Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) is a venture capital firm established in 2015 by Bill Gates and a coalition of private investors. The firm focuses on financing, launching, and scaling companies that aim to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions across various sectors of the global economy. With over $3.5 billion in committed capital, BEV has invested in more than 110 cutting-edge companies, ranging from seed to growth stage. The firm's investment strategy is guided by the Grand Challenges, targeting technologies with the potential to reduce greenhouse gases by at least half a gigaton annually, attract additional investors, and fill critical gaps in climate technology. BEV's team comprises technical experts, operators, and entrepreneurs with deep scientific knowledge, enabling them to identify and address technology gaps effectively. Notable investments include ZeroAvia, a hydrogen-electric aircraft company, and Aetherflux, a space-based solar power startup. BEV's portfolio spans various industries, including energy, renewable energy, clean technology, electronics, food and beverage, healthcare services, transportation, utilities, financial services, fintech, foodtech, real estate, robotics, SaaS, and software. The firm's geographical focus includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Singapore. BEV's investment stages encompass seed, early stage, Series A, Series B, growth, late stage, and pre-IPO. The firm typically invests between $10 million and $50 million in each portfolio company. BEV is committed to supporting entrepreneurs and companies with its unique combination of technical, operational, market, and policy expertise, aiming to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Companies focused on eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, Innovative technologies with scalable impact, Potential to attract additional investors, Addressing critical gaps in climate technology