NEWS & INSIGHTS

1/2024

January 2024: Why We’re Inspired & Optimistic for 2024

Read our latest updates here.

6/29/2023

June 2023: BP Joins Network, Measurabl Investment, & more!

Read our latest updates here.

6/15/2023

Andrew Shapiro’s Axios Interview: Expert Voices: Charging For the Masses

Read more about Andrew’s interview about the future of EV charging here.

6/1/2023

Creating the Real Estate ESG Data Platform of Record: Broadscale’s Investment in Measurabl

Read more here.

11/21/2022

November 2022 Newsletter: EV Realty Investment, Baker Hughes Joins Our Network, London Event & More

Read our latest updates here.

11/15/2022

Broadscale’s Investment in EV Realty: Infrastructure for Fleet Electrification

Read more here.

5/11/2022

Broadscale's Investment in Arcadia: How Data Will Power Clean Energy Innovation

Read more here.

3/2/2022

Broadscale co-leads M-KOPA’s $75M growth round

M-KOPA has built and scaled a unique tech platform over a decade to make micro-loans to unbanked and underbanked people in Africa.

You can read more here.

2/23/2022

Broadscale portfolio company Revel raises $126M Series B

Funds from BlackRock, Shell, Toyota and others will be used to expand the company’s EV fast-charging Superhubs.

You can read more here.

2/9/2022

Jigar Shah speaks to Broadscale on Government as Catalyst of Innovation

You can watch the video here.

12/30/2022

Broadscale “2021 in Review”

At the beginning of 2021, we adopted the term “Disruption for Good” to describe our mission -- and our 2021 activities reflected this commitment.

You can read the newsletter here.

6/29/2021

Broadscale Hosted US Senator Ed Markey and Heather Zichal in Dialogue

Senator Edward Markey, an outspoken leader on energy and climate change, spoke about two very timely topics: infrastructure and cybersecurity. The session featured the Senator in dialogue with Broadscale Advisor Jonah Seiger, Heather Zichal (CEO of American Clean Power Association), and Andrew Shapiro.

You can watch the session here.

Broadscale Hosted Chad Holliday and Andy Karsner in Dialogue

Chad Holliday (former Chairman of Shell and Bank of America) and Andy Karsner (newly elected Board Member of Exxon; Senior Strategist, Alphabet X) discussed the energy transition in a session moderated by Amy Myers Jaffe (Managing Director of the Climate Policy Lab).

You can watch the session here.

2/17/21

“Broadscale Acquisition Corp. Announces Closing of Upsized $345M Initial Public Offering”

Broadscale Acquisition Corp. announced that it closed its upsized initial public offering of $345M. The Company intends to focus its search for a business combination target on opportunities that align with its mission of “Disruption for Good”-- that is, the transformation of traditional industries in positive ways that generate tangible improvements to the well-being of the global population, particularly with respect to energy, transportation, buildings, manufacturing, and food and agriculture.

The Company is led by Andrew L. Shapiro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Dan Leff, Senior Operating Partner; and John Hanna, Chief Financial Officer and Head of Acquisitions.

Read more HERE.

1/12/21

Proterra Announces SPAC Merger

Commercial electric vehicle leader Proterra, a Broadscale portfolio company, is going public via a SPAC merger valuing it at $1.6B. Shares more than doubled on news of the deal.

Read more in the Wall Street Journal

12/17/2020

December 2020 News and Insights

Broadscale’s December Newsletter highlights our new Network Member Franklin Energy, our latest investment in Proterra and Getaround, and our latest virtual sessions, including on SPACs and the Energy Transition.

To read the Newsletter, click here.

2/26/2020

February 2020 News and Insights

Broadscale’s February Newsletter highlights our new Network Member Shell, our latest investment in Getaround, our 2020 Kickoff Event, and more.

To read the Newsletter, click here.

