About Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Aug 2026, Energy Impact Partners is an active investor, having invested in 139 companies, with 12 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series A round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Environment Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series A round of CivilGrid Overall, Energy Impact Partners portfolio has seen 8 unicorns, 6 IPOs and 35 acquisitions including key companies like Particle, Ring Labs and Proterra. A lot of funds co-invest with Energy Impact Partners, with names like Breakthrough Energy sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. Energy Impact Partners has team of 87 people including 28 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Count
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 5 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Deals in last 12 months
Energy Impact Partners' List of Top Investments
Energy Impact Partners has a portfolio of 139 companies, including 8 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Hometree and Sibros.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 9 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Environment Tech and 28 other sectors, across stages such as Series A, Series B and 5 more. Here is the list of top investments by Energy Impact Partners:
1. Particle
Developer of a prototype to production connectivity platform for IoT. Its Photon Wi-Fi and the Electron 2G3G cellular are primary prototyping platforms for integrating connectivity into devices. The product is primarily aimed at designers and developers rather than at enterprises.
Key facts about Particle
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $135M
- Employee Count: 107 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Western Technology Investment, Qualcomm Ventures and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. HopSkipDrive
Platform offering digital healthcare transportation management tool for kids. It has a ride-sharing service for kids that makes life easier for busy parents by providing cab sharing with their team of vetted drivers. Parents can track the ride in real-time through the app and have multiple methods of contacting the driver at any time. All of the drivers on the platform go through a rigorous, 15-point certification process.
Key facts about HopSkipDrive
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: South Pasadena (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $106M
- Employee Count: 527 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Cyrus Capital Partners, Greycroft and 25 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 13, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Ring Labs
Provider of home security systems, cameras, alarms, and doorbells. It offers devices and services to protect homes. The company provides video monitoring, motion detection, and real-time alerts. Subscription plans are available to save and review recorded videos.
Key facts about Ring Labs
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Santa Monica (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $208M
- Employee Count: 1,565 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Qualcomm Ventures, Greenline and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 25, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Proterra
Manufacturer of battery systems for electric vehicles and commercial equipment. The company provides battery solutions for heavy-duty trucks, commercial transit, school buses, and off-highway equipment. Batteries are designed with safety features, durable enclosures, and scalable platforms. The company offers engineering expertise, vehicle integration, and servicing for original equipment manufacturers.
Key facts about Proterra
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Burlingame (United States)
- Annual Revenue: $100M - $500M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $858M
- Employee Count: 426 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Generation Investment Management and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Oct 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. SmartRent
Provider of smart home automation solutions for multifamily rental properties. The company offers a platform integrating hardware and cloud-based software. This platform automates operations, protects assets, and reduces energy consumption. Solutions include access control, self-guided tours, and work management. The company provides hardware customization options.
Key facts about SmartRent
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Scottsdale (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $138M
- Employee Count: 396 as on Jul 31, 2026
- Investors: Spark Capital, Fifth Wall and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Mar 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Energy Impact Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Energy Impact Partners has invested in 141 companies over the last 10 years, with an average of 11 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 13 investments, while as of Aug 2026, it has made 15 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in CivilGrid and most recent follow-on round was in Emerald.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 10 | 5 | 15 |
2025 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
2024 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
2023 | 12 | 6 | 18 |
2022 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
2021 | 24 | 8 | 32 |
2020 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
2019 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
2018 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
2017 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
Energy Impact Partners' Investments by Stage
Energy Impact Partners has made 42 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $20.1M, 29 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $33.5M and 17 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $51.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 42 |
Series B | 29 |
Series C | 17 |
Seed | 15 |
Conventional Debt | 6 |
Others | 9 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Energy Impact Partners' Investments by Sector
Energy Impact Partners has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Sustainability Tech, Energy Tech, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 116 Tech companies, 110 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 70 Software companies and at least 40 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 59 |
Energy Tech | 54 |
Enterprise Applications | 54 |
Environment Tech | 54 |
High Tech | 39 |
Others | 157 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Energy Impact Partners' Investments by Geography
Energy Impact Partners has made most investments in United States (87), followed by Canada where it has made 9 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 87 |
Canada | 9 |
United Kingdom | 8 |
Netherlands | 4 |
Germany | 3 |
Others | 8 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Energy Impact Partners' recent investments
Energy Impact Partners has made 15 investments in 2026 so far. CivilGrid and Voya Energy are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Energy Impact Partners:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 28, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4147 | [+3] | |
Aug 26, 2026 | United States | Series A | 7741 | [+5] | |
Aug 25, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9568 | [+22] | |
Aug 12, 2026 | United States | Series G | 7436 | [+17] | |
Aug 03, 2026 | United States | Series D | 3232 | [+13] |
Unicorns in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
Energy Impact Partners has 8 unicorns in its portfolio - RapidSOS, Base Power, Electric Hydrogen and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is RapidSOS. It became a unicorn in 2025, 6 years after Energy Impact Partners first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Energy Impact Partners' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 | Provider of an intelligent safety platform connecting data to first responders | 2012 | New York City | Series E | tsvssei | ||
65 | Provider of battery storage system | 2023 | Austin | Series D | yrnjvqg | ||
64 | Manufacturer of advanced electrolyzer systems for clean hydrogen production solutions | 2020 | San Carlos | Series C | tqlzktu | ||
71 | Cloud storage provider offering scalable solution for businesses | 2015 | Boston | Series E | ivyfikp | ||
69 | Clean energy technology platform developing long-duration iron-air battery systems | 2017 | Somerville | Series G | x{kzfp{ |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
6 of Energy Impact Partners' portfolio companies have become public. Rubicon got listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), in Dec 2021 at marketcap of undefined and Dragonfly Energy got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ).Here are Energy Impact Partners' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 10, 2021 | - | - | 6352 | |
Aug 27, 2021 | - | - | 6911 | |
Feb 05, 2021 | Mar 11, 2020 | Series C | 6804 | |
Nov 27, 2020 | - | - | 6792 | |
- | Feb 05, 2021 | Series B | 2775 |
Acquired companies in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
35 companies from Energy Impact Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Dragos in Jun 2026 by Accenture for $*****.Here are Energy Impact Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 18, 2026 | Aug 04, 2017 | Series A | 7906 | |
Mar 11, 2026 | Dec 16, 2022 | Series B | 2799 | |
Feb 05, 2026 | - | - | 3955 | |
Jan 27, 2026 | Nov 15, 2019 | Series C | 8526 | |
Jan 26, 2026 | Aug 23, 2022 | Series A | 5403 |
Team profile of Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners has a team of 87 members including 28 Partners, 1 Venture Partner and 15 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 4 more locations. Energy Impact Partners' team sits on the board of 17 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Energy Impact Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | New York City | |||
Partner | Water Mill | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | ||
Partner | New York | - | ||
Partner | Washington | - | - | |
Partner | Cologne | |||
Partner | San Francisco | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | London | |||
Partner | New York |
Co-investors of Energy Impact Partners
Over the past 10 years, 951 investors have co-invested in Energy Impact Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Energy Impact Partners: OSTI, Prelude Ventures and 425 others have invested in rounds before Energy Impact Partners. There are 5 companies where OSTI has invested before Energy Impact Partners and 4 companies where Prelude Ventures has invested before Energy Impact Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Energy Impact Partners: 243 investors entered a company along with Energy Impact Partners. These include investors like Breakthrough Energy (5 companies).
- Invested after Energy Impact Partners: A total of 281 investors have invested in Energy Impact Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Microsoft (6 companies), Aramco Ventures (5 companies) and DOE (4 companies).
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