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Buoyant Ventures

Buoyant Ventures, based in Illinois, backs climate and energy startups at Seed and Series A, mostly leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Buoyant Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Amy Francetic
Amy FranceticManaging General Partner, Co-founderInvests in the intelligence layer for the physical world.
Alex Behar
Alex BeharPartnerInvests in early-stage companies.
Laura Katzman
Laura KatzmanPartnerInvests in early-stage climate and finance companies.

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

Does not invest inOil & Gas

Notable investments

SkyFiGravityHammerheadHDataRaptor MapsFloodFlashSupplyShift

In their words

Buoyant Ventures | Intelligence Layer for Physical World | ChicagoBuoyant Ventures deploys sustainable investing in software & simple hardware, focusing on climate tech, clean energy, and green ventures.www.buoyant.vc
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On these lists

Seed climate investors in Illinois10Series A climate investors in Illinois9Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Seed climate investors204Series A climate investors160Seed investors in Illinois54Series A investors in Illinois48

Questions

What stage does Buoyant Ventures invest in?

Buoyant Ventures reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Buoyant Ventures invest?

Buoyant Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Buoyant Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Buoyant Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Buoyant Ventures?

Amy Francetic (Managing General Partner, Co-founder), Alex Behar (Partner), Laura Katzman (Partner).

Is Buoyant Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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