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Energize Capital

Energize Capital, based in Illinois, backs climate and industrial startups at Series A and B, leading rounds with checks from $10 million to $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$10M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Industrial
Latest fund$1.7B AUM
Investing team14 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Energize Capital

14 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

John Tough
John ToughCo-Founder & Managing PartnerHe has over 20 years of experience in finance, investing, and operations, and previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Choose Energy.
Alan Glass
Alan GlassPartner, Co-Head of EnduranceHe previously worked at Vista Equity Partners, J.P.
Juan Muldoon
Juan MuldoonPartner, Co-Head of VenturesMorgan and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.
Kevin Stevens
Kevin StevensPartner, Co-Head of EnduranceHe has over a decade of experience in energy and renewables, previously co-founding Intelis Capital and working at Choose Energy and NRG.
Tyler Lancaster
Tyler LancasterPartner, Co-Head of VenturesHe previously worked at Accenture Strategy and holds a B.S. from Columbia University.
Ana Hugener
Ana HugenerPrincipal, VenturesShe previously worked at Insight Partners and McKinsey & Company, and holds a B.S. from Columbia University.
Eileen Waris
Eileen WarisPrincipal, VenturesShe previously worked at Tyson Foods, Westly Group, La Mer International, and Deloitte Consulting.
Mark Tomasovic
Mark TomasovicPrincipal, VenturesFocus: investment thesis creation and portfolio development.
Meredith Breach Bos
Meredith Breach BosPrincipal, EnduranceShe previously spent five years at Vista Equity Partners and holds a B.B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Sam Austin
Sam AustinPrincipal, EnduranceFocus: investment thesis development and portfolio management.
Agustina Soriano Sergi
Agustina Soriano SergiSenior Associate, VenturesShe previously worked at Fifth Wall and McKinsey & Company, and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan.
Anson MacKinney
Anson MacKinneySenior Associate, VenturesHe previously worked at Initialized Capital, Altaris Capital, and EY-Parthenon.
Elisabeth Spencer
Elisabeth SpencerAssociate, EnduranceFocus: investment opportunities and market analysis.
Iliana Griva
Iliana GrivaAssociate, VenturesShe previously worked at Generation Investment Management and Systemiq, and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley.

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Writes $10M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 97% 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

Ownership target7-10%

Notable investments

Aurora SolarDroneDeployMontaSmartcarSitetrackerJupiter IntelligencePVcaseAmperonGridStatusNCX

In their words

Energize Capital | Multi-Stage Investor in Climate, Energy, and IndustrialsEnergize Capital invests in software and services advancing the energy transition. $1.7 billion AUM, over 35 active portfolio companies across venture capital and privateenergizecap.com
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On these lists

Series A climate investors in Illinois9Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Series A climate investors160Series A industrial investors115Series B climate investors68Series B industrial investors51Series A investors in Illinois48

Questions

What stage does Energize Capital invest in?

Energize Capital reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Energize Capital invest?

Energize Capital reports checks of $10M to $30M.

Does Energize Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Energize Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Energize Capital?

John Tough (Co-Founder & Managing Partner), Alan Glass (Partner, Co-Head of Endurance), Juan Muldoon (Partner, Co-Head of Ventures), Kevin Stevens (Partner, Co-Head of Endurance), Tyler Lancaster (Partner, Co-Head of Ventures).

Is Energize Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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