News & Insights
WeaveGrid Partners with Toyota to Empower EV Drivers
February 22, 2024
WeaveGrid, whose managed charging platform enables rapid EV adoption on the grid, today announced a collaboration for direct integration with Toyota Motor North America. Congrats to the WeaveGrid team!
Hardware is Hard: Why We’re Excited About Hardware Engineering
January 25, 2024
The U.S. is in the early innings of a manufacturing boom, requiring more engineers, streamlined production, and design automation. Megan Cain and Michaela Gordon outline key opportunities in software for hardware design.
Apply to Join the Westly Group – 2024 Summer Associate
January 13, 2024
Join the Westly Group team! We're thrilled to be hiring a Summer Associate who will gain broad exposure to investing in early-stage startups across our core focus areas - energy, mobility, industry 4.0, and buildings. Apply by Feb. 18th!
The Golden Age of Clean Energy
January 1, 2024
With the explosion of the online ecosystem - e-commerce, search engines, AI - data centers are drawing unimaginable amounts of power. Steve Westly discusses this 'Golden Age of Clean Energy' and the solutions needed to keep up.
Clean Hydrogen Production: 100+ Companies Chasing $280B in Subsidies
September 23, 2023
Clean hydrogen accounts for under 1% of the global market, but hype for this ‘fuel of the future’ is greater than ever. The Westly Group's Nick Albanese dives into the clean hydrogen landscape, highlighting VC/PE trends and companies to watch.
Ampcontrol Joins Geotab Marketplace for AI-Powered EV Fleet Management
September 21, 2023
The Westly Group is thrilled to share that Ampcontrol has integrated its charging management software with Geotab's leading connected transportation platform. The partnership will help to provide customers with leading edge energy optimization.
Frozen Assets: Is the Cold Chain Startup Landscape Heating Up?
July 24, 2023
The global cold chain industry is set to surpass $1T by 2030, fueled by early-stage innovation. The Westly Group's Jamie Daudon unpacks this growth, highlighting key players, trends, and challenges in the market.
The Westly Group Releases Its 2022 Annual ESG Report
May 24, 2023
The Westly Group is excited to announce the release of its 2022 Annual ESG Report, which includes expanded ESG data from GHG emissions measurement to governance practices.
The Westly Group Helps Release Environmental “E” Term Sheet Clause
March 24, 2023
Together with Leaders for Climate Action and led by the Westly Group's Shaun Chaudhuri, VentureESG has released its proposal for a new standard environmental term sheet clause.
17 Innovators Highlight Investment to Solve Global Water Challenges
March 22, 2023
The Westly Group has joined forces with our partner, Xylem, and 15 other organizations to pledge a collective investment of $11B in water innovation over the next 5 years.
The Westly Group’s 2023 Climate Tech Trends to Watch
January 13, 2023
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)
December 12, 2022
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
November 23, 2022
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.
PRI Releases Its Responsible Investment DDQ for Venture Capital LPs
November 15, 2022
The Westly Group is proud to have taken part in the formation of PRI's DDQ for VC limited partners, which aims to help investors understand and evaluate responsible investment practices.
WeaveGrid Announces $35M Series B Round
November 15, 2022
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?
October 26, 2022
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
October 1, 2022
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
September 27, 2022
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
September 21, 2022
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
September 6, 2022
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
September 2, 2022
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."