Powerhouse Ventures

2018

Founded

28

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Powerhouse Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage companies that are developing innovative software solutions to accelerate the decarbonization of global energy and mobility systems. Founded in 2011, the firm focuses on investing in startups that are building the digital infrastructure necessary for rapid decarbonization. In March 2022, Powerhouse Ventures launched its second fund, raising $75 million to further its mission.

The firm's investors include some of the world's largest corporations in energy, utilities, mobility, financial services, and technology. Notable backers include Aimee Barnes, Founder & CEO of Hua Nani Partners; Albert Wenger, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures; and Drew Baglino, former CTO of Tesla.

Powerhouse Ventures has a diverse portfolio of 41 companies, with over 29% of investments supporting underrepresented founders.

The firm's investment focus includes sectors such as EnergyTech, Software, Data Platforms, FoodTech, FinTech, GreenTech, and Building Technology. Powerhouse Ventures typically invests between $500K to $2M in seed-stage companies.

Powerhouse Ventures operates from its office in Oakland, California.

Portfolio Companies

CapeZero, Sesame Sustainability, ThinkLabs, SHAED, Rock Rabbit

Gepgraphic Focus

United States, India, Singapore

Key Differentiators

Focus on early-stage companies, Specialization in software solutions for decarbonization, Strong network of industry experts and corporate partners, Holistic support for portfolio companies

Thypical Investment Size

$500K - $2M

Total Funds Raised

$75 million

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Software

Big Data & Analytics

ClimateTech & CleanTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Oakland

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

United States