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Peter Sopher

Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures

Austin, Texas

Overview 

Peter Sopher is an Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures in Austin, Texas, with a background in sustainability, climate change, and renewable energy. With experience as a Principal and Senior Associate at the firm, he has also served on the boards of multiple companies in the clean energy and climate tech sectors. Highlights of Peter Sopher's career include his role as an Investment Partner at Clean Energy Ventures, focusing on Series A and Seed investments in ClimateTech/CleanTech and EnergyTech companies, and his involvement as a board member or observer in various innovative clean energy startups.

Work Experience 

  • Investment Partner

    2022 - Current

  • Principal

    2020 - 2022

  • Senior Associate

    2019 - 2020

Clean Energy Ventures invests in firms that are commercializing innovative energy technology and novel company models.

  • Board Director

    2024

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2024

Ndustrial offers analytical engines that help businesses control production, improve energy efficiency, and eliminate waste.

Raised $26,200,000.00 from US Department of Energy.

  • Board Director

    2022

  • Board Observer

    2022 - 2022

Bodhi is a climate tech software company that empowers solar companies to deliver amazing customer experiences with ease

Raised $4,000,000.00 from Google for Startups and MassChallenge.

  • Board Observer

    2020

ClearTrace is a software company that provides automated energy and carbon accounting for investors, enterprises, and real estate owners.

Raised $24,000,000.00 from Google for Startups and Greentown Labs.

  • Board Observer

    2021 - 2023

Volexion is a battery manufacturing and graphene coating technology for commercial Li-ion cathode materials with 10x performance.

Raised $3,280,068.00 from National Science Foundation and National Science Foundation.

  • Board Observer

    2020 - 2023

SunDensity provides photonic solar conversion products and services.

Raised $22,723,845.00 from Launch NY and Excell Partners.

  • Board Observer

    2019 - 2023

Rebound Technologies develops a supply chain solution that empowers food and beverage manufacturers to optimize production.

Raised $17,726,755.00 from Clean Energy Venture Group, Autodesk Foundation, Skyview Ventures, Closed Loop Ventures and Clean Energy Ventures.

  • Board Observer

    2022 - 2023

Electrified Thermal Solutions replace fossil fuels with renewable heat in every furnace, turbine, boiler and kiln to decarbonize industry.

Raised $4,800,000.00 from MassVentures and MassVentures.

  • Board Observer

    2019 - 2022

ConnectDER is a solar technology company developing meter collars to connect distributed energy resources to the home and the grid.

Raised $80,300,000.00 from MassMutual Ventures, Avista Development, Zoma Capital, LG Technology Ventures, Evergy Ventures, Decarbonization Partners, Clean Energy Ventures and Energy Innovation Capital.

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