Energize Capital

Energize Capital is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage investments in technology companies, with a focus on enhancing the affordability, reliability, and security of energy and industrial sectors. Energize Capital primarily targets investments in areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, energy storage, distributed energy resources, mobility, and operational efficiency. The firm seeks to make impact investments in sectors including renewable energy, industrial operations, electrification, infrastructure resilience, and decarbonization. It typically invests between $3 million to $20 million per company, aiming to support innovations that contribute to energy-related advancements and sustainability.

Meredith Breach

Principal - Growth

Ana Hugener

Senior Associate

Tyler Lancaster

Partner

Jarell Mason

Senior Associate

Katie McClain

Partner and COO, Member of Investment Committee

Juan Muldoon

Partner

Michael Polsky

Co-Founder, CEO and Chair of the Investment Committee

Kevin Stevens

Partner, Head of Growth

Mark Tomasovic

Principal

John Tough

Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Member of Investment Committee

Eileen Waris

Principal

35 past transactions

Sitetracker

Series D in 2022
SiteTraker is a cloud-based project management platform that powers the successful deployment of critical infrastructure. The platform enables growth-focused innovators to optimize the entire asset lifecycle. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Monta

Series A in 2022
Monta is a developer of an operating platform that supports the electric vehicle ecosystem, catering to drivers, businesses, municipalities, and the electricity grid. The platform offers a comprehensive range of services, including location-based charging options, real-time charging data, payment processing, and billing and reporting features. By facilitating the sharing of charge points among users, Monta aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for electric vehicle drivers. Additionally, the company focuses on optimizing charging to utilize renewable energy sources, thereby contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. Monta's innovative approach seeks to drive the transformation of mobility by providing reliable solutions in the electric vehicle charging landscape.

ZEDEDA

Series B in 2022
ZEDEDA specializes in edge virtualization software that enhances visibility, control, and security for IoT edge applications and networks. The company's cloud-native platform enables organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications across various hardware configurations, facilitating deployment and integration with any cloud or on-premises systems. This approach allows businesses to maintain complete control over their edge data while avoiding vendor lock-in. ZEDEDA offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge, which assists customers in managing and securing their IoT deployments. The company's technology finds applications in sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas automation, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, ZEDEDA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India.

Handle

Series A in 2022
Handle, Inc. is a software company that provides solutions specifically tailored for the construction industry, addressing critical challenges such as late payments and access to capital. Its application integrates various workflow management features, allowing users to collaborate on to-do lists, emails, and calendars to streamline task management. The software includes automation tools for lien management, deadline tracking, and online mailing, which help contractors and material suppliers expedite the payment process. Additionally, Handle offers financing options, including invoice factoring and material supply loans, to further support its clients in managing financial transactions. Founded in 2011 and based in La Jolla, California, Handle was previously known as handl, inc. before rebranding in 2012.

NCX

Series B in 2022
NCX, operated by SilviaTerra Inc., is a data-driven marketplace focused on forest carbon credits. Established in 2010 and based in San Francisco, the company leverages high-resolution forest data to enhance the understanding and valuation of forests. NCX aims to create transparent markets that facilitate trading in carbon offsets, biodiversity, and fire risk reduction. The company also offers various analytics services, including volume estimation, growth projections, and harvest scheduling, along with tools such as Plot Hound, a platform designed to streamline the cruising process for forest measurement teams. Through these services and its marketplace, NCX supports sustainable forest management and aims to contribute to environmental conservation.

Sourcemap

Series A in 2022
Sourcemap Inc. specializes in supply chain visualization solutions, offering software designed to help organizations effectively map and manage their supply chains. Their primary product, Sourcemap for Enterprise, is a software-as-a-service platform that enables companies to visualize their supply chains, engage in supplier collaboration, ensure compliance, and monitor real-time data for informed decision-making. Additionally, Sourcemap Free is an open platform that allows users to publish supply chain maps online. Founded in 2007 and based in New York, Sourcemap serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, businesses, and non-governmental organizations across various sectors such as retail, manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer goods. The company focuses on assisting clients in evaluating and mitigating social, environmental, and financial risks associated with their supply chains, ultimately promoting transparency and efficiency in supply chain operations.

Aurora Solar

Series D in 2022
Aurora Solar Inc. is a software company focused on the solar industry, providing a cloud-based platform that supports solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering design, workflow management, and customer acquisition. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that utilize satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models of terrains and buildings. This technology allows users to accurately assess rooftop dimensions and slopes, streamlining the planning and installation process for solar panels. Aurora Solar's software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including independent installers, module manufacturers, and large contractors, enhancing their capabilities in solar design and sales.

