Best VCs for Materials

229 venture capitalists actively investing in Materials.

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#1Markus Gleim

Former Principal, Northzone (off current roster); Investor & Advisor

Northzone (Web3)

At Northzone, Markus invested across enterprise applications, infrastructure, developer products and healthcare, with a strong DACH footprint. His operating experience at digital-health company Kry sh

No current personal check range or active fund mandate is public. Historical Northzone investments include seed and Series A through later follow-ons, but third-party Northzone range estimates are stale and do not establish present authority. Confirm current capacity directly.
Historical seed and Series AHistorical follow-on investingBoard and advisory support
#2Jessy Rivest

Partner

Khosla Ventures

Jessy looks for climate technologies grounded in hard science and non-obvious mechanisms that can make a meaningful dent in greenhouse-gas emissions. Her career shows a materials-to-systems lens: unde

No Jessy-specific check size is disclosed by Khosla Ventures. Publicly observed work spans an $11 million Spiritus seed financing led by Khosla and Pascal's $8 million seed round, but round size is not the same as the firm's check. Third-party claims of a $100,000–$5 million range were excluded as unverified.
SeedSeries ATechnical incubation and spinout
#3Pirkka Palomäki

Founding Partner

Maki.vc (Web3)

Pirkka backs ambitious Nordic teams at their first rounds, combining an operator's technology and scaling perspective with Maki's sector-agnostic, non-consensus approach. His attributed investments fa

Maki targets first rounds below EUR 5 million and supports consequent rounds; this is a firm round criterion, not Pirkka's personal check range. Active new investments come from Fund III.
Pre-SeedSeedFirst Round
#4Paavo Räisänen

General Partner

Maki.vc (Web3)

Paavo backs Nordic deep-tech founders at their first institutional round when a radical scientific or engineering advance can overhaul an industry. He requires a credible technical foundation, balance

Maki's published sweet spot is first rounds below EUR 5 million from day zero; this is a firm round-size criterion, not Paavo's personal check range. Fund III is the active new-investment vehicle, with selective follow-ons from older funds.
Pre-SeedSeedFirst Round
#5Josh Wolfe

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Lux Capital

'Atoms, not bits.' The biggest opportunities are in companies that manipulate the physical world, not just software. Willing to fund multi-year R&D timelines. Just raised the firm's largest fund ever

$1M-$50M+
SeedSeries ASeries B
#6Emily Cahill

Vice President, Investor Relations

Bessemer Venture Partners

Emily translates Bessemer's investment products and strategy into fundraising and product-specialist materials for institutional investors. Her prior infrastructure investment-banking and private-mark

Not applicable to Emily's IR mandate. There is no published personal check size or startup decision authority. Her materials work explains Bessemer products to fund investors; it does not make her a founder pitch target.
FundraisingProduct-specialist materialsLimited-partner communication
#7Albert Wenger

Partner

Union Square Ventures (USV)

Albert is a thesis-driven generalist investing at the edge of large markets under technological and societal pressure. His current work emphasizes AI-enabled scientific discovery, robotics that can op

USV states that the firm writes $1 million to $30 million checks and invests from the earliest stages through the full company journey. This is a firm-wide range, not Albert's personal check authority; decisions are discussed collectively without a formal vote.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#8Alan Abbott

SLP & Venture Partner

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Alan Abbott contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#9Alice Brooks

Partner

Khosla Ventures

Alice invests in deep technology and sustainability, informed by mechanical engineering, consumer hardware, and her experience taking a physical product from idea to thousands of retail locations. She

No personal check range is published. Khosla's Seed Fund finances science and business-model experiments, while its Main Fund invests from early to later stages; historical firm commentary described many seed investments around $1M–$2M. These are firm-level guideposts, not Alice's authority.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#10Alex Stephenson

