Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Arnergy specializes in delivering sustainable energy solutions for businesses and homes in emerging markets. Its mission is to provide clean, reliable power tailored to tackle intermittency and grid unreliability, enabling clients to access affordable distributed energy systems.

Aetherflux is an aerospace company focused on providing renewable energy solutions to households, businesses, and military operations worldwide. The company has developed an innovative design for space-based solar power, which entails a constellation of small satellites that harness sunlight, convert it into electricity, and wirelessly transmit the power to ground stations. This technology aims to deliver reliable energy distribution while minimizing environmental impact, positioning Aetherflux at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.

Mantle8 is a pioneering exploration company specializing in natural hydrogen. It leverages proprietary geological models and imaging technologies to precisely locate and evaluate natural hydrogen sources, offering unparalleled accuracy in the industry.

AirLoom Energy develops wind energy technology that uses lightweight wings operating on a track to capture wind. The design aims to deliver the same amount of energy as conventional turbines at a fraction of the cost, enabling low-cost utility-scale wind energy. The system uses multiple small airframes on a slender oval track with downwind forces supported by a bridling system, and the configuration can be adjusted depending on the landscape, allowing clients to harvest wind energy in cost-effective and quicker ways.

Baseload Capital invests globally in renewable heat power projects. It provides financial tools for operators to build and run these plants, focusing on geothermal systems that offer clean, reliable energy.

Founded in 2019 by renowned fusion scientists and business leaders, Type One Energy is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power globally. The company employs advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect program aims for a low-risk, efficient path to a fusion power plant within the next decade.

Xcimer Energy is an innovative company focused on developing laser-driven fusion technology to deliver affordable, abundant, and carbon-free energy. Founded in 2021 and based in Redwood City, California, Xcimer integrates low-cost excimer laser technology with the HYLIFE reaction chamber concept to create a scalable Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) system. This approach addresses significant challenges that have historically hindered the viability of fusion power, enabling the application of experimentally proven controlled fusion reactions for electrical power generation. By transforming the energy marketplace, Xcimer aims to provide a sustainable energy solution that can meet growing global demands.

Reactive Technologies LTD is an energy technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on facilitating the transition to clean energy through innovative solutions for grid operators, electric utilities, and renewable asset owners. The company offers a range of advanced technologies, including GridMetrix, which provides real-time inertia measurements for transmission system operators, and GridMetrix for distribution network operators, which measures system strength and helps manage constraints. Its Tradenergy platform enhances forecasting, risk management, and optimization for energy flexibility, while the Dynamic PPA feature allows generators to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate price risks. Reactive Technologies is recognized for its groundbreaking Grid-Sonar™ technology, which delivers precise data on grid operations, thereby improving planning and maximizing electricity supply utilization. Established in 2010, the company has expanded its reach internationally, with commercial offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and an R&D center in Finland.

Equilibrium Energy specializes in optimizing energy consumption and reducing costs through its advanced energy management platform. The company aims to facilitate sustainable practices, enhance efficiency for power companies, and contribute positively to the environment.

Fourth Power specializes in utility-scale thermal battery storage solutions. It converts renewable energy into a reliable on-demand power source, addressing grid needs while facilitating the transition to decarbonized infrastructure.

AirLoom Energy develops wind energy technology that uses lightweight wings operating on a track to capture wind. The design aims to deliver the same amount of energy as conventional turbines at a fraction of the cost, enabling low-cost utility-scale wind energy. The system uses multiple small airframes on a slender oval track with downwind forces supported by a bridling system, and the configuration can be adjusted depending on the landscape, allowing clients to harvest wind energy in cost-effective and quicker ways.

Equilibrium Energy specializes in optimizing energy consumption and reducing costs through its advanced energy management platform. The company aims to facilitate sustainable practices, enhance efficiency for power companies, and contribute positively to the environment.

VEIR is a company focused on innovative electricity transmission solutions using high-temperature superconductors. It has developed a unique passive evaporative cryogenic cooling technology that significantly enhances cooling efficiency, delivering twenty times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to traditional mechanical methods. By utilizing commercial superconducting tape, VEIR's technology enables power delivery at transmission levels without resistive losses. This advancement allows clients to streamline permitting processes and supports the economical establishment of electric transmission lines across distribution-scale infrastructure.

Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Founded in 2019 by renowned fusion scientists and business leaders, Type One Energy is dedicated to delivering sustainable and affordable fusion power globally. The company employs advanced manufacturing methods, computational physics, and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect program aims for a low-risk, efficient path to a fusion power plant within the next decade.

Viridos is a company that develops and commercializes genomic-driven solutions aimed at tackling global energy and environmental issues. It specializes in synthesizing and programming DNA to create and utilize technologies in synthetic genomics. The company designs and develops microbes for various industrial processes and environmental applications, including microbial cultivation technologies that identify novel microorganisms and new genes. Additionally, Viridos focuses on enhancing biofuel production, utilizing photosynthetic organisms to generate value-added products from sunlight and carbon dioxide, and improving the recovery rates of subsurface hydrocarbons. Its innovations also extend to the development of high-yield, disease-resistant feedstocks. Through these efforts, Viridos contributes to the production of energy, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, while also promoting carbon sequestration and environmental remediation.

PeakSyncer, a subsidiary of Zhong Xi Group, LLC, specializes in an AI-powered cloud platform designed to optimize energy management for utility companies. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to automate and streamline demand response programs, reducing peak energy loads. It offers real-time reporting, seamless data tracking, and integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring smooth implementation. PeakSyncer also facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and supports sustainable energy ecosystems by engaging customers in demand response initiatives. The platform is scalable, continuously learning from past syncs to improve accuracy and efficiency, and offers 24/7 monitoring and dedicated support.

RIFT is a startup on a mission towards a sustainable future that is powered by clean and renewable energy.

Baseload Capital invests globally in renewable heat power projects. It provides financial tools for operators to build and run these plants, focusing on geothermal systems that offer clean, reliable energy.

Electra is a company dedicated to revolutionizing iron and steel production by significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. It specializes in alternative steelmaking technology that employs innovative electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes. By electrifying and decarbonizing the steelmaking process, Electra enables the production of low-carbon clean iron from various ores and renewable energy sources. This approach not only minimizes the environmental impact associated with traditional steel production but also helps companies lower energy intensity and costs, promoting sustainability within the industry.

Founded in 2017, Fervo Energy specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. Based in San Francisco, the company generates clean power through innovative geoscience methods, aiming to provide a dispatchable foundation for a 100% clean energy future.

Terabase Energy is a provider of automation and digital deployment solutions for utility-scale solar projects. The company develops software and services, including a cloud-based artificial intelligence project development platform that supports collaborative digital models, and offers technical advisory and engineering services. It markets an automation platform that integrates software, automation, and advanced construction techniques to help solar developers and EPC firms optimize project planning, streamline deployment, improve site efficiency, and manage costs, enabling scalable solar installations. The solutions are used by more than 400 engineering, procurement, and construction firms, developers, and independent power producers in 28 countries. Terabase Energy is based in Berkeley, California, with an additional office in Melbourne, Australia.

C-Zero is a Santa Barbara-based hard-tech startup developing technology to decarbonize natural gas. It uses high temperatures to split methane into hydrogen and solid carbon, enabling emission reduction in industries like ammonia production, electric generation, and fuel cell vehicles.

Zap Energy, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on developing compact and scalable fusion technology that offers low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible energy solutions. Unlike conventional fusion methods, Zap Energy's approach utilizes electric current to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enhancing the stability and efficiency of the fusion process. This innovative technology aims to provide sustainable energy while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion systems.

Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches.

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, Sustaera develops direct air capture technology. This innovative solution uses renewable energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from the air, offering scalable, low-cost systems for global clients aiming to restore the carbon balance.

Founded in 2011, ESS provides safe, cost-effective long-duration energy storage solutions for commercial & industrial applications, utilities, microgrids, and off-grid systems. Their patented iron-electrolyte flow cell design enables reliable clean energy integration.

M2X Energy is a technology company that offers automated systems for converting methane into valuable products. Its innovative, non-catalytic partial-oxidation reformer can process various feedstocks like landfill gas and biogas, helping businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions by minimizing waste.

