Energy Foundry

What is Energy Foundry?

Energy Foundry is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in startups within the energy, clean-tech, and energy technology sectors. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the firm brings together a wealth of expertise in equity investments, primarily targeting early-stage companies. Energy Foundry's investments span a range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000, with a sweet spot investment around $750,000.

The venture capital fund specializes in various stages of a startup's lifecycle, including Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Energy Foundry's unique investment approach encompasses not only the provision of capital but also an assortment of essential tools and relationships designed to accelerate the growth and success of their portfolio companies.

By engaging with the world's leading companies, they aim to help their investees quickly scale and achieve significant market penetration. The firm has been an active player in the industry for over a decade and is credited with pioneering innovative methods for investing in and building startups that have the potential to catalyze groundbreaking climate innovations.

Having established a track record of success, Energy Foundry has ushered in the next chapter with the launch of Earth Foundry, affirming their commitment to continue in the vein of cultivating impactful companies within the clean energy and technology ecosystems.

What they say:

We are a venture fund based in Chicago.

What we look for: We invest in early-stage energy and clean-tech startups.