Partner

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#11Evan Shear

Principal

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#12Pierce Gibson

Principal

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#13Jack Perkins

Undergraduate Fellow

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#14Jeff Clark

Operating Partner

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#15John Perkins

Operating Partner

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#16Margaret Gramann

Operating Partner

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#17Eric Rosenfeld

Fund Development

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#18Lynn Fletcher

Operations

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#19Alline Akintore

Research & Diligence

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#20Deepthi Madhava

Diligence & Investment Sourcing

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#21Melissa Freeman

Capital Raising & Investor Relations

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#22Mary Geyer

Fund Accounting & Data

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#23Matt Compton

Portfolio Success

Oregon Venture Fund

At the firm level, Oregon Venture Fund backs ambitious startups and growth companies with an Oregon or Southern Washington connection and uses its investor network to support diligence and company bui

$500K-$5M
Pre-seed through Series A
#24Dave Blivin

Managing Partner

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Dave Blivin contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#25Alain le Loux

General Partner

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Alain le Loux contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#26Lee Rand

Partner

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Lee Rand contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#27Ytsen van der Meer

Principal

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Ytsen van der Meer contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europ

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#28Sabine Jansen

Corporate & Investor Relations

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Sabine Jansen contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#29Shinjan Dasgupta

Technology Analyst

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Shinjan Dasgupta contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#30Daan Boekhoudt

Investment Analyst

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Daan Boekhoudt contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#31Charles Call

SLP & Venture Partner

Cottonwood Technology Fund

Charles Call contributes to Cottonwood Technology Fund's published strategy: Lead early rounds in patent-based hard-science and deep-technology companies in the U.S. Southwest and Northern Europe.

Cottonwood publishes a $1M-$3M first-investment range for seed-stage companies.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#32Zal Bilimoria

Founder and Solo General Partner

Refactor Capital

Zal Bilimoria invests or supports investments through Refactor Capital's published strategy: Make concentrated seed investments in U.S. hard-technology companies tackling difficult but solvable proble

$1M-$2M seed investments, as published by Refactor Capital.
Seed
#33Yipeng Zhao

General Partner

Embark Ventures

Yipeng Zhao invests or supports investments through Embark Ventures's published strategy: Back ambitious U.S. and Canadian teams whose proprietary deep technology creates a defensible advantage in tra

$100K-$2M, typically $500K-$1M, as published by Embark Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#34Stefan Mård

General Partner

Climentum Capital

Stefan Mård invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while streng

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#35Claudius Bleicher

Junior Analyst

Climentum Capital

Claudius Bleicher invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#36Dörte Hirschberg

General Partner

Climentum Capital

Dörte Hirschberg invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while s

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#37Jennifer Dungs

General Partner

Climentum Capital

Jennifer Dungs invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while str

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#38Jonas Neyer

Junior Analyst

Climentum Capital

Jonas Neyer invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while streng

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#39Morten Halborg

General Partner

Climentum Capital

Morten Halborg invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while str

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#40Isabel Zhang

Investor

HCVC

Isabel Zhang is listed by HCVC as Investor on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering breakthroughs into en

Not publicly disclosed
#41Cyril Abiteboul

Venture Partner

HCVC

Cyril Abiteboul is listed by HCVC as Venture Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering breakthroug

Not publicly disclosed
#42Marianne Abib-Pech

Managing Partner

Transitions First

Marianne Abib-Pech invests or supports investments through Transitions First's published strategy: Bridge deep-tech founders and corporations to scale sustainable industrial production, with focus on

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#43Daniel Fidler

Venture Partner

Transitions First

Daniel Fidler invests or supports investments through Transitions First's published strategy: Bridge deep-tech founders and corporations to scale sustainable industrial production, with focus on net-z

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#44Linda Maduwura

Chief Financial Officer

Transitions First

Linda Maduwura is listed in a Chief Financial Officer capacity at Transitions First. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distin

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#45Joanna Ridgway

Venture Partner

Transitions First

Joanna Ridgway invests or supports investments through Transitions First's published strategy: Bridge deep-tech founders and corporations to scale sustainable industrial production, with focus on net-

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#46Kasra Pezeshki

Venture Partner

Transitions First

Kasra Pezeshki invests or supports investments through Transitions First's published strategy: Bridge deep-tech founders and corporations to scale sustainable industrial production, with focus on net-

