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Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Climate Investor Energize Raises $430 Million for New VC Fund
The climate tech investment firm Energize Capital has raised $430 million for a new fund targeting early-stage startups working on projects like new batteries and software for the electric grid. The funding will bring the Chicago-based firm's total assets under management to more than $1.8 billion, Energize announced Tuesday. While much of the venture capital and startup world has recently struggled with funding shortfalls, there's been intense interest in how to build out enough energy — ideally, sustainable energy — to power a new wave of artificial intelligence technology.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Investing in the Energy Future
Bloomberg Technology TV Shows The energy transition will reward specialized investors, says John Tough, managing partner at Energize Capital. Tough discusses the firm's latest $430 million fundraising round with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on 'Bloomberg Technology.' (Source: Bloomberg)
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Energize Capital raises $430 million to capitalize and scale digitally-enabled climate solutions
Backed by leading institutional Limited Partners, Ventures Fund III underscores the need for thematically aligned investors in today's market CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ -- Energize Capital, a leading multi-stage investor in climate solutions, today announced the close of its Ventures Fund III ("Ventures III") totaling $430 million in capital commitments to the fund and its related vehicles. The firm's fifth institutional fund and third of its Ventures strategy, Ventures III will deploy into earlier-stage companies focused on scaling energy and industrial transformation through digital and software-enabled solutions. This latest raise brings Energize's total assets under management to over $1.8 billion and will empower the specialist firm to continue leveraging its team's decades of expertise in climate technology to support entrepreneurs through both financial capital and extensive operational and commercialization support. Today's economy is undergoing a profound transformation, placing new demands on capital partners to navigate emerging complexity and create value. Technologies like AI are redefining industrial processes, driving innovation, efficiency, and scalability. At the same time, the reshoring of manufacturing, evolving global supply chains, and the accelerating energy transition are reshaping critical infrastructure. These shifts are creating significant opportunities in areas such as grid interconnection, next-generation manufacturing, and the circular economy—all of which increasingly rely on digital tools to manage complexity and unlock value. With a thesis grounded in digital-first climate solutions and a track record of scaling companies in these evolving sectors, Energize is well-positioned to be a critical partner in this next chapter. "Now on our third ventures fund, the Energize team has been investing in climate technologies and solutions across several cycles, and we've experienced firsthand how this space has evolved in both market size and complexity," said John Tough, managing partner at Energize Capital. "Today more than ever, operators need specialist investors with deep domain expertise and operational know-how to help them scale their solutions and achieve enduring growth. We are excited to back the next generation of entrepreneurs and are honored to be supported by a group of world-class Limited Partners who align with our mission of investing in climate solutions with ambition." Energize's Ventures Fund III is backed by LPs that represent leading institutional, corporate strategic, family office and impact investors. New LPs in the fund include Första AP-Fonden (AP1), Capricorn, Reference Capital, Keeling Capital, Keysight Technologies, WEX Venture Capital, and several other international pensions. Among returning investors are GE Vernova, CDPQ, Builders Vision, UBS, WEC, and others. "As an investor committed to accelerating the energy transition, Builders Vision values Energize's deep industry insights and proven approach to scaling energy transition SaaS businesses," said Scott Gerdes, director of private investments at Builders Vision. "The close of Ventures Fund III is an opportunity for Energize to further enhance its in-depth research, valuable industry connections, and hands-on team, all of which are crucial for driving broader market adoption. By collaborating with forward-thinking companies and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Energize is fueling growth and contributing to the creation of a cleaner, more resilient energy ecosystem." 1 The fund will back asset-light climate solutions, with a particular focus on companies operating in the industrial digitization, next generation infrastructure and energy transition sectors. To date, Energize has deployed capital from Ventures III into several investments, including Tyba, a battery software optimization platform; Archive, a technology solution for brands to launch and scale profitable resale businesses; and Nira, a software platform that supports grid interconnection for energy developers. About Energize Capital Energize Capital is a leading investor in climate solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Energize seeks to scale sustainable innovation by partnering with the builders and operators shaping the future. To date, Energize has funded 36 companies and deployed more than $920 million through its Venture and Endurance strategies. Founded in partnership with Invenergy, the firm is backed by strategic, institutional, and impact LPs including Första AP-Fonden (AP1), GE Vernova, Capricorn, CDPQ, Builders Vision, UBS, WEC, Reference Capital, Keeling Capital, Keysight Technologies, WEX Venture Capital, and more. For more information on Energize, please visit
