Aventurine Partners

Aventurine Partners is a Houston-based venture capital firm specializing in energy investments, particularly within the sectors of power, renewables, and transitional energy technologies. The firm emphasizes decarbonization and climate resilience, seeking opportunities that contribute to tangible environmental impacts. Aventurine leverages its extensive industry expertise and strategic partnerships, notably with Carnelian Energy Capital, to back companies that drive the energy transition. The firm employs a flexible investment approach, supporting early to growth-stage ventures that align with their core mission of fostering sustainability through innovation. Representative investments include companies like Li-Cycle, a lithium-ion battery recycler, and Noveon Magnetics, a provider of rare earth magnets essential for renewable energy technologies​. Key team members, such as CEO Markus Specks and partner Andrew Adler, bring extensive backgrounds in energy finance and management, which helps Aventurine effectively source, execute, and monitor investments. The firm’s strategic location and partnerships allow it to influence a broad range of projects across North America.