The Westly Group

A venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs transforming the energy, mobility, building, and industrial sectors.

Venture Capital Active Menlo Park, United States Est. 2007
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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B Round, Seed, C Round, A Round, Pre-Seed

About

The Westly Group is a multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007, with over $800 million under management. They focus on investing in companies that drive digitization and sustainability across critical sectors such as energy, mobility, industrial technology, buildings, and cybersecurity. The firm partners with early to growth-stage enterprises and aims to accelerate the development of technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and modernize foundational industries. They have a track record of successful exits, including nine IPOs with four multi-billion dollar valuations.

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Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security2
Fintech & Insurtech1

Funds · 2

  • Carbon-Emitting Seed-Stage — $100M Jul 2024
  • Fund IV — $312M Jan 2021

Q&A

What is The Westly Group's primary investment focus?
The Westly Group is one of the largest venture funds in North America focused on clean energy, transportation, buildings & industry 4.0.
When was The Westly Group founded?
The Westly Group was founded in 2007.
What are some of The Westly Group's notable portfolio companies?
The Westly Group's notable portfolio companies include CyCognito, an attack surface analysis and remediation platform, and SentinelOne, an autonomous AI endpoint security platform.
Has The Westly Group had any recent exits?
Yes, The Westly Group had an exit in April 2024 with the acquisition of T-REX by Finsight Group. Previously, SentinelOne went public in June 2021 with a valuation of $8.9 billion.
What is the most recent fund raised by The Westly Group?
The Westly Group closed a Carbon-Emitting Seed-Stage fund of $100 million in July 2024.
What investment stages does The Westly Group typically participate in?
The Westly Group invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, and C Round.
Who are the managing partners at The Westly Group?
Steve Westly is the Founder & Managing Partner, and Timothy Wang is a Managing Partner at The Westly Group.
Which sectors have seen the most investment rounds from The Westly Group?
Cyber Security has seen the most investment rounds from The Westly Group, followed by Fintech & Insurtech.
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