Andrew Beebe
Director/Board Member at Inspire Energy Holdings LLC
Profile
Andrew helps build companies with category-creating entrepreneurs that are decarbonizing the global economy, electrifying all modes of transportation, and upgrading urban environments.
He leads Obvious’ investments that scale renewable energy adoption with Mosaic, Sighten (acquired), Inspire (acquired), and Enbala (acquired); positively transform and electrify transportation with Proterra (IPO), Lilium (IPO), LightshipRV, Forum Mobility, and Amply (acquired); elevate cities with Plant Prefab, RenoRun, and Canvas; and help companies decarbonize with SINAI Technologies.
Before joining Obvious, Andrew led Distributed Generation for Nextera Energy, the largest clean energy developer in the United States.
Previously he was at Suntech, which became the largest solar company in the world under his tenure as Chief Commercial Officer.
Andrew joined Suntech after the company acquired Energy Innovations, a major solar developer that he founded in 2003.
Before his clean tech career, Andrew spent a decade building “Web 1.0” companies like Bigstep.com, an e-commerce platform designed to serve the needs of small businesses entering the Internet age.
He is a graduate of Dartmouth College.
Andrew also supports purpose-driven founders via organizations like The Elemental Excelerator, NREL, and Women Who Tech.
Andrew was born in New York City and spent his formative years on an avocado ranch in Ojai, California.
He is a woodworker in his spare time, building wooden boats and furniture.
Andrew Beebe active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Obvious Management Services LLC
 Obvious Management Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Obvious Management Services LLC (Obvious Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by EV Williams, James Joaquin and Vishal Vasishth in 2014. The firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2015 |
Inspire Energy Holdings LLC
 Inspire Energy Holdings LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Inspire Energy Holdings LLC operates as a consumer technology platform that connects consumers with cleaner and sustainable energy products. It provides clean power in the residential and environment. The company was founded by Patrick Maloney on May 08, 2013 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Director/Board Member | 11/12/2019 |
Amply Power, Inc.
 Amply Power, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Amply Power, Inc. engages in the provision of commercial fleet charging-as-a-service for electric vehicles. The company was founded by Vic Shao is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 31/08/2018 |
Xpertsea Solutions, Inc.
 Xpertsea Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Xpertsea Solutions, Inc. develops resource management solutions. Its platform combines complementary hardware and software solutions for generating, storing and analyzing accurate data about aquatic populations. The company was founded by Fran?ois Robitaille, Sylvie Lavigne, and Val?rie Robitaille and is headquartered in Qu?bec, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 28/02/2018 |
Plant Prefab, Inc.
 Plant Prefab, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Plant Prefab, Inc. provides residential and commercial buildings services. It offers single and multifamily homes. The company was founded by Steve Glenn and is headquartered in Rialto, CA. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2016 |
EverBright, LLC
 EverBright, LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sighten, Inc. develops a software platform for the solar market. It offers a platform that spans the entire lifecycle of a solar asset ranging from tools that streamline origination, system design, and sales andoperations to features that automate ongoing reporting and analytics. The firm serves installers, channels, and financiers. The company was founded by Conlan O'Leary, Graham Hommel, and David Villagra in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 30/09/2015 |
Lightship Energy, Inc.
 Lightship Energy, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Lightship Energy, Inc. is an American company that specializes in all-electric recreational vehicles. The company is the first company in the United States to bring travel trailers into the electric age. Benjamin Charles Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Andrew Beebe
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Generac Power Systems, Inc.
 Generac Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Generac Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures power generation systems. The firm’s products include home backup, portable generators, clean energy, pressure washers, generac pro, Wi-Fi enabled, parts & accessories, business standby, industrial generators, mobile generators, light towers, heaters and pumps. It also offers solutions for home owners, businesses and industries. The company was founded by Robert D. Kern and Patricia Kern in 1959 is headquartered in Waukesha, WI. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2019 |
| SUNTECH POWER HOLDINGS CO., LTD. (ADR) | Corporate Officer/Principal | 06/09/2012 |
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Training of Andrew Beebe
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Energy Innovations, Inc.