Smartcar

Series B in 2022
Smartcar, Inc. is a technology company based in Mountain View, California, established in 2014. It specializes in developing a platform that connects vehicles with web and mobile applications, facilitating seamless communication between users' mobility apps and their vehicles. Through its API, Smartcar enables developers to access critical vehicle data, including battery status, fuel levels, odometer readings, oil life, tire pressure, and location. Additionally, the platform allows users to lock and unlock vehicles and retrieve vehicle identification numbers. By providing a unified interface for interacting with vehicles across various brands, Smartcar simplifies the process for developers, allowing them to create applications that enhance the connected car experience.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series C in 2021
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. specializes in developing tools and platforms that provide comprehensive weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. The company offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate multiple prediction models based on data from millions of ground-based and satellite sensors. Additionally, Jupiter provides FloodScore and HeatScore services, which help users prepare for flooding and mitigate temperature-related impacts from climate change, respectively. These services focus on climate risk assessment and management in urban regions such as New York City, South Florida, and the Atlantic Coast, with plans for global expansion. Jupiter's models are informed by the latest scientific research from the global Earth and Ocean Systems community. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence was previously known as Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

Urbint

Series C in 2021
Urbint is an artificial intelligence company focused on enhancing infrastructure and utility safety. It develops AI-powered solutions that help utilities and infrastructure operators effectively manage risks while optimizing resource allocation. By utilizing proprietary Models of the World and machine learning, Urbint enables risk-driven decision-making that improves safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, all while aiming to reduce emissions. The company's technology proactively predicts and prevents threats to critical infrastructure, safeguarding both the facilities and the workers involved in their maintenance. Urbint's platform is designed to empower operators in the construction, servicing, replacement, and protection of infrastructure, ultimately making communities safer and more resilient.

Finite State

Series B in 2021
Finite State, Inc. specializes in security solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, networks, and supply chains, focusing on supply chain security and compliance. The company's platform, which utilizes automated firmware analysis through Iotasphere, examines the firmware of IoT devices to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable insights. It produces comprehensive risk reports that include an overall risk score, a software bill of materials, known vulnerabilities, potential backdoors, weak passwords, and other security deficiencies. Finite State serves a diverse clientele, including enterprises in telecommunications, energy, healthcare, and government sectors, as well as device and system manufacturers. Founded in 2017 and based in Columbus, Ohio, the company aims to enhance innovation in connected devices while managing the associated risks effectively.

Aurora Solar

Series C in 2021
Aurora Solar Inc. is a software company focused on the solar industry, providing a cloud-based platform that supports solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering design, workflow management, and customer acquisition. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that utilize satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models of terrains and buildings. This technology allows users to accurately assess rooftop dimensions and slopes, streamlining the planning and installation process for solar panels. Aurora Solar's software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including independent installers, module manufacturers, and large contractors, enhancing their capabilities in solar design and sales.

TWAICE

Series B in 2021
TWAICE Technologies GmbH develops battery analytics software in the form of digital twins. The platform enables electric vehicle and battery manufacturers, fleet operators, and financial service providers to accelerate product development, improve performance, ensure long-term reliability, extend life, and mitigate financial risks of batteries. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Munich, Germany.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2021
ZEDEDA specializes in edge virtualization software that enhances visibility, control, and security for IoT edge applications and networks. The company's cloud-native platform enables organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications across various hardware configurations, facilitating deployment and integration with any cloud or on-premises systems. This approach allows businesses to maintain complete control over their edge data while avoiding vendor lock-in. ZEDEDA offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge, which assists customers in managing and securing their IoT deployments. The company's technology finds applications in sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas automation, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, ZEDEDA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India.

Sitetracker

Series C in 2021
SiteTraker is a cloud-based project management platform that powers the successful deployment of critical infrastructure. The platform enables growth-focused innovators to optimize the entire asset lifecycle. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Volta Charging

Series D in 2021
Volta Charging is a company that focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, it operates a network of charging stations funded by sponsor brands, which allows it to provide a valuable amenity to communities. By strategically placing charging stations in high-traffic areas, Volta Charging helps facilitate the transition from traditional combustion-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. This approach not only benefits consumers by providing convenient access to charging but also serves the commercial interests of site hosts and partners by enhancing their engagement with customers at crucial decision-making moments.

