Evergy Ventures

Overview

Evergy Ventures, formerly known as GXP Investments (GXPI), is the non-regulated investment affiliate of Evergy, Inc., specializing in strategic investments within the energy sector. The firm focuses on opportunities in customer energy solutions, energy infrastructure, energy marketing, environmental remediation, infrastructure security, and renewable services, while remaining open to attractive investments outside these sectors within the energy value chain. Evergy Ventures primarily invests using equity and debt instruments, with a preference for North American companies, particularly those based in the Midwest. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Evergy Ventures operates as a corporate venture capital firm. The firm's investment strategy targets both early-stage and growth-stage companies, aiming to foster innovation and support the development of sustainable energy solutions. Evergy Ventures has a history of investing in a diverse range of businesses that align with Evergy's core mission to deliver clean, safe, and reliable energy. The firm's portfolio includes investments in various sectors such as energy efficiency, energy storage, electric vehicles, cyber security, environmental remediation, infrastructure security, green building, and solar energy. Evergy Ventures has demonstrated a commitment to supporting the growth of companies that contribute to the advancement of the energy industry, reflecting its dedication to fostering energy solutions that move communities forward.

Investment Focus

• Focus on energy-related ventures
• Preference for North American companies, especially in the Midwest
• Open to investments outside primary sectors within the energy value chain
• Investments using equity and debt instruments

Portfolio Companies