 Energy Innovations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Energy Innovations, Inc. provides solar electric power services. It develops mass produced rooftop photovoltaic tracking concentrator system. The company was founded by Bill Gross in 2000 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Utilities |
MediaTech Investment Corp.
 MediaTech Investment Corp. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous MediaTech Investment Corp. provided equity and debt financing to non-public media and technology companies in the United States. The company was headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous |
Global Green USA
 Global Green USA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Green USA operates as a national environmental organization. It specializes in green building, green schools, green urbanism, green housing, resource recovery, weapons elimination, renewable energy, energy efficiency and classroom education. The company was founded by Diane Meyer Simon in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Bigstep | Technology Services |
New Cycle Capital LLC
 New Cycle Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Cycle Capital LLC (New Cycle Capital) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Ben Black and Josh Becker. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd.
 Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. engages in the design, development, manufacture and marketing of photovoltaic (PV) modules and cells. Its products include silicon wafers and ingots. The company founded by Zheng Rong Shi on September 1, 2001 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands. | Electronic Technology |
Obvious Management Services LLC
Obvious Management Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Obvious Management Services LLC (Obvious Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by EV Williams, James Joaquin and Vishal Vasishth in 2014. The firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Inspire Energy Holdings LLC
Inspire Energy Holdings LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Inspire Energy Holdings LLC operates as a consumer technology platform that connects consumers with cleaner and sustainable energy products. It provides clean power in the residential and environment. The company was founded by Patrick Maloney on May 08, 2013 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Utilities |
Clean Edge, Inc.
 Clean Edge, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Clean Edge, Inc. offers a suite of indexes, benchmarking reports, advisory services, and events devoted to the clean-energy economy. It provides industry tracking, analysis, and guidance to corporates, governments, investors, economic development agencies, and NGOs. The company was founded by Joel Makower and Ron Pernick in 2000 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Technology Services |
Amply Power, Inc.
Amply Power, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Amply Power, Inc. engages in the provision of commercial fleet charging-as-a-service for electric vehicles. The company was founded by Vic Shao is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Retail Trade |
Xpertsea Solutions, Inc.
Xpertsea Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Xpertsea Solutions, Inc. develops resource management solutions. Its platform combines complementary hardware and software solutions for generating, storing and analyzing accurate data about aquatic populations. The company was founded by Fran?ois Robitaille, Sylvie Lavigne, and Val?rie Robitaille and is headquartered in Qu?bec, Canada. | Technology Services |
Plant Prefab, Inc.
Plant Prefab, Inc. HomebuildingConsumer Durables Plant Prefab, Inc. provides residential and commercial buildings services. It offers single and multifamily homes. The company was founded by Steve Glenn and is headquartered in Rialto, CA. | Consumer Durables |
EverBright, LLC
EverBright, LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sighten, Inc. develops a software platform for the solar market. It offers a platform that spans the entire lifecycle of a solar asset ranging from tools that streamline origination, system design, and sales andoperations to features that automate ongoing reporting and analytics. The firm serves installers, channels, and financiers. The company was founded by Conlan O'Leary, Graham Hommel, and David Villagra in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Generac Power Systems, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Generac Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures power generation systems. The firm’s products include home backup, portable generators, clean energy, pressure washers, generac pro, Wi-Fi enabled, parts & accessories, business standby, industrial generators, mobile generators, light towers, heaters and pumps. It also offers solutions for home owners, businesses and industries. The company was founded by Robert D. Kern and Patricia Kern in 1959 is headquartered in Waukesha, WI. | Producer Manufacturing |
Lightship Energy, Inc.
Lightship Energy, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Lightship Energy, Inc. is an American company that specializes in all-electric recreational vehicles. The company is the first company in the United States to bring travel trailers into the electric age. Benjamin Charles Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Producer Manufacturing |
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