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. It is distinguished as the only early-stage venture capital fund that focuses on the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) imperatives and the digital transformation of this sector. The firm advocates for innovation in green molecules and employs a unique approach that emphasizes customized engagement and deep integration with its strategic limited partners, all of whom are publicly traded utilities. This model positions Energy Capital Ventures as a platform for innovation, effectively bridging the technological advancements of the startup ecosystem with the operational scale of the natural gas industry.

Stefano Galiasso

Vice President

Julie Greco

Senior Associate, Corporate Strategy and Sustainability

Ray O’Connor

Co-Founder and General Partner

Jeffrey Yingling

Co-Founder and General Partner

1 past transactions

Cemvita

Series A in 2021
Cemvita employs synthetic biology to develop cost-effective solutions inspired by nature, aiming to facilitate the transition towards sustainable energy. The company's CO2 Utilization platform mimics photosynthesis to produce nutrients and pharmaceutics for deep space exploration and industrial chemicals and polymers for energy sustainability.
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