Liquid 2 Ventures

Founded in 2015, Liquid 2 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in seed-stage investments for technology startups.

Michael Ma

General Partner

Mike Miller

General Partner

Nathaniel Montana

General Partner

Elizabeth Montana-Luciano

Director of Operations

Matthew Mulvey

Partner

Past deals in Utilities

Gridware

Seed Round in 2023
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Helio Home

Seed Round in 2023
Helio is a company focused on facilitating the transition from fossil fuels to complete electrification of homes. It operates an innovative online platform that provides customers with a straightforward and cost-effective approach to achieve whole-home electrification. The platform integrates various systems including solar energy, heating and cooling, electrical systems, insulation, and ventilation, ensuring a holistic design for energy efficiency. By promoting the use of electric solutions, Helio aims to help customers reduce their carbon footprints and minimize reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Evoly

Seed Round in 2022
Evoly specializes in transforming traditional energy and water meters into smart devices, significantly reducing costs for energy providers. The company develops technology that facilitates the collection and analysis of consumption data, offering a comprehensive software-as-a-service solution. This includes a combination of hardware and software that allows for plug-and-play meter installations. Evoly's offerings provide real-time insights into the electric grid, gateway management services, and live data tracking. By automating essential tasks, the technology enables energy providers to detect fraud, perform remote readings, implement automatic billing, and adjust pricing dynamically, ultimately enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement.

Aston Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Aston Labs is a decentralized energy and infrastructure company focused on creating a carbon-free utility network. The organization aims to facilitate a transition to clean energy by developing platforms that support 100% uptime and equality of access while promoting zero carbon emissions. Aston Labs provides clean energy campuses designed for the global supply chain, enabling clients to establish sustainable workplaces equipped with modern features. Through its innovative approach, the company seeks to enhance accessibility to clean energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Electric Era Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Electric Era Technologies specializes in AI-controlled battery storage systems for efficient operation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Its PowerNode-OS platform ensures optimized and reliable charging across all PowerNode stations.

HomeBreeze

Pre Seed Round in 2021
HomeBreeze operates an online platform offering home utility upgrade services. It specializes in water heater repair, replacement, and installation for both gas tank and electric water heaters. The company enables customers to schedule instant services without upfront payments, ensuring quality installations at competitive rates.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Moxion Power

Series A in 2021
Moxion Power is a developer of zero-emission generators and off-road equipment, focusing on providing sustainable energy solutions to various sectors, including construction, events and entertainment, utilities, electric vehicle fleet operators, and government agencies. The company specializes in temporary mobile power units that operate on electric power and feature automatic swapping functionality. This innovative approach allows clients to meet their temporary energy requirements in an environmentally friendly manner, thereby promoting cleaner energy usage across multiple industries.

PowerX

Seed Round in 2021
PowerX is a developer of an energy management system focused on optimizing heating systems and reducing costs associated with water heating. The system can be integrated with existing water heaters, allowing it to learn users' preferences for water temperature and heat only the necessary amount of water. This approach not only helps customers save on their water heating bills but also contributes to a reduction in carbon emissions. Additionally, PowerX intelligently purchases surplus electricity at the lowest prices, further enhancing its energy efficiency and cost-saving capabilities.

Gridware

Seed Round in 2021
Gridware is focused on enhancing and safeguarding the electrical grid, a critical infrastructure that, when compromised, can lead to severe consequences such as wildfires, property damage, and loss of life. The company has developed an advanced monitoring system that employs high-precision sensor arrays, including microphones and other sensing technologies, to continuously analyze the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. This system incorporates an artificial intelligence processing unit that detects anomalies in the environment around power poles, enabling utilities to proactively address potential faults. By facilitating timely repairs and rapid responses to climatic anomalies, Gridware's technology improves safety, reliability, and reduces outage durations for utility companies. Headquartered in the Bay Area of Northern California, Gridware is privately held and supported by notable climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors, positioning itself to meet the growing demand for power while contributing to the future resilience of the electrical grid.

Moxion Power

Seed Round in 2021
Moxion Power is a developer of zero-emission generators and off-road equipment, focusing on providing sustainable energy solutions to various sectors, including construction, events and entertainment, utilities, electric vehicle fleet operators, and government agencies. The company specializes in temporary mobile power units that operate on electric power and feature automatic swapping functionality. This innovative approach allows clients to meet their temporary energy requirements in an environmentally friendly manner, thereby promoting cleaner energy usage across multiple industries.

Drift

Series A in 2017
Drift operates a peer-to-peer energy marketplace that matches energy demand with renewable supply, enabling individuals and businesses to purchase sustainable, carbon-free energy directly from providers and participate in a greener energy ecosystem.

Drift

Seed Round in 2015
Drift operates a peer-to-peer energy marketplace that matches energy demand with renewable supply, enabling individuals and businesses to purchase sustainable, carbon-free energy directly from providers and participate in a greener energy ecosystem.
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