Chevron

Chevron Corporation is an integrated energy and technology company that focuses on providing affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy solutions to support human progress. The company engages in various sectors, including oil and gas, emerging energy technologies, advanced materials, and information technology. Chevron Technology Ventures, its venture capital arm, plays a crucial role in identifying and investing in innovative technologies that can enhance the company's operations and reduce costs. This division targets investments across various stages of development, from early-stage start-ups to established ventures, concentrating on areas such as hydrogen infrastructure, renewable energy, advanced battery systems, and nanomaterials. By fostering innovation and integrating new technologies, Chevron aims to create commercial opportunities and improve performance within its core business operations. The company is headquartered in San Ramon, California, with additional offices in Houston, Texas.

Kemal Anbarci

Vice President and Managing Executive

Paul Bennett

Vice President and Treasurer

Chevron Equipment Finance

Finance Broker

Jim Gable

President

Bob Grazer

Venture Executive - Chevron Technology Ventures

Bruce L. Niemeyer

Vice President, Strategic Planning

Rich Pardoe

Venture Principal

Michael K. Wirth

Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO

Past deals in Energy Storage

Radiant

Series C in 2024
Radiant is a clean energy startup based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in the development of portable nuclear microreactors. Founded in 2019, the company aims to provide an alternative to fossil fuels through its innovative microreactor technology. Designed to fit within a shipping container, these reactors can be easily transported by air, ship, or road, making them suitable for both military and commercial applications. The Kaleidos microreactor, in particular, is notable for offering a zero-emissions power source, ideal for remote locations and critical power needs.

Raven

Venture Round in 2024
Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste. They transform waste destined for landfills into environmentally friendly, efficient, and profitable clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels with our patented Steam/CO2 Reformer technology. Raven was in 2018 and is based in Pinedale, Wyoming.

Ionomr

Series A in 2023
Ionomr is pioneering and commercializing the world's most advanced ion-exchange materials. These provide an enabling platform for clean tech solutions after more than five decades of stagnation in available materials. Using our deep knowledge of scalable electrochemical systems, we enable more efficient systems that will lead to the decarbonization of the planet for future generations. To date, electrochemical applications in the clean tech realm use materials that contain toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFCs). PFCs leach into water sources and bioaccumulate for hundreds of years, having a dire impact on human health and the entire ecosystem. We are driven to replace these materials with our environmentally friendly hydrocarbon alternatives that reduce pollution at the source, and are proven to be more durable and efficient than incumbent materials. Ionomr's membranes and polymers are highly processable, which allow for simple integration into electrochemical systems. We enable optimal performance in applications for chemical & water remediation, energy storage and hydrogen. We are passionate about empowering the development of resilient and sustainable systems that will underlie the future of the renewable energy and circular chemical economies.

Malta

Venture Round in 2023
Malta is a provider of industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions. The Malta system collects and stores inexpensive and abundant renewable and fossil energy, and dispatches it as needed to the grid to enable the affordable and reliable delivery of electricity on demand. Incubated at X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google [x]), and funded by leading venture capital and commercial power industry companies

Immaterial

Series A in 2023
Immaterial is a manufacturer and developer of highly porous nanomaterials that significantly enhance the storage and separation of gas molecules. The company's super-adsorbent materials can be integrated into gas tanks, allowing for increased storage capacity without altering pressure or volume. This innovation enables gas companies to reduce costs associated with the separation, storage, and transportation of gas, providing a more efficient solution in the energy sector.

Magnum Development

Acquisition in 2023
Magnum Development specializes in the development of storage caverns for various energy resources, including natural gas, compressed air, refined products, helium, and hydrogen. Operating primarily in the Western United States, the company offers transportation services and aims to provide economical solutions for storing and distributing clean energy. By focusing on the development of multiple portfolio companies, Magnum Development contributes to the consistent and reliable delivery of power in the region.

