Peter Turner

Peter Turner is an Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a specialized venture capital firm focused on advancing climate and energy technologies. Operating within the investment initiative founded by Bill Gates, he allocates capital to startups developing solutions to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. Turner's investment mandate centers on identifying early-stage and growth-stage enterprises that possess the potential to scale commercially while delivering measurable environmental impact across various industrial sectors. His recent portfolio activity includes directing venture funding into Rize.Farm, an agricultural technology platform designed to decarbonize rice cultivation and improve sustainable farming practices. Through his position at the firm, he collaborates with technologists and corporate partners to accelerate the deployment of next-generation energy infrastructure. Turner currently focuses on bridging the gap between scientific research and commercial viability to support the global transition toward a net-zero economy.