The CalCEF Clean Energy Angel Fund is a seed and early stage fund dedicated to clean energy. The Fund deploys deep industry networks and experience to support capital-efficient companies focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy storage, and enabling products and services.
We look for strong teams, large markets, and unique and defendable technology.
We typically invest from the proof-of-concept though to product release pre-revenue stage. However, we also consider companies with revenues where they are still developing the technology or product.
We are comfortable investing 12-18 months before typical venture funds. We understand that early stage teams may not have all the pieces in place. But you should have clear ownership or license of technology necessary for commercialization. Above all, the team must be passionate about its technology and industry, as well as being open to mentoring.
All applications should be submitted through our secure online system. Please use the link below. Your information will be visible only to CalCEF Angel Fund.
Please do not send a full business plan. We would like to see your executive summary and pitch deck. We look at all the opportunities in the system every week. We will do our best to respond to you within a few weeks. If we like your materials the next step will be a meeting or conference call.
Good luck with your venture!
