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 Apr 2026, Energy Impact Partners is an active investor, having invested in 133 companies, with 10 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series B round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Environment Tech and High Tech. Most recently it participated in the $***** Conventional Debt round of Wasabi Overall, Energy Impact Partners portfolio has seen 6 unicorns, 5 IPOs and 34 acquisitions including key companies like ecobee, Particle and Ring Labs. 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 122 people including 26 partners.Key Metrics
Team Members
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Rounds of Entry
Series A, Series B & 5 more
Portfolio IPOs
Portfolio Acquisitions
Portfolio Unicorns
Portfolio Soonicorns
Energy Impact Partners' List of Top Investments
Energy Impact Partners has a portfolio of 133 companies, including 6 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in ViriCiti and Reverion.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, United Kingdom and 9 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech, High 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. ecobee
Manufacturer of smart thermostats, sensors, cameras, and security system bundles. The company provides smart thermostats with accessories, air filter subscriptions, and power extender kits. It offers smart sensors for rooms, doors, and windows. The company also manufactures wired smart doorbell cameras and smart cameras with voice control. In addition, the business provides home security bundles and smart security subscriptions.
Key facts about ecobee
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Toronto (Canada)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $155M
- Employee Count: 541 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Evergy Ventures, MaRS Discovery District and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 31, 2018, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
2. 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: 117 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Rincon Venture Partners, Industry Ventures and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 13, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. 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
4. 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: TriplePoint Capital, Greenline and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 25, 2017, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. 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: $309M as on Dec 31, 2022
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $858M
- Employee Count: 423 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Section Partners, Hercules Capital and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Oct 15, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Energy Impact Partners' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Energy Impact Partners has invested in 135 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 Apr 2026, it has made 7 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Wasabi and most recent follow-on round was in GridBeyond.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
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 39 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $19.5M, 30 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $33.1M and 17 investments in Series C stage with an average round size of $51.1M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series A | 39 |
Series B | 30 |
Series C | 17 |
Seed | 12 |
Conventional Debt | 6 |
Others | 8 |
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, Enterprise Applications, Environment Tech, Energy Tech and High Tech. Notably, it has invested in 110 Tech companies, 105 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 68 Software companies and at least 37 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Sustainability Tech | 57 |
Enterprise Applications | 53 |
Environment Tech | 53 |
Energy Tech | 52 |
High Tech | 34 |
Others | 146 |
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 (81), followed by Canada where it has made 9 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 81 |
Canada | 9 |
United Kingdom | 8 |
Netherlands | 4 |
Germany | 3 |
Others | 7 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Energy Impact Partners' recent investments
Energy Impact Partners has made 7 investments in 2026 so far. Wasabi and ThinkLabs 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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Apr 21, 2026 | United States | Conventional Debt | 3432 | ||
Mar 31, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9381 | [+5] | |
Mar 16, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series C | 7111 | ||
Feb 20, 2026 | Switzerland | Series B | 4681 | [+4] | |
Feb 17, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series B | 4152 |
Unicorns in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
Energy Impact Partners has 6 unicorns in its portfolio - Electric Hydrogen, Wasabi, Arcadia and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Electric Hydrogen. It became a unicorn in 2023, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 | Manufacturer of advanced electrolyzer systems for clean hydrogen production solutions | 2020 | San Carlos | Series C | hvxwcoa | ||
71 | Cloud storage provider offering scalable solution for businesses | 2015 | Boston | Series E | bnnopzn | ||
68 | Provider of clean energy data platform and solutions for businesses. It offers end-to-end energy management solutions, streamlining data and processes for enterprises and energy innovators. Services include utility bill management, energy procurement advisory, and sustainability reporting. The platform supports various use cases for energy service providers, such as optimizing solar and storage solutions, EV charging, energy management, and property management. It helps clients lower utility costs, achieve sustainability goals, and improve energy efficiency. | 2014 | Washington, DC | Series D | uuvpien | ||
69 | Online retailer of various consumer electronic devices and home appliances | 2015 | Miami | Series C | dmtmdqu | ||
71 | Residential solar energy systems and battery storage solutions | 2009 | Charleston | Series C | mta{dom |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
5 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 | - | - | 6965 | |
Aug 27, 2021 | - | - | 6374 | |
Feb 05, 2021 | Mar 11, 2020 | Series C | 9770 | |
Nov 27, 2020 | - | - | 3330 | |
- | Feb 05, 2021 | Series B | 7646 |
Acquired companies in Energy Impact Partners' Portfolio
34 companies from Energy Impact Partners' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Scythe Robotics in Mar 2026 by ASI Robots.Here are Energy Impact Partners' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2026 | Dec 16, 2022 | Series B | 2497 | |
Feb 05, 2026 | - | - | 5333 | |
Jan 27, 2026 | Nov 15, 2019 | Series C | 6572 | |
Jan 26, 2026 | Aug 23, 2022 | Series A | 3861 | |
Oct 06, 2025 | Jun 18, 2020 | Series B | 6026 |
Team profile of Energy Impact Partners
Energy Impact Partners has a team of 122 members including 26 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 30 Principals located in United States, Germany and 1 more location. Energy Impact Partners' team sits on the board of 14 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 City | - | - | |
Partner | Washington, DC | - | - | |
Partner | Cologne | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | Aryaka Networks and GridX | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Partner | New York City | - | - | |
Partner | United States | - | ||
Partner | San Francisco | - |
Co-investors of Energy Impact Partners
Over the past 10 years, 894 investors have co-invested in Energy Impact Partners's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Energy Impact Partners: Prelude Ventures, OSTI and 412 others have invested in rounds before Energy Impact Partners. There are 4 companies where Prelude Ventures has invested before Energy Impact Partners and 4 companies where OSTI has invested before Energy Impact Partners.
- Top Co-investors of Energy Impact Partners: 222 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 258 investors have invested in Energy Impact Partners's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Microsoft (6 companies), DOE (4 companies) and GIC (4 companies).
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