Invenergy

What they do

Invenergy is a powerhouse in the global clean energy sector, founded by Michael Polsky. Its core business is the development, ownership, and operation of sustainable energy generation and storage facilities. To capture value in the digital transformation of energy, Invenergy founded Energize Capital in 2016. This unique structure allows portfolio companies to test their solutions on Invenergy’s massive fleet of operating projects, providing a distinct strategic advantage.

What they look for

Energize Capital invests almost exclusively in software and asset-light business models for digital-first climate solutions, focusing on industrial digitization, energy transition, infrastructure resilience, and electrification & mobility. They offer the "Energize EDGE" platform to help startups with commercialization and connect them to Invenergy’s network. Invenergy itself employs a vertical integration strategy, investing directly in joint ventures to secure its supply chain and in greenfield project development for large-scale energy assets.

Stage

Series A, Series B+

Sectors

Climate, SaaS, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Proptech, Food and agriculture, AI, Consumer

Based

Chicago, US