GVP Climate
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Pre-Seed–Growth · 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
GVP Climate invests in early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies that address decarbonization across heavy industry, energy, and transportation. The firm focuses on solutions that can deliver meaningful, sustainable environmental impact while generating outsized financial returns. Portfolio companies include developers of solid-state batteries, low-carbon manufacturing processes, electrolyzers, advanced materials, and geothermal exploration technologies. The investment thesis emphasizes transformative technologies targeting large end-use markets like cement, steel, semiconductors, and hydrogen production.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteBrett is a seasoned investment banking veteran who spent nearly a decade at Goldman Sachs as a partner and chairman of the Global Natural Resources Group before transitioning to cleantech investing. His career includes senior roles at Deutsche Bank and J.P. Morgan, with deep expertise in M&A, natural resources, and commodities trading from his prior tenure as president of a global commodities firm.
Liad is founder and managing partner of Gatemore Capital Management, an investment advisor managing multi-asset and special opportunities funds. He formed GVP Climate in 2021 as a subsidiary to invest in early-stage clean technology companies and now serves as an advisor to the firm's investment committee.
Experienced energy executive with over 40 years in traditional and renewable energy. She was President and CEO of Renewable Energy Group from 2019-2022 and held executive roles at Andeavor and BP, with expertise spanning operations, strategy, and renewable energy development.
George is responsible for strategic and capital development at GVP Climate. He brings experience from leading business development at a major UK hedge fund platform and managing operations for private equity and commodities trading firms.
Larry serves as general counsel for Gatemore and GVP Climate, overseeing all legal matters. He previously held general counsel positions at boutique investment firms Valence8 and Cabot Square Capital, and began his legal career at Clifford Chance.
Wilson joined GVP Climate in 2022 as a research analyst and now leads business development and research for the firm's clean technology venture investment practice. He previously worked as a research analyst at Gatemore Capital Management and holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a CFA charter.
Alexandra joined GVP Climate in 2022 as a research analyst and now leads all research efforts for the firm's cleantech venture investment practice. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from Imperial College London with research focused on electrochemical sensing techniques.
Cynthia is an energy executive with over 40 years of experience spanning traditional and renewable energy sectors. She previously served as President and CEO of Renewable Energy Group, and held senior operations roles at major energy companies including Andeavor and BP, with expertise in refining, renewable diesel, and clean technology commercialization.
David serves as CFO of GVP Climate, responsible for finance, operations and compliance. His background includes roles at FCA-regulated financial services firms and experience with international accounting functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Professor Abruña is the Émile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry at Cornell University and director of energy research centers. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences with expertise in electrochemistry and energy materials, and has been involved in multiple clean energy startups.
Philippe is an industrial executive with deep experience in manufacturing and materials sectors, having served as CEO of Corus, chairman of PSA Peugeot Citroen, and chairman of Areva/Orano and Suez. He brings extensive expertise in critical materials supply chains and advised the French government on critical raw materials for mobility and renewable energy.
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDeveloper of revolutionary electrolyzers that harness waste heat to produce low-cost clean hydrogen for heavy industry decarbonization.
Advanced materials company producing Z-axis Carbon Fiber for thermal, structural, and electrical performance improvements in semiconductor and industrial applications.
Developer of a breakthrough low-carbon manufacturing process for critical materials including cement, steel, and aluminum.
Developer of electrically conductive firebricks for ultra-high temperature electrification, replacing natural gas boilers in steelmaking, cement, glass, and chemicals.
Solid-state battery developer enabling safer, longer-range, and faster-charging electric vehicles.
Provider of clean baseload geothermal power using AI-native geospatial exploration technology to locate conventional geothermal resources.
Board seats · per SEC filings · 2
what is this? ⓘ$3.4M raise · filed Apr 2026 · via Liad Meidar
$24M raise · filed Nov 2024 · via Brett P. Olsher
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does GVP Climate invest at?
- GVP Climate invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does GVP Climate focus on?
- GVP Climate focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials.
- Where is GVP Climate located?
- GVP Climate is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does GVP Climate lead rounds?
- Yes, GVP Climate leads investment rounds.
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