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#47Laurie Menoud

Founding Partner

At One Ventures

Laurie Menoud invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing pl

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#48Brian Steinberg

Investment Team

At One Ventures

Brian Steinberg invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#49Alisha Jani

Investment Team

At One Ventures

Alisha Jani invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing plan

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#50Danaé Robert

Investment Team

At One Ventures

Danaé Robert invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing pla

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#51Bill Dunbar

IP and Technical Strategy

At One Ventures

Bill Dunbar is listed in a IP and Technical Strategy capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#52Sarah Rubin

Strategic Initiatives, Fundraising and LP Relations

At One Ventures

Sarah Rubin is listed in a Strategic Initiatives, Fundraising and LP Relations capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is include

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#53Alanis Quinland

Executive Assistant

At One Ventures

Alanis Quinland is listed in a Executive Assistant capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#54Mark Schwager

Manufacturing and Industrialization

At One Ventures

Mark Schwager is listed in a Manufacturing and Industrialization capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shar

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#55Sarah Sclarsic

Founder + Managing Partner

Voyager Ventures

Sarah Sclarsic invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software and

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#56Sierra Peterson

Founder + Managing Partner

Voyager Ventures

Sierra Peterson invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software and

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#57James Wyman

VP of Finance + Operations

Voyager Ventures

James Wyman is listed in a VP of Finance + Operations capacity at Voyager Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#58Richa Chaturvedi

Chief of Staff

Voyager Ventures

Richa Chaturvedi is listed in a Chief of Staff capacity at Voyager Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#59Melissa Luxemberg

Senior Executive Assistant + Operations Manager

Voyager Ventures

Melissa Luxemberg is listed in a Senior Executive Assistant + Operations Manager capacity at Voyager Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is incl

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#60Dan Goldman

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Dan Goldman invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market le

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#61David S. Miller, PhD.

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

David S. Miller, PhD. invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#62Temple Fennell

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Temple Fennell invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#63Cooper Bates

Analyst

Clean Energy Ventures

Cooper Bates invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market l

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#64Yi Jean Chow

Investment Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Yi Jean Chow invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market l

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#65Cheryl Hallett

Chief Financial Officer

Clean Energy Ventures

Cheryl Hallett is listed in a Chief Financial Officer capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role di

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#66David Meyer

Community Operations Manager

Clean Energy Ventures

David Meyer is listed in a Community Operations Manager capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#67Bridget Michalowski

Investor Relations Manager

Clean Energy Ventures

Bridget Michalowski is listed in a Investor Relations Manager capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#68Danae Minich

Office Coordinator

Clean Energy Ventures

Danae Minich is listed in a Office Coordinator capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distincti

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#69Elizabeth Pacelle

Marketing & Platform Associate

Clean Energy Ventures

Elizabeth Pacelle is listed in a Marketing & Platform Associate capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves th

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#70Louis (Lou) Schick

Director of Investments

Clean Energy Ventures

Louis (Lou) Schick invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become ma

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#71Grace Memmo

Summer 2026 Fellow

Clean Energy Ventures

Grace Memmo is listed in a Summer 2026 Fellow capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinctio

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#72Luis Antillon

Summer 2026 Fellow

Clean Energy Ventures

Luis Antillon is listed in a Summer 2026 Fellow capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinct

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#73Mariana Perez-Gavilan

Summer 2026 Fellow

Clean Energy Ventures

Mariana Perez-Gavilan is listed in a Summer 2026 Fellow capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#74Jake Brenner

Summer 2026 Fellow

Clean Energy Ventures

Jake Brenner is listed in a Summer 2026 Fellow capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distincti

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#75Coleman Adams

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Coleman Adams invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#76John Bobrowich

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

John Bobrowich invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#77Nora Mead Brownell

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Nora Mead Brownell invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become ma

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#78Jimmy Ellis

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Jimmy Ellis invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market le

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#79Mallika Gummalla

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Mallika Gummalla invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become mark

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#80John