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Energy Innovation Capital

Energy Innovation Capital

Orinda, Californiaenergyinnovationcapital.com

Overview

Energy Innovation Capital is a venture capital firm that provides early and growth-stage funding for entrepreneurs tackling global energy challenges with transformative solutions.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

33

Investments

Energy Innovation Capital investments
CompanyDateStageLead
XpansivAug 2019M&ACo-investor
FreeWire TechnologiesJan 2021Series CCo-investor
Orbital SidekickJan 2023VC RoundLead
Fluid EfficiencyDec 2023Series ALead
Exum InstrumentsMay 2023Series ALead
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Key People

Jennifer D.

Operating Partner

John Freer

Operating Partner

Vikki Dunn

Operating Partner

Bob Lukefahr

Venture Partner

Tricia X.

Principal

Yucen Xie

Senior Principal

Anthony Bontrager

Investor LPAC (Funds I & II)

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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FAQ

Where is Energy Innovation Capital based?

Energy Innovation Capital is headquartered in Orinda, California, United States.

When was Energy Innovation Capital founded?

Energy Innovation Capital was founded in 2016.

How many portfolio companies does Energy Innovation Capital have?

Energy Innovation Capital has 33 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Energy Innovation Capital's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Xpansiv, FreeWire Technologies, Orbital Sidekick, Fluid Efficiency, Exum Instruments.

What was Energy Innovation Capital's most recent investment shown here?

Energy Innovation Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Fluid Efficiency in 2023.

What sectors does Energy Innovation Capital focus on?

Energy Innovation Capital focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Energy Innovation Capital focus on?

Energy Innovation Capital typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

What is Energy Innovation Capital's AUM?

Energy Innovation Capital's assets under management are estimated between $100.0M and $250.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOrinda, California
Year Founded2016

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