Future Energy Ventures

Overview

Future Energy Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in startups transforming the energy ecosystem through digital, scalable, and asset-light technologies, targeting Series A and later stages with check sizes from $1M to $10M.¹²³ It operates teams in Germany, Israel, and Silicon Valley, focusing on energy, cities, and frontier technologies to drive decarbonization, digitalization, and democratization of energy access.¹² The firm emphasizes collaboration across industries and invests in companies showing product-market fit.¹

History

Future Energy Ventures was co-founded by Jan Lozek, who has 25 years of experience in energy and tech sectors, with the firm established around 2020.¹²⁷ It maintains teams on the ground in Germany, Israel, and Silicon Valley to source and support investments.² Key focus areas include energy networks, infrastructure, and convergence with sectors like cities and frontier tech, with a fund opened in August 2022.¹⁵

Notable Products

• Akselos S.A. - Provides advanced Digital Twin technology to protect critical infrastructure and large assets.
• Bidgely Inc. - Offers energy analytics solutions for utilities and consumers.
• BigChainDB GmbH. - Develops blockchain database technology applicable to energy and supply chains.

Reputation

Future Energy Ventures is recognized by professionals for its specialized focus on energy transition startups and cross-sector investments in digital technologies.¹³⁵ It is perceived as well-positioned due to its industry-born expertise and global teams, though specific enthusiast feedback is limited in available sources.² Criticisms are not prominently noted, with strength in supporting scalable ventures toward decarbonized energy futures.¹