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BHP Ventures

Asia, Isabela, Philippines, Australia

Description

The firm prefers to invest in the technology sector.

Investor Profile

BHP Ventures has backed more than 18 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series A, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Australia.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Renewable Energy, CleanTech.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (33%)
  • Series A (33%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series Unknown (6%)
  • Pre Seed (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (78%)
  • United Kingdom (11%)
  • Australia (6%)
  • Canada (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Renewable Energy
  • Cleantech
  • Mining Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Mining
  • Energy Storage
  • Sustainability
  • Industrial
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Who does BHP Ventures frequently co-invest with?

S2G Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
T. Rowe Price
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Co-Investments: 3
Decarbonization Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Temasek Holdings
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 6
Vale
South America, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio De Janeiro
Co-Investments: 2
Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 7
Mitsubishi Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 3
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 4
Aramco Ventures
Asia, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia, Dhahran
Co-Investments: 2
Capricorn Investment Group
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by BHP Ventures?

GeologicAI

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

GeologicAI is a software company specializes in Oil and Gas software.

EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSoftware
Series BJul 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $44,000,000
Boston Metal

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Boston Metal is a metals production company that develops an electric-powered tech to decarbonize steelmaking and metal production.

Building MaterialCleanTechIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPrecious Metals
Convertible NoteJul 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $51,000,000
Electra

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Electra produces clean iron using low-temperature electrochemistry powered by renewables to decarbonize and transform steel production.

EnergyIndustrialRenewable Energy
Series BApr 24, 2025
Amount Raised: $186,000,000
Amogy

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Amogy offers carbon-free energy solutions using ammonia cracking technology.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
Series UnknownJan 15, 2025
Amount Raised: $56,000,000
Antora Energy

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with thermal energy storage for zero-carbon heat and power.

EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Series BFeb 22, 2024
Amount Raised: $150,000,000
Boston Metal

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Boston Metal develops Molten Oxide Electrolysis (MOE), an electric-powered tech to decarbonize steelmaking and transform metal production.

Building MaterialCleanTechIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Series CSep 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $122,000,000
Ascend Elements

Westborough, Massachusetts, United States

Ascend Elements manufactures sustainable battery materials using elements from discarded lithium-ion batteries.

Advanced MaterialsBatteryEnergy StorageManufacturingSustainability
Series DSep 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $542,000,000
Allonnia

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Allonnia is an environmental biotechnology company focused on metals and mining, plastics and PFAS, plus other emerging contaminants.

BiotechnologyEnvironmental EngineeringMining TechnologyWaste Management
Series AJul 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
KoBold Metals

Berkeley, California, United States

KoBold Metals is a developer of machine prospector technology that facilitates a search for cobalt ore locations digitally.

Machine LearningMineralMiningSoftware
Series BJun 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $195,000,000
Actiquest

San Francisco, California, United States

Gamified training app for sport lovers, powered by AI Coaches

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FitnessMobile AppsSports
Pre SeedJun 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $240,000