Amy Francetic
Director/Board Member at FIRST RESERVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH CORP.
Profile
Amy Francetic is co-founder and Managing General Partner of Buoyant Ventures, a new venture fund in Chicago with $81M AUM that invests in digital climate solutions for energy, transportation, agriculture, water, and the built environment.
Her career spans over 20 years of high technology entrepreneurship, private equity, and research.
Amy previously founded and led Energize Ventures, a $165mm venture fund that invests in digital energy technologies.
She also co-founded and served as CEO of technology accelerator Evergreen Climate Innovations (formerly Clean Energy Trust,) which has invested in over 40 early-stage clean energy companies across the Midwestern US.
She now serves as Chair of its Board of Directors.
Amy also held roles at private equity firm MVC Capital, and at Stanford Research Institute where she worked on an early version of the voice recognition technology that became Siri.
Earlier in her career, she was co-founder and CEO of a consumer technology company that was funded by Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, and that she sold to the Danish toy company, Lego Systems.
Amy also helped fundraise for mobile gaming company, GluMobile, on whose board she served until it went public on the NASDAQ.
In addition to the Evergreen Climate board, Amy serves on the boards of Buoyant Ventures portfolio companies FloodFlash, ReelData, Beni, and Raptor Maps.
She also serves on the Advisory Board for the WISER Institute at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Amy is a regular lecturer in energy and entrepreneurship at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago’s Law School.
She has a BA from Stanford University.
Amy Francetic active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| FIRST RESERVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-03-03 |
Benefact(or), Inc.
 Benefact(or), Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Benefact(or), Inc. is a company that offers a browser extension called Beni, which makes shopping for secondhand designer clothes and accessories easier. The company is based in Santa Barbara, CA. The extension helps customers find high-quality items at discounted prices while being eco-friendly. The company was founded by Celine and Sarah P., with Sarah P. serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Director/Board Member | - |
Reeldata AI
 Reeldata AI Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Reeldata AI develops artificial intelligence platform. It offers biomass estimation, feed optimization and fish health insights solutions. The company was founded by Mathew Zimola and Hossein Salimian and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Floodflash Ltd.
 Floodflash Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Floodflash Ltd. is a tech-enabled flood insurance provider. The company was founded by Ian Bartholomewand Adam Rimmer and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Buoyant Ventures Management LLC
 Buoyant Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Buoyant Ventures Management LLC (Buoyant Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Amy Francetic and Allison Myers . The firm is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. | Founder | 2019-11-30 |
Evergreen Climate Innovation
 Evergreen Climate Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Clean Energy Trust is a non-profit organization which provides clean energy technology solutions. The firm also specializes in commercializing research from labs and universities into the market. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Founder | 2009-08-31 |
Raptor Maps, Inc.
 Raptor Maps, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Raptor Maps, Inc. uses remote sensing and data analytics to monitor crop health. It utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles and autopilot systems to capture agricultural data. The company was founded by Nikhil Vadhavkar, Forrest Meyen and Eddie Obropta, Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Amy Francetic
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Zowie Intertainment, Inc.
 Zowie Intertainment, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Kirkbi A/S, Zowie Intertainment, Inc. designs technology based entertainment products. The company is based in San Mateo, CA. The company was founded by Amy Francetic. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-06-30 |
Energize Capital
 Energize Capital Investment ManagersFinance Energize Ventures LLC (Energize Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Michael polsky. The firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Founder | 2019-10-30 |
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Training of Amy Francetic
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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SRI International
 SRI International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SRI International provides contract research and development services. It is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Commercial Services |
Zowie Intertainment, Inc.
Zowie Intertainment, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Kirkbi A/S, Zowie Intertainment, Inc. designs technology based entertainment products. The company is based in San Mateo, CA. The company was founded by Amy Francetic. | Consumer Durables |
Invenergy LLC
 Invenergy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Invenergy LLC develops, owns, and operates power generation facilities. It offers financing, construction, ownership and operations, environment, and community engagement services. The firm develops and operates wind, solar, natural gas, combined heat and power generation, and energy storage projects. The company was founded by Michael Polsky in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Utilities |
Glu Mobile LLC
 Glu Mobile LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Glu Mobile LLC engages in developing and publishing of mobile games. Its games include Disney Sorcerer's Arena, Universe, Design Home, Diner Dash, Cooking Dash, Covet Fashion, Restaurant Dash, Kim Kardashian Holywood, and Deer Hunter. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States of America; Americas excluding United States; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; and Asia Pacific. The company was founded by Paul Zuzelo and Kristian Segerstrale in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
LEGO Systems, Inc.
 LEGO Systems, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services LEGO Systems, Inc. manufactures and distributes toys. The company was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Enfield, CT. | Distribution Services |
Barings LLC (Private Equity)
 Barings LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Barings LLC (Barings) is a private equity firm a subsidiary of Barings LLC founded in 1992. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
Hyde Park Angels Inc.
 Hyde Park Angels Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Hyde Park Angels Inc. (HPA) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Jeffrey R. Carter. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Evergreen Climate Innovation
Evergreen Climate Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Clean Energy Trust is a non-profit organization which provides clean energy technology solutions. The firm also specializes in commercializing research from labs and universities into the market. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Aquilon Energy Services, Inc.
 Aquilon Energy Services, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Aquilon Energy Services, Inc. operates as a software company provides solutions for the fast-paced, complex and data intensive energy industry. The firm develops Energy Settlement Network that connects wholesale energy participants of various sizes to manage, access, and settle large volumes of direct bilateral power and natural gas transactions with their counterparties. The company was founded by Jeffrey K. Wagner and is headquartered in Lisle, IL. | Technology Services |
Raptor Maps, Inc.
Raptor Maps, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Raptor Maps, Inc. uses remote sensing and data analytics to monitor crop health. It utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles and autopilot systems to capture agricultural data. The company was founded by Nikhil Vadhavkar, Forrest Meyen and Eddie Obropta, Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA. | Electronic Technology |
Energize Capital
Energize Capital Investment ManagersFinance Energize Ventures LLC (Energize Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Michael polsky. The firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Floodflash Ltd.
Floodflash Ltd. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Floodflash Ltd. is a tech-enabled flood insurance provider. The company was founded by Ian Bartholomewand Adam Rimmer and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Electronic Technology |
Buoyant Ventures Management LLC
Buoyant Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Buoyant Ventures Management LLC (Buoyant Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Amy Francetic and Allison Myers . The firm is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. | Finance |
Reeldata AI
Reeldata AI Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Reeldata AI develops artificial intelligence platform. It offers biomass estimation, feed optimization and fish health insights solutions. The company was founded by Mathew Zimola and Hossein Salimian and is headquartered in Halifax, Canada. | Technology Services |
First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp.
 First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp. operates as a blank check company, which was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more entities. The company was founded on January 22, 2021 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Finance |
Benefact(or), Inc.
Benefact(or), Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Benefact(or), Inc. is a company that offers a browser extension called Beni, which makes shopping for secondhand designer clothes and accessories easier. The company is based in Santa Barbara, CA. The extension helps customers find high-quality items at discounted prices while being eco-friendly. The company was founded by Celine and Sarah P., with Sarah P. serving as the CEO since incorporation. | Retail Trade |
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