Amy Francetic

Amy Francetic is a seasoned venture capitalist and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in high technology and clean energy sectors. She is the Co-founder and Managing General Partner of Buoyant Ventures, an $81M fund focused on digital climate solutions. Her career highlights include founding and leading Energize Ventures, a $165M venture fund, and co-founding and serving as CEO of Clean Energy Trust (now Evergreen Climate Innovations), a leading cleantech accelerator in the Midwest. She also has experience in private equity and worked on early voice recognition technology at SRI International. buoyant+3

Beyond her investment roles, Francetic has a strong entrepreneurial background, having co-founded Zowie Interactive, a consumer technology company that was acquired by Lego Systems. She also held producer roles at DEMOmobile, Hasbro, and Electronic Arts, showcasing a diverse career path that spans technology, gaming, and venture capital. She has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering innovation and bringing new technologies to market. buoyant+2

Francetic is deeply committed to climate work and sustainability, identifying herself as an avid outdoors person and runner who wanted to address the climate crisis. She is a regular lecturer in energy and entrepreneurship at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago's Law School. Her contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including Corporate Citizen of the Year and Leading Woman in Technology, and she serves on multiple advisory boards, reflecting her dedication to the climate community and mentorship. canarymedia+3