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.

Duke Leahey

Managing Partner and Co-Founding Member

1 past transactions

Electrochaea

Seed Round in 2011
Electrochaea GmbH is a company based in Planegg, Germany, specializing in the development and commercialization of grid-scale power-to-gas energy storage technology. Founded in 2010, Electrochaea's proprietary process converts low-cost and stranded electricity, along with carbon dioxide, into renewable natural gas, specifically methane, which is suitable for direct injection into the existing natural gas grid. This technology facilitates the storage of large quantities of renewable energy generated from wind and solar sources, providing solutions for utility-scale energy storage, grid balancing, and carbon recycling. Additionally, the company aims to contribute to the decarbonization of transportation and natural gas grids, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. With operational facilities in Denmark and California, Electrochaea represents a significant advancement in the efficient storage and transmission of renewable energy.
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