Prelude Ventures

Prelude Ventures is a venture capital firm established to invest in and support early-stage startups that possess significant potential to mitigate climate change. Founded in 2013, the firm focuses on pioneering and category-defining businesses that address the climate crisis through innovative technologies and solutions. Their investment philosophy is driven by the belief that the future economy will be molded by the pressing climate needs of today. Prelude Ventures aims to collaborate with entrepreneurs who share this vision, working alongside them to ensure success.

Managing approximately $2 billion in assets, Prelude Ventures invests across a diverse portfolio of over 60 companies, spanning various segments including advanced energy, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, advanced materials, and advanced computing. The firm places a strong emphasis on long-term commitments to investments in climate technology, actively accepting informed risks while recognizing the often extended development timelines typical of deep-tech and hardware ventures.

With a distinctive approach combining venture-level returns with deep expertise in climate-related technologies, Prelude Ventures supports startups through multiple stages of funding, from pre-seed to growth-stage investments. Headquartered in San Francisco, they predominantly focus on U.S.-based companies while remaining open to international investment opportunities.