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The Westly Group

HQ · California

The Westly Group is a premier North American venture capital fund founded in 2007, managing over $800 million in assets. It invests in high-growth, capital-efficient startups transforming foundational industries such as energy, mobility, buildings, industrial technology, and cybersecurity, sectors that represent over 50% of global GDP. The firm supports entrepreneurs from Seed to Series C rounds with flexible check sizes ranging from $500k to $15M, enabling tailored funding rounds. Notable investments include early backing of Tesla, Sentinel One, and Luminar. The Westly Group leverages a strong network of LPs from major energy, mobility, and industrial brands to foster commercial relationships and accelerate portfolio company growth, positioning itself as a key player in sustainable and digital industrial innovation.

Primary stage
SeedSeries ASeries B
Initial check size
$500k-1m$1-3m$3M - $10M$10M - $30M
Investment focus
Industrial / ManufacturingCybersecurity
Investment style

Specialist

Data last enriched

Aug 14, 2026


Investing team
  • Steve WestlyFounder & Managing Partner
  • Danny CotterManaging Partner
  • Emily FritzePartner
  • Jason KaliraPartner
  • Shaun ChaudhuriPartner
  • Bob RoweVenture Partner
  • Timothy WangVenture Partner
  • Megan CainPrincipal
  • Jamie DaudonPrincipal
  • Noemi WalzebuckSenior Associate
  • Kelly McCarthyAssociate
  • Nick AlbaneseVP, Research & Strategy and Investment Associate

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