Breakthrough Energy Ventures Fund III

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Kirkland, United States

Countries of investment

United States
Canada
United Kingdom
France
Switzerland
Spain
Australia
Italy

Investment stages

Seed
Series A
Series B
Series C

Industries

Climate Tech
Deep Tech
Agtech
Mobility

About
Breakthrough Energy is a network of investment funds, philanthropic programs, and policy advocacy efforts founded by Bill Gates to accelerate the clean energy transition. Its venture capital arm, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, invests in innovative companies developing technologies to help the world reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Investment Thesis

Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) provides patient, long-term capital to companies developing technologies with the potential to reduce annual global greenhouse gas emissions by at least half a gigaton. The firm invests across five 'Grand Challenges': Manufacturing, Electricity, Transportation, Buildings, and Agriculture. BEV's unique approach combines deep scientific expertise, a flexible investment horizon, and a global network of partners to build world-changing companies capable of achieving a net-zero emissions future.

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Manager's Experience

The leadership team and investment committee combine deep scientific and engineering expertise with seasoned venture capital and operational experience. Key figures include individuals with backgrounds in technology commercialization, materials science, entrepreneurship, and large-scale fund management from firms like Khosla Ventures. This unique blend allows the firm to evaluate and support deep-tech climate companies from early-stage research through to global commercialization.