Energy Impact Partners

Energy Impact Partners is a New York-based private investment firm focused on the energy transition. It backs entrepreneurs and established energy and industrial companies across venture, growth, credit and infrastructure, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, clean energy generation, smart grids, energy storage, distributed generation, and related digital and data-enabled services. The firm collaborates with partners to accelerate innovation in smart buildings, mobility, cybersecurity for energy systems, and comprehensive energy services, often pursuing co-investments. Since its founding in 2015, Energy Impact Partners has built a global footprint with offices in New York, San Francisco, Palm Beach, Cologne and London, enabling investments across North America and Europe. It seeks to align investments with environmental impact and scalable infrastructure, supporting the transition to sustainable energy and resilient energy systems.

Vida Asiegbu

Principal

Hilton Augustine III

Senior Associate

Simon Bartmann

Investor

Alessandro Bertino

Investor

Matt Bisgyer

Vice President

Cassie Bowe

Partner

Sam Bursten

Principal

Samuel Bursten

Principal

Ryan Casserly

Associate

Shawn Cherian

Partner

Matthias Dill

Managing Partner

Michael Donnelly

Partner

Linda Duraj

Investor

Kevin Fitzgerald

Partner

Jenny Gao

Vice President, Elevate Future Fund

Harry Giovani

Managing Partner

Morgan Grosch

Investor

Alexander Hayek

Vice President

Bernard Hazard

Investor

Tansel Ismail

Vice President

Adam James

Managing Director

Joshua Kamali

Principal

Shayle Kann

Partner

Steven Kantowitz

Partner

Hans Kobler

Managing Partner

Brett Lasher

Partner

Will Lipscomb

Investor

Andy Lubershane

Senior Vice President

Lindsay Luger

Partner

Jeffrey McDermott

Partner and Head of Strategic Finance

Nazo Moosa

Managing Partner

Janaki Narayanan

Investor

Tom O'Flynn

Partner

Anthony Oni

Managing Partner

Arthur Pierse

Venture Partner

Evan Pittman

Managing Director, Research and Innovation

Alex Raguet

Venture Partner

Alexandre Raguet

Venture Partner

Sameer Reddy

Managing Partner

Alexander Enrico Schmidt

Associate

Ashwin Shashindranath

Partner

Tal Sheynfeld

Partner

Ryan Spencer

Investor

Gregory Thiel Ph.D

Managing Director, Technology

Mark Westfall

Associate

Kyle Wool

CFO

Steven Yang

Principal

Seungmin Yi

Investor

Hany Zerbib

Associate

Kimberly Zou

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Smart Cities

eSmart Systems

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.

Cyclic Materials

Series B in 2024
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

Site 20/20

Venture Round in 2024
Site 20/20 is a developer of advanced traffic control solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency in the automated flagging industry. Its flagship product, the Guardian Smartflagger, utilizes a user-friendly tablet interface and sophisticated technology to replace traditional human flaggers with semi-automated systems and intelligent portable traffic lights. This innovative approach not only enhances safety by minimizing human exposure to dangerous conditions but also streamlines traffic management. By capturing data on vehicle flow and transmitting it to cloud servers, Site 20/20 enables companies to maintain productive work crews, reduce delays, and optimize resource management. The company is committed to providing reliable traffic control solutions that prioritize safety and operational efficiency.

FLO

Series E in 2024
AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian company specializing in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Established in 2009 and based in Québec, the company develops, manufactures, and operates a range of charging stations tailored for various market segments, including the public sector, employers, multi-residential buildings, and fleets. Its product offerings include the SmartTWO and SmartDC charging stations for commercial and industrial use, as well as specialized solutions like the CoRe+ charger for private areas and the Curbside Charger. AddÉnergie is also the provider of the Electric Circuit and VERnetworkTM, two of Canada’s largest charging station networks, which collectively feature over 2,000 charging stations. The company supplies both the hardware and software necessary for managing these networks, and it is poised to expand its operations through new partnerships and networks internationally.

GridBeyond

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2007, GridBeyond specializes in smart grid optimization solutions. Its platform comprises on-site hardware, cloud-based software, hybrid battery systems, demand network, and client-facing energy portal. Utilizing machine learning technology, the platform connects, controls, and automates energy demand across various sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, metals, plastics, paper, food, transport, and logistics.

EnerClock

Seed Round in 2024
EnerClock is a pioneering energy management company that specializes in developing digital solutions to optimize energy usage and promote sustainability. Its flagship platform, also named EnerClock, offers a customizable interface that seamlessly integrates with diverse energy assets such as solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, and smart meters. This real-time monitoring and control system provides users with valuable insights into energy flows, costs, and emission reductions, enabling them to make informed decisions to enhance energy efficiency and lower operational costs. The platform also features advanced functionalities like load prioritization and remote diagnostics, ensuring optimal energy management without the need for on-site technicians. EnerClock's platform is built on the XENON framework, which connects distributed energy resources into a cohesive system, supporting various use cases from residential to large-scale commercial applications. The platform is fully customizable, allowing businesses to incorporate their branding and tailor the interface to their specific needs. EnerClock prioritizes robust security features, including two-factor authentication and over-the-air updates, to protect user data while ensuring the latest software capabilities.

