Bryce Smith
Bryce Smith is Founder and Chief Executive Officer at LevelTen Energy. He is Co Executive Producer at Finding The Money. He was Co-Founder and Director at OneEnergy Inc and Director, Project Management Group at Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). He is Investor/Board Member at Salmon Bay FC, Board Member at Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), and Investor/Board Member at Ballard FC and Richmond Kickers Soccer Club.
LevelTen Energy to Lay Off 60 Employees Amid Federal Policy Changes Reducing U.S. Wind and Solar Incentives
Seattle-based clean energy startup LevelTen Energy is laying off 60 workers starting August 15 due to economic impacts from recent federal budget legislation, tariff uncertainty, and permitting challenges. The layoffs reflect setbacks for U.S. wind and solar projects following the Republican-backed bill reducing renewable tax incentives.
Nexii-led Pacific Northwest climate-tech startups have raised about $2B since 2020, Nexii hits $1B valuation after $45M round
Climate-tech startups in the Pacific Northwest — including Vancouver’s Nexii, which raised $45 million and reached a $1 billion valuation — have helped the region attract roughly $2 billion in venture equity, with more than half raised since 2020. These companies focus on decarbonizing industries like construction by building energy-efficient, lower‑carbon buildings for major clients.
LevelTen Energy raises $35M Series C led by NGP Energy Capital with Google participating, total funding $62.3M
Seattle-based LevelTen Energy raised $35 million in a Series C led by NGP Energy Capital with participation from Google, bringing total funding to $62.3 million as demand for renewable power and related marketplaces grows. The company operates marketplaces for power purchase agreements, physical project transactions, and tracking renewable energy agreements, and says it has facilitated over $5 billion in transactions.
Organizations
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Salmon Bay FC Investor/Board Member 2025–present · current
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Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) Board Member 2024–present · current
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Finding The Money Co Executive Producer 2022–present · current
Education
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Foster School of Business MBA, Business · 1999–2001
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Davidson College BS, Psychology · 1990–1994
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St. Paul's 1984–1990
