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Bay Bridge Ventures

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Bay Bridge Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in disruptive technology startups addressing climate change, health innovation, and inclusive capitalism. They invest in proven, defensible technology companies with scalable business models that leverage foundational technologies including AI & Big Data, Advanced Computing, Sensors & IoT, Energy Storage, Robotics, and Synthetic Biology.

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Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

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Investment Thesis

Bay Bridge Ventures is a purpose-built institutional venture capital firm that combines financial returns with climate impact. Their core belief is that ‘the future’s most successful companies will be those that solve critical problems facing the environment and humanity.’ They are committed to ‘reversing climate change in the shortest period of time while driving top tier returns for our investors,’ viewing these objectives as complementary rather than conflicting. The firm operates on the premise that diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership lead to stronger investment outcomes and environmental solutions.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Purpose-built structure explicitly designed to blend top-tier financial returns with climate impact and social benefit
  • Proprietary 'ESG+ Methodology' investment strategy integrated into all decision-making and portfolio management
  • Diverse founding team (General Partners) from major institutions like CalPERS, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse with 50+ years combined investment experience
  • Dedicates significant portion of carry to philanthropic causes and pre-revenue mission-driven startups
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion woven throughout organizational infrastructure and investment process
  • Focus on proven, capital-efficient technologies over speculative innovation
  • Strong advisor network including experts from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sidewalk Labs/Google, and other climate tech leaders

Portfolio Highlights

Exowatt

Clean Energy

SolarCore

Clean Energy

Sailplan

Climate Tech

Sunstone Credit

Cleantech Finance

Apeiron Labs

Climate Tech

Astra

Space Tech

Lilium

Transportation

Allbirds

Sustainable Consumer

+ 9 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

12 Partners at Bay Bridge Ventures

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