Tyler Lancaster

Partner, Co-Head Ventures at Energize Capital

📍 DuPage County, Illinois, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 13 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Apr 2026
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Apr 2026
Axle monetises energy flexibility. Our platform optimises EVs, batteries, and heat pumps on electricity markets to help kick fossil fuels out of the grid.
Board Member
Feb 2026
We use AI to make energy information easy to find and analyze
Board Member
May 2025
Nira is a map tool, built for renewable energy developers, that shows available capacity at every interconnection point on the electrical grid. Customers like AES and Cypress Creek use Nira to find the most profitable points on the grid to site new projects.
Board Member
Feb 2025
Tyba was founded to improve energy storage modeling and operating methods, enabling developers, owners, and operators to optimize their assets and realize greater returns. Renewable energy projects are essential to combat climate change – and secure financial returns for energy producers and investors alike. In a complex and changing environment, Tyba ensures revenue optimization and grid decarbonization can go hand-in-hand.
Board Member
Aug 2024
Stay informed on the real-time status of the US Electric Grid with comprehensive monitoring and data.
Board Member
Sep 2023
Amperon is the leading energy forecasting company, positioned at the intersection of energy data and AI. Founded in 2018, Amperon has become a trusted partner to power and utility companies, delivering demand, renewable generation, and price forecasts. With cutting-edge predictive analytics, seamless data integrations, and premium customer support, Amperon enables customers to enhance grid reliability and optimize asset performance. Committed to grid modernization, Amperon is the forecasting company of the energy transition. Our mission is to forecast the energy transition and empower our customers to shape the future of Electrons on grids globally.
Board Member
Feb 2023
At Smartcar, we empower developers to build the future of mobility. Our API allows web and mobile apps to verify mileage, manage EV charging, issue digital car keys, track fleets, and much more. The Smartcar platform is compatible with 40 car brands across the US and beyond and works without aftermarket hardware like OBD dongles. Smartcar powers leading apps for repair and maintenance, DERMS/VPPs, car insurance, peer-to-peer car sharing, smart EV charging, fleet management, and more.
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Sep 2022
Patch combines technology and carbon markets expertise to help companies build and execute their carbon credit strategies from end to end — channeling capital into critical climate solutions.
Board Member
Aug 2021
Urbint uses AI and the latest industry science to identify threats to workers and infrastructure to stop safety incidents before they happen. Urbint surfaces risk at the point of work, enabling energy and infrastructure companies to prevent worker injuries and asset damages. Many of the largest energy and infrastructure companies in North America trust Urbint to protect workers, assets, communities, and the environment. 🚨 Important Alert 🚨 It has come to our attention that individuals may have received false job offers from an email ending in @urbintcareers.com. Please be advised that this address is not affiliated with Urbint. At Urbint, safety is at the core of our mission—not only in the services we provide but also in how we communicate. If you recently applied to Urbint and received correspondence from this email, do not respond. Instead, please report the sender to your email provider. Our official communications will come directly from our @urbint.com email addresses. Stay vigilant, and thank you for your attention to this matter.
Board Member
May 2021
TWAICE is the leading provider of battery analytics software, helping companies working with batteries to eliminate risks and enable opportunities. Customers using TWAICE outperform their peers by saving time & costs while increasing battery performance, safety & lifetime. Uniquely combining deep battery knowledge and artificial intelligence on a scalable analytics platform, TWAICE generates actionable insights at every step of the battery lifecycle. In addition to enabling TWAICE products, the analytics platform is a launchpad for customer and partner solutions, leveraging an entire ecosystem of market leaders. TWAICE has raised over 75mn$ funding from leading investors (Coatue, Energize Ventures, Creandum, Cherry, Speedinvest, UVC) and supports major clients from the EV and Energy Storage industry like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Chargepoint, Fluence, Verbund, mn8 and many more.
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Nov 2020
Aurora’s cloud-based software transforms solar design, sales, and delivery. With just an address and electric bill, Aurora empowers you to generate a full, accurate, and customizable design for every customer — and close the deal on the spot. We help power thousands of solar projects every week towards our goal of making solar accessible for everyone.
Board Observer
Jul 2019
Volta is now JOLT. We’ve combined the best of both worlds to create the world’s most powerful data-led DOOH and EV charging network. The U.S. footprint spans 4,500+ premium digital out-of-home screens integrated with electric vehicle charging stations, strategically located where people live, move, and spend time. We help forward-thinking brands connect with high-value urban audiences through impactful creative, precise targeting, and measurable outcomes — with programmatic and direct buying options available.
Board Observer
Mar 2019
Jupiter is the trusted leader in climate risk analytics for organizations looking to strengthen their climate resilience. With forward-focused, rigorous methodologies and analytics delivered by some of the best scientists in the industry, Jupiter turns sophisticated climate science into actionable data. By managing, mitigating, and disclosing your climate risk, you can confront the challenges of tomorrow, today.
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2026
Board Member
Apr 2026
Axle monetises energy flexibility. Our platform optimises EVs, batteries, and heat pumps on electricity markets to help kick fossil fuels out of the grid.
Board Member
Feb 2026
We use AI to make energy information easy to find and analyze
2025
Board Member
May 2025
Nira is a map tool, built for renewable energy developers, that shows available capacity at every interconnection point on the electrical grid. Customers like AES and Cypress Creek use Nira to find the most profitable points on the grid to site new projects.
Board Member
Feb 2025
Tyba was founded to improve energy storage modeling and operating methods, enabling developers, owners, and operators to optimize their assets and realize greater returns. Renewable energy projects are essential to combat climate change – and secure financial returns for energy producers and investors alike. In a complex and changing environment, Tyba ensures revenue optimization and grid decarbonization can go hand-in-hand.
2024
Board Member
Aug 2024
Stay informed on the real-time status of the US Electric Grid with comprehensive monitoring and data.
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