Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners, established in 2015, is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New York, with additional offices in San Francisco, Palm Beach, Cologne, and London. The firm invests across venture, growth, credit, and infrastructure stages, focusing on the energy sector. Its investment portfolio spans energy efficiency, sustainable energy generation and distribution, smart grid, energy storage, digital and decentralized energy, mobility, cybersecurity, and comprehensive energy services. Energy Impact Partners collaborates with entrepreneurs and leading energy and industrial companies to drive innovation and advance the transition to a sustainable future.

Vida Asiegbu

Principal

Hilton Augustine III

Senior Associate

Alessandro Bertino

Investor

Cassie Bowe

Partner

Samuel Bursten

Principal

Sam Bursten

Principal

Ryan Casserly

Associate

Shawn Cherian

Partner

Matthias Dill

CEO and Managing Partner, Europe

Michael Donnelly

Partner and Chief Risk Officer

Linda Duraj

Senior Associate

Kevin Fitzgerald

Partner, Chief Utility Officer

Jenny Gao

Vice President, Elevate Future Fund

Harry Giovani

Managing Partner and CEO of Energy Impact Partners Credit

Alexander Hayek

Principal

Tansel Ismail

Vice President

Adam James

Senior Vice President

Joshua Kamali

Principal

Shayle Kann

Managing Partner

Steven Kantowitz

Partner

Hans Kobler

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Will Lipscomb

Investor

Andy Lubershane

Senior Vice President

Lindsay Luger

Partner

Jeff McDermott

Partner and Head of Strategic Finance

Nazo Moosa

Managing Partner, Europe

Janaki Narayanan

Investor

Evan Pittman

Managing Director, Research and Innovation

Alexandre Raguet

Venture Partner

Alex Raguet

Venture Partner

Sameer Reddy

Managing Partner, Venture

Alexander Schmidt

Investor, Europe

Ashwin Shashindranath

Partner

Tal Sheynfeld

Managing Partner, Energy Impact Partners Credit

Ryan Spencer

Vice President

Kyle Wool

CFO

Seungmin Yi

Investor

Kimberly Zou

Investment Analyst

Steven Yang

Principal

Gregory Thiel Ph.D

Managing Director, Technology

Past deals in Smart Cities

Cyclic Materials

Series B in 2024
Cyclic Materials specializes in recycling services that focus on recovering rare earth elements, aiming to minimize the need for new mining and support the shift towards electric mobility and cleaner energy solutions. The company employs an innovative process to extract critical metals from landfill-bound products, which can then be reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain. By providing these recovered materials, Cyclic Materials assists industries such as wind energy, electric vehicles, and electronics in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and enhancing local supply, ultimately promoting a circular economy and sustainable resource management.

Site 20/20

Venture Round in 2024
Site 20/20 develops an innovative smart traffic control system aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in the automated flagging industry. Its flagship product, the Guardian Smartflagger, utilizes a user-friendly tablet interface and advanced technology to replace traditional human flaggers with semi-automated systems and intelligent portable traffic lights. This system effectively manages traffic flow while collecting data on vehicle movement, which is transmitted to cloud servers. By minimizing the reliance on manual control, Site 20/20 enables companies to concentrate on maintaining safe work environments, optimizing productivity, and managing resources more effectively, all while ensuring consistent operational reliability.

GridBeyond

Series C in 2024
GridBeyond Limited specializes in smart grid optimization solutions that utilize artificial intelligence to support a transition to a zero-carbon future. The company's platform integrates on-site hardware, cloud-based software, and a hybrid battery and demand network, enabling the automation and control of energy demand through machine learning technology. GridBeyond serves a diverse range of sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, and logistics, by connecting distributed energy resources with electricity markets. This approach allows customers to access utility-scale renewable generation and battery storage, thus maximizing efficiency and enhancing grid performance. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Watford, United Kingdom, GridBeyond also has offices in Dublin, Cork, and Houston.

Arcadia

Venture Round in 2024
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Cyclic Materials

Series A in 2023
Cyclic Materials specializes in recycling services that focus on recovering rare earth elements, aiming to minimize the need for new mining and support the shift towards electric mobility and cleaner energy solutions. The company employs an innovative process to extract critical metals from landfill-bound products, which can then be reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain. By providing these recovered materials, Cyclic Materials assists industries such as wind energy, electric vehicles, and electronics in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and enhancing local supply, ultimately promoting a circular economy and sustainable resource management.

Sublime Systems

Series A in 2023
Sublime Systems specializes in decarbonizing cement through innovative technology that co-produces green hydrogen while significantly reducing emissions. The company employs an electrochemical process powered by clean, renewable energy, effectively eliminating carbon dioxide emissions without altering the cement's properties or chemistry. This approach allows builders and consumers to actively participate in the transition towards a sustainable and renewable future.