12/10/2019

Andrew Shapiro Leads Q&A with Julia Steyn at gridCONNEXT

The two speak about Investing in Connected and Electric Mobility: The Road Ahead.

To view the discussion, click here.

10/24/2019

Fall 2019 News and Insights

Broadscale’s Fall Newsletter discusses our latest investment in Proterra, our Network Event at the Gigafactory, thought leadership and more.

To read the Newsletter, click here.

9/24/2019

Andrew Shapiro Delivers Keynote at CFA Climate & ESG Asset Owner Summit

Andrew discusses ‘disruption for good’.

To learn more, click here.

3/2019

Broadscale Invests in Owl Cameras

Broadscale has invested in Owl Cameras, creator of the world's most advanced dashcam and vehicle security platform.

To learn more about the investment, click here.

1/8/2019

Winter 2019 News & Insights

Broadscale’s Winter Newsletter discusses our latest investments, Network Events, thought leadership and more.

To read the Newsletter, click here.

12/19/2018

Remembering Jim Rogers

We are deeply saddened by the news of Jim Rogers’s unexpected death this week at the age of 71.  Jim was a Senior Advisor at Broadscale, and a rare combination of business titan, visionary thinker, progressive advocate, generous philanthropist, and dedicated friend and family man.

Andrew shares his some of his thoughts and memories here.

12/17/2018

Andrew Shapiro co-hosts OEP Lunch with Ernest Moniz

Andrew and OurEnergyPolicy.org gathered an intimate group featuring former US Secretary of Energy Ernie Moniz to discuss innovation and technology in clean energy.

To watch the discussion, click here.

7/30/2018

Summer 2018 News & Insights

Broadscale’s Summer Newsletter discusses our exciting Kickoff and Network Meeting as well as our thought leadership and investment work.

To read the Newsletter, click here.

6/8-10/2018

Andrew Shapiro co-chairs Hebrew University's Business Leadership Forum in  Jerusalem

To see the full agenda, click here. 

5/21/2018

Andrew Shapiro is interviewed for report: Clean Energy Policy and Expanding Markets: Insights from Corporate, Labor and Investor Leaders

To read the report, click here. 

2/7/2018

Andrew Shapiro co-chairs AFHU's Nexus Talks event

The event brings together Hebrew University alumni who have founded successful start ups. 

11/2/2017

November 2017 News & Insights

Broadscale's Fall 2017 Newsletter discusses our investment in Via, special guests at our Network Meetings, and other news. 

To read the Newsletter, click here. 

9/18/2017

Andrew Shapiro moderates Climate Week NYC's Opening Ceremony panel

Andrew led a conversation with leaders in several international companies on innovation and investment toward a zero-carbon economy. 

7/27/2017

Broadscale moderates the panel, Getting to 80 x 50 in NYC: Energy, at New York League of Conservation Voters' event

Andrew Shapiro led a panel with Lars Sunde (Statoil), Doreen Hariss (NYSERDA), and Miles Farmer (NRDC) to discuss how NY can generate enough renewable energy to meet the 80 x 50 goals 

5/22/2017

Andrew Shapiro moderates a panel on energy and infrastructure at Nexus: Israel in New York

Catherine Wood, CEO of ARK Investment Management, and Jacob Worenklein, CEO of US Grid Co were also on the panel to discuss the challenges facing a rising population, a scarcity of resources, and how new investment opportunities can sustain a crowded planet. 

To see a video of the panel, click here. 

2/27/2017

February 2017 News & Insights

Broadscale's winter 2017 newsletter discusses Statoil joining the Network, our investment in AuDigent, and other news. 

To read the newsletter, click here. 

1/11/2017

Tom Friedman, NY Times columnist and author, speaks at Broadscale Kickoff

Our Network convened to discuss the changing policy landscape and what it will mean for the future of energy. David Crane, Richard Kauffman, Alex Laskey, Jim Rogers, and Heather Zichal also joined us in our dialogues. 

