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 focused on enhancing the affordability, reliability, and security of energy and industrial sectors. Energize Capital primarily targets sectors such as data analytics, cybersecurity, energy storage, distributed energy resources, mobility, and operational efficiency. It seeks to make impact investments within these domains, providing funding ranging from USD 3 million to USD 20 million per company. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovations that contribute to the transformation of the energy landscape and improve industrial processes.

Meredith Breach

Senior Associate

Tyler Lancaster

Principal

Katie McClain

Partner

Juan Muldoon

Partner

Kevin Stevens

Principal

Mark Tomasovic

Principal

John Tough

Co-founder, Managing Partner & Member of Investment Committee

Eileen Waris

Associate

Past deals in Zurich

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper AG is a mobile-first team communication platform designed to enhance communication within frontline and mobile workforces. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper provides various tools such as real-time messaging, content management, engagement analytics, and employee surveys. The platform aims to improve productivity and reduce turnover by automating workflows and offering managers insights through an analytics dashboard. Beekeeper serves a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, non-governmental organizations, and event management, both in the United States and internationally. Its integration capabilities allow users to access operational systems through a centralized portal, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among internal teams.

Beekeeper

Series B in 2020
Beekeeper AG is a mobile-first team communication platform designed to enhance communication within frontline and mobile workforces. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with additional operations in Kraków, Berlin, and Oakland, Beekeeper provides various tools such as real-time messaging, content management, engagement analytics, and employee surveys. The platform aims to improve productivity and reduce turnover by automating workflows and offering managers insights through an analytics dashboard. Beekeeper serves a diverse range of industries, including hospitality, retail, logistics, transportation, food, manufacturing, non-governmental organizations, and event management, both in the United States and internationally. Its integration capabilities allow users to access operational systems through a centralized portal, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among internal teams.