Breakthrough Energy Ventures is an investor-led fund focused on developing and investing in climate-friendly power solutions. The firm targets a range of investment stages, including pre-seed, seed, Series A, Series B, and later stages, with a commitment to providing reliable and affordable power without contributing to climate change. Their investments span various sectors such as energy, transportation, agriculture, and construction, aiming to foster innovative technologies that mitigate global warming.
Notable portfolio companies include Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Redwood Materials, and Pivot Bio. Key partners include prominent figures like Bill Gates, who founded the initiative. Breakthrough Energy Ventures emphasizes a patient investment philosophy, guided by scientific and technological expertise. They offer unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and access to a network of industry experts to help portfolio companies scale and succeed in their mission to combat climate change.
Breakthrough Energy Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments139
Current Portfolio Count78
Total Portfolio Exits1
Top Investment Stages
Series A51 (40.2%)
Series B32 (25.2%)
Seed15 (11.8%)
Series Unknown15 (11.8%)
Series C14 (11.0%)
Stage Mix
Series A 40%Series B 25%Seed 12%Series Unknown 12%Series C 11%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Breakthrough Energy Ventures - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end