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Energize Capital raises $430 million to capitalize and scale digitally-enabled climate solutions
Backed by leading institutional Limited Partners, Ventures Fund III underscores the need for thematically aligned investors in today's market CHICAGO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Energize Capital, a leading multi-stage investor in climate solutions, today announced the close of its Ventures Fund III ("Ventures III") totaling $430 million in capital commitments to the fund and its related vehicles. The firm's fifth institutional fund and third of its Ventures strategy, Ventures III will deploy into earlier-stage companies focused on scaling energy and industrial transformation through digital and software-enabled solutions. This latest raise brings Energize's total assets under management to over $1.8 billion and will empower the specialist firm to continue leveraging its team's decades of expertise in climate technology to support entrepreneurs through both financial capital and extensive operational and commercialization support. Today's economy is undergoing a profound transformation, placing new demands on capital partners to navigate emerging complexity and create value. Technologies like AI are redefining industrial processes, driving innovation, efficiency, and scalability. At the same time, the reshoring of manufacturing, evolving global supply chains, and the accelerating energy transition are reshaping critical infrastructure. These shifts are creating significant opportunities in areas such as grid interconnection, next-generation manufacturing, and the circular economy—all of which increasingly rely on digital tools to manage complexity and unlock value. With a thesis grounded in digital-first climate solutions and a track record of scaling companies in these evolving sectors, Energize is well-positioned to be a critical partner in this next chapter. "Now on our third ventures fund, the Energize team has been investing in climate technologies and solutions across several cycles, and we've experienced firsthand how this space has evolved in both market size and complexity," said John Tough, managing partner at Energize Capital. "Today more than ever, operators need specialist investors with deep domain expertise and operational know-how to help them scale their solutions and achieve enduring growth. We are excited to back the next generation of entrepreneurs and are honored to be supported by a group of world-class Limited Partners who align with our mission of investing in climate solutions with ambition." Energize's Ventures Fund III is backed by LPs that represent leading institutional, corporate strategic, family office and impact investors. New LPs in the fund include Första AP-Fonden (AP1), Capricorn, Reference Capital, Keeling Capital, Keysight Technologies, WEX Venture Capital, and several other international pensions. Among returning investors are GE Vernova, CDPQ, Builders Vision, UBS, WEC, and others. "As an investor committed to accelerating the energy transition, Builders Vision values Energize's deep industry insights and proven approach to scaling energy transition SaaS businesses," said Scott Gerdes, director of private investments at Builders Vision. "The close of Ventures Fund III is an opportunity for Energize to further enhance its in-depth research, valuable industry connections, and hands-on team, all of which are crucial for driving broader market adoption. By collaborating with forward-thinking companies and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Energize is fueling growth and contributing to the creation of a cleaner, more resilient energy ecosystem."1 The fund will back asset-light climate solutions, with a particular focus on companies operating in the industrial digitization, next generation infrastructure and energy transition sectors. To date, Energize has deployed capital from Ventures III into several investments, including Tyba, a battery software optimization platform; Archive, a technology solution for brands to launch and scale profitable resale businesses; and Nira, a software platform that supports grid interconnection for energy developers. About Energize CapitalEnergize Capital is a leading investor in climate solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Energize seeks to scale sustainable innovation by partnering with the builders and operators shaping the future. To date, Energize has funded 36 companies and deployed more than $920 million through its Venture and Endurance strategies. Founded in partnership with Invenergy, the firm is backed by strategic, institutional, and impact LPs including Första AP-Fonden (AP1), GE Vernova, Capricorn, CDPQ, Builders Vision, UBS, WEC, Reference Capital, Keeling Capital, Keysight Technologies, WEX Venture Capital, and more. For more information on Energize, please visit Media ContactRobiny Jamerson, Energize Marketing & Communications, rjamerson@ 1 No compensation was provided in exchange for this testimonial SOURCE Energize Capital Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Associated Press
