Ramez Naam Ventures
Overview
Ramez Naam Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in clean technology and energy companies. The firm is led by Ramez Naam, a computer scientist, startup investor, and energy futurist. Ramez has a background in technology investments, having worked at Microsoft and co-founded Apex NanoTechnologies. He is also the award-winning author of five books, including 'The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet' and the Nexus trilogy of science fiction novels. The firm's investment strategy centers on early-stage startups that are part of the transition to clean energy. Ramez leads investment syndicates, bringing other accredited investors into the fold. The firm focuses on sectors such as solar power, wind power, energy storage, and electric autonomous vehicles, aiming to disrupt the $6 trillion energy industry. Ramez has invested in numerous startups in the fields of energy, mobility, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Ramez's work has appeared in or been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Atlantic, Slate, Business Week, Discover, Wired, and Scientific American. He has spoken to corporate, government, and non-profit audiences on six continents around the world. His firm continues to seek out innovative companies that are driving the future of clean energy and sustainable technologies.
Investment Focus
- Innovative clean technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong management teams
- Potential for significant impact on the energy sector
Portfolio Companies
Reach Ramez Naam Ventures directly
Verified work email, phone and LinkedIn for the full team — one spreadsheet, one payment, yours to keep.
Unlock full contacts →Frequently asked questions about Ramez Naam Ventures
What sectors does Ramez Naam Ventures invest in?
Ramez Naam Ventures invests in Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability, Mobility and Clean Energy, and is based in United States. Ramez Naam Ventures is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ramez Naam Ventures invest at?
Ramez Naam Ventures backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Ramez Naam Ventures invest in?
Ramez Naam Ventures invests across United States.
What companies has Ramez Naam Ventures invested in?
Ramez Naam Ventures's portfolio includes Amply Power, OnSwitch Energy, Arcadia Power, Amperon, ESS Inc., Solstice, Axiom Energy and SOLAR.COM.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
