Nidus Partners

Nidus Partners is a venture capital firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, that specializes in seed funding for early-stage technology companies in the energy sector. Established in 1999, the firm focuses on investing in innovative solutions related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy conversion, storage, and carbon capture. Nidus Partners aims to support advancements in various fields, including biofuels, gasification, biomass conversion, and renewable biochemicals, contributing to the development of sustainable energy technologies. The firm emphasizes investments in the Midwest, promoting growth in the region's energy innovation landscape.

Victoria Gonzalez

Co-Founding Member and Managing Partner

Duke Leahey

Managing Partner and Co-Founding Member

1 past transactions

Electrochaea

Seed Round in 2011
Electrochaea GmbH is a German company specializing in the development and commercialization of innovative power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Planegg, Germany, with additional facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea's proprietary biocatalytic process converts low-cost electricity and carbon dioxide into pipeline-grade renewable methane, the primary component of natural gas. This technology enables the efficient storage of renewable energy generated from sources like wind and solar, facilitating grid balancing and carbon recycling. By converting stranded electricity into renewable gas, Electrochaea provides a solution for utility-scale energy storage and supports the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids. The company aims to enhance existing infrastructure for energy transmission and contribute to a more sustainable energy landscape.
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