence provides energy storage technology, digital applications, and services to enable the modernization of power networks for renewables integration and grid stability.

CleantechEnergyHardwareIoT

Co-investorsEnergy Impact Partners

Sitetrackersitetracker.comin𝕏Series B · Oct 2022 · $96M✓ verified

Sitetracker provides project and asset management technology, delivered together with a partner network offering training, certification, and support.

Construction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Giuseppe Incitti(CEO)in

Board seatJohn Tough· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsClearvision VenturesEnergy Impact PartnersH.I.G. Growth PartnersNTT DOCOMO VenturesDTCPEricsson Ventures+5 more

GridStronggridstrong.aiin✓ verified

GridStrong builds purpose-built software for owners and operators of large grid assets to manage compliance and operational tasks on the AC side of power plants, from interconnection through operations.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySaaS

Tom Scaramellino(Co-Founder and CEO)inRyan Quint(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsCongruent Ventures

Urbinturbint.comin𝕏Series C · Aug 2021 · $60M✓ verified

Urbint builds AI and predictive analytics software that helps utilities, energy providers, and critical infrastructure companies predict and prevent incidents such as field safety hazards, storm impacts, and excavation damages.

AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaS

Corey Capasso(Founder of Urbint, SVP of Itron Resiliency Solutions)inMatt Crye(President of Urbint)inSid Jain(VP of Finance)inSonam Kala(VP of Strategy)inJim Duffy(VP of Sales)inJon Kremer(VP of Product Management)in

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersPiva CapitalNational Grid PartnersSalesforce VenturesBlue Bear Capital PartnersClimate Investment+6 more

Amperonamperon.coin𝕏Series B · Mar 2025 · $20M

Amperon provides AI-driven energy forecasting and real-time grid analytics to utilities, renewable generators, and energy market participants across North America, Europe, and Australia.

AI & Machine LearningEnergySaaSHouston, US

Sean Kelly(Founder & CEO)inAbe Stanway(Founder)in

BoardTimothy Healy(Director)Catherine Flax(Director)inMichael D'Aurizio(Director)

Board seatTyler Lancaster· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAcario InnovationAmbush CapitalBlackhorn VenturesGaruda VenturesIntelis CapitalLorimer Ventures+6 more

Aurora Solaraurorasolar.comin𝕏Mar 2022 · $200M

Aurora Solar makes a cloud-based platform for designing, selling, and delivering solar energy projects, including 3D modeling with shade and tilt analysis, proposal generation, and lead capture tools.

CleantechEnergySaaSSan Francisco, US

Christopher Hopper(Co-founder)inSamuel Adeyemo(Co-founder)in

BoardShvetank Jain(Director)Doug Pepper(Director)

Board seatTyler Lancaster· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementFifth WallICONIQLux CapitalBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcICONIQ Capital+2 more

Nozomi Networksnozominetworks.comin𝕏Jul 2021

Nozomi Networks provides continuous monitoring and AI-powered analysis for OT, IT, and IoT network security, delivering asset visibility, cyber risk detection, and response services.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoTMenlo Park, US

Andrea Carcano(CEO and Co-founder)inMoreno Carullo(Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder)inEdgard Capdevielle(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardGiovanni Canetta(Director)Glenn Solomon(Director)inBilal Zuberi(Director)in

Board seatJohn Tough· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSCDP Venture CapitalCota CapitalIn-Q-TelNotable CapitalPlanven Entrepreneur Ventures+6 more

SINAI Technologies Inc.inSeries A · Sep 2022 · $22M

San Francisco, US

Maria Carolina Fujihara(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inAlain Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardAndrew Beebe(Director)in

Board seatEileen Waris· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsObvious Ventures

Sourcemapsourcemap.cominSeries A · Feb 2022 · $20M

Sourcemap provides supply chain mapping and traceability software that lets companies discover sub-suppliers, collect verified supplier data, and assemble transaction-level chain-of-custody documentation for trade, tariff, forced-labor, and deforestation (EUDR) compliance.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US

Leonardo Bonanni(Founder & CEO)inAdrienne Bowles(Chief Operating Officer)Julio Mojica(Chief Technology Officer)inLisa Travnik(Chief Revenue Officer)in

Board seatJuan Muldoon· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsThe E14 FundThe Fund

Voltavoltacharging.cominJun 2019

Volta Charging operates a network of EV chargers located at retail and commercial destinations across the United States, accessible through the JOLT mobile app.

CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationSan Francisco, US

David Elisofon(Executive Officer)Christopher WendelMichael MenendezScott Mercer

BoardPeter Secor(Director)

Board seatJohn Tough· per SEC Form D

Co-investors500 GlobalACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSAutotech VenturesBrighter CapitalCelesta CapitalCelesta Capital+5 more

Zededazededa.comin𝕏Series A · Jan 2024 · $16M

ZEDEDA provides a platform for deploying, orchestrating, and securing edge AI models, agents, and autonomous workloads across distributed sites such as factory floors, field sites, retail stores, and shipping vessels.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareIoTSan Jose, US

Said Ouissal(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardLisa Edwards(Director)inBilal Zuberi(Director)inKevin DeNuccio(Director)Steve Mullaney(Director)in

Board seatJuan Muldoon· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalLux CapitalProsperity7 VenturesSmith Point CapitalAlmaz CapitalChevron Technology Ventures+3 more

Archivearchiveresale.comin𝕏

Archive provides resale strategy, technology, and operations services to brands looking to build and scale their own resale businesses.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechE-commerceRetail TechSaaSLos Altos, US

Emily Gittins(Cofounder)inRyan Rowein

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesCleo CapitalFernbrook Capital ManagementFrontline VenturesGood FriendsAcrew Capital+4 more

Archivearchive.com

Archive builds AI-powered creator marketing software for e-commerce brands, automating influencer program management and scaling community-driven marketing efforts.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyE-commerceMarketing Tech

Geoffrey Woo(Co-founder & Chairman)inPaul Benigeri(Co-Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsAntiFlorida FundersVocal VenturesNVP CapitalSugar CapitalY Combinator

Avathon (spark)avathon.comin

Avathon develops an AI-powered technology platform for industrial operations that extends the lifespan of critical infrastructure and enables autonomous industrial processes.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsDalus CapitalJC2 VenturesMarch Capital PartnersNational Grid Partners

Awakeawakechocolate.com𝕏

AWAKE makes premium caffeinated chocolate bites that are individually wrapped for on-the-go consumption.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Adam Deremo(Founder)inDan Tzotzis(Founder)in

Co-investorsBtomorrow VenturesBain Capital VenturesBrandProject CapitalEvolution Equity PartnersGreylock Partners

Axleaxle.insurein𝕏

Axle provides instant access to insurance data for fleet managers, asset lenders, and gig platforms, allowing them to verify coverage and reduce risk in seconds rather than hours.

AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTechNew York City, US

Cameron Duncan(Co-Founder & CEO)inNihar Parikh(Co-founder & CTO)inArmaan Sikand(Founder)in

Co-investorsBLH Venture Partners, LLCGradient VenturesRebel FundY CombinatorAccelPICUS CAPITAL

Axle Energyaxle.energyinSeries A · Jul 2026 · $24M

Axle Energy develops software connecting electric vehicles, heat pumps, solar panels, and batteries to electricity markets to balance grid supply and demand without fossil fuels.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTSaaSLondon, GB

Karl Bach(Founder)inArchy de Berker(Co-Founder & CTO)inEnergy IoT SaaS Karl Bach(Founder)

Co-investorsAccelEka VenturesPICUS CAPITALVoyager Partners

Banyangetbanyan.cominMar 2023

Banyan organizes item-level receipt data from transactions and makes it accessible for commerce and consumer applications.

Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsDorm RoomKube VCSE VenturesUlu Ventures

Banyan Infrastructurebanyaninfrastructure.cominSeries B · Dec 2022 · $25M

Banyan Infrastructure provides project finance software for renewable energy infrastructure investment, helping lenders, investors, and operators optimize returns across asset classes and technologies.

EnergyFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US

Amanda Li(Executive Officer, Director)inWilliam Greene(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Greene(Director)

Co-investorsCity LightIndustrious VenturesKeiki CapitalSE VenturesSun Road SyndicateUlu Ventures+2 more

Battery Intelligenceaccure.netin

ACCURE provides battery analytics and monitoring software for storage operators to optimize performance, prevent failures, and extend asset lifetime across grid-scale and utility installations.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnergyIoT

Dr. Kai-Philipp KairiesinDr. Johannes PalmerinDr. Georg Angenendtin

Co-investors42CAPBlue Bear Capital PartnersCapnamicIncharge Capital PartnersPear VCPowerhouse

Beekeeperbeekeeper.ioin𝕏Series B · Feb 2020 · $5M

Beekeeper is a mobile-first platform for frontline and deskless workers, offering communication, task management, digital forms, automated workflows, training, and analytics accessible via secure mobile login without corporate email.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLyon, FR

Sébastien Ricard(Chairman of the Board & CEO)inÉlie Mélois(MD & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsBridgepointGoldman SachsAlpana VenturesBose VenturesEdenred VenturesKeen Venture Partners+3 more

Darktracedarktrace.comin𝕏Acquired

Darktrace / Forensic Acquisition & Investigation is a cloud-native forensics product that automates disk-level evidence capture, collection, and preservation across multi-cloud, on-premises, and SaaS environments.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSCambridge, GB

Jill Popelkain

Co-investors408 VenturesAlexander Square PartnersAmakorBalderton CapitalBright Pixel CapitalBrighton Park Capital+10 more

Drone Deploydronedeploy.comin𝕏

DroneDeploy provides a robotics and AI platform used for data collection and site intelligence across construction, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechConstruction TechImpact & Social GoodRoboticsSan Francisco, US

Mike Winn(CEO & Co-Founder)inNick Pilkington(CTO & Co-Founder)inJono Millin(Chief Data Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsAirTree VenturesAngelPadBessemer Venture PartnersDCVC (Data Collective)DRONE FUNDEmergence Capital Partners+5 more

Energizecapenergizecap.com

Energize Capital is an investment firm focused on the energy, climate and financial sectors, bringing experience as investors, operators and innovators in those markets.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

John Tough(Co-Founder & Managing Partner)in

Fast Radiusfastradius.cominacquired by Sybridge

Fast Radius was a Chicago-based digital manufacturing company offering on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding through a cloud manufacturing platform.

Advanced ManufacturingChicago, US

Lou Rassey(Executive Officer, Director)Davd Mitchell Free(Executive Officer)Pat McCusker(Executive Officer)David Mitchell Free(Executive Officer)

BoardRichard A. Smith(Director)David Crowder(Director)

Co-investorsDrive CapitalTech Square VenturesHyde Park Venture Partners

Feltfelt.comin𝕏Jul 2025 · $15M

Felt is a cloud-native, extendable platform for creating, visualizing, and analyzing geospatial data on interactive maps, with support for drag-and-drop file uploads, geocoding, and cartographic styling.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsSaaSTelluride, US

Tomer Alpert(Manager & Chief Executive Officer)inGRACIE EVERITT(FOUNDER)Sam HashemiinKearston Grace Everitt(Chief Operating Officer)Rachel Zackin

Co-investorsDesigner FundFootworkMoxxie VenturesSHAKTIBain Capital VenturesBCV

Feltfelt.clinicJul 2025 · $15M

Felt provides clinical infrastructure for product and engineering teams to embed regulated healthcare services into applications through an SDK, licensed clinical network, and compliance contracts.

Developer ToolsDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsDigiTx Partners LLCBain Capital VenturesBCVDesigner FundFootwork

Finite Statefinitestate.ioin𝕏Series B · Aug 2021 · $30M

Finite State provides a product security and compliance platform that analyzes firmware, binaries, source code, and documentation to create a continuous system of record for connected devices.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoTSaaS

Co-investorsDrive CapitalEnergy Impact PartnersSE VenturesWUTIF CapitalNational Grid PartnersZetta Venture Partners

Greenlitegreenlite.comin𝕏

GreenLite provides construction permitting services using AI and human expertise to accelerate the approval process for builders and developers.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGovTech

James Gallagher(CEO & Co-Founder)inBen Allen(Co-Founder)inBenjamin Allen(Founder)in

