Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Palm Beach, Cologne, and London. The firm invests across venture, growth, credit, and infrastructure stages, focusing on the energy sector. Its investment portfolio spans energy efficiency, sustainable energy generation and distribution, smart grid, energy storage, digital and decentralized energy, mobility, cybersecurity, and comprehensive energy services. Energy Impact Partners collaborates with entrepreneurs and leading energy and industrial companies to drive innovation and advance the transition to a sustainable future.

Vida Asiegbu

Principal

Hilton Augustine III

Senior Associate

Alessandro Bertino

Investor

Cassie Bowe

Partner

Samuel Bursten

Principal

Sam Bursten

Principal

Ryan Casserly

Associate

Shawn Cherian

Partner

Matthias Dill

CEO and Managing Partner, Europe

Michael Donnelly

Co-Founder, Chief Risk Officer and Partner

Linda Duraj

Senior Associate

Kevin Fitzgerald

Partner and Chief Utility Officer

Jenny Gao

Vice President, Elevate Future Fund

Harry Giovani

Managing Partner and CEO of Energy Impact Partners Credit

Alexander Hayek

Principal

Tansel Ismail

Vice President

Adam James

Partner, Head of Customer Experience and Impact

Joshua Kamali

Principal

Shayle Kann

Managing Partner

Steven Kantowitz

Partner

Hans Kobler

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Will Lipscomb

Investor

Andy Lubershane

Senior Vice President

Lindsay Luger

Partner

Jeff McDermott

Partner and Head of Strategic Finance

Nazo Moosa

Managing Partner, Europe

Janaki Narayanan

Investor

Evan Pittman

Managing Director, Research and Innovation

Alexandre Raguet

Venture Partner

Alex Raguet

Venture Partner

Sameer Reddy

Managing Partner, Venture

Alexander Schmidt

Investor, Europe

Ashwin Shashindranath

Partner

Tal Sheynfeld

Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners Credit

Ryan Spencer

Vice President

Kyle Wool

CFO

Seungmin Yi

Investor

Kimberly Zou

Investment Analyst

Steven Yang

Principal

Gregory Thiel Ph.D

Managing Director, Technology

Past deals in Electricity

eSmart Systems

Venture Round in 2024
eSmart Systems AS specializes in developing intelligent software solutions for the energy sector, focusing on smart grid technologies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Halden, Norway, with an office in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages over 20 years of industry experience to offer cloud-based platforms that utilize the Internet of Things, Big Data, and advanced analytics. Their operational intelligence software optimizes energy investments, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints through informed decision-making. eSmart Systems provides a comprehensive suite of products, including connected grid solutions and tailored applications for utilities and consumers, enabling real-time data collection and analysis from various sources such as sensors and building automation systems. The company aims to improve asset management and operational efficiency for energy grid operators, ultimately lowering maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.

Zap Energy

Series D in 2024
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Reverion

Series A in 2024
Reverion specializes in developing reversible, carbon-negative power plants that leverage patented technology to maximize the potential of biogas. The company's containerized units, designed for mass production, achieve remarkable electrical efficiencies of 80% for both power generation and energy storage. This innovative approach not only doubles the electricity output of traditional gas engines but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in a negative CO2 balance. Additionally, Reverion's technology is capable of utilizing excess solar and wind power, enhancing electricity production in existing biogas plants and stabilizing the power grid during electrolysis. Through these advancements, Reverion aims to promote a renewable and decarbonized energy future.

Arcadia

Venture Round in 2024
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

instagrid

Series C in 2024
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.

RS Technologies

Venture Round in 2022
RS Technologies specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of composite utility poles and related products for the electric transmission and distribution sectors. The company offers a range of products, including modular poles, singular poles, cross arms, and fire shields, aimed at electricity distributors. These composite poles serve as a viable alternative to traditional wood, steel, and concrete structures, providing lighter, more durable, and longer-lasting solutions at competitive prices.

Form Energy

Series E in 2022
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

eSmart Systems

Series B in 2022
eSmart Systems AS specializes in developing intelligent software solutions for the energy sector, focusing on smart grid technologies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Halden, Norway, with an office in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages over 20 years of industry experience to offer cloud-based platforms that utilize the Internet of Things, Big Data, and advanced analytics. Their operational intelligence software optimizes energy investments, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints through informed decision-making. eSmart Systems provides a comprehensive suite of products, including connected grid solutions and tailored applications for utilities and consumers, enabling real-time data collection and analysis from various sources such as sensors and building automation systems. The company aims to improve asset management and operational efficiency for energy grid operators, ultimately lowering maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.

