Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is an investor-led venture capital firm based in Kirkland, Washington, focused on climate and energy technology. It makes minority investments across seed, early, and later stages in companies delivering environmental services, climate technology, and cleantech solutions. The firm seeks scalable technologies that provide reliable, affordable power while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports innovations that address energy access, infrastructure, and transportation needs. Its mission emphasizes patient, impact-oriented investing to accelerate the transition to low-emission energy systems.

Bunmi Adekore

Investor

Tara Bansal

Investor

Gaëtan Bonhomme

Investor

Jim Cabot

Managing Director

Bhargavi Chevva

Investor

Quinn Cornelius

Investor

David Danielson

Managing Director

Christian Garcia

Managing Director

Mark Hartney

Principal

Christina Karapataki

Partner

Sila Kiliccote

Partner

Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira

Investor

Phil Larochell

Principal

Phil Larochelle Ph.D

Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Cheua Lovan

Investor

Brian Mayers

Investor

Jeff Momplaisir

Senior Associate

Chris Poirier

Investor

Julia Reinaud Ph.D

Senior Director, Europe

Juilia Reinaud

Senior Director

Cooper Rinzler

Investor

Christopher Rivest

Investor

Kyle Teamey

Investor

Eric Toone

Managing Director

Peter Turner

Investor

Libby Wayman

Investor

Karl White

Investor

Stefan Zlatev

Investor

Past deals in Aviation

ZeroAvia

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

ZeroAvia

Series C in 2023
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

LanzaJet

Grant in 2022
LanzaJet is a company dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) aimed at reducing the environmental impact of the aviation industry. By utilizing innovative technology, LanzaJet converts non-recyclable waste into low-carbon fuels, providing a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The company's mission aligns with the principles of the circular economy, as it seeks to accelerate the energy transition while enabling airlines to lower their carbon emissions. Through its commitment to cleaner fuel options, LanzaJet plays a significant role in addressing the challenges of greenhouse gas emissions in aviation.

ZeroAvia

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

ZeroAvia

Venture Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.

ZeroAvia

Series A in 2020
Founded in 2017, ZeroAvia develops zero-emission aircraft propulsion systems designed to eliminate aviation emissions while maintaining operational efficiency. The company focuses on scalable hydrogen-electric technologies that can retrofit existing aircraft and support sustainable aviation.
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