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Levelized Capital

Venture capital

Santa Barbara · Seed–Series A

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Investment thesis

The firm targets the $2 trillion annual energy hardware market, driven by growing energy demand from economic growth and AI adoption, aging infrastructure replacement needs, and the energy transition. Levelized seeks founders with defensible technology addressing key infrastructure gaps, demonstrating clear market demand and a viable path to first-of-a-kind financing. Investments prioritize cost-competitive solutions that achieve carbon reduction and create substantial value by scaling technologies from laboratory research to field deployment.

Invests inCleantechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSanta Barbara

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Santa Barbara, US
Instruments
Equity

Board seats · per SEC filings · 2

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Phoenix Boring Inc.SEC filing

$5.2M raise · filed Feb 2026 · via Romi Kadri

SolarSteam Inc.SEC filing

$50K raise · filed Aug 2025 · via Jourdan Urbach

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Levelized Capital invest at?
Levelized Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Levelized Capital focus on?
Levelized Capital focuses on Cleantech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware.
Where is Levelized Capital located?
Levelized Capital is headquartered in Santa Barbara, US.

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