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Energy Capital Ventures
United States
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About
Energy Capital Ventures (ECV) is an early-stage venture capital firm with a unique focus on transforming the natural gas industry through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives. The firm is committed to decarbonizing and digitizing the natural gas sector, supporting innovative technologies like renewable natural gas, hydrogen, carbon capture, and climate tech. Their mission is to drive clean, safe, and reliable energy solutions, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. ECV stands out by coining the term green molecules™, which refers to their investments in technologies that help decarbonize natural gas and improve sustainability. They focus on companies working at the Seed-plus and Series A stages, partnering with strategic limited partners like Avista, Black Hills Energy, and NiSource. These partnerships provide valuable industry insights and immediate commercial opportunities for startups in their portfolio. The firm is led by experienced venture capitalists, including co-founder and managing general partner Vic Pascucci III, who has a strong track record in backing successful startups. ECV’s portfolio includes companies like Cemvita Factory, which uses synthetic biology to decarbonize industries like aviation and mining. By driving innovation in green energy solutions, ECV aims to accelerate the energy industry's digital transformation while addressing pressing climate challenges, with a vision of achieving carbon-neutral natural gas by 2050.
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$6.3M
Historical average check
$11M
Historical max check
June 2024
Last investment date
4
Investments
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Energy & Utilities
Real Estate & Proptech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Natural Resources
Data & Analytics
Software & Apps
Biotech
Pharma
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