Aurora Solar

Series B in 2020
Aurora Solar Inc. is a software company focused on the solar industry, providing a cloud-based platform that supports solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering design, workflow management, and customer acquisition. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that utilize satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models of terrains and buildings. This technology allows users to accurately assess rooftop dimensions and slopes, streamlining the planning and installation process for solar panels. Aurora Solar's software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including independent installers, module manufacturers, and large contractors, enhancing their capabilities in solar design and sales.

Matroid

Series B in 2020
Matroid, Inc. is a computer vision company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It offers an intuitive platform that enables users to create and deploy custom computer vision detectors without the need for programming. The platform allows users to recognize specific people, events, and objects in visual media, monitor live television streams, and receive real-time notifications for custom events detected by security cameras. Matroid's solutions find applications across various industries, including construction, manufacturing, security, media, and retail. The company also provides Matroid On-Prem, a deployment solution that facilitates the monitoring of live streams and the searching of recorded video, enhancing the ability to respond to significant events as they occur.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper AG is a developer of a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time communication and productivity among frontline and mobile workforces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper serves various industries including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, NGOs, and event management. The platform offers tools such as messaging, content management, employee surveys, and engagement analytics, enabling managers to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity. By integrating operational systems into a central hub, Beekeeper allows users to communicate, share files, and assign tasks efficiently across different shifts and locations, thereby improving employee engagement and reducing turnover.

Awake Security

Series C in 2020
Awake Security, Inc. specializes in network traffic analysis, providing a platform that autonomously identifies and assesses threats within various network environments. Founded in 2014 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company offers its Awake platform, which leverages machine learning, threat intelligence, and human expertise to analyze vast amounts of communication data. This platform profiles and classifies users, devices, and applications, enabling the detection of malicious intent from both insider and external threats. With capabilities for automated investigation and response, Awake enhances security team productivity by delivering actionable insights rather than mere alerts. Furthermore, the company offers security strategy and advisory solutions, ensuring comprehensive protection across traditional, IoT, and cloud networks. Awake Security operates as a subsidiary of Arista Networks, Inc. as of October 2020.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper AG is a developer of a mobile-first communication platform designed for non-desk employees, facilitating real-time communication and productivity among frontline and mobile workforces. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper serves various industries including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, NGOs, and event management. The platform offers tools such as messaging, content management, employee surveys, and engagement analytics, enabling managers to streamline workflows and enhance team productivity. By integrating operational systems into a central hub, Beekeeper allows users to communicate, share files, and assign tasks efficiently across different shifts and locations, thereby improving employee engagement and reducing turnover.

DroneDeploy

Series E in 2020
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

DroneDeploy

Series D in 2019
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

Optimus Ride

Series B in 2019
Optimus Ride is a self-driving vehicle company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on developing technologies for efficient, sustainable, and equitable mobility systems. As a spinoff from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the company leverages over 30 years of interdisciplinary research in self-driving technologies, electric vehicles, and mobility-on-demand systems. Its technology integrates advancements in sensor fusion, mapping, computer vision, and machine learning, tailored for geofenced environments. The team comprises individuals with extensive industrial and entrepreneurial experience in areas such as manufacturing robotics, urban design, and shared vehicle fleet management, enabling diverse applications ranging from commercial vessel operations to transit solutions.

Volta Charging

Series C in 2019
Volta Charging is a company that focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, it operates a network of charging stations funded by sponsor brands, which allows it to provide a valuable amenity to communities. By strategically placing charging stations in high-traffic areas, Volta Charging helps facilitate the transition from traditional combustion-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. This approach not only benefits consumers by providing convenient access to charging but also serves the commercial interests of site hosts and partners by enhancing their engagement with customers at crucial decision-making moments.

Sitetracker

Series B in 2019
SiteTraker is a cloud-based project management platform that powers the successful deployment of critical infrastructure. The platform enables growth-focused innovators to optimize the entire asset lifecycle. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Jupiter Intelligence

Series B in 2019
Jupiter Intelligence, Inc. specializes in developing tools and platforms that provide comprehensive weather and climate data, trend visualizations, forecasts, and risk assessments. The company offers the ClimateScore Intelligence Platform, which utilizes cloud computing to integrate multiple prediction models based on data from millions of ground-based and satellite sensors. Additionally, Jupiter provides FloodScore and HeatScore services, which help users prepare for flooding and mitigate temperature-related impacts from climate change, respectively. These services focus on climate risk assessment and management in urban regions such as New York City, South Florida, and the Atlantic Coast, with plans for global expansion. Jupiter's models are informed by the latest scientific research from the global Earth and Ocean Systems community. Founded in 2017 and based in San Mateo, California, Jupiter Intelligence was previously known as Jupiter Technology Systems, Inc. before rebranding in December 2017.

