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Leap Forward Ventures

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

LFV is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage climate tech startups.

Investor Profile

Leap Forward Ventures has backed more than 16 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 1 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Israel.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Automotive, Energy Management.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (44%)
  • Pre Seed (44%)
  • Series B (6%)
  • Series A (6%)

Country Focus

  • United States (88%)
  • United Kingdom (6%)
  • Israel (6%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Automotive
  • Energy Management
  • Transportation
  • Carbon Capture
  • Sustainability
  • Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Renewable Energy
  • Charging Infrastructure
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Who does Leap Forward Ventures frequently co-invest with?

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Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
Climate Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
TechNexus Venture Collaborative
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Eksim Ventures
Europe, Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul
Co-Investments: 2
Liquid 2 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Porsche
Europe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Stuttgart
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 6
Axel Springer
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Co-Investments: 2
Lowercarbon Capital
North America, Wyoming, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 3
Rebel Fund
North America, California, United States, Calabasas
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Leap Forward Ventures often collaborate with?

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North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
CS
North America, New York, United States, Brooklyn
Shared Deals: 1
SR
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
YJ
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Philadelphia
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BM
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, South Carolina, United States, Charleston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Leap Forward Ventures?

Copper

Berkeley, California, United States

Copper is a a battery solutions startup.

BatteryElectronics
Series AAug 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $28,000,000
Plug

Santa Monica, California, United States

Plug is a wholesale auction that facilitates online buying and selling of used EVs.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleWholesale
SeedApr 8, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,700,000
Stand

San Francisco, California, United States

Stand offering a solution that protects property while insuring it.

InsuranceInsurTech
Series ADec 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Bayou Energy

Seattle, Washington, United States

Bayou Energy is a utility data access, actions and sharing platform company that connects clean energy companies to the grid.

Pre SeedApr 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Cala Systems

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

We design, manufacture, and sell the world's first intelligent heat pump water heater.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
SeedJan 10, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,600,000
Bluedot

San Francisco, California, United States

Bluedot is a payment platform for EV charging stations.

AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureEnergy ManagementSharing EconomySoftwareTransportation
SeedJun 29, 2023
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
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Tel Aviv-yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel

Operator of a facility intended to capture carbon dioxide in agricultural waste on the bottom of the black sea

Carbon CaptureEnergy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingSustainability
SeedMar 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Eli

New Castle, Delaware, United States

Eli makes electrification and home energy upgrades more affordable and accessible - for everyone.

Enterprise SoftwareService Industry
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $1,800,000
Bluedot

San Francisco, California, United States

Bluedot is a payment platform for EV charging stations.

AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureEnergy ManagementSharing EconomySoftwareTransportation
Pre SeedJan 25, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Seabound

London, England, United Kingdom

Seabound is a carbon capture technology company.

Carbon CaptureClean EnergyEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental Engineering
SeedMay 26, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,400,000

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