Prelude Ventures - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Founded
2012
Prelude Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage climate tech investments. The firm focuses on startups with high potential for mitigating climate change across sectors including built environment, carbon management, compute, food & agriculture, energy, manufacturing & industrials, and mobility. Prelude typically invests in Seed to Series C rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Form Energy, Pivot Bio, Electric Hydrogen, and Benson Hill. Prelude Ventures supports its portfolio companies beyond capital, leveraging its expertise in climate technology to help startups scale their impact. The firm's investment philosophy centers on backing innovative solutions that address critical environmental challenges while delivering strong financial returns.
Prelude Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
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