ZEDEDA

Series A in 2019
ZEDEDA specializes in edge virtualization software that enhances visibility, control, and security for IoT edge applications and networks. The company's cloud-native platform enables organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications across various hardware configurations, facilitating deployment and integration with any cloud or on-premises systems. This approach allows businesses to maintain complete control over their edge data while avoiding vendor lock-in. ZEDEDA offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge, which assists customers in managing and securing their IoT deployments. The company's technology finds applications in sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas automation, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, ZEDEDA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India.

Aurora Solar

Series A in 2019
Aurora Solar Inc. is a software company focused on the solar industry, providing a cloud-based platform that supports solar photovoltaic (PV) engineering design, workflow management, and customer acquisition. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers tools that utilize satellite imagery and lidar data to create detailed 3D models of terrains and buildings. This technology allows users to accurately assess rooftop dimensions and slopes, streamlining the planning and installation process for solar panels. Aurora Solar's software is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including independent installers, module manufacturers, and large contractors, enhancing their capabilities in solar design and sales.

Nozomi Networks

Series C in 2018
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company offers a suite of products, including its Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behaviors to enhance awareness of OT and IoT environments. Key offerings include a Central Management Console for unified visibility and management, as well as Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence services that provide continuous updates on device profiles and security threats. Nozomi Networks supports a wide range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, and critical infrastructure, enabling clients to manage cyber risks and improve operational resilience. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has established a global presence with additional offices worldwide.

Volta Charging

Series C in 2018
Volta Charging is a company that focuses on the design, installation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations across the United States. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, it operates a network of charging stations funded by sponsor brands, which allows it to provide a valuable amenity to communities. By strategically placing charging stations in high-traffic areas, Volta Charging helps facilitate the transition from traditional combustion-powered vehicles to electric vehicles. This approach not only benefits consumers by providing convenient access to charging but also serves the commercial interests of site hosts and partners by enhancing their engagement with customers at crucial decision-making moments.

DroneDeploy

Series C in 2018
DroneDeploy, Inc. is a provider of cloud-based software solutions for drone management and automation. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a range of products that facilitate aerial mapping, data processing, and analysis across various sectors, including agriculture, construction, mining, and inspection. Its software enables users to conduct automated flight safety checks, create orthorectified maps, and generate 3D models and point clouds. Additionally, DroneDeploy provides a mobile application for aerial imaging and a drone-on-demand service that connects customers with certified pilots for data collection. The company has established partnerships with major drone manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of drone models. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency, DroneDeploy serves clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

ZEDEDA

Seed Round in 2018
ZEDEDA specializes in edge virtualization software that enhances visibility, control, and security for IoT edge applications and networks. The company's cloud-native platform enables organizations to monitor and manage real-time edge applications across various hardware configurations, facilitating deployment and integration with any cloud or on-premises systems. This approach allows businesses to maintain complete control over their edge data while avoiding vendor lock-in. ZEDEDA offers solutions such as Edge Quick Connect for Azure IoT Edge, which assists customers in managing and securing their IoT deployments. The company's technology finds applications in sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas automation, and industrial automation. Founded in 2016, ZEDEDA is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune, India.

SparkCognition

Series B in 2018
SparkCognition, Inc. is a technology company based in Austin, Texas, specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for industrial applications. Established in 2013, the company develops a range of AI-powered products, including SparkPredict, which analyzes sensor data to provide actionable insights and predict equipment failures; DeepArmor, a cybersecurity solution that employs machine learning to detect and prevent malware; and Darwin, which automates the data science process to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, SparkCognition Government Systems focuses on creating AI systems tailored for government organizations, addressing national security challenges. The company's technologies serve various industries, including oil and gas, aviation, defense, financial services, manufacturing, and utilities, facilitating improved decision-making and enhanced productivity through advanced machine learning capabilities.

Nozomi Networks

Series B in 2018
Nozomi Networks Inc. specializes in cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company offers a suite of products, including its Guardian system, which monitors network communications and device behaviors to enhance awareness of OT and IoT environments. Key offerings include a Central Management Console for unified visibility and management, as well as Threat Intelligence and Asset Intelligence services that provide continuous updates on device profiles and security threats. Nozomi Networks supports a wide range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, transportation, and critical infrastructure, enabling clients to manage cyber risks and improve operational resilience. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company has established a global presence with additional offices worldwide.
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