Clean Energy Ventures

Clean Energy Ventures, established in 2017 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage climate technology companies. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily in North America, Europe, and Israel. The firm concentrates on advanced energy innovations that address climate change, including energy storage, grid connectivity, renewable energy production, clean transportation, and the water/energy nexus. Clean Energy Ventures not only provides capital but also leverages its network and expertise to support these startups in achieving significant scale and commercial success.

Anne Andrew JD

Partner

Micha Ben-Naim

Investor

John Bobrowich

Venture Partner

Ben Chigier

Venture Partner

Yi-Jean Chow

Investment Principal

Yi Jean Chow

Principal

Matthew Cohen

Principal

Matt Cohen

Principal

Ted Dillon

COO

Ralph Earle III

Managing Director

James Ellis

Partner

James Ellis

Venture Partner

Temple Fennell

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Virginia Foote

Venture Partner

Dan Goldman

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Shanbor Gupta

Principal

Renu Gupta

Partner

John Harper

Venture Partner

Ariel Hyre

Analyst

Bradley Jones

Partner

Sven Karlsson

Partner

John Keane

Venture Partner

Tal Levy

Partner

Raffi Mardirosian

Partner

David S. Miller

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Francois Odouard

Partner

Willy Osborn

Venture Partner

Jean-Noël Poirier

Venture Partner

Wynston Reed

Investor

Wanda Reindorf

Venture Partner

Peter Schewinfurth

Partner

Louis Schick

Director of Investments

Lou Schick

Director of Investments

Peter Sopher

Investment Partner

Cara Tobin

Venture Partner

Mitchell Tyson

Venture Partner

Jeffrey Weiss

Senior Venture Partner

John Wisniewski

Partner

Amy Zhao

Investor

Zaurie Zimmerman

Partner

Kedar Gupta Ph.D

Partner

Adam de Sola Pool

Partner

David Miller Ph.D

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Chemical

MacroCycle Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
MacroCycle Technologies is a company developing a chemical recycling process to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester-fiber waste into virgin-grade plastics. Their proprietary technology, based on synthesizing cyclic macromolecules, enables the production of recycled PET with lower energy use than traditional methods. This process offers a sustainable, zero-carbon, and cost-competitive solution for plastic upcycling, contributing to a circular economy.

Advanced Ionics

Venture Round in 2025
Advanced Ionics specializes in innovative electrolyzer technology aimed at producing low-cost green hydrogen on-site for industrial applications. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and focusing on minimizing electricity consumption, the company seeks to make green hydrogen production more economical. Advanced Ionics' technology is versatile, applicable in various sectors including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its solutions, the company supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with hydrogen production.

Travertine

Venture Round in 2024
Travertine is a company focused on carbon dioxide removal and industrial chemical production, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact associated with the extraction of elements for renewable energy. Utilizing a proprietary electrochemical process, Travertine converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into mineral forms while simultaneously producing sulfuric acid, which is essential for critical element extraction and fertilizer production. The company effectively recycles sulfate wastes to generate sulfuric acid, thereby minimizing chemical waste during these processes. Additionally, Travertine generates high-quality carbon credits through its direct air capture and mineralization efforts, contributing to a sustainable approach in mining and fertilizer industries.

Aepnus

Seed Round in 2024
Developer of an electrolysis equipment designed to refine minerals and desalinate water. The company's technology manufactures low-cost electrolysis equipment which is used to electrify and decarbonize the production of commodity chemicals needed to transition to a carbon-free industry, enabling companies to manufacture electrified chemicals for a carbon-free future.

Advanced Ionics

Series A in 2023
Advanced Ionics specializes in innovative electrolyzer technology aimed at producing low-cost green hydrogen on-site for industrial applications. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and focusing on minimizing electricity consumption, the company seeks to make green hydrogen production more economical. Advanced Ionics' technology is versatile, applicable in various sectors including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its solutions, the company supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with hydrogen production.

OxCCU

Series A in 2023
OxCCU is a technology developer focused on facilitating a circular economy for fuels, chemicals, and plastics. It achieves this by innovating renewable energy solutions that convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into valuable products such as fuels, chemicals, and biodegradable plastics using hydrogen derived from water and renewable electricity.

Travertine

Seed Round in 2022
Travertine is a company focused on carbon dioxide removal and industrial chemical production, aiming to mitigate the environmental impact associated with the extraction of elements for renewable energy. Utilizing a proprietary electrochemical process, Travertine converts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into mineral forms while simultaneously producing sulfuric acid, which is essential for critical element extraction and fertilizer production. The company effectively recycles sulfate wastes to generate sulfuric acid, thereby minimizing chemical waste during these processes. Additionally, Travertine generates high-quality carbon credits through its direct air capture and mineralization efforts, contributing to a sustainable approach in mining and fertilizer industries.

Advanced Ionics

Seed Round in 2022
Advanced Ionics specializes in innovative electrolyzer technology aimed at producing low-cost green hydrogen on-site for industrial applications. By leveraging existing industrial infrastructure and focusing on minimizing electricity consumption, the company seeks to make green hydrogen production more economical. Advanced Ionics' technology is versatile, applicable in various sectors including ammonia and fertilizer production, hydrogenation, metal fabrication, glass manufacturing, methanol synthesis, synthetic fuels, chemicals, and power generation. Through its solutions, the company supports decarbonization efforts, helping clients to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions associated with hydrogen production.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.