Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is an investor-led venture capital firm based in Kirkland, Washington, focused on climate and energy technology. It makes minority investments across seed, early, and later stages in companies delivering environmental services, climate technology, and cleantech solutions. The firm seeks scalable technologies that provide reliable, affordable power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports innovations that address energy access, infrastructure, and transportation needs. Its mission emphasizes patient, impact-oriented investing to accelerate the transition to low-emission energy systems.

Bunmi Adekore

Investor

Tara Bansal

Investor

Gaëtan Bonhomme

Investor

Jim Cabot

Managing Director

Priscilla Chan MD

Co-Founder, Breakthrough Energy Coalition

Bhargavi Chevva

Investor

Quinn Cornelius

Investor

David Danielson

Managing Director

Mark Gallogly

Investor

Christian Garcia

Managing Director

Tom Griffin

Investor

Mark Hartney

Principal

Timothy Heidel

Principal

Christina Karapataki

Partner

Sila Kiliccote

Partner

Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira

Investor

Phil Larochell

Principal

Phil Larochelle Ph.D

Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Cheua Lovan

Investor

Brian Mayers

Investor

Jeff Momplaisir

Senior Associate

Chris Poirier

Investor

Julia Reinaud Ph.D

Senior Director, Europe

Juilia Reinaud

Senior Director

Cooper Rinzler

Investor

Christopher Rivest

Investor

Kyle Teamey

Investor

Eric Toone

Managing Director

Peter Turner

Investor

Libby Wayman

Investor

Karl White

Investor

Stefan Zlatev

Investor

Past deals in Geospatial

KoBold Metals

Series C in 2024
KoBold Metals specializes in global mineral exploration for battery materials. It combines geological expertise with advanced data analytics and machine learning to identify prospective cobalt sources, supporting the electric vehicle revolution.

Dandelion Energy

Series C in 2024
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Albedo

Series A in 2024
Albedo designs and manufactures aviation and aerospace components and operates a constellation of low-flying satellites that capture high-resolution visible and thermal imagery. Its Earth observation technology serves commercial applications such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture by delivering globally accessible, affordable imagery that is easy to task and applicable across industries.

GeologicAI

Series A in 2023
GeologicAI develops a cloud‑based platform that hosts, visualises and analyses geological, production and related data for the oil and gas sector. The system specialises in generating and analysing geological information at millimetre resolution, a capability essential for exploring and producing unconventional resources. By delivering detailed reservoir insights, the platform supports exploration and production companies in both oil and gas and mining industries.

GeologicAI

Series A in 2023
GeologicAI develops a cloud‑based platform that hosts, visualises and analyses geological, production and related data for the oil and gas sector. The system specialises in generating and analysing geological information at millimetre resolution, a capability essential for exploring and producing unconventional resources. By delivering detailed reservoir insights, the platform supports exploration and production companies in both oil and gas and mining industries.

KoBold Metals

Series B in 2023
KoBold Metals specializes in global mineral exploration for battery materials. It combines geological expertise with advanced data analytics and machine learning to identify prospective cobalt sources, supporting the electric vehicle revolution.

Dandelion Energy

Series B in 2022
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.

Albedo

Series A in 2022
Albedo designs and manufactures aviation and aerospace components and operates a constellation of low-flying satellites that capture high-resolution visible and thermal imagery. Its Earth observation technology serves commercial applications such as environmental monitoring and precision agriculture by delivering globally accessible, affordable imagery that is easy to task and applicable across industries.

KoBold Metals

Series B in 2022
KoBold Metals specializes in global mineral exploration for battery materials. It combines geological expertise with advanced data analytics and machine learning to identify prospective cobalt sources, supporting the electric vehicle revolution.

Dandelion Energy

Series B in 2021
Dandelion Energy, Inc. is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in affordable geothermal heating and cooling solutions. The company replaces traditional air conditioning and heating systems with an innovative home geothermal system that utilizes a powerful heat pump and underground pipes to transfer heat between the earth and the residence. This system is designed to harness thermal energy from below the earth's surface to regulate indoor temperatures and provide hot water, allowing homeowners to transition from conventional heating fuels to a more sustainable geothermal alternative. Dandelion Energy is committed to making renewable heating and cooling accessible and cost-effective for homeowners.
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