The Westly Group is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage clean tech investments in North America. They partner with entrepreneurs at the earliest stages of company development, focusing on innovative technologies that have the potential to change the world. The firm typically invests in Series A and B rounds, but also participates in seed, Series C, and later-stage funding.
Notable portfolio companies include Tesla, SentinelOne, Luminar Technologies, and CyCognito. The Westly Group has a track record of identifying and supporting groundbreaking companies in sectors such as electric vehicles, cybersecurity, and sustainable technologies. Their investment philosophy centers on backing exceptional entrepreneurs with transformative ideas, providing not just capital but also strategic support to help companies scale and succeed.
Westly Group - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments58
Current Portfolio Count26
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Series A14 (28.6%)
Series B12 (24.5%)
Series Unknown9 (18.4%)
Seed7 (14.3%)
Series C7 (14.3%)
Stage Mix
Series A 29%Series B 24%Series Unknown 18%Seed 14%Series C 14%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Westly Group - Classification
- Also Known As
- Westly Capital Management, LLC
- 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
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end