Energy Transition Ventures

Energy Transition Ventures (ETV) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, that focuses on early-stage investments in companies driving or benefiting from the global shift towards sustainable energy. The firm targets sectors such as distributed energy, electrification, mobility, resource efficiency, and enabling technologies like AI and IoT. ETV has a high-conviction investment strategy, often making substantial early-stage bets on companies with transformative potential. Notable investments include RenewCO2, a startup spinning out from Rutgers University that transforms CO2 into useful materials, and Zeitview (formerly DroneBase), which provides aerial data for renewable energy assets. The firm’s team, led by Craig Lawrence and Neal Dikeman, brings deep experience in both energy technology and finance, allowing them to offer significant strategic support beyond just capital. Their approach is to partner closely with entrepreneurs, guiding them through the complexities of scaling in the energy sector, particularly in areas where new technologies can disrupt traditional energy paradigms. Startups seeking investment from ETV should be prepared to demonstrate how their innovations align with the ongoing energy transition and present clear pathways to scale in this rapidly evolving market. The firm typically leads rounds, investing with a focus on long-term impact and decarbonization.