Reactive Technologies LTD is an energy technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on facilitating the transition to clean energy through innovative solutions for grid operators, electric utilities, and renewable asset owners. The company offers a range of advanced technologies, including GridMetrix, which provides real-time inertia measurements for transmission system operators, and GridMetrix for distribution network operators, which measures system strength and helps manage constraints. Its Tradenergy platform enhances forecasting, risk management, and optimization for energy flexibility, while the Dynamic PPA feature allows generators to capitalize on market opportunities and mitigate price risks. Reactive Technologies is recognized for its groundbreaking Grid-Sonar™ technology, which delivers precise data on grid operations, thereby improving planning and maximizing electricity supply utilization. Established in 2010, the company has expanded its reach internationally, with commercial offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and an R&D center in Finland.

Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on deep decarbonization by developing low-cost, high-efficiency systems for producing fossil-free hydrogen. The company targets industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis technology from scratch, Electric Hydrogen aims to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional methods in terms of cost and scale. Their advanced PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) technology uses renewable electricity to generate clean hydrogen gas, reducing industrial pollution and dependence on fossil fuels. The company's leadership team brings extensive experience from pioneering clean energy companies like Tesla and First Solar, positioning Electric Hydrogen as a strong contender in the quest for zero-emission industrial processes.

Founded in 2017, Fervo Energy specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. Based in San Francisco, the company generates clean power through innovative geoscience methods, aiming to provide a dispatchable foundation for a 100% clean energy future.

VEIR is a company focused on innovative electricity transmission solutions using high-temperature superconductors. It has developed a unique passive evaporative cryogenic cooling technology that significantly enhances cooling efficiency, delivering twenty times the cooling power per kilogram of nitrogen flow compared to traditional mechanical methods. By utilizing commercial superconducting tape, VEIR's technology enables power delivery at transmission levels without resistive losses. This advancement allows clients to streamline permitting processes and supports the economical establishment of electric transmission lines across distribution-scale infrastructure.

Blip Energy develops smart battery systems designed to mitigate peak demand on the power grid. Their plug-and-play hardware optimizes energy costs for users while reducing operational expenses for utilities, with no permitting or installation barriers.

C-Zero is a Santa Barbara-based hard-tech startup developing technology to decarbonize natural gas. It uses high temperatures to split methane into hydrogen and solid carbon, enabling emission reduction in industries like ammonia production, electric generation, and fuel cell vehicles.

Founded in 2013, Quidnet Energy develops grid-scale energy storage systems using a unique hydroelectric technology. The company stores excess renewable energy by pumping water under pressure into underground geological reservoirs and releases it to drive hydroelectric turbines when needed. This process enables seamless integration with existing electricity-generating facilities at a lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

Enverid Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing and manufacturing solutions for indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings globally. The company offers HVAC load reduction modules designed to eliminate molecular contaminants such as carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds, and formaldehyde from indoor air. Enverid's technology includes automated regeneration and outside air management, enhancing indoor air treatment. Additionally, the company provides sorbent cartridges that capture various pollutants, including ozone and aldehydes. Its products cater to a wide range of applications in settings such as schools, hospitals, residences, and transportation. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, Enverid Systems also has offices in Boston, Houston, Tampa, and Shanghai. It operates as a subsidiary of Tadiran Holdings Ltd.

Founded in 2011, ESS provides safe, cost-effective long-duration energy storage solutions for commercial & industrial applications, utilities, microgrids, and off-grid systems. Their patented iron-electrolyte flow cell design enables reliable clean energy integration.

Sierra Energy, established in 2004 and headquartered in Davis, California, specializes in developing FastOx® gasification technology. This innovative process converts waste into energy without combustion, utilizing steam and oxygen to break down trash at a molecular level. The result is a clean syngas that can be transformed into high-value products, promoting a zero-waste future. Sierra Energy's commercial facility operates in Monterey County, California, and the company continues to refine its technology and explore new applications at the Sierra Energy Research Park.

Founded in 2017, Commonwealth Fusion is a research company developing fusion energy through an inexhaustible power plant. It combines proven physics with revolutionary superconducting magnet technology to accelerate the path to commercial fusion energy.

Arnergy specializes in delivering sustainable energy solutions for businesses and homes in emerging markets. Its mission is to provide clean, reliable power tailored to tackle intermittency and grid unreliability, enabling clients to access affordable distributed energy systems.

Baseload Capital invests globally in renewable heat power projects. It provides financial tools for operators to build and run these plants, focusing on geothermal systems that offer clean, reliable energy.

Heron Power is a startup specializing in energy technology. It focuses on developing innovative power electronics to modernize and strengthen the electrical grid, enabling increased electricity generation.