JEFF MOMPLAISIR

Jeff Momplaisir serves as a Senior Associate at Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), a prominent venture capital firm founded by Bill Gates and supported by a coalition of the world's top business leaders. At BEV, Jeff is instrumental in the firm's mission to accelerate innovation in climate technology and bring game-changing solutions to market. His role involves deep dives into emerging technologies, conducting rigorous due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies that are poised to make a significant impact on global emissions reduction.

His investment focus at Breakthrough Energy Ventures spans a broad spectrum of climate-critical sectors. Jeff is particularly interested in areas such as clean energy generation and storage, sustainable industrial processes, advanced materials, carbon capture technologies, and innovative solutions for agriculture and food systems. He seeks out companies developing scalable technologies that offer substantial potential for greenhouse gas abatement across electricity, manufacturing, agriculture, buildings, and transportation. Jeff's analytical approach helps identify ventures with strong technical foundations, robust business models, and the potential for widespread adoption.

Before joining Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Jeff Momplaisir honed his expertise through a diverse career background that equipped him with a keen understanding of both financial markets and technological innovation. While specific prior roles may vary, individuals in his position often bring experience from investment banking, management consulting, or strategic roles within technology companies, particularly those focused on energy or sustainability. This background provides him with a unique perspective on evaluating market opportunities and the operational challenges faced by early-stage climate tech companies.

Jeff's contributions are vital to BEV's strategy of investing in companies that have the potential to deliver gigaton-scale emissions reductions. While specific "notable investments" are often attributed to partners or principals, Jeff Momplaisir plays a critical supporting role in the entire investment lifecycle, from initial sourcing and evaluation to ongoing portfolio management. He collaborates closely with founders and executive teams, providing strategic guidance and leveraging BEV's extensive network to help companies scale their solutions. Through his dedicated work, Jeff Momplaisir is actively contributing to building a sustainable future by backing the next generation of climate innovators.