Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • Other • IT (& TMT) • Hospitality (& Events) • Media • Education • BioTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • IoT (& Wearables) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Messaging • Robotics • Real Estate (& Construction) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Woman Focused |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Series A, Series B |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Assets Under Management | $110,000,000 |
Clean Energy Ventures is a Boston-based venture capital firm with a strategic focus on climate tech and clean energy. Their approach to investment is tailored towards commercializing disruptive advanced energy technologies and innovative business models that have the potential to contribute significantly to the fight against global climate change. With expertise in equity investments, Clean Energy Ventures supports companies from initial seed and startup phases through to Series B, leveraging a deep understanding of the energy sector. Their portfolio is intentionally diversified, including verticals such as Software, PropTech, Hardware, FinTech, CleanTech, HealthTech, and more, reflecting their belief in a multi-faceted approach to advancing energy solutions. The firm's investment sweet spot is around $1,500,000, though they are open to investing anywhere from $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000. With $110 million in assets under management, Clean Energy Ventures is positioned to help their investments achieve significant scale. Importantly, every climate tech startup they invest in is evaluated based on their potential to mitigate 2.5 gigatons of CO2 by 2050 - a clear indication of their commitment to generating substantial environmental impact. Their website highlights that their value proposition extends beyond capital investment, offering mentorship and operational support ranging from co-developing patents, talent acquisition, to strategic marketing. They place importance on a high-touch, value-add relationship with their portfolio companies, offering hands-on assistance to catalyze growth. Their consideration for investment begins with a secure form located on their website, inviting climate tech startups to submit company information for evaluation.