Grove Ventures at Energy Tech Week 2025 – The Future of Energy Is Physical
Q: What was Energy Tech Week 2025, and why was it significant?
A: Hosted by Ignite The Spark, Energy Tech Week 2025 was a flagship event celebrating the forefront of Israeli energy innovation. Moreover, the week featured everything from the reveal of the annual Energy Tech Landscape Map at Power Connect, to dynamic pitch sessions and panels at All Stars, and intimate networking at the VIP Cocktail.
Q: How did Grove Ventures participate?
A: Grove Ventures was proud to be a key participant, with Lior Handelsman—General Partner and energy tech leader—taking the stage as a keynote speaker. Lior brought forward Grove’s bold perspective on the future of energy innovation, emphasizing the need to move from abstract vision to physical execution.
Q: What key messages did Lior share about energy and climate tech?
A: Lior’s keynote distilled several powerful insights:
- AI is amplifying demand for physical infrastructure—including energy, thermal systems, and compute.
- Energy tech has shifted from “why” to “how”: now it’s about execution, while solving challenges in storage, grid flexibility, and materials.
- The next platform shift is physical: not just code and cloud, but atoms, materials, robotics, and physical AI.
- Winning in energy tech means more than just innovation: It’s about aligning the right tech with evolving policy, regulation, and infrastructure constraints.
Q: What was the vibe of the event?
A: Energetic, optimistic, and collaborative. The week wasn’t just about showcasing startups or celebrating the sector—it was about community. For Grove Ventures, it was a moment of reflection and connection with fellow investors, founders, and changemakers committed to climate and energy transformation.
Q: What’s next for Grove Ventures in energy and climate innovation?
A: We remain committed to investing in the deep—supporting companies that are bridging breakthrough technology with large-scale, real-world impact. As we see demand for energy infrastructure surge alongside the AI boom, we’re doubling down on founders building where atoms meet intelligence.
🌍 Thanks to Ignite The Spark and the amazing ecosystem that made this week a success. See you at the next one.