Co-investorsChicago VenturesCraft VenturesCanvas VenturesSapphire VenturesThomson Reuters VenturesY Combinator

Grid Statusgridstatus.ioSeed · Aug 2024 · $8M

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovations

Halcyonhalcyon.ioin𝕏

Halcyon builds an AI-powered data platform that helps energy industry professionals identify market opportunities, track market shifts, and answer questions about the energy sector.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergy

Alex Klaessig(Founder)inNat Bullard(Founder)in

Co-investorsZero Infinity Partners

Handlehandle.comin𝕏

Handle builds a construction data platform that unifies fragmented invoices, projects, payments, and documents into a single data graph.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechData & InfrastructurePropTechSan Francisco, US

Blake Robertson(Founder)inChris Woodard(Founder)inPatrick Hogan(Founder)in

Co-investorsOyster VenturesRoosh VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesY CombinatorZigg CapitalAmex Ventures+2 more

Instalilyinstalily.aiin𝕏Series B · Jul 2026 · $60M

InstaLILY builds Lily, an AI engineer designed to automate work in manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance-intensive industries.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Amit Shah(Founder)inSumantro Das(Founder)in

Co-investorsPerceptive Ventures Management Company, Llc

Joltchargejoltcharge.comin

JOLT operates an end-to-end public EV charging network offering fast charging alongside integrated advertising and data services, including a daily allotment of free charging for drivers.

CleantechEnergyMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsSE Ventures

Jupiterjupiterintel.comin

Jupiter Intelligence provides physical and extreme weather risk analytics that translate climate exposure into finance-linked, audit-ready metrics for capital planning, underwriting, portfolio management, and resilience investment.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechFintechInsurTechSaaSSan Mateo, US

Eric Wun(COO & Co-founder)inRich Sorkin(CEO & Co-founder)inJosh Hacker(Chief Science Officer & Co-founder)inMonica Jain(Head of Finance)inJaz Sidhu(Head of Global Revenue)inAlan Samuels(Head of Product)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)MPowerMS&AD VenturesSystemiq CapitalSYSTEMIQ

Kaartakaarta.com

Reality capture platform transforming the way businesses collect, manage and interpret data

Pittsburgh, US

Sanjiv Singh(Director)Ji Zhang(Director)Marcel Bergerman(Director)Robert Dobkin(Director)Kevin Dowling(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Lily AIlily.aiin

Lily Max is an AI-powered product intelligence engine that enriches e-commerce product catalogs and optimizes them for visibility across AI-mediated shopping surfaces including Google Ads, Meta Ads, and AI discovery platforms.

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceMarketing Tech

Purva Gupta(Founder)inSowmiya Chocka Narayanan(Founder)in

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersConductive VenturesCounterpart VenturesFernbrook Capital ManagementNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Insight Partners+1 more

Matroidmatroid.comin𝕏

Matroid offers a no-code computer vision platform that lets non-programmers build and deploy detectors for automated visual inspection from images and live video streams.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software

Reza Zadeh(Founder)in

Co-investorsIn-Q-TelIntel CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)

Montamonta.cominJan 2024

Monta builds an integrated software platform for the EV charging ecosystem, serving drivers, charge point operators/solution providers, and site owners with charging management, operations control, and energy management.

EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaSCopenhagen, DK

Casper H Rasmussen(Founder)in

Co-investorsbyFoundersAENUCreandumExport and Investment FundHeadline

NCXncx.comSeries B · Mar 2022 · $50M

NCX provides forestry analytics, market access, and expert guidance to family forest owners across the United States, helping them navigate timber sales, carbon credit programs, and conservation opportunities.

AgTechClimate TechMarketplacesSaaS

Zack Parisa(Co-founder)inMax Nova(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAlpha EdisonClimacticHAWKTAILScribble VenturesClearvision VenturesDalus Capital+1 more

Niranira.com𝕏May 2025

Nira provides visibility and control over external access to company documents, allowing organizations to identify, manage, and automate the removal of external account access across shared documents and folders.

Cloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Marie Prokopets(Founder)in

Co-investorsA.Capital VenturesAviso VenturesDecibel PartnersEarl Grey Capital

Nira Energyniraenergy.cominSeed · May 2025

Nira provides software tools that replicate ISO interconnection study processes for power generation developers and grid operators to evaluate transmission injection capacity and interconnection feasibility.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Chris Ariante(Founder)inAndy Chen(Founder)inAndrew Martin(Founder)inAmir(Vice President of Interconnection)in

Co-investorsY Combinator

Nixtlanixtla.ioin𝕏Feb 2026

Nixtla provides enterprise-grade forecasting and anomaly detection platform using AI/ML techniques like TimeGPT for time series analysis.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechMexico City, MX

Max Mergenthaler Canseco(Executive Officer, Director)inCristian Challu(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJuan Muldoon(Director)inToni Schneider(Director)in

Co-investorsCorteza CapitalGreatPoint VenturesLatitud VenturesMerus CapitalTechstarsTrue Ventures

Optimus Rideoptimusride.comNov 2019

Miami, US

Jenny Larios Berlin(Executive Officer)Sertac Karaman(Director)inRyan Chin(Director)

Co-investorsF-Prime CapitalNelstone VenturesTheVentureCityFirstMark CapitalFraser McCombs CapitalGreycroft Partners+4 more

Patchpatch.ioin𝕏Series B · Sep 2022 · $55M

Patch provides AI-native software and market data to help enterprises navigate environmental markets and scale climate action programs.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Aaron Grunfeld(Founder)inBrennan Spellacy(Founder)in

Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzB Capital GroupB4 CapitalCoatue ManagementContraryMaple VC+4 more

Persefonipersefoni.comin𝕏

Persefoni provides carbon accounting and climate training tools for portfolio company engagement.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSMesa, US

Kentaro Kawamori(Executive Officer, Director)inJason Frederick Offerman(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Stroh(Founder)in

BoardGreg Lyons(Director)Daniel Ahn(Director)inAudrey Constant(Director)

Co-investorsAlumni VenturesCarnrite VenturesParkway Venture CapitalPrelude VenturesRice Investment GroupClearvision Ventures

PVcasepvcase.comin𝕏

PVcase provides cloud-based and AutoCAD-based software for solar energy project development, including tools for site selection, utility-scale ground-mount and rooftop solar design, and energy yield modeling.

CleantechEnergySaaSSector AgnosticVilnius, LT

David Trainavicius(Co-founder & CEO)inDoug Geist(Co-founder & Chief Commercial Officer)inMelissa Nussbaum(CFO & COO)in

Co-investorsContrarian VenturesHighland EuropePractica Capital

San Francisco, CAmapbox.comin𝕏

Mapbox operates a developer cloud platform that provides maps, navigation, search, and geospatial data services built from continuously updated location data drawn from telemetry, aerial imagery, computer vision, and user contributions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsDBL PartnersFelicis VenturesFoundryGen CapitalGFR FundPremji Invest+7 more

SINAIsinai.comin𝕏Sep 2022

SINAI provides software to help companies measure, reduce, and report their carbon emissions and develop decarbonization strategies.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US

Maria Fujihara(Founder)inAlain Rodriguez(Founder)in

Co-investorsAbstract VenturesAfore CapitalClimacticDesigner FundHigh AlphaJetstream+4 more

Smartcarsmartcar.comin𝕏

Smartcar provides an API and integration platform that enables access to connected vehicle data, powering mobility applications and services for consumers and businesses including insurance savings, car-sharing, and electric vehicle adoption.

IoTMobility & TransportationSaaS

Sanketh Katta(Co-Founder)inSahas Katta(Founder)in

Co-investorsNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Andreessen Horowitz

Sybridgesybridge.comin

SyBridge Technologies designs, engineers, and manufactures precision tooling and components, including injection mold tooling, supporting customers from prototyping through full-scale production.

