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The Westly Group’s 2023 Climate Tech Trends to Watch
The Westly Group's Megan Cain and Nick Albanese discuss the clean tech trends shaping the world and the startups leading the charge.
Steve Westly Discusses Tesla Outlook Amidst Twitter News (CNBC)
Steve Westly joins CNBC's TechCheck to discuss investor sentiment toward Elon Musk and the Twitter-related considerations facing Tesla shareholders.
The Westly Group Collaborates with Diversity VC to Help Release The Equity Record
The Westly Group worked with Diversity VC to help release the research report, The Equity Record. It highlights the inequity of VC capital allocation to underrepresented populations in the US. Only 1.87% of AUM is dedicated to investments in underrepresented minorities, and DEI-focused funds are just 16% the size of non-DEI counterparts.
WeaveGrid Announces $35M Series B Round
Congratulations to WeaveGrid, who announced today that it has raised $35M in Series B funding to continue to support utility and mobility leaders and accelerate the EV transition to the grid.
Dude, Where’s My Charge?
Emily Fritze and Nick Albanese discuss the state of EV charging, key players in the space, and emerging trends poised to impact the market.
Steve Westly on Tesla’s Sector Dominance
Steve Westly sits down with TD Ameritrade's Alex Coffey to discuss Tesla's historic market dominance, growth outlook, and EV competition on the horizon.
Investing in Woltair: The Future of Building Heating and Energy Solutions in Europe
The Westly Group is thrilled to announce its investment in Woltair, a leading European solar energy and heat pump provider that offers end-to-end service for sustainable housing.
Volvo Teams Up with Luminar for Next-Gen Vehicle Safety
Volvo Cars has announced the reveal of its new Volvo EX90 SUV with Luminar lidar technology to usher in the next generation of vehicle safety and autonomy.
WeaveGrid: Powering EV Management of Smart-Charging Programs
WeaveGrid partners with utilities to enable them to tap into telematics for the information they need to manage smart-charging programs.
Circulor Helps Volvo and Tesla Trace Their Supply Chains
Circulor is working with a German consortium to develop standards for a 'battery passport' that will track critical minerals and give batteries a UPC-like "digital identity."
Steve Westly at ONS 2022
Steve Westly discusses the future of electrification at ONS 2022, the world's leading energy conference in Stavanger, Norway.
Steve Westly on Tesla’s Strong Q2 Earnings
Steve Westly joins Bloomberg's Emily Chang to discuss Tesla's quarterly earnings beating analysts' estimates and the company's progress in tackling supply-chain hurdles.
The Westly Group Releases New ESG Commitments and Report
The Westly Group expanded their ESG data collection measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) financed emissions and gender & race/ethnicity metrics across Portcos.
Circulor raises $25M Series B for US expansion
UK startup Circulor, which uses blockchain technology to map supply chains for companies pursuing more sustainable production, raised $25 million.
Climate Tech VCs Urge Federal Leadership for Energy Transition
Emily Fritze and 38 other leading venture partners in climate tech pen a letter to the White House in support of accelerated US investment in the clean energy transition.
Fictiv Secures $100 Million in Funding to Solve Urgent Supply Chain Risks
Fictiv, a leader in high-quality, on-demand manufacturing, today announced the closing of a $100 million Series E funding round.
PRI Case Study: Helping to build diverse teams for the future
Principles for Responsible Investing Case Study looking at diversity initiatives and gender & race/ethnicity data collection at the Westly Group.
Westly Group Announces $300M Fund IV
Read our press release announcing our latest fund focused on the digitization and sustainability of energy, mobility, buildings, industrial technology, and cybersecurity
The Westly Group Raises $300M Fund IV
The Westly Group Raises $300M Fund IV to Invest in the Transformation of Energy, Mobility, and Buildings.
Investing in CyCognito: A Next Generation Platform for Attack Surface Management
External Attack Surface Management — an increasingly important challenge for large enterprises
How OT & IT Security Solutions Protect Critical Infrastructure
Steve Westly and Danny Cotter on why energy companies need to invest in both OT and IT security solutions.