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.
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Past deals in Hydroelectric
Xcel Energy
Grant in 2023
Xcel Energy is a leading electric and natural gas utility company serving approximately 6 million customers across eight states. It generates power through diverse sources including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, solar, wind, and biomass. The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions and aims to supply more than half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Natel Energy
Series B in 2021
Founded in 2005, Natel Energy designs, builds, and sells restoration hydro turbines for generating renewable electricity from moving water across drops. Its turbines can be installed in various settings, including retrofit of existing turbines, non-power dams, irrigation canals, and new stream reach developments. The company also offers digital services like HydroForecast, which uses satellite imagery and machine learning for hydrologic modeling and power generation forecasting.
Quidnet Energy
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2013, Quidnet Energy develops grid-scale energy storage systems using a unique hydroelectric technology. The company stores excess renewable energy by pumping water under pressure into underground geological reservoirs and releases it to drive hydroelectric turbines when needed. This process enables seamless integration with existing electricity-generating facilities at a lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.
Natel Energy
Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2005, Natel Energy designs, builds, and sells restoration hydro turbines for generating renewable electricity from moving water across drops. Its turbines can be installed in various settings, including retrofit of existing turbines, non-power dams, irrigation canals, and new stream reach developments. The company also offers digital services like HydroForecast, which uses satellite imagery and machine learning for hydrologic modeling and power generation forecasting.
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