News & Insights
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.
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."
Steve Westly at ONS 2022
August 31, 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
August 9, 2022
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
July 25, 2022
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
June 28, 2022
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
May 16, 2022
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
May 5, 2022
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
April 22, 2022
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
January 12, 2022
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
January 12, 2022
The Westly Group Raises $300M Fund IV to Invest in the Transformation of Energy, Mobility, and Buildings.