Compact Membrane Systems

Series A in 2023
Compact Membrane Systems specializes in providing scalable membrane solutions for the decarbonization revolution. It develops technology to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, avert global warming, and transform the industry into a long-term sustainable enterprise.

Electric Era

Series A in 2023
Electric Era Technologies specializes in developing AI-controlled battery storage solutions designed to enhance the efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Central to its offerings is the PowerNode-OS, a real-time software platform that optimizes charging operations for each PowerNode station. In addition to its technological innovations, Electric Era provides comprehensive EV charging solutions, including installation and ongoing support, aimed at delivering a seamless customer experience while fostering brand engagement. The company's battery systems are engineered to manage energy costs effectively, preventing excessive power draw from the grid during peak demand periods. Through these solutions, Electric Era enables businesses to streamline operations and promote sustainable energy usage without compromising their power management strategies.

Strohm

Venture Round in 2022
Strohm is a private supply chain company, focused on the offshore wind-to-hydrogen sector.

Starfire Energy

Series B in 2022
Starfire Energy develops and deploys sustainable energy technologies. It has developed a way to make clean liquid fuel from wind and solar power. The fuel is NH3 which is currently used as fertilizer and as a refrigerant but is also an energy-dense liquid fuel. Liquid fuel synthesis from clean energy is the next critical technology for sustainable energy. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Strohm

Venture Round in 2022
Strohm is a private supply chain company, focused on the offshore wind-to-hydrogen sector.

Aurora Hydrogen

Series A in 2022
Aurora Hydrogen is focused on advancing hydrogen production technology that leverages efficient microwave energy to create clean hydrogen. This innovative approach is designed to decarbonize transportation and industrial processes, allowing for significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. The technology is highly scalable, making it suitable for a range of applications from small fueling stations to large industrial setups. Notably, Aurora Hydrogen's production process does not generate carbon dioxide or consume water, positioning the company as a key player in efforts to mitigate climate change by potentially reducing global carbon dioxide emissions by over 500 million tonnes annually.

TAE

Series G in 2022
TAE Technologies, Inc. is a company focused on developing clean fusion energy through advanced particle accelerator and plasma physics. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, with an additional office in Rancho Santa Margarita, TAE Technologies aims to create a new source of energy derived from natural processes that generates no harmful byproducts. With over two decades of research, the company is dedicated to commercializing safe and cost-effective fusion power solutions. TAE Technologies also contributes to advancements in power management, electric mobility, and life sciences, addressing the global energy demand while promoting sustainable and carbon-free energy alternatives.

Carbon Clean

Series C in 2022
Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Renewable Energy Group

Acquisition in 2022
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is a leader in the production and supply of lower carbon transportation fuels, including biodiesel and renewable diesel. The company operates an integrated system for the procurement, distribution, and logistics of converting natural fats, oils, greases, and sugars into advanced biofuels. It runs a network of 13 biorefineries, with 11 located in the United States and 2 in Germany. Renewable Energy Group also engages in the purchase and resale of biomass-based diesel and provides operational management services for production facilities. Additionally, the company offers construction management services for the development or upgrade of biorefineries and sells petroleum-based heating oils and diesel fuels. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, Renewable Energy Group is committed to advancing bio-based fuel and chemicals through its innovative research and development initiatives.

Ionomr

Series A in 2022
Ionomr is pioneering and commercializing the world's most advanced ion-exchange materials. These provide an enabling platform for clean tech solutions after more than five decades of stagnation in available materials. Using our deep knowledge of scalable electrochemical systems, we enable more efficient systems that will lead to the decarbonization of the planet for future generations. To date, electrochemical applications in the clean tech realm use materials that contain toxic fluorinated chemicals (PFCs). PFCs leach into water sources and bioaccumulate for hundreds of years, having a dire impact on human health and the entire ecosystem. We are driven to replace these materials with our environmentally friendly hydrocarbon alternatives that reduce pollution at the source, and are proven to be more durable and efficient than incumbent materials. Ionomr's membranes and polymers are highly processable, which allow for simple integration into electrochemical systems. We enable optimal performance in applications for chemical & water remediation, energy storage and hydrogen. We are passionate about empowering the development of resilient and sustainable systems that will underlie the future of the renewable energy and circular chemical economies.