11/13/2016

Broadscale highlighted in WSJ on "Best Way to Finance New Energy Technologies"

Senior Advisor Jim Rogers speaks to investment opportunities to help start ups scale their technology. 

To read the article, click here. 

9/19/2016

Broadscale leads discussions at Climate Week NYC's Opening Ceremony 

Andrew Shapiro led two discussions at Climate Week NYC along with several senior international business and government leaders. 

To learn more, click here. 

8/2016

Broadscale Senior Advisor featured in Public Utilities Fortnightly

Senior Advisor Jim Rogers is interviewed for the Energy People feature of Public Utilities Fortnightly. 

To read the article, click here. 

6/9/2016

June 2016 News & Insights

Uber partners with Broadscale JV Parkmerced Labs, and other news. 

To read more, click here. 

5/17/2016

Broadscale speaks at Fortune's Brainstorm E conference 

Andrew Shapiro interviewed David Crane and then moderated a panel on smart cities.

To view all panels, click here. 

5/16/2016 

Andrew Shapiro coauthors Fortune article, "Energy's Bright New Future: Think Small" 

Energy is transitioning from a large, centralized industry to smaller, distributed, networked systems. 

Read the article here. 

3/2/2016

Broadscale speaks at Citi's Sustainable Investments in 2016 and Beyond

Andrew Shapiro spoke on the conference panel, Venture Capital Investments in Private Companies. 

Click here for more details. 

12/2/2015

Andrew Shapiro coauthors Fortune article, "Can Bill Gates' Climate Pledge Make a Real Difference?" 

Gates has pledged to spend $1B to fight global warming. How he spends it will determine its impact. 

Read the article here. 

9/30/2015

Sept. 2015 News & Insights

Broadscale's September 2015 newsletter discusses Andrew Shapiro and the Network's new investment initiatives and more. 

To read more, click here. 

9/29/2015

Andrew Shapiro moderates at Fortune's Brainstorm E event

Andrew interviewed Richard Kauffman, Chair of Energy and Finance for New York and moderated a panel that discussed where investment is flowing and new capital sources. Colleen Calhoun of GE Ventures, was among the panelists. 

Click here for more details.

9/22/2015

Andrew Shapiro co-authors Fortune article, "Why Bill Gates is wrong about clean energy"

Technology to combat climate change already exists. Investments should be focused on proliferating those options. 

Read the article here.

5/29/2015

Ben Rogers moderates a session at ESA's Annual Conference and Expo

Ben moderates the Financing Energy Storage for Wide-spread Adoption Plenary session at this year's Annual Conference and Expo. 

For more information about the conference, click here.

4/10/2015

Ann Hand and Heather Zichal join Broadscale as advisors

We are delighted to announce that Ann Hand and Heather Zichal have joined the Broadscale team as operating advisors. 

You can read more about them here. 

2/20/2015

Alison Smith speaks at the NYU Social Innovation Symposium

Broadscale's Alison Smith spoke on a panel titled, "The Heart of Sustainability: Getting a Grip on Energy to Combat Climate Change."

For more information on the symposium, click here. 

12/22/14

Dec. 2014 News & Insights: Panasonic and Postcards from the Future

Broadscale's December 2014 newsletter discusses the exciting addition to Broadscale's Network, recent partnerships that have us thinking about the future of the energy industry, and more.

To read it, click here.

10/29/14

Andrew Shapiro discusses innovation at oil and gas industry event

Broadscale's Andrew Shapiro moderated a panel on innovation's ability to accelerate the water-energy ecosystem at the GE / Wharton Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership conference. Panelists included Cal Cooper of Apache Corporation, Roger Austin of MWH Global, and Tom Stanley of GE Power & Water.

To see the event agenda, click here.

09/22/14

Watch: Innovation panel at Climate Week NYC with Andrew Shapiro

Broadscale's Andrew Shapiro spoke with Niall Dunne, Chief Sustainability Office at BT, on innovation and opportunities in the renewable energy space at Climate Week NYC's Opening Day.

