Equinor

Equinor is a Norway-based integrated energy company involved in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas, with active operations in wind and solar power and a broad global footprint that includes refining, processing, and trading. The company pursues the energy transition through its corporate venture activities, supporting startups and growth-stage companies that develop technologies across energy, information technology, climate tech, and infrastructure. Through Equinor Ventures and Equinor Energy Ventures, it seeks to invest in and partner with innovative firms to accelerate renewable energy deployment, efficiency, and storage, typically taking minority positions and pursuing co-investments to complement its core oil and gas businesses.

Samuel Byrne

Vice President Operations, Renewables Americas

Sophie Hildebrand

SVP Research and Technology and CTO

Kjersti Reinsnos

Managing Director

Past deals in Wind Energy

SkySpecs

Private Equity Round in 2025
SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Ørsted

Post in 2024
Ørsted develops, maintains, and operates offshore and onshore renewable energy farms, energy storage facilities, and bioenergy plants. Its vision is a world powered entirely by green energy. Formerly known as DONG Energy, Ørsted has transformed from a black to a green energy company over the past decade, reducing its coal consumption significantly and aiming for full phase-out by 2023. As a global leader in offshore wind with a market share of 25%, it currently powers approximately 9.5 million people.

Carbon Recycling International

Funding Round in 2023
Founded in 2006, Carbon Recycling International specializes in producing renewable methanol using carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and electricity. Its proprietary technology enables large-scale conversion of emissions into liquid fuels and chemicals, promoting sustainability within the power generation and industrial production sectors.

Sif Holding

Post in 2023
Sif Holding N.V. is a manufacturer and supplier of steel tubulars primarily for the offshore wind and oil and gas sectors. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Roermond, the Netherlands, the company operates through three segments: Wind, Oil and Gas, and Other. Its product offerings include monopiles, jackets, and various foundation components essential for offshore structures. Sif has established a strong presence in the North Sea market, particularly in subsea structures for the oil and gas industry. Additionally, the company provides logistical services and facilities, mainly supporting the offshore wind industry. Sif serves a diverse range of clients, including developers, engineering and production contractors, and energy companies, both domestically and internationally.

SkySpecs

Series D in 2022
SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

LevelTen Energy

Series C in 2021
LevelTen Energy is a Seattle-based company that operates a renewable energy transaction marketplace platform. Founded in 2016, it facilitates connections between corporate and industrial power buyers and utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects. The platform enables these buyers to access power purchase agreements (PPAs), providing financial security through fixed-price renewables and the economic advantages of large-scale projects. LevelTen Energy equips renewable energy buyers, advisors, and sellers with tools and services to expedite better deals.

fos4X

Series B in 2018
fos4X GmbH, established in Munich, Germany in 2010, specializes in manufacturing high-performance fiber optic measurement equipment. The company's primary focus is on monitoring lightweight structures, particularly rotor blades in wind turbines. Their innovative fiber-optic measuring systems are designed to withstand extreme loads and strains, offering significant advantages over conventional sensors. Following its acquisition by Polytech A/S in September 2020, fos4X continues to provide advanced measurement technology solutions for optimizing power output and monitoring energy usage in wind power plants.

Carbon Trust

Venture Round in 2016
Established in 2001, Carbon Trust is a global organization dedicated to accelerating sustainable, low-carbon economies. With over 200 experts spanning engineering, finance, and policy, they assist businesses, governments, and institutions worldwide in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing resource efficiency.

United Wind

Series B in 2016
United Wind is a renewable energy company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in small-scale wind turbine solutions. Founded in 2013 by Russell Tencer and Tal Mamo, the company offers distributed-scale wind energy through its WindLease program, which provides financing for wind turbines, handles installation, permitting, and maintenance, and guarantees service. This allows customers to avoid upfront purchase costs and save on electricity expenses. United Wind also provides WindSight, a tool for analyzing local wind potential and recommending suitable turbines. The company serves agricultural, residential, commercial, and educational sectors, offering an affordable turn-key wind energy solution that includes turbine repairs and other related services.

Danotek Motion Technologies

Series B in 2011
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications. Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.

Danotek Motion Technologies

Series A in 2008
Danotek Motion Technologies Inc, founded in 2001, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an ISO 9001:2000 certified technology innovator. Danotek develops clean, energy efficient, generators, electrical conversion systems, brushless motors and electronics controls for alternative energy and advanced transportation applications. Danotek has developed a number of patent-pending innovative products that include variable speed permanent magnet (PM) generators and brushless motors with integrated electronics for wind power, fuel cell, CHP, auxiliary power and electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Their designs represent industry leadership and are expected to replace inefficient and unreliable systems with added extensive control features.
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