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EnerTech Capital

North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Ambler

Description

EnerTech Capital is a long-standing venture capital firm based in Ambler, Pennsylvania, with a robust history spanning over 25 years in the investment landscape. The firm has established itself as a dedicated partner to innovators driving the energy transition, specifically focusing on disruptive technologies within Mobility, Industry 4.0, and the Connected Customer sectors. EnerTech Capital manages an impressive portfolio, overseeing more than $500 million in capital across seven distinct funds, demonstrating a consistent commitment to its investment thesis over decades.

The firm's investment strategy targets companies across early to growth stages, with a notable emphasis on Series A and Series B rounds. EnerTech Capital is not merely a participant but often takes a leading role in funding rounds, having led 14 of its 92 total investments. This active involvement underscores their hands-on approach and deep sector expertise, providing strategic guidance and operational support to their portfolio companies. Their focus areas reflect a forward-looking perspective on how technology can transform traditional industries and consumer interactions within the evolving energy ecosystem.

EnerTech Capital's typical first check sizes are aligned with their focus on significant early and growth-stage rounds. While specific figures for initial investments are not publicly detailed, their most recent fund, EnerTech Capital Partners VII, closed at $150 million, providing substantial capital for new and follow-on investments. Based on their active participation in Series A and B rounds, their initial investment cheques typically range from $3 million to $15 million, reflecting their commitment to providing meaningful capital to scale promising ventures. The firm consistently seeks to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are developing solutions that address critical needs in the energy transition, leveraging their extensive network and industry knowledge to foster growth and achieve successful exits.

Investor Profile

EnerTech Capital has backed more than 76 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 24% of its total and boasts 20 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Energy, Software, Manufacturing.
  • Typical check size: $3M – $15M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (32%)
  • Series B (18%)
  • Series C (16%)
  • Series A (12%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Private Equity (7%)
  • Seed (3%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Debt Financing (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (75%)
  • Canada (21%)
  • Israel (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Energy
  • Software
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Information Technology
  • Cleantech
  • Industrial
  • Electronics
  • Advanced Materials
  • Solar
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does EnerTech Capital frequently co-invest with?

Emerald Technology Ventures
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Co-Investments: 4
Prelude Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Chrysalix Venture Capital
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Co-Investments: 6
Foundation Capital
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 5
General Motors Ventures
North America, Michigan, United States, Warren
Co-Investments: 5
BDC Venture Capital
North America, Alberta, Canada, Calgary
Co-Investments: 7
Menlo Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 5
Export Development Canada
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Co-Investments: 7
Cycad Group
North America, California, United States, Santa Barbara
Co-Investments: 5
TL Ventures
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Wayne
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does EnerTech Capital often collaborate with?

SC
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 1
RM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
JE
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Lexington
Shared Deals: 1
JP
North America, Iowa, United States, Clear Lake
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by EnerTech Capital?

Swift Navigation

San Francisco, California, United States

Swift Navigation is a technology company that provides precise positioning solutions for advanced automotive driver-assistance systems.

Autonomous VehiclesGPSHardwareRoboticsSoftware
Series EJul 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $50,000,000
SHAED

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

SHAED offers a mobility platform. It focuses on Shared, Hydrogen, Autonomous, Electric, and Distribution technologies.

Electric VehicleSoftwareSustainability
SeedMay 14, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Aperia Technologies

Burlingame, California, United States

Aperia Technologies provides automatic tire inflation devices that help improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles.

AutomotiveEnterprise SoftwareHardwareManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Series UnknownMar 23, 2023
Car IQ

San Francisco, California, United States

Car IQ Pay is the first payment platform to enable vehicles to initiate, validate and complete authorized transactions.

AutomotiveFinancial ServicesFinTechFleet ManagementFraud DetectionMobile PaymentsPayments
Series BFeb 7, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
Recurrent

Seattle, Washington, United States

The best way to buy and sell used electric vehicles.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleSoftware
Series UnknownApr 13, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Encycle Corporation

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Encycle provides unique benefits to a number of Fortune 500 companies .

ElectronicsRenewable EnergyWireless
Series UnknownMay 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $7,500,000
Blue Pillar

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Blue Pillar makes it fast and simple to deploy and maintain Industrial IoT connectivity.

IndustrialIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsSoftware
Series ANov 8, 2019
Amount Raised: $2,757,654
Sofdesk

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Sofdesk offers web application solutions for solar installation, roofing, and insurance companies.

EnergyHome RenovationInformation TechnologyInsuranceSales AutomationSoftwareSolarWeb Apps
Series BOct 25, 2019
Amount Raised: $5,700,000
Ushr

Livonia, Michigan, United States

The rapid proliferation of autonomous vehicles.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSoftware
Series ASep 18, 2017
Generac Grid Services

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Generac Grid Services is a renewable energy company that offers solar, storage, backup generators, and virtual power plant tech solutions.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageRenewable Energy
Series BAug 1, 2017
Amount Raised: $5,500,000