Thrive Capital

Thrive Capital is a New York–based venture capital firm founded in 2009 that focuses on building and investing in internet, software, and technology-enabled companies. The firm provides venture-building services, operates as a registered investment adviser, and backs both early-stage and growth opportunities in software, media, and TMT sectors. Its investments span the United States and regions such as South America, with the aim of helping portfolio companies scale through capital and strategic guidance. Thrive Capital seeks long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, leveraging its experience in the internet and software ecosystems to support product development, market expansion, and operational scaling.

Philip Clark

Investor

Chris Grimm

Director, Head of Valuations

Natalie Guo

Investor

Vincent Hankes

Investor

Vince Hankes

Partner

Past deals in Utilities

Exowatt

Series A in 2025
Exowatt is a next-generation renewable energy company that specializes in providing sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The company develops a modular full-stack energy system that consists of a heat collector, a heat battery, and a heat engine. This innovative system is designed to deliver dispatchable power and heat, ensuring that energy is consistently available to meet the demands of energy-intensive operations, such as data centers. By focusing on modularity and efficiency, Exowatt aims to enhance the accessibility and reliability of renewable energy, facilitating a transition towards more sustainable energy practices in various industries.

Base Power

Series B in 2025
Base Power is a modern energy company specializing in reliable and affordable home energy services. It offers a distributed battery system that provides backup power for up to one day and operates as part of a virtual power plant, enhancing grid stability and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply during outages.

Base Power

Series A in 2024
Base Power is a modern energy company specializing in reliable and affordable home energy services. It offers a distributed battery system that provides backup power for up to one day and operates as part of a virtual power plant, enhancing grid stability and ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply during outages.
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