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Energy Foundry
Venture CapitalActiveEnergy Foundry is a Chicago-based venture fund that invests in early-stage energy and clean-tech startups.
23
Investments
4
Exits
$200M
AUM
17.4%
Exit Rate
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Investment Thesis & Strategy
Energy Foundry invests in early-stage energy and clean-tech startups across various stages, focusing on energy efficiency, energy storage, and information technology. They seek companies with a positive impact on the climate.
Investment Activity
Deals per year over the last 11 years
3
20120
20131
20141
20152
20162
20170
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20190
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20211
2022Portfolio Companies
Selected investments from their portfolio of 23 companies
E
Electric Era
Cleantech · Seed, 2022
W
WATT Fuel Cell
Cleantech · Series A, 2019
C
CarbonCure Technologies
Cleantech · Growth, 2019
U
UbiQD
Cleantech · Series A, 2017
S
Sunfolding
Cleantech · Series A, 2017
G
GridCure
Cleantech · Series A, 2016
S
Sense
Cleantech · Series B, 2016
C
Clean Energy Collective
Cleantech · Growth, 2015
E
EnSync Energy Systems
Cleantech · Growth, 2014
T
Tractebel North America
Cleantech · Growth, 2012
P
Power2Switch
Cleantech · Seed, 2012
V
Viewed
Cleantech · Seed, 2012
Notable Exits
CompanyTypeYearValue / Acquirer
UptakeAcquisition2024—
Clean Energy CollectiveAcquisition2021—
TendrilAcquisition2019—
Gridco SystemsAcquisition2018—
Frequently Asked Questions
Energy Foundry focuses on Series A, Series B, Series C+ stage investments.
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