Electric Hydrogen

Series B in 2022
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on developing low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems aimed at decarbonizing industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis, Electric Hydrogen seeks to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional, fossil-fuel-based hydrogen in terms of cost and scalability. The company's advanced PEM technology utilizes low-cost renewable electricity to produce clean hydrogen gas, thereby helping industries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and minimize pollution. With a leadership team experienced in transformative clean energy companies, Electric Hydrogen is positioned to address current challenges in efficiency and cost, contributing to the goal of a zero-emission industrial sector in the near future.

Zap Energy

Series C in 2022
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

instagrid

Series B in 2022
Instagrid GmbH, founded in 2018 and based in Stuttgart, Germany, specializes in manufacturing portable battery storage systems designed to meet the power demands of various sectors, including construction, event technology, landscaping, and public services. The company's innovative products feature a unique architecture with stacked micro-level inverters, making them smaller, lighter, and more powerful than traditional battery systems. Instagrid's portable power solutions provide reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly electricity, serving as a sustainable alternative to noisy and polluting petrol and diesel generators. By enabling mobile power infrastructures, Instagrid supports users working in temporary locations with clean and affordable energy.

Arcadia

Series D in 2021
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Form Energy

Series D in 2021
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Electric Hydrogen

Series A in 2021
Electric Hydrogen is a company focused on developing low-cost, high-efficiency, fossil-free hydrogen systems aimed at decarbonizing industrial sectors such as ammonia and steel production, which are significant contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. By rethinking electrolysis, Electric Hydrogen seeks to make clean hydrogen competitive with traditional, fossil-fuel-based hydrogen in terms of cost and scalability. The company's advanced PEM technology utilizes low-cost renewable electricity to produce clean hydrogen gas, thereby helping industries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and minimize pollution. With a leadership team experienced in transformative clean energy companies, Electric Hydrogen is positioned to address current challenges in efficiency and cost, contributing to the goal of a zero-emission industrial sector in the near future.

Zap Energy

Series B in 2021
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Form Energy

Series C in 2020
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Arcadia

Series C in 2019
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

eSmart Systems

Venture Round in 2019
eSmart Systems AS specializes in developing intelligent software solutions for the energy sector, focusing on smart grid technologies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Halden, Norway, with an office in Palo Alto, California, the company leverages over 20 years of industry experience to offer cloud-based platforms that utilize the Internet of Things, Big Data, and advanced analytics. Their operational intelligence software optimizes energy investments, enhances energy efficiency, and reduces carbon footprints through informed decision-making. eSmart Systems provides a comprehensive suite of products, including connected grid solutions and tailored applications for utilities and consumers, enabling real-time data collection and analysis from various sources such as sensors and building automation systems. The company aims to improve asset management and operational efficiency for energy grid operators, ultimately lowering maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.

Arcadia

Series B in 2018
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Powerphase

Venture Round in 2017
Powerphase is a developer of advanced air injection systems for gas turbines, headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, since its founding in 2011. The company's flagship product, Turbophase, is a modular air-injection system designed to enhance the capacity and efficiency of combustion turbines. Utilizing advanced aero-thermal technology, Powerphase's systems enable gas turbines to produce up to 10 percent more power while using less fuel, resulting in lower operational costs. The company focuses on reducing the carbon footprint of power generation and other industries reliant on combustion turbines by providing upgrades and enhancements that improve performance and flexibility.

Arcadia

Series A in 2017
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Enchanted Rock

Venture Round in 2017
Enchanted Rock, Ltd. specializes in the development, ownership, and operation of electric microgrids designed to assist commercial and industrial clients in managing risks associated with electricity. Founded in 2006 and based in Kemah, Texas, the company operates primarily in the Greater Houston area, providing services that include the design, project management, installation, and commissioning of microgrids. Enchanted Rock also focuses on various aspects of distributed power, such as electrical interconnection, energy market integration, and control technologies, alongside the maintenance of natural gas backup power systems. Their microgrid solutions aim to protect clients from unexpected power outages, ensuring business continuity and supporting civic responsibilities across municipalities, government entities, and various businesses.
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