To watch the panel, click here.

09/17/14

Broadscale talks finance at SolarCity Event

Broadscale's Andrew Shapiro addressed recent trends and innovations in financing on a panel ("Financing the Future of the Grid") at SolarCity's Inside Energy event in Manhattan.

For more information, click here.

08/05/14

Summer 2014 News & Insights

Broadscale's summer 2014 newsletter discusses recent additions to Broadscale's team and Network, the fast-growing market for energy efficiency in America, and more.

To read it, click here.

07/22/14

GDF SUEZ joins Broadscale Network

GDF SUEZ becomes the latest addition to the Broadscale Network, joining Duke Energy, GE, Johnson Controls, and National Grid to scale up innovative energy companies. 

For more, click here.

06/17/14

Andrew Shapiro on List of Top 10 NY Energy Entrepreneurs

As New York Energy Week was underway, Broadscale's Andrew Shapiro was added to Breaking Energy's Top 10 New York Energy Entrepreneurs list. 

For more, click here.

06/09/14

Jim Rogers joins Broadscale as Senior Advisor

The globally recognized former CEO of Duke Energy brings unparalleled expertise and tremendous value to our Network.  

For more, click here.

06/05/14

Broadscale leads conversations on the changing utility business model

Andrew Shapiro interviewed SVP of Edison International Bert Valdman and Former California Public Utility Commissioner Mark Ferron on how the business model of utilities is changing at a conference on investing in renewable energy hosted by the state of Oregon, Pegasus Capital Advisors, and R20. 

05/21/14

Broadscale moderates panel at Fortune's Brainstorm Green conference

Andrew Shapiro spoke with industry leaders about the increasing popularity of energy management software and technology.  

For more, click here.

04/07/14

Broadscale partners with Bloomberg on New Energy Pioneers Awards

The Broadscale team took part in the Bloomberg New Energy Pioneers Awards, where leading growth companies were recognized for innovation in the clean energy and technology space. Broadscale also participated in the accompanying Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit.

For more, click here.

Click here to watch a video from the New Energy Pioneers Awards (Andrew Shapiro's remarks begin around 9:45).

03/03/14

Winter Fest 2014 panel features Broadscale Group

Broadscale's Andrew Shapiro joins esteemed panelists including NRG Energy CEO David Crane to discuss distributed generation's impact on the utility business at Winter Fest 2014 in Park City, UT.

For more, click here.

02/26/14

Andrew Shapiro addresses ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Broadscale’s Andrew Shapiro spoke to the closing plenary of the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C, about how energy entrepreneurs could most effectively develop and deploy their pioneering technologies, including through corporate partnerships. 

Watch the panel here.

For more, click here.

01/28/14

Broadscale Group at 2014 Cleantech Innovation Summit

Andrew Shapiro will be leading the "Pivoting to a new Paradigm: How Will Utilities Get Ahead of the Curve" panel at the 2014 Cleantech Innovation Summit in Newport Beach, CA, on February 12. Panelists include David Mohler of Duke Energy.

For more, click here.

12/18/13

Broadscale Group Weighs in on 2014 Trends to Watch

Andrew Shapiro speaks to GreenBiz.com about the important technologies and trends of 2013 and what to look for in 2014.

For more, click here.

12/12/13

Broadscale Group Dec. 2013 News & Insights

Broadscale's winter newsletter delves into topics including recent deals and mergers, a review from our fall Network meeting in Buffalo, NY, and more.

To read it, click here.

09/29/13

Broadscale Group Nominated for VERGE 25 "Financing The Future"

Broadscale Group has been nominated for a VERGE 25 Award in the category of "Financing the Future." Fellow nominees include Khosla Ventures, Wells Fargo, and the U.S. Department of Energy.

For more, click here.

