b-t.energy

Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) is an investment firm dedicated to accelerating the global transition to clean energy. Founded by Bill Gates and part of the Breakthrough Energy network, BEV focuses on funding innovative technologies that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With over $3.5 billion in committed capital, BEV invests in a diverse range of companies at various stages of development, from seed to growth​​. BEV’s portfolio includes groundbreaking companies such as CarbonCure Technologies, which focuses on reducing carbon emissions in concrete production, and DMC Biotechnologies, which uses microbial fermentation to create bio-based products​ (Breakthrough Energy)​​ (Issuewire)​. Other notable investments include Heart Aerospace, developing electric airplanes, and H2Pro, which aims to revolutionize green hydrogen production​​. The firm’s investment strategy is guided by five grand challenges: electricity, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, and buildings. BEV targets companies that can reduce emissions by at least half a gigaton annually, attract additional investors, and fill critical gaps in climate technology.