Fifty Years

Fifty Years is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 and located in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who leverage technology to address significant global challenges. Fifty Years primarily invests in companies within the technology sector in North America and Europe. Its investment strategy emphasizes backing ventures that have the potential to achieve substantial profitability while contributing to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. By prioritizing innovative solutions and impactful business models, Fifty Years aims to foster a positive change in society through its portfolio companies.

Seth Bannon

Founding Partner

David Phoenix

Partner

Alex Teng

Partner

Shuo Yang

Principal

Ela Madej

Co-Founder and Partner

Past deals in Electrical Equipment

Gridware

Series A in 2025
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2023
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2021
Gridware specializes in advanced grid monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the safety and reliability of electrical infrastructure. The company develops a sophisticated sensing system equipped with high-precision sensor arrays and artificial intelligence to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This technology detects and predicts faults by monitoring the ambient environment around power poles, allowing utilities to identify potential issues before they escalate into serious problems. By facilitating timely repairs and enabling rapid responses to environmental anomalies, Gridware's solutions help mitigate risks such as wildfires and power outages. Headquartered in the Bay Area of California, Gridware is a privately held company supported by prominent climate-tech investors.
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