09/25/13

Broadscale Group Speaks with HubCulture during Climate Week NYC 2013

09/13/13

Greentech Media - "The Corporates Are Coming"

Andrew Shapiro moderated a panel at Greentech Media's sold-out NextWave Greentech Investing event. He suggested that now is the time for corporate VC investors to confront the cleantech sector.

Read more coverage here.

09/12/13

Broadscale Group Discusses Strategic Investment at NextWave

In this video footage of the panel Andrew Shapiro moderated at Greentech Media's sold-out NextWave Greentech Investing event, watch panelists discuss corporate VC investment and its role in the energy and resources industry.

Watch the panel here.

08/01/13

Broadscale Group Aug. 2013 News & Insights

Broadscale's fall newsletter announces the addition of Johnson Controls, Inc. to our Network, recaps two recent articles on Broadscale, and more.

To read it, click here.

06/26/13

Fortune - "On climate change, we are the ones we've been waiting for"

In his highly anticipated speech on climate change yesterday, President Obama promised to limit power plant emissions, accelerate clean energy deployment, and bolster resilience to extreme weather shocks... The good news is that a transformation is already occurring that could not only make our electric power cleaner, but also cheaper and more reliable.

Read the full article by Andrew L. Shapiro here.   

06/25/13

Forbes - "The Next Tesla or SolarCity"

Speaking at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street this morning, Andrew Shapiro, the founder of Broadscale Group, presented his ideas on how small companies can succeed: Collaborate with big corporations.

Read more here.    

04/23/13

Johnson Controls Joins Broadscale Network

 As part of the Broadscale Network, Johnson Controls will have access to unique investment and commercialization opportunities with growth-stage companies.

See the full release here. 

09/25/12

Wall Street Journal - "Broadscale Aims to Match Up Clean-Tech Start-Ups and Energy Companies"

Broadscale Group, a New York investment firm that connects large energy corporations with start-ups, has launched at a time when it appears that both groups need each other.

Read more here.

09/25/12

VentureWire - "Broadscale Investment Network Launches to Rescue Clean-Tech"

Broadscale will make connecting with corporates and with start-ups more transparent and effective, Mr. Shapiro said, and will enable start-ups to collaborate with large corporations on bids and requests from potential customers, such as utilities. By Yuliya Chernova

By subscription.

09/25/12

MIT Technology Review - "A Matchmaker for Energy Startups and Power Utilities"

Broadscale will pair large corporations with clean-tech startups that are crossing the "Valley of Death" from technology development to market. By Martin LaMonica

Read the full story here.

09/25/12

Smart Grid News - "Utility-backed investment group forms to commercialize energy technology"

[A]n investment group has formed not just to funnel money to startups, but also to help them with key commercialization challenges. By securing partnerships with some big-name utilities, the group has created a network that can provide all-important pilots, demonstrations and test beds. Smart. Very smart.  By Jesse Berst

More here.

09/24/12

Fortune - "Green energy in the 'valley of death'"

Broadscale Group wants to help fledgling alternative energy ventures make it through dicey times.  By Brian Dumaine

Read the full story here.

09/24/12

Greentech Media - "Better, Faster Corporate Venture Investment in Cleantech"

Cleantech VC is having a hard time. Broadscale Group aims to unleash the power of corporate investors. By Eric Wesoff

Read the full story here.

09/24/12

MarketWatch - Leading Companies Partner with Broadscale Group to Scale Up Energy Innovations

GreenOrder Founder Andrew Shapiro and Veteran Investors Create New Network Model to Invest In and Commercialize Breakthrough Solutions

NEW YORK (September 24) - Broadscale Group, a new model of investment firm working with leading energy corporations to scale up the industry’s most promising innovations, announced its formation today.

Broadscale has created a network of large power and utility companies – including Duke Energy, General Electric, National Grid, and others to be named shortly – to invest in and help commercialize new technologies and services offered by growth-stage companies.

Read full press release here.

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