Hydrogenious Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2013, Hydrogenious Technoloiges is a spin-off of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg by its CEO Dr. Daniel Teichmann and the three co-founders Prof. Wolfgang Arlt, Prof. Peter Wasserscheid and Prof. Eberhardt Schlücker. The need for safe and efficient hydrogen storage for multi-MWh energy storage systems and safe and reliable hydrogen storage for hydrogen refuelling stations and fuel cell mobility was imminent – and Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) proved to be the solution. Having completed the technological proof of concept at the university’s laboratories, the idea became reality and Hydrogenious Technologies, a global pioneer in LOHC based energy storage, was born. With the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg becoming a shareholder in May 2014 and the successful close of a Series A funding round in July 2014 with Anglo American Platinum as investor, Hydrogenious Technologies is now backed with strong scientific, strategic and financial capacities to revolutionize large-scale energy and hydrogen storage.

Raven

Seed Round in 2021
Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste. They transform waste destined for landfills into environmentally friendly, efficient, and profitable clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels with our patented Steam/CO2 Reformer technology. Raven was in 2018 and is based in Pinedale, Wyoming.

Natel Energy

Series B in 2021
Natel Energy, Inc. develops and sells restoration hydro turbines (RHTs) designed for low head settings to generate renewable electricity from various water sources, including existing low dams, irrigation canals, and streams. These turbines can be installed in existing infrastructure, improving the efficiency of older units and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The company also offers digital services that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risks for hydropower stakeholders, utilizing machine learning and remote sensing technologies. Additionally, Natel Energy provides HydroForecast, which employs satellite imagery and advanced modeling to deliver accurate hydrological forecasts. Founded in 2005 and based in Alameda, California, Natel Energy aims to support the transition to sustainable energy through innovative hydropower solutions that contribute to a low-carbon grid.

Starfire Energy

Venture Round in 2021
Starfire Energy develops and deploys sustainable energy technologies. It has developed a way to make clean liquid fuel from wind and solar power. The fuel is NH3 which is currently used as fertilizer and as a refrigerant but is also an energy-dense liquid fuel. Liquid fuel synthesis from clean energy is the next critical technology for sustainable energy. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

Malta

Series B in 2021
Malta is a provider of industrial-grade, grid-scale energy storage solutions. The Malta system collects and stores inexpensive and abundant renewable and fossil energy, and dispatches it as needed to the grid to enable the affordable and reliable delivery of electricity on demand. Incubated at X, the Moonshot Factory (formerly Google [x]), and funded by leading venture capital and commercial power industry companies

Svante

Series D in 2021
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2020
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Carbon Clean

Series B in 2020
Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Carbon Clean

Series B in 2020
Carbon Clean specializes in carbon dioxide recovery technology tailored for industrial applications, focusing on the decarbonization of power plants and utilities. The company has developed a patented carbon capture process that utilizes a proprietary regenerable advanced solvent and enhanced energy integration, allowing for the removal of up to 90% of carbon dioxide from flue gases. This energy-efficient technology is designed to be both cost-effective and adaptable, suitable for integration into new facilities or retrofitting existing ones. By providing industrial-quality carbon dioxide for reuse or sequestration, Carbon Clean enables its clients to adopt scalable and affordable carbon capture solutions. The company operates multiple research teams and facilities worldwide, commercializing its innovative technology for a diverse range of global customers.

Spear Power Systems

Series B in 2019
Spear Power Systems designs and manufactures safe, reliable lithium-ion battery storage systems for demanding applications including defense, marine propulsion, oil & gas, and mining. The company has a wide range of energy storage systems suited to meet any demand. Their family of TRIDENT maritime batteries offers multiple cell chemistries in order to provide you with industry-leading energy density or ultra-high power density depending on the requirements of your application.

