Breakthrough Energy

About

Breakthrough Energy is a private organization founded by Bill Gates in 2015, with the mission to accelerate innovation in sustainable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It involves a coalition of high net-worth investors from around the world, including notable figures like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg. The organization focuses on supporting cutting-edge research and development in clean energy technologies, investing in companies that turn green ideas into products, and advocating for policies that promote the adoption of these technologies. Breakthrough Energy operates through several key initiatives, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, which invests in startups with emission-reducing technologies, and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, which supports the scaling of promising clean technologies. The organization addresses five major sectors: manufacturing, electricity, agriculture, transportation, and buildings. By bridging funding gaps and mobilizing global partnerships, Breakthrough Energy aims to make clean energy affordable and accessible worldwide, targeting a net-zero economy by 2050.