Evergy Ventures
Corporate VCKansas City Β· Growth Β· 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Evergy Ventures targets innovative companies transforming the electricity sector through emerging technologies. The firm prioritizes growth equity investments in revenue-generating businesses positioned for expansion that can benefit from strategic partnership with a capital-rich partner possessing deep energy industry expertise. Key focus areas include energy storage, grid modernization and planning, digital utility solutions, connected mobility, and utility-focused artificial intelligence applications.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 3 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and leader of Evergy Ventures who brings over 30 years of energy industry experience across strategic planning, risk management, business development, and regulatory affairs. He holds a BS in finance and an MBA from the University of Nebraska - Omaha.
Joined Evergy Ventures in 2017 and leads investments across the energy value chain, with focus on energy storage, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Previously managed seed and series A investments at Invest Nebraska Corporation. Holds a BS in Economics, MBA, and JD from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.
Joined Evergy Ventures in 2020 and divides time between investing and strategic business alignment initiatives. Brings utility background including generation engineering and regulatory affairs, with current focus on energy storage and grid modernization. Holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas and an MBA with Finance concentration from Rockhurst University.
What they invest in
from 6 of 34 portfolio companiesSaaS Γ5Energy Γ4AI & Machine Learning Γ3Cleantech Γ3Climate Tech Γ3Consumer Γ1Cybersecurity Γ1Data & Infrastructure Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ5
Investments Β· 34 tracked
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EnergyHardwareSaaSUS-based, US
Tomorrow.io develops an AI-powered weather intelligence platform that combines satellite technology and proprietary data to help organizations forecast weather impacts and build resilience. The platform serves Fortune 500 companies, humanitarian organizations, and governments across industries including logistics, aviation, and manufacturing.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US
Shimon Elkabetz(CEO, Co-Founder)Rei Goffer(CSO, Co-Founder)Itai Zlotnik(CCO, Co-Founder)
Team82 is a cybersecurity vulnerability and threat research team that identifies software and firmware vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. The team conducts coordinated vulnerability disclosure with vendors to protect the broader cybersecurity ecosystem.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoT
David Millstone(co-CEO of Standard Industries and co-CIO of Standard Investments)
Palmetto is a company focused on advancing clean energy solutions and contributing to a global transition towards renewable energy.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSCharleston, US
WattBuy helps homeowners compare and select renewable energy plans that lower their electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions. The company provides personalized recommendations across deregulated U.S. energy markets to accelerate the transition to clean electricity.
CleantechConsumerEnergySaaSBellevue, US
Naman(Co-Founder & CEO)Ben(Co-Founder & CPO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Evergy Ventures invest at?
- Evergy Ventures invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Evergy Ventures focus on?
- Evergy Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy.
- Where is Evergy Ventures located?
- Evergy Ventures is headquartered in Kansas City, US.
- Does Evergy Ventures lead rounds?
- Evergy Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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