Arcadia

Series D in 2021
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Arcadia

Series C in 2019
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

CIMCON Lighting

Series C in 2019
CIMCON Lighting, Inc. specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management solutions for various types of street lights, including traditional, LED, and solar. The company's systems enable utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers to monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures effectively. Its offerings include LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, the iSLC-3100 wireless lighting controller, and the NearSky platform, which facilitates the integration of smart city applications such as air quality monitoring and public safety enhancements. CIMCON's technologies have been implemented in over 50 cities across 16 countries, contributing to decreased energy consumption and maintenance costs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including outdoor lighting manufacturers, contractors, and government entities, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, CIMCON Lighting aims to improve urban living by leveraging existing streetlight infrastructure as a foundation for connected smart city solutions.

Remix Technologies

Series B in 2019
Remix is a San Francisco-based platform established in 2014 that focuses on public transit planning, street design, and new mobility management. The platform is utilized by over 4,000 planners across more than 300 cities globally, enabling them to understand the interplay between streets, public transit, and private mobility. Remix consolidates critical datasets from various sources into a cohesive view, helping users analyze existing conditions and derive insights across multiple dimensions. Its tools allow transit agencies and local governments to create and manage maps and routes, explore innovative concepts, and make data-driven decisions aimed at enhancing transportation safety, accessibility, and equity.

ViriCiti

Series A in 2019
ViriCiti, established in 2012, specializes in a cloud-based monitoring system aimed at enhancing the operations of electric city buses and trucks. The company focuses on online energy management, which it views as essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in urban transport. By providing real-time data and actionable insights at a millisecond level, ViriCiti enables fleet operators to monitor vehicle usage, condition, and performance effectively. This platform not only helps in optimizing route operations and vehicle diagnostics but also assists in strategic vehicle charging to avoid peak demand fees. Ultimately, ViriCiti's solutions contribute to improved reliability, extended operational range, and reduced costs for electric city transportation.

Arcadia

Series B in 2018
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

Clevest Solutions

Venture Round in 2018
Clevest Solutions Inc. is a software developer that specializes in workforce management solutions for energy and water utilities. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Richmond, Canada, with an additional office in Plano, Texas, the company offers a range of platforms designed to enhance field operations. Its Mobile Workforce Management platform automates and optimizes various field activities, while Location Solutions provides integrated GPS tracking for vehicle locations. Additionally, Clevest Mobile GIS enables automated, real-time asset inspections to ensure regulatory compliance, and Clevest Advanced Network Deployment assists in real-time planning and management of asset installation projects. By focusing on electric, gas, and water utilities, Clevest Solutions aims to improve productivity, safety, and reliability, ultimately helping utilities enhance their response times and reduce their carbon footprint.

Greenlots

Series A in 2017
Greenlots is a company based in Los Angeles, California, focused on developing electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. It provides innovative software and services that facilitate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure for utilities, cities, communities, and automakers. The company’s platform integrates network management software with charging optimization and grid balancing services, creating a seamless experience for drivers, site hosts, and network operators. Additionally, Greenlots offers a user-friendly mobile app that enhances the charging experience. With a presence in 13 countries across three continents, Greenlots aims to promote a safer, cleaner, and smarter approach to electric mobility.

Arcadia

Series A in 2017
Arcadia, Inc. is a technology company based in Washington, D.C., founded in 2014, that focuses on providing access to clean energy solutions. Through its platform, Arc, the company connects subscribers to renewable energy sources such as wind farms and community solar projects. By enabling users to manage their accounts, track energy usage, and participate in clean energy initiatives, Arcadia aims to democratize access to renewable energy and combat the fossil fuel monopoly. The platform aggregates energy data from over 125 utilities, representing more than 80% of U.S. electric utility accounts, thus facilitating a significant shift toward sustainable energy practices. Additionally, Arcadia's community solar program addresses energy injustice while promoting economic growth, contributing over five Terawatt-hours of energy demand from residential and commercial users.

CIMCON Lighting

Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, Inc. specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management solutions for various types of street lights, including traditional, LED, and solar. The company's systems enable utilities, municipalities, and commercial customers to monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures effectively. Its offerings include LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, the iSLC-3100 wireless lighting controller, and the NearSky platform, which facilitates the integration of smart city applications such as air quality monitoring and public safety enhancements. CIMCON's technologies have been implemented in over 50 cities across 16 countries, contributing to decreased energy consumption and maintenance costs. The company serves a diverse clientele, including outdoor lighting manufacturers, contractors, and government entities, and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, CIMCON Lighting aims to improve urban living by leveraging existing streetlight infrastructure as a foundation for connected smart city solutions.
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