BP Ventures

BP Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2007, investing in private technology companies to accelerate innovation across the energy sector. With over $400 million invested across more than 40 entities and over 200 co-investors, BP Ventures focuses on Oil & Gas Value Chain, Low Carbon Technologies & Fuels, and Energy Usage & Trading, delivering near-term business value while backing breakthrough innovations for a sustainable future.

Felipe Arbelaez

Senior Vice President Zero Carbon Energy

Bob Dudley

Group Chief Executive

Claire Farrant

VP Mobility and Convenience Europe

JO HAYWARD

VP for convenience in Europe and global convenience strategy and proposition lead at BP

Erin Hallock

Investment Director, Explore

Louise Kingham

SVP for Europe and UK Head of Country

Sophia Nadur

Managing Director, AsPac and Middle East

Brian Puffer

CFO and CRO for BP Integrated Supply and Trading

Doris Reiter

Senior Vice President

Dev Sanyal

Chief Executive, Alternative Energy and Executive Vice President, Regions

Martin Sellers

Low Carbon Digital Technology Principal

Meghan Sharp

Managing Director

Johnathan Stone

Venture Principal

Past deals in Electricity

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2025
Grid Edge develops AI-driven energy management software for commercial and public buildings. Its cloud-based platform predicts and optimizes building energy loads by integrating with building energy management systems and smart meters. Using hybrid deep learning and data analytics, the solution forecasts energy demand and allocates resources to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while turning on-site technologies into more efficient, revenue-ready assets. The company aims to help building owners and operators manage energy profiles proactively, enhancing grid participation through intelligent control of energy distribution.

Advanced Ionics

Venture Round in 2025
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing innovative electrolyzer technology for generating green hydrogen. The company's primary goal is to lower the costs associated with green hydrogen production by leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and minimizing electricity consumption. This approach supports global decarbonization efforts by offering tailored solutions for various industries.

Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments

Acquisition in 2023
Lightsource BP is a global leader in the development, acquisition, and management of large-scale solar energy projects. Specializing in utility-scale solar project development, the company excels in its in-house planning and operational capabilities, allowing it to act as both the owner and manager of its projects. By collaborating with utilities, businesses, local communities, and governments, Lightsource BP addresses the increasing demand for affordable and sustainable energy. The company is committed to delivering competitively-priced, reliable clean energy solutions and aims to deploy at least 8GW of solar capacity worldwide in the coming years. Its focus on solar and smart energy solutions positions Lightsource BP as a significant contributor to the future of global energy delivery.

Advanced Ionics

Series A in 2023
Advanced Ionics specializes in developing innovative electrolyzer technology for generating green hydrogen. The company's primary goal is to lower the costs associated with green hydrogen production by leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and minimizing electricity consumption. This approach supports global decarbonization efforts by offering tailored solutions for various industries.

Grid Edge

Venture Round in 2021
Grid Edge develops AI-driven energy management software for commercial and public buildings. Its cloud-based platform predicts and optimizes building energy loads by integrating with building energy management systems and smart meters. Using hybrid deep learning and data analytics, the solution forecasts energy demand and allocates resources to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while turning on-site technologies into more efficient, revenue-ready assets. The company aims to help building owners and operators manage energy profiles proactively, enhancing grid participation through intelligent control of energy distribution.

Open Energi

Acquisition in 2021
Open Energi provides a real-time electricity consumption management platform for businesses across various sectors in the UK. It optimizes energy usage to reduce costs and generate revenue through its Dynamic Demand 2.0 platform, which uses AI to coordinate distributed energy resources safely and trade flexibility across markets.

Lightning eMotors

Post in 2021
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Lightning eMotors

Series C in 2020
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Lightning eMotors

Venture Round in 2019
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializes in the design and manufacture of zero-emission commercial vehicles and electric powertrains. Established in 2008, the company focuses on electrifying medium- and heavy-duty fleets, offering a range of products that includes delivery trucks, shuttle buses, passenger vans, and city transit buses. Lightning eMotors integrates all-electric powertrains into various vehicle platforms, including models from Ford and Chevrolet. The company also provides charging infrastructure solutions to help fleets, large enterprises, original equipment manufacturers, and government entities reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower operating costs, and enhance energy efficiency. Through its innovative offerings, Lightning eMotors is positioned as a leader in fleet electrification.

Grid Edge

Series A in 2019
Grid Edge develops AI-driven energy management software for commercial and public buildings. Its cloud-based platform predicts and optimizes building energy loads by integrating with building energy management systems and smart meters. Using hybrid deep learning and data analytics, the solution forecasts energy demand and allocates resources to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while turning on-site technologies into more efficient, revenue-ready assets. The company aims to help building owners and operators manage energy profiles proactively, enhancing grid participation through intelligent control of energy distribution.

Voltaware

Series A in 2018
Voltaware develops an energy monitoring solution that provides real-time monitoring of electricity consumption and home energy management. The device tracks electrical usage via built-in sensors, converts consumption data into actionable insights, and performs energy disaggregation to identify which appliances consume power. The platform supports both residential and small business users, offering energy-saving advice, predictive maintenance, and guidance to optimize bills and access competitive energy offerings. The company, founded in 2014 and based in London, aims to increase transparency in energy usage and help customers improve efficiency without compromising lifestyle.

Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments

Corporate Round in 2017
Lightsource BP is a global leader in the development, acquisition, and management of large-scale solar energy projects. Specializing in utility-scale solar project development, the company excels in its in-house planning and operational capabilities, allowing it to act as both the owner and manager of its projects. By collaborating with utilities, businesses, local communities, and governments, Lightsource BP addresses the increasing demand for affordable and sustainable energy. The company is committed to delivering competitively-priced, reliable clean energy solutions and aims to deploy at least 8GW of solar capacity worldwide in the coming years. Its focus on solar and smart energy solutions positions Lightsource BP as a significant contributor to the future of global energy delivery.

Heliex Power

Venture Round in 2016
Heliex Power designs and manufactures power generation systems that harness steam energy for electricity production. Its key products include Heliex GenSet (a generator set), Heliex SteamDrive (an electronic motor), Heliex AirComp (an air compressor), and Heliex SteamComp (a steam recompressor). The company serves diverse industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, agro crop processing, poultry, waste incineration, manufacturing, timber, glass, steel, distilling, district heating, and food.

Green Mountain Energy

Private Equity Round in 2000
Green Mountain Energy Company, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in the generation and distribution of alternative energy. The company offers electricity products sourced from clean, renewable resources such as wind and solar, catering to residential and commercial clients seeking sustainable energy solutions. In addition to energy supply, Green Mountain Energy provides solar panel systems and carbon offset products, enabling customers to reduce their carbon emissions and work towards achieving a zero-carbon footprint. Through its services, the company promotes sustainability efforts and environmental benefits for homes and small businesses alike.
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