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Energize Ventures

1 South Wacker Drive, Suite 2350, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States

Overview

Global investment manager accelerating digital transformation in energy.

Founded

2016

Deals ยท 12mo

6

Links

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Stage focus

Series A
Series B
Series C

Geographic focus

United States

Sector focus

Construction
Energy
Finance
Renewable Energy
...

Investment portfolio

56rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Emerald AI
Aug 2026Led
$150 MSeries A
InstaLILY
Jul 2026Led
$60 MSeries B
Axle Energy
Jul 2026Led
$24 MSeries A
Handle
May 2026Participated
$27 MSeries B
Halcyon
Mar 2026Led
$21 MSeries A
Nixtla
Feb 2026Led
$16 MSeries A
GridStrong
Sep 2025Participated
$10 MSeed
GreenLite Technologies
Sep 2025Participated
$50 MSeries B
Felt
Jul 2025Led
$15 MSeries A
Tyba
Feb 2025Led
$14 MSeries A
Archive
Feb 2025Led
$30 MSeries B
Urbint
Oct 2024Participated
$35 MOther Equity
Emerald AI
Aug 2026Led
$150 MSeries A
InstaLILY
Jul 2026Led
$60 MSeries B
Axle Energy
Jul 2026Led
$24 MSeries A
Handle
May 2026Participated
$27 MSeries B
Halcyon
Mar 2026Led
$21 MSeries A
Nixtla
Feb 2026Led
$16 MSeries A
GridStrong
Sep 2025Participated
$10 MSeed
GreenLite Technologies
Sep 2025Participated
$50 MSeries B
Felt
Jul 2025Led
$15 MSeries A
Tyba
Feb 2025Led
$14 MSeries A
Archive
Feb 2025Led
$30 MSeries B
Urbint
Oct 2024Participated
$35 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Energize Ventures: 56 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Energize Ventures: 56 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed01
Series A121
Series B176
Series C+86
Other Equity22
Debt01

Monthly Deal Activity

Energize Ventures: 56 deals are recorded across 106 months.All available history.
Energize Ventures: 56 deals are recorded across 106 months. All available history
MonthDeals
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Sector Breakdown

Energize Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (24 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Energize Ventures: Enterprise Software is the largest displayed sector by deal count (24 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Enterprise Software24
Networks, Cloud & Communication20
Clean Energy & Sustainability17
AI & Machine Learning15
Transportation & Logistics10
Professional Services8
Data, Analytics & IT7
Hardware & Robotics7
Cybersecurity & Privacy6
Real Estate & Construction6
Fintech5
Government & Defense2
Marketing & Advertising2
Developer Tools2
E-Commerce & Retail1
Space & Frontier Tech1
Consumer & Lifestyle1

Deal Size Distribution

Energize Ventures: 56 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Energize Ventures: 56 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M0
$5M-$10M1
$10M-$25M23
$25M-$50M15
$50M-$100M12
$100M-$250M4
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Energize Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (46 deals).All available history.

Top 4 of 4 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Energize Ventures: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (46 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States46
Europe8
Canada1
Indonesia1
Energize Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Lux Capital sharing 7 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Energize Ventures: 20 co-investors are shown, with Lux Capital sharing 7 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Lux Capital7
Clearvision Ventures4
Energy Impact Partners4
National Grid Partners4
SE Ventures4
AirTree Ventures3
Almaz Capital3
Coatue3
Data Collective3
Emergence Capital3
Emerson Collective3
Fifth Wall3
GGV Capital3
ICONIQ Growth3
New Enterprise Associates3
Pear VC3
Planven Entrepreneur Ventures3
Salesforce Ventures3
Uncork Capital3
Activate Capital2

Investment Strategy

Energize Ventures: Led accounts for 70% and participating for 30% of round participation.All available history.
Energize Ventures: Led accounts for 70% and participating for 30% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led3970%
Participating1730%
Energize Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 77% and co-led for 23% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Energize Ventures: Single-lead accounts for 77% and co-led for 23% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead3077%
Co-led923%

Team

Anson MacKinney

Venture Capital Associate

Eileen Waris

Principal

John Tough

Managing Partner

Juan Muldoon

Partner

Katie McClain

Partner and COO

Lori DeLuca

Finance Manager

Mark Tomasovic

Associate

Tyler Lancaster

Partner

Vishnu Amble

Team Member