Energy Capital Ventures

Energy Capital Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in Chicago, Illinois, is a venture capital investment firm that specializes in the natural gas industry. As the only early-stage venture capital fund focused on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives and digital transformation of this sector, the firm champions innovation in sustainable energy solutions. Its unique approach emphasizes the development of green molecules and fosters deep collaboration with its strategic limited partners, all of which are publicly traded utilities. This model serves as a platform for innovation, effectively connecting the technology offered by startups with the operational scale of the natural gas industry, thereby advancing both economic and environmental objectives.

Katie Dabbar

Analyst

Stefano Galiasso

Senior Associate

Julie Greco

Associate

Ray O’Connor

Co-Founder and General Partner

Victor Pascucci

Co-Founder and Managing General Partner

Jeffrey Yingling

Co-Founder and General Partner

Mark Yingling

Associate

Su (Luna) Zhang

Investor

1 past transactions

Cemvita

Series A in 2021
Cemvita Factory Inc. is a Houston-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in converting carbon dioxide and water into valuable products. Utilizing a CO2 utilization platform that mimics photosynthesis, Cemvita processes solar energy, water, and carbon dioxide to generate nutrients, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals, including polymers. The company employs synthetic biology to develop innovative solutions aimed at enhancing energy sustainability and facilitating the extraction of resources in oil and gas, chemicals, and mining industries. Through its technology, Cemvita aims to provide environmentally friendly alternatives for reducing carbon emissions and improving resource extraction methods.
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