29-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Nira Energy Partners with Energize Capital to Scale Transmission Automation Software
DENVER, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nira Energy, a leader in transmission automation software, and Energize Capital, a leading climate-focused investment firm, today announced a strategic partnership to scale Nira's platform to meet rising operational demands of the transmission industry. With Energize's help, Nira is building a new suite of software tools for transmission planning—equipping ISOs, utilities, and developers with advanced automation that enables one transmission planning engineer to do the work of ten and better keep up with today's evolving grid. As power demand grows and new energy technologies come online, interconnection requests are rising in both volume and complexity—driving significant delays and stalling the integration of new energy assets. More than 2,600 GW of clean energy capacity is stuck in interconnection queues—double the entire current U.S. installed capacity. As legacy tools and manual workflows fail to manage this crisis, transmission teams need faster, more scalable solutions. Nira's platform is designed to meet that need—empowering planners to manage today's grid demands and accelerate the deployment of revenue-driving projects. 'Transmission is the bottleneck of today's energy economy - and transmission planning teams are under more pressure than ever,' said Chris Ariante, CEO and co-founder of Nira Energy. 'Nira's software helps transmission teams expand their in-house capacity and manage today's growing volume and complexity with efficiency. Partnering with Energize is a huge milestone that allows us to expand faster, hire smarter, and bring our platform to an even broader set of stakeholders.' Profitable since its founding in 2021, Nira's platform is already used by more than 100 of the country's largest solar, storage, and data center developers to reduce interconnection risk and optimize project portfolios. To date, the platform has supported over 500 GW of interconnection studies across all major U.S. power markets—both regulated and deregulated. By enabling faster and more reliable project analysis, Nira has helped users uncover over $3 billion in interconnection cost discrepancies, leading to significant cost savings. 'With energy demand rapidly growing, companies need every tool to move generation projects forward quickly and cost-effectively,' said Carlos Rodriguez, SVP Interconnection and Grid Analysis at Invenergy. 'Nira's grid intelligence tools help us make faster, more informed decisions about interconnection opportunities, accelerating our ability to deliver cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy.' In response to growing demand from grid operators and transmission providers, this partnership will enable Nira to expand its platform to cover a broader set of planning use cases. In addition to interconnection planning, Nira is developing new tools for long-range reliability studies, scenario modeling, and transmission coordination, providing engineers with the automation and transparency needed to navigate an increasingly complex grid. 'In Energize's conversations with leading developers, Nira consistently emerged as the go-to solution for transmission interconnection,' said Tyler Lancaster, Partner at Energize Capital. 'After nearly a decade of research in this space, we've found that Nira has built the most differentiated platform for streamlining grid connection analysis. Their combination of deep ISO expertise and world-class software engineering enables practical, accurate tools that are moving the transmission industry forward.' As part of the partnership, Energize's Tyler Lancaster and Mark Tomasovic have joined Nira's Board of Directors, bringing deep sector expertise and a powerful industry network to support Nira's next phase of growth. About Nira Energy Founded in 2021, Nira Energy is the leader in grid interconnection software. Built by transmission planning engineers and interconnection experts, Nira replicates formal study processes to help clean energy developers and large energy users reduce interconnection risk, accelerate siting decisions, and optimize project portfolios. The platform provides transparent, high-fidelity insights across all major U.S. markets—bringing clarity to one of the most complex stages of energy development. As the grid evolves, Nira is expanding to support utilities and ISOs with tools for grid-scale coordination and operational planning. Learn more at About Energize Capital Energize Capital is a leading investor in climate solutions. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Energize seeks to scale sustainable innovation by partnering with the builders and operators shaping the future. To date, Energize has funded 36 companies and deployed more than $920 million through its Venture and Endurance strategies. Anchored by founding partner Invenergy, the firm is backed by strategic, institutional, and impact LPs including CDPQ, UBS, GE Vernova, Xcel Energy, Caterpillar, HASI and more. For more information on Energize, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nira Energy
