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Constellation Technology Ventures

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CTV invests in companies representing innovative energy technologies and business models, building a portfolio that represents a broad range of development stages and technology types. CTV catalyzes growth for its portfolio companies by providing equity capital, management expertise and connectivity to the broad and diverse Constellation commercial enterprise.

Our Mission

The mission of Constellation Technology Ventures is to drive innovation through Constellation by investing in venture stage energy technology companies that can provide new solutions to Constellation and its customers. CTV seeks to:

Be a leader among diversified energy companies in the funding of innovative energy solutions;

Engage with technology companies that have the potential to complement or disrupt Constellation’s core businesses, thereby unlocking commercial growth opportunities for innovative startups while positioning Constellation to be a technology-forward energy partner to its customers;

Create future business opportunities in emerging energy markets.

CTV adds value to its portfolio companies beyond its capital investment by actively working with company leadership to deploy the company’s products via Constellation’s commercial platform. CTV invests across the energy technology landscape and in companies at various stages of development. Initial investment size generally ranges between $2M and $10M.

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