oneworld BEV Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Kirkland, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Singapore
Investment stages
- Series B
- Growth
Industries
- Climate Tech
- Clean Energy
- Sustainable Energy
- Aerospace
About
The fund, backed by leading airlines and managed with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, combines capital with strategic industry adoption. It provides startups with a direct commercialization pathway through airline partners while accelerating SAF innovation worldwide.
The fund, backed by leading airlines and managed with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, combines capital with strategic industry adoption. It provides startups with a direct commercialization pathway through airline partners while accelerating SAF innovation worldwide.
Investment Thesis
Invests in sustainable aviation fuel technologies with the potential to decarbonize global air travel. Targets companies that can achieve scale and reduce lifecycle emissions significantly.
Manager's Experience
Managed in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, led by Bill Gates and a team of climate-specialist investors. The managers bring decades of experience in scaling transformative clean energy ventures, with global reach across mobility, industrial decarbonization, and aviation fuel innovation.
Team
Robert Isom – CEO American Airlines
Chairman of oneworld; Ben Minicucci – CEO Alaska Air Group; Nat Pieper – CEO oneworld; Eric Toone – CTO Breakthrough Energy / Managing Partner BEV