About

Energize Capital is a leading investor in climate solutions. We seek to scale sustainable innovation through partnering with the builders and operators shaping our future.

We invest in software and services that enable the transition to a digitized and decarbonized economy. When evaluating investment opportunities, we look for asset-light solutions that enable innovation in the climate, energy and industrial verticals.

We support companies at various stages of maturity, deploying capital through two distinct investment strategies: Ventures, our earlier-stage platform, and Endurance, our PE and growth buyout strategy.

Investment Focus Areas

Key themes tagged to high-growth sectors of the economy:

Renewable Energy

industrial Operations

Electrification
& mobility

Infrastructure
RESILIENCE

Decarbonization

Ventures

STAGE

Series A, B & C

PARTICIPATION

Prefer To
Lead Round

INVESTMENT AMOUNT

First Check
$10–20M

ENDURANCE

ENTERPRISE VALUE

$50-400M

PARTICIPATION

Majority/Minority

INVESTMENT AMOUNT

$25-125M

The Energize Advantage

thematic expertise

Energize was founded in 2016 and based in Chicago. Among our founding members and early LPs are experienced operators and investors in the energy transition.

The Energize team has deep heritage as investors, operators and innovators across the climate, energy and industrial landscape. With 100+ cumulative years of experience in these industries, we leverage our domain expertise to guide our research-based investment approach and to drive growth and scale across our portfolio after we invest.

Energize was founded in 2016 and based in Chicago. Among our founding members and early LPs are experienced operators and investors in the energy transition.

scale of platform

The landscape for energy, climate and industrial technology is rapidly and constantly evolving. Our investment strategy is build from experience and keen understanding of market maturity, and we have constructed our thesis so that we can maintain flexibility and creativity in our approach. Deploying both our Ventures and Endurance strategies, we are able to match the scale of the market and grow alongside this burgeoning opportunity.

Energize was founded in 2016 and based in Chicago. Among our founding members and early LPs are experienced operators and investors in the energy transition.

corporate network

We have cultivated an extensive corporate network of industry-leading operators who represent some of the most influential decision-makers and customers in the energy transition. These relationships provide valuable market intelligence and help inform our investment process, from research and diligence to commercialization support.