What is Breakthrough Energy Ventures?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a Venture Capital based in Kirkland.

How many investments has Breakthrough Energy Ventures made?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures has made 120 disclosed investments.

How much does Breakthrough Energy Ventures manage?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures manages $2.0B in assets.

What companies has Breakthrough Energy Ventures invested in?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures's portfolio includes Cargill, ElectronicArts, G2V Optics, Form Energy, Turntide Technologies, UPSIDE Foods.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Q: What does Breakthrough Energy Ventures invest in?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures invests in Clean Energy, Climate Tech, Sustainability, Energy Early Stage, Growth, Late Stage companies.

Venture Capital

Climate-focused venture fund founded by Bill Gates with over $2 billion in committed capital, investing in companies developing technologies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Kirkland, United States · 120+ investments · 137 portfolio companies

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Early Stage

Growth

Late Stage

Clean Energy

Climate Tech

Sustainability

Energy

Headquarters: Kirkland, United States
Founded: 2015
Website: breakthroughenergy.org
AUM: $2.0B

Portfolio Companies: 137
Total Investments: 120
Last Investment: Jul 2026
Geographic Focus: Europe, North America, Global

Investment Thesis

Backs early-stage companies developing clean energy and decarbonization technologies that can each avoid at least 500 million tons of CO2 annually by 2050, with a 20-year investment horizon.

Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a Venture Capital firm based in Kirkland, United States. It has made 120 investments in Clean Energy and Climate Tech, including Cargill, ElectronicArts and G2V Optics.