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Clean Energy Ventures

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Overview

Clean Energy Ventures is a Boston-based VC founded in 2017. $305M Fund II (closed May 2024), $110M Fund I. Team is 60%+ trained physicists and engineers with 300+ years combined clean energy experience. Investing in cleantech since 2005. Only ~15% write-offs in hardware investments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What stages does Clean Energy Ventures invest in?

Clean Energy Ventures invests in Seed and Series A stages.

What sectors does Clean Energy Ventures focus on?

The firm focuses on clean energy, renewable energy, battery technology, EV charging, smart grid, green hydrogen, and carbon capture.

What is Clean Energy Ventures' check size?

Clean Energy Ventures typically invests between $1 million and $10 million.

Where does Clean Energy Ventures invest?

The firm primarily invests in North America, with a strong focus on the United States.

How do I pitch Clean Energy Ventures?

Founders can pitch Clean Energy Ventures through their website at cleanenergyventures.com.

What is the performance of Clean Energy Ventures' portfolio?

95% of Fund I companies are thriving with greater than 1x multiples, and the pre-Fund portfolio has a 34% net IRR.

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