Cyclic Materials

Series A in 2023
Cyclic Materials provides recycling services that recover rare earth elements to reduce the need for new mining and accelerate the transition to electric mobility and clean energy. The company focuses on reclaiming rare earth magnets from automotive and renewable energy sectors, enabling customers to supply wind turbines, electric vehicles, and electronics while cutting emissions and strengthening local supply. Through its platform, it pursues a circular supply chain by recovering critical metals from discarded and landfill-bound products, helping industries lower environmental impact and increasing the resilience of the material supply.

Sublime Systems

Series A in 2023
Sublime Systems develops cement decarbonization technology that reduces cement emissions while co-producing green hydrogen. The system relies on clean, renewable energy and an electrochemical process that eliminates carbon dioxide emissions without altering the cement’s properties or chemistry. The technology enables builders to use lower-emission cement as part of a broader move toward a sustainable, renewable future.

eSmart Systems

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.

FLO

Series C in 2020
AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. is a leading Canadian company specializing in smart charging solutions for electric vehicles. Established in 2009 and based in Québec, the company develops, manufactures, and operates a range of charging stations tailored for various market segments, including the public sector, employers, multi-residential buildings, and fleets. Its product offerings include the SmartTWO and SmartDC charging stations for commercial and industrial use, as well as specialized solutions like the CoRe+ charger for private areas and the Curbside Charger. AddÉnergie is also the provider of the Electric Circuit and VERnetworkTM, two of Canada’s largest charging station networks, which collectively feature over 2,000 charging stations. The company supplies both the hardware and software necessary for managing these networks, and it is poised to expand its operations through new partnerships and networks internationally.

CIMCON Lighting

Series C in 2019
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.

eSmart Systems

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2012, eSmart Systems develops AI-driven software solutions for the energy industry. Its cloud-born platform collects and analyzes vast data quantities from sensors in real-time, enabling optimized energy decisions, resource savings, and predictive maintenance. The company offers tailored solutions for utilities and applications for consumers, with a focus on global markets.

Remix Technologies

Series B in 2019
Remix Technologies is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in public transit planning and street design. Its platform serves over 4,000 urban planners in more than 300 cities across three continents, providing a comprehensive tool for managing public transit and new mobility solutions. By integrating critical datasets from various sources, Remix enables users to visualize existing conditions and gain insights that inform decision-making. The platform allows planners at transit agencies and local governments to create and manage transit maps and routes, facilitating the exploration of innovative concepts while balancing the needs of transit, biking, walking, and vehicle traffic. This focus on data-driven planning aims to enhance transportation safety, accessibility, and equity in urban environments.

ViriCiti

Series A in 2019
ViriCiti, established in 2012, specializes in cloud-based monitoring solutions aimed at enhancing the operations of electric vehicles, particularly city buses and trucks. The company focuses on online energy management, which it identifies as crucial for the widespread adoption of electric transport. By collecting and analyzing data from electric vehicles with millisecond precision, ViriCiti offers real-time insights into vehicle usage, condition, and performance. This information enables operators to optimize fleet management, ensuring that electric buses and trucks operate more efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. The platform also provides valuable data on route operations and vehicle diagnostics, supporting transport and fleet operators in making informed decisions regarding charging schedules to minimize costs related to peak demand.

Greenlots

Series A in 2017
Greenlots is a developer of electric vehicle charging networks headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in innovative software and services that facilitate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure for utilities, cities, communities, and automakers. By integrating network management software with charging optimization and grid balancing services, Greenlots provides a comprehensive platform that enhances the efficiency of charging infrastructure. Their technology includes a user-friendly mobile app designed for drivers, site hosts, and network operators, promoting a safer, cleaner, and smarter electric mobility future. With a global presence spanning three continents and operations in 13 countries, Greenlots is positioned to support the growing demand for electric vehicle charging solutions.

Advanced Microgrid Solutions

Series B in 2017
Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS) specializes in designing, installing, and managing advanced energy storage systems for commercial, industrial, and government buildings. Based in San Francisco with offices across the U.S., AMS deploys large networks of battery systems in buildings to lower energy costs for consumers and support the electric grid. The company's AI-powered software, SigmaOne, optimizes energy trading and maximizes the value of renewables and energy storage assets. AMS also offers microgrid solutions, enabling clean energy access for households, businesses, and communities. Founded in 2013, AMS operates as a subsidiary of Fluence.

CIMCON Lighting

Series B in 2017
CIMCON Lighting, established in 2012, specializes in developing web-based wireless outdoor lighting management systems. Headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, the company serves utilities, municipalities, ESCOs, and commercial customers by providing solutions for traditional, LED, and solar-based street lights. Their offerings include the LightingGale software for automated streetlight management, wireless controllers like iSLC-3100 with dimming capabilities, and the NearSky platform for smart city applications. CIMCON's systems enable clients to remotely monitor and control outdoor lighting fixtures, reducing energy consumption and maintenance costs while transforming existing infrastructure into a foundation for smart city solutions.
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