New System Ventures

Ian Samuels sits as Founder & Managing Partner and guides the firm's investment thesis. His professional background includes roles at Blackstone, the U.S. Treasury focusing on climate finance and capital markets, and a founding position at Alphabet's Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners. No investment committee disclosures beyond Samuels appear in public materials.

The firm says it uses systems-level research to identify undervalued or misunderstood segments within the energy transition. Rather than relying on broad thematic trends, NSV examines entire value chains — from critical minerals extraction through grid transmission and building electrification — to locate specific bottlenecks. This focus translates into deal origination in hardware, software, and manufacturing technologies.

Policy expertise is a publicly stated pillar of the firm's value-add. NSV helps companies navigate B2G opportunities — including permitting, non-dilutive grants, tax incentives, and other government programs. This reflects the sector reality that many energy transition startups depend on the Inflation Reduction Act and related federal support.