Blue Bear Capital is a venture capital and early growth equity firm that supports entrepreneurs applying artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to energy, infrastructure and climate challenges. Founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles with an office in Jackson, Wyoming, the firm combines deep industry experience with a global network of investors, operators and technical experts to help startups accelerate their growth. Backers include private equity investors, entrepreneurs and operators with decades of experience in energy and technology markets. By merging machine intelligence with human insight, the company aims to drive more efficient and sustainable industrial and energy systems.
Early-stage investments focus on digital solutions that address sustainability and resilience needs in sectors such as renewable energy production, electric grid infrastructure, transportation and logistics, energy-intensive manufacturing, storm and wildfire protection, pollution reduction and natural resource management. Alongside capital, the firm helps portfolio companies connect with customers, recruit talent, enter new markets and benefit from mentorship by specialists in energy and related fields.
A strong emphasis on clean technology is reflected in investments in software-driven tools for solar asset monitoring, predictive maintenance and environmental risk management. Portfolio companies include a platform for distributed solar diagnostics that boosts uptime, an application for digital twin asset management in solar farms and software for optimizing water treatment processes. In battery-related areas, the firm has backed a startup offering analytics to predict battery health and safety without hardware changes and a company that delivers modular energy storage and mobile charging systems for electric vehicles. These investments illustrate a commitment to scalable, software-based approaches that support the transition to cleaner, more reliable energy systems.