Advanced ManufacturingHardware

Co-investorsCrestview Partners

Tailored Energy Intelligence solutionselum-energy.comin

Elum builds a plant controller and software platform that facilitate the integration of renewable energy assets—including solar, storage, EV, and hydrogen—onto electrical grids worldwide.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoT

Cyril Colin(Founder)inKarim El Alamiin

Co-investorsCota CapitalKima Ventures

Twaicetwaice.com

Dr. Michael Baumann(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoatue ManagementCreandumUVC PartnersCherry Ventures

Tybatyba.aiinSeries A · Feb 2025 · $14M

Tyba builds technology and modeling tools to help companies develop and operate energy storage projects more profitably.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySan Francisco, US

Michael Baker(Co-founder & CEO)inTom Thunell(Co-Founder & COO)inTyler(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsLorimer VenturesVirta VenturesWireframe Ventures

Untanglearista.comacquired by Arista Networks

Untangle developed network security software for small and mid-sized businesses, offering firewall, content filtering, and network management through its NG Firewall platform.

CybersecuritySanta Clara, US

Michael Callahan(Co-Founder & CEO)Keith Amidon(Co-Founder)Debabrata Dash(Co-Founder)Gary Golomb(Co-Founder; Head of Threat Intelligence, Research & Detection)Rahul Kashyap(President & CEO)Rudolph Araujo(VP, Security Product Strategy, Marketing & Business Development)

Co-investorsAccelBain Capital VenturesEvolution Equity PartnersGreylock PartnersMercato PartnersDell Technologies Capital

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Halcyon Carbon, Inc.SiteTrakerArista NDRDelphiElum EnergyEnbalaEnergiveEnergyby5FirewatchFrontstepHeatmap NewsHeliostatKasadaMobiledgeXMobileyeNTIAPowtechRenewdRoadieSensormaticSilviaTerraStratosSunrunWatershed

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 · 7

1 IPOs · 6 acquisitions · showing 6

Fluence EnergyNASDAQ: FLNCFast Radiusacq. by SybridgeMobiledgeXacq. by Google CloudRoadieacq. by UPSSensormaticacq. by Tyco InternationalUntangleacq. by Arista Networks

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Energize Capital made?
Energize Capital has 79 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Energize Capital invest at?
Energize Capital invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Energize Capital's typical check size?
Energize Capital typically writes checks of $10M – $20M.
What sectors does Energize Capital focus on?
Energize Capital focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
Where is Energize Capital located?
Energize Capital is headquartered in Chicago, US.
Does Energize Capital lead rounds?
Yes, Energize Capital leads investment rounds.
Who does Energize Capital co-invest with?
Energize Capital most often shares deals with Energy Impact Partners, SE Ventures, Coatue Management, among 159 tracked co-investors.

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Co-investors · 26

Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners is an investment firm that connects entrepreneurs with major corporate partners to help drive the transformation of the global economy toward a more sustainable future.

$5M – $20M
National Grid 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.

New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
Bain Capital Ventures

BCV Labs is the platform and hands-on support arm of Bain Capital Ventures, providing portfolio founders with go-to-market strategy, brand development, hiring assistance, and customer introductions.

$1M – $100M
Andreessen Horowitz

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, known for pioneering the platform model with a large team of operators supporting founders across stages.

$500K – $50M
Accel

Accel is a venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams, positioning itself as a first partner to founders globally.

$1.6M – $70M
Coatue Management

Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests in innovation across both public and private markets with responsible risk management.

Both backed · 3
$1M – $20M
Obvious Ventures

Obvious is a venture capital firm focused on supporting founders building solutions to humanity's largest challenges across planetary health, human health, and economic health.

Both backed · 3
$250K – $6M
Lux Capital

Lux Capital is a venture capital firm that backs founders building transformative deep technologies, having been among the first investors in category-defining companies across AI, robotics, biotech, defense, and infrastructure.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $100M
Creandum

Creandum is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies, backing them at early stages before their potential becomes widely obvious.

Both backed · 2
MontaTwaice
$216K – $8.6M
H.I.G. Growth Partners

H.I.G. Capital is a private equity firm with roughly $75 billion in assets under management, over 500 investment professionals, and 18 offices worldwide. Its H.I.G. Growth platform makes majority and minority growth investments in technology-oriented businesses across North America, Europe, and Latin America, working with management teams on operational improvements.

Blue Bear Capital Partners

Blue Bear is a venture capital and early growth equity firm investing in AI-powered digital technology companies addressing energy, infrastructure, and climate challenges.

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