TechEnergy Ventures

As we close another exciting year, the TechEnergy Ventures team would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has been part of our journey in 2024. This year, we proudly invested in Peak Energy, Lithios, Electrified Thermal Solutions and Li Industries, supporting their groundbreaking work in advancing sustainability and innovation. We also welcomed Laura Galvani, Andrea Mulazzani and Santiago Andrés Paz, who have brought fresh energy and insights to our mission of driving impactful climate solutions. Here's to an even more transformative 2025! From all of us at TechEnergy Ventures, happy holidays and a prosperous new year!

Our CIO, Alejandro Solé, is featured in an insightful podcast hosted by Corporate Venturing Insider! 🗣️✨ In this conversation, he joins Nicolas Sauvage to discuss different career paths, strategies for building a competitive edge, and ways to enhance value for your portfolio and corporate sponsor. We hope the discussion proves valuable for anyone in the space or thinking about joining climate/CVC. Tune in now! 🎙️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-BgR9gT #CorporateVentureCapital #EnergyTransition #Podcast

After securing our first investment in the direct lithium extraction (DLE) tech company, Lithios, we are already collaborating with this promising startup. Lithios is developing an innovative electrochemical platform to produce sustainable, low-cost lithium from untapped resources. We visited Tecpetrol's plant in Olacapato, located 3,800 meters above sea level in the heart of Argentina’s Puna, in Salta province. It was a fantastic trip, alongside Oscar Turner, Mohammad A. Alkhadra and Tomás Rauch, as we focused on scaling Lithios’ technology. We’re excited to explore synergies and growth opportunities within our Group. Together, we’re paving the way for a future of more efficient and sustainable lithium production! Learn more about Tecpetrol’s DLE plant here: https://lnkd.in/d9DshjMQ #lithium #directlithiumextraction #Sustainability

We are excited to announce our strategic investment in Lithios, a pioneering developer of an Advanced Lithium Extraction (ALE) platform that aims to unlock low-cost, sustainably sourced lithium supplies. This investment aligns with our mission to foster a more competitive and sustainable lithium extraction industry. Lithios is at the forefront of creating the first scalable electrochemical lithium capture solution, which efficiently extracts lithium from untapped brine deposits where existing methods fall short. Its novel electrochemical process is designed for capital efficiency and low resource intensity, consuming ten times less energy than traditional direct lithium extraction (DLE) methods when processing low-grade lithium sources. This innovative approach not only enhances resource accessibility but also significantly reduces environmental impact. Lithios' technology enables miners, operators, and the broader battery supply chain to access sources of lithium previously considered uneconomic and inaccessible due to challenging contaminant profiles and resource constraints. The round was led by Clean Energy Ventures, collaborating with other key partners GS Futures Lowercarbon Capital, and MassCEC Internships. 👋 Swipe to discover the advantages of ALE technology. 📝 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ewXQUeis #DirectLithiumExtraction #AdvancedLithiumExtraction #EnergyTransition

We're keeping up with the latest climate tech trends with upcoming events in October: 1️⃣ Tough TechSummit by Engine Ventures (October 8th-9th- Boston, Massachusetts, USA): Our CIO Alejandro Solé, will be attending this two-day event to share his insights into the Tough Tech ecosystem. Do not hesitate to join him! 2️⃣ TBB by EIT InnoEnergy (October15th-17th- Barcelona, Spain): Andrea Siciliani, and Laura Galvani our Investors, will be attending this event and networking with key sustainable energy entrepreneurs. Feel free to contact them! We're looking forward to attending these conferences and playing a role in driving climate innovation. Let's make a positive impact together! #ClimateTech #EnergyEvents  #ConferenceCircuit  #InnovationInEnergyTransition

Today is #NetZeroEmissionsDay and we're excited to highlight the inspiring initiatives we support. Let's celebrate the progress being made towards a cleaner, healthier future for all. Please scroll to the right to see the companies we are helping to drive the energy transition. Versogen Quino Energy Noon Energy Inlyte Energy Peak Energy KRAFTBLOCK Svante OXCCU TECH LTD Aether Fuels Quaise Energy Eden Luminescent Helios Li Industries #ClimateAction #Sustainability

As we continue to expand our team, we're delighted to welcome Laura Galvani as an Investor and Andrea Mulazzani as a Senior Investment Analyst to the TechEnergy Ventures Italian team. Their expertise will contribute to our continued growth and innovation!    Read more about their ideas and enthusiasm below. 👇

Our team is staying updated on the latest energy transition insights through upcoming events in September: 1️⃣ The Drop Conference (September 17th, Malmö, Sweden): Our investor, Andrea Siciliani, will assist this event. Feel free to contact him. 2️⃣ New York City Climate Week (September 23rd - 29th, New York, US): Our CIO Alejandro Solé, and our investor Tomás Rauch, will be attending this event and generating networking opportunities. Feel free to reach out to them! We're looking forward to attending these industry-leading conferences to help shape the future of climate technology. Join us in driving innovation and sustainable solutions.   #ClimateTech #EnergyEvents  #ConferenceCircuit  #InnovationInEnergyTransition

We are honored to have our investor Tomás Rauch participate in Cohort 11 of VC unlocked: Silicon Valley 2024 at Stanford University. As part of our investment process, we look to develop investment theses that can expand our horizons, resulting in us seeking out startups to support. After delving into their technology and uniqueness, we examine their market opportunity and business model, and finally we get to be on-board helping them to scale. The Stanford cohort will allow our team to deepen our understanding of VC investment strategies and thesis, engage with potential partners, expand horizons and ideas, and use the insights gained to strengthen our investment team's approach. We look forward to sharing new investment perspectives. #VCUnlocked #500Global

Meet Andrea Siciliani, a pivotal founding member of TechEnergy Ventures. Drawing on his background in aerospace engineering and complemented by an MBA, Andrea transitioned into the realm of corporate venturing. His journey began as an executive assistant to the chairman at Techint Group, where he gained firsthand exposure to high-level executive meetings and a deep understanding of corporate strategy. It was during his time in the role that he became instrumental in the launch of Techint's corporate development unit focused on sustainability. In 2022, this effort led to the creation of the Corporate Venture Capital division, where he drives investments. Currently, Andrea leads the charge in Hydrogen, Long Duration Energy Storage, and Steel investments. Additionally, he is overseeing the organization of a seed funding round for an internal hydrogen startup. This venture, which employs methane pyrolysis to produce hydrogen, underscores TechEnergy's commitment to fostering innovation within their ecosystem. Stay tuned as Andrea Siciliani continues to steer TechEnergy Ventures towards pioneering advancements in sustainable energy solutions! 🚀✨ #TechEnergy #Sustainability #HydrogenInnovation