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

Gaƫtan 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 Natural Resources

Mantle8

Seed Round in 2025
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.

Mangrove Lithium

Venture Round in 2025
Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company that has developed a modular platform for producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate efficiently from diverse input streams. Its scalable solution can be co-located with upstream producers or manufacturers, enabling cost-effective conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water.

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.

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.

Kodama Systems

Seed Round in 2022
Kodama Systems is a technology company focused on forest management, aiming to enhance forest resilience and carbon sequestration. Its innovative solutions streamline in-field operations through a comprehensive approach that improves productivity in forest thinning. The company's technology leverages simulation, teleoperation, and equipment integration to provide valuable feedback and insights. By addressing the challenges posed by wildfires and carbon emissions, Kodama Systems supports the construction and mining industries in their efforts to mitigate climate impacts while promoting sustainable forestry practices.

Mangrove Lithium

Series B in 2022
Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company that has developed a modular platform for producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate efficiently from diverse input streams. Its scalable solution can be co-located with upstream producers or manufacturers, enabling cost-effective conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water.

Heirloom

Series A in 2022
Heirloom is a carbon capture company developing direct air capture technology that accelerates the natural absorption of carbon dioxide. Its approach uses a limestone-based process to increase CO2 uptake and stores the captured carbon permanently underground, powered by renewable energy. The company also applies carbon capture and utilization techniques to enhance natural CO2 removal. By offering a scalable, renewable-energy driven solution, Heirloom aims to help businesses meet sustainability goals with a cost-effective path to significant carbon removal.

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.

Mangrove Lithium

Series A in 2021
Mangrove Lithium is a Vancouver-based company that has developed a modular platform for producing battery-grade lithium hydroxide and carbonate efficiently from diverse input streams. Its scalable solution can be co-located with upstream producers or manufacturers, enabling cost-effective conversion of waste brines to chemicals and desalinated water.

Heirloom

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Heirloom is a carbon capture company developing direct air capture technology that accelerates the natural absorption of carbon dioxide. Its approach uses a limestone-based process to increase CO2 uptake and stores the captured carbon permanently underground, powered by renewable energy. The company also applies carbon capture and utilization techniques to enhance natural CO2 removal. By offering a scalable, renewable-energy driven solution, Heirloom aims to help businesses meet sustainability goals with a cost-effective path to significant carbon removal.

Pachama

Seed Round in 2020
Pachama uses AI and satellite data to monitor and verify carbon sequestration in forests. This enables businesses to invest in nature-based solutions for carbon offsetting, while supporting local communities and wildlife conservation.
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