Across the last 5 years, ECV has been an exceptional partner to Cemvita, particularly during periods when the company faced real challenges. In those moments, the value of the partnership became most clear. Having the team on our board brought seasoned judgment, constructive challenge, and steady leadership when it mattered most. Similarly, the team has been a trusted sounding board for me as a CEO, helping pressure-test decisions with clarity and perspective. While ECV’s investment was important, looking back it represents only a small portion of the value we gained. The true impact came from partnership, governance, and advice that materially improved how we navigated complexity and built the business.

Vic is a phenomenal mentor with a deep grasp of early-stage investment in general. As an entrepreneur turned VC, he is able to understand dilemmas from an operational point of view - and that is an invaluable perspective in tough situations. I highly recommend Vic. He has added tremendous amount of value to ID.me.

Working with Energy Capital Ventures® means having a partner who is deeply invested in your long-term success. They go far beyond the check, offering strategic guidance that is both thoughtful and practical. Their proactive approach to opening their network and supporting our fundraising momentum has been a massive accelerator for our growth. Many firms write a check and wait for the quarterly update, but ECV works with us through every cycle of the business. They are incredibly hands-on and strategic, acting more like partners than passive investors. Whether it is opening doors to critical industry players or rolling up their sleeves to support our next raise, they are constantly looking for ways to add tangible value.

Energy Capital Ventures® has been more than a capital partner. They have been a real force multiplier. The team’s mentorship has been unmatched; regardless of the issue, he has been my first call. The judgment, intellectual rigor, and genuine willingness of the entire ECV team to lean in is rare. Their access is world-class, but more importantly, they know how to put it to work. The value they bring goes well beyond capital. It shows up in better decisions, faster learning, and a meaningfully higher bar on how we think and operate.

Energy Capital Ventures® has been far more than a financial partner to Sapphire. Since our Series B, ECV has brought deep sector expertise and exceptional credibility across the midstream and local gas distribution ecosystem, making high-quality introductions that accelerated meaningful commercial engagement. Their team understands how the energy industry truly operates and is genuinely committed to helping founders build long-term value.

Truly 'strategic' investors are rare, but ECV has consistently proven to be one of them, providing tremendous value that goes far beyond their capital. ECV deeply partners with their portfolio companies, acting as a force multiplier. For example, we meet on a monthly cadence to work on specific commercial, market, and financial initiatives to advance our business. I couldn't be happier with our partnership and value knowing I can pick up the phone at any time for anything from sage advice to practical assistance.

When we went looking for our first investors, we were cautious. Many founders have had negative experiences with VCs who start friendly but quickly become difficult. The team at ECV have been the exception. From day one, they have been true partners; champions invested in our success in ways that have far exceeded the initial capital. They are clear, supportive, accessible, and invested in our personal growth. Importantly, they are collaborative and constructive when things don’t go as planned. If we had to do it all again, we’d choose ECV without any hesitation.

The team truly gets what it takes to change the energy landscape. For Furno, having partners who actually understand the complexities of decarbonizing heavy industry is rare. They bring a mix of technical know-how and market smarts that has been a huge asset to us.