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Piva Capital

Piva Capital

United States

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About

Piva Capital is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, launched in 2019, that targets transformative companies at the intersection of energy, mobility, advanced manufacturing, and new materials. They focus on early to growth-stage startups with breakthrough technologies that address pressing global challenges. Piva backs innovators in fields such as decarbonization, industrial automation, and sustainable production, seeking companies with scalable, cross-industry applications. Some of their notable investments include Boston Metal (decarbonizing steel), Velo3D (revolutionizing additive manufacturing), and Koloma (geologic hydrogen production). Piva’s portfolio is heavily concentrated in North America and Europe, where they partner with visionary entrepreneurs to advance impactful industrial solutions. Piva typically writes large checks, leading rounds and bringing a deep network of industry contacts to help their portfolio companies scale quickly. They are also known for their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives, embedding sustainability into their investment strategy. The leadership team includes experts like CEO Ricardo Angel and Managing Partner Mark Gudiksen, both based in San Francisco, who bring decades of experience in energy, materials, and industrial sectors​.

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Round

Series A
Series B
Series C+
Venture Round

Previous Investments

Agritech & Farming
AI & Deep Tech
Biotech
CleanTech & Sustainability
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Data & Analytics
Energy & Utilities
Fintech & Financial services
Food & Beverage
Hardware. Robotics & IoT
Healthtech & Wellness
Natural Resources
Other
Pharma
Real Estate & Proptech
Security & Privacy
Social media
Software & Apps
Transportation & Mobility

Geo focus

USA

Highlights

$27M

Historical average check

$150M

Historical max check

January 2025

Last investment date

25

Investments

Transportation & Mobility

Hardware. Robotics & IoT

Energy & Utilities

Security & Privacy

Software & Apps

Biotech

CleanTech & Sustainability

Agritech & Farming

Food & Beverage

Pharma

Other

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piva.vc

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