Piva Capital backs early to growth-stage startups in energy, industrial, and related technologies. It focuses on specialty chemicals, new materials, AI, IoT, robotics, automation, and other cross-industry tech at commercial inflection points. The firm leverages a team of domain experts and a global network to help portfolio companies access markets, corporations, and technical experts. Its investment verticals include the Future of Industry & Work, Future of Materials & Production, and Future of Energy & Mobility, spanning decarbonization, electrification, and digitalization. Based in San Francisco, Piva targets North America and Europe.
Hardware / software
B2B / B2C
Investment focus
Investment style
Specialist
Data last enriched
Aug 14, 2026
Investing team
- Ricardo AngelCEO & Managing Partner
- Mark GudiksenManaging Partner
- Adzmel AdznanCo-Founding Partner
- Lisa Read BlancoPartner & Legal Counsel
- Adam LasicsPartner, Strategy & Operations
- Maria BuitronPrincipal
- Lee LarsonPrincipal
- Julie BargerInvestor
- Issam DairaniehVenture Partner
- Steve FosterVenture Partner
- Sushil PurohitVenture Partner
- Robert SiegelVenture Partner
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Notable investments
Boston Metal, Koloma, VELO3D, Malta Inc., Lunar Energy, Menlo Micro, Xage Security, Pyka, Sense Photonics, Urbint