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


New technology is the solution.
Global energy demand will grow by 18% by 2050

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
Global potential with a US or European HQ
An exceptional entrepreneur, executive team and aligned Board
Technologies that advance the global energy transition or rapid AI growth
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.
Expand Globally
Expand across Europe
Succeed in America
Expand to other regions
Scale Revenue
Grow sales and marketing teams
Refine messaging for new audiences
Mature pricing models to drive adoption
Deepen Talent & Board
Build the right leadership team for growth
Add leading Non-Execs to you board
Shape your talent & reward strategy
Raise Capital
Structure growth, PE and secondary routes
Build and co-invest in your equity syndicates
Raise debt, working capital and project finance
Achieve Your Desired Exit
Evaluate and align to your preferred outcome
Build relationships with potential buyers
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.
Looking to
partner with us?
We love connecting with partners that share the same vision and can help make an impact.
Just want
to chat?
We’re passionate about energy tech and the startup and growth ecosystems in the US and Europe. Drop us a line if you are too.