The Westly Group
Menlo Park · Seed–Series C · 16 people tracked
Investment thesis
Westly Group targets entrepreneurs transforming the world's largest industries through digitization and sustainability improvements. The firm focuses on energy, mobility, buildings, industrial technology, and cybersecurity sectors that collectively represent over 50 percent of global GDP. They invest in seed through Series C rounds with check sizes ranging from $500K to $15M, providing flexible capital to support commercialization and growth at critical inflection points without forcing companies to raise excess capital driven by fund deployment needs.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 16 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 18 of 84 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×10Enterprise Software ×7SaaS ×6Advanced Manufacturing ×4Deep Tech ×4Hardware ×4Climate Tech ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×9
Investments · showing 60 of 84
founders shown can be your intro pathDataRobot develops an AI and machine learning platform that automates model development and deployment for enterprises. The platform serves organizations across industries including financial services, healthcare, defense, and retail.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareBoston, US
Optimizing electric fleet operations
Empowering real estate property managers with real-time energy consumption and ESG data
Indoor air quality monitoring to help promote health and wellness in buildings
Awair develops indoor air quality monitoring and management solutions for homes, workplaces, schools, and commercial spaces. The company helps users track and improve air safety in indoor environments.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareHealthtechIoTSaaSWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Supply chain traceability and ESG risk assessment solution for industrials
Advanced technology to enable smart outdoor parking solutions
Security for non-human identities
Connecting people, places, and systems through one intuitive workplace app
Collect and manage electrical data anywhere, anytime
Waste energy recycling developer for industrial applications in China
Market intelligence to power the AI era
Leading cyber security solution for advanced attack surface management
Enterprise AI platform with end-to-end automation for building, deploying, and managing machine learning models
Enterprise AI platform with end-to-end automation for building, deploying, and managing machine learning models
Next generation procurement platform for manufacturing equipment
Diagon operates a marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of surplus manufacturing equipment to address supply chain inefficiencies and support reshoring trends in North America. The platform enables equipment sourcing at optimized pricing and timing for manufacturing operations.
Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesMarketplacesAlameda, US
Will Drewery(CEO / Founder)Shri Muthu(Co-Founder & CTO)Greg Smyth(Co-Founder & VP of Supply Chain)Clara Bradley(Co-Founder & Head of Design)
Uplight provides a flexibility management platform that helps utilities, retailers, and equipment manufacturers engage customers in energy programs and manage distributed energy assets such as solar, electric vehicles, and smart thermostats. The company operates across Asia, Europe, and North America to enable utilities and businesses to generate, shift, and save energy.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaS
Hannah Bascom(General Manager)Jesse Demmel(Chief Technology Officer)
Europe's leading residential solar and energy company
Transforming training through interactive microlearning to boost team performance and engagement
Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem driving the future of on-demand manufacturing
Fictiv provides a cloud-based platform for managing custom manufacturing parts, projects, and team collaboration, serving engineering and manufacturing teams. The platform centralizes parts libraries, order management, and integrates with enterprise procurement systems to streamline sourcing and production workflows.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Nate Evans(Founder)Dave Evans(Founder)
Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height. The company serves industrial facilities that need to inspect large equipment and infrastructure.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)inJake
Advanced robotics to enable inspections of critical infrastructure
General intelligence for the physical world
Advanced power solutions for data centers
SentinelOne provides an AI-powered cybersecurity platform for enterprises that integrates endpoint protection, threat detection, and incident response capabilities. The company serves large enterprises, including many Fortune 500 organizations, to protect against cyber threats at scale.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise Software
Tomer Weingarten(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)
Procore provides a cloud-based project management platform for construction companies, enabling teams to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout. The software offers mobile connectivity, real-time visibility, quality and safety tracking, and AI-powered insights to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve decision-making across construction operations.
Cloud ComputingConstruction TechSaaS
Automotive-grade LiDAR for autonomous vehicles
MicroVision develops solid-state lidar sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and defense applications. The company provides cost-effective 3D mapping and collision avoidance solutions for automotive, industrial, and security & defense markets.
AI & Machine LearningHardware
Social networks for millions of people living with chronic conditions
Verify and visualize critical infrastructure network security to ensure cyber resiliency
Supply chain and logistics company that helps optimize operational decisions for middle mile delivery
Optimal Dynamics develops a Transportation Decision System that uses advanced analytics and AI to optimize operations and automate decision-making for enterprise trucking companies and carriers. The platform helps customers improve revenue, reduce manual tasks, and optimize logistics networks.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainPrinceton, US
Daniel Powell(Co-founder and CEO)inWarren Powell(Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer)in
Verify and visualize critical infrastructure network security to ensure cyber resiliency
Largest fleet operator of imaging satellites that uses software and analytics to deliver critical insights about the changing planet
Planet operates a web-geo platform that provides daily satellite imagery and foundational analytics of Earth's landmass for businesses, governments, and research institutions. The company serves customers across agriculture, defense, and other sectors seeking to monitor global change, scale operations, and mitigate risk through satellite data and APIs.
AgTechData & InfrastructureDeep TechSpace TechSan Francisco, US
Will Marshall(Co-founder and CEO)Robbie Schingler(Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer)
All-in-one construction management software platform
Emergency response data platform that links data from connected devices with 911 and first responders
Endpoint cybersecurity company founded by Tomer Weingarten
Endpoint cybersecurity platform backed in Series A by Tomer Weingarten
Smart city platform to help security personnel identify, locate and deter gun violence
SoundThinking provides gunfire detection and verification technology that operates in near real-time to support law enforcement situational awareness and emergency response coordination.
GovTechIoT
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Westly Group invest at?
- The Westly Group invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What is The Westly Group's typical check size?
- The Westly Group typically writes checks of $500K – $15M.
- What sectors does The Westly Group focus on?
- The Westly Group focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
- Where is The Westly Group located?
- The Westly Group is headquartered in Menlo Park, US.
- Does The Westly Group lead rounds?
- The Westly Group typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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