Svante

Series C in 2019
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Carbon Engineering

Private Equity Round in 2019
Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a clean energy company based in Squamish, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing and commercializing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. The company's innovative approach allows large facilities to manage emissions from various sources, including vehicles, airplanes, and buildings, thereby addressing a significant portion of global emissions. Carbon Engineering's technology integrates processes such as an air contactor and a regeneration cycle, enabling continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Additionally, the company focuses on converting captured CO2 into clean and affordable transportation fuels, aiming to contribute effectively to climate solutions and assist businesses in meeting net-zero targets.

Natron Energy

Venture Round in 2019
Natron Energy, Inc. is an energy storage company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing sodium-ion battery technologies, utilizing Prussian Blue electrode materials to create safe and sustainable energy storage solutions. Natron's batteries are designed for various industrial applications, including uninterruptible power supply systems, lift trucks, renewable energy smoothing, and smart grids. These batteries offer advantages such as high power density, efficient recharging, and extended cycle life, and can be produced economically using commodity materials on existing manufacturing lines. Natron Energy operates a software-defined power platform to enhance the integration of its battery solutions across critical backup power systems and other applications.

Carbon Engineering

Series A in 2019
Carbon Engineering Ltd. is a clean energy company based in Squamish, Canada, founded in 2009. It specializes in developing and commercializing Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which captures carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere. The company's innovative approach allows large facilities to manage emissions from various sources, including vehicles, airplanes, and buildings, thereby addressing a significant portion of global emissions. Carbon Engineering's technology integrates processes such as an air contactor and a regeneration cycle, enabling continuous capture of atmospheric CO2 and the production of pure carbon dioxide. Additionally, the company focuses on converting captured CO2 into clean and affordable transportation fuels, aiming to contribute effectively to climate solutions and assist businesses in meeting net-zero targets.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2018
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Svante

Series C in 2018
Svante is a prominent provider of carbon capture and removal solutions, focusing on the development and manufacture of innovative solid sorbents, structured adsorbent filters, and rotary contactor machines. The company's technology is designed for post-combustion industrial carbon capture and direct air capture, addressing hard-to-decarbonize emissions from industries such as cement, hydrogen, oil and gas, and steel. Svante's solid sorbent-based technology is both environmentally responsible and scalable, allowing for effective CO2 capture that meets pipeline-grade purity standards. This captured carbon can be safely transported, stored underground, or repurposed for various applications. By forming partnerships across the global carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) value chain, Svante aims to facilitate the implementation of source-to-sink carbon capture projects, helping enterprises reduce emissions while managing capital costs and energy use effectively.

Southwest Windpower

Series C in 2009
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.

Southwest Windpower

Series B in 2007
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.

Southwest Windpower

Series B in 2006
Southwest Windpower, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of small wind turbines. The company has established itself as a pioneer in wind technology, having designed and shipped over 180,000 wind turbines to more than 120 countries. Manufacturing operations are based in Flagstaff, Arizona, with additional facilities in Cologne, Germany. Southwest Windpower offers a diverse range of wind turbines suitable for various applications, including remote sites, utility-connected homes, and industrial uses. The company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and efficient wind energy solutions, catering to customers who seek performance, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness in their energy products.

Konarka Technologies

Series B in 2002
Konarka Technologies, Inc. develops and advances nano-enabled polymer photovoltaic materials for commercial, industrial, government, and consumer applications. It provides standard products to serve portable power needs; and custom solutions, such as roll up chargers, personal accessories, and fold up chargers. The company's products are used in outdoor, portable power, indoor and remote sensing, and mission critical applications. It has strategic partnerships with Air Products, 24 Innovations, Kurz, SkyShades, Chevron, Merck, Toppan Forms, Dupont, Siemens, and the U.S. Air Force. Konarka Technologies, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts with business development offices in Asia. It has a research and development facility in Austria. The company has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
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