We back ambitious entrepreneurs scaling technologies for the global energy transition

We back ambitious European entrepreneurs decarbonizing our global economy

We back ambitious European entrepreneurs decarbonizing our global economy

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Smart Society Ventures releases whitepaper on decentralized energy and grid technology.

Smart Society Ventures releases whitepaper on decentralized energy and grid technology.

SSV releases whitepaper on the decarbonization technology landscape

SSV releases whitepaper on the decarbonization technology landscape

The convergence of AI, geopolitics and the energy transition drives a massive energy technology investment opportunity.

75% of emissions reductions will come from new technology

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Global energy demand will grow by 18% by 2050

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Smart Society Ventures invests in rapidly-growing energy technology companies across the US and Europe to support the global energy transition, enable the growth of AI and data centers, and help create the next generation of unicorns.

We look for the globally-minded, ambitious, visionary, hustling and self-aware innovators and their teams, who defy the odds to build global energy technology companies and help build a smart society for all of us.

We’re founders and investors who have built a global technology company, invested in rapidly growing energy tech across the US and Europe, and run for US Congress.

We focus on what we know — investing in exceptional energy technologies that have achieved significant market traction and are at an inflection point of scaling, often between geographies.

Where we invest

We invest across the energy value chain including generation, storage, grid, offset and demand, applied to global industries. We look for innovative, defensible and scalable technologies across AI, software and hardware, in standalone or integrated business models.

Pure Software

50/50

Pure Hardware

When we invest

We are growth investors. For us, that means we invest when a company has strong revenue traction, referencable customers and immediate growth potential. In most cases, our first investment is in a Series A or B round, with reserves through the Series C.

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

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Global potential with a US or European HQ

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An exceptional entrepreneur, executive team and aligned Board

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Technologies that advance the global energy transition or rapid AI growth

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Unique and defensible technology with a clear customer ROI

How we can help

Since we’ve sat in your shoes and gone through the ups and downs of global scaling, we don’t just invest. We roll up our sleeves and help you succeed.

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Expand Globally

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Expand across Europe

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Succeed in America

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Expand to other regions

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Scale Revenue

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Grow sales and marketing teams

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Refine messaging for new audiences

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Mature pricing models to drive adoption

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Deepen Talent & Board

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Build the right leadership team for growth

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Add leading Non-Execs to you board

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Shape your talent & reward strategy

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Raise Capital

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Structure growth, PE and secondary routes

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Build and co-invest in your equity syndicates

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Raise debt, working capital and project finance

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Achieve Your Desired Exit

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Evaluate and align to your preferred outcome

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Build relationships with potential buyers

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Prepare for and execute an IPO

Building the next energy tech leader?

While our first check is typically at Series B, we’d love to chat even when you are just getting started.

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We’re passionate about energy tech and the startup and growth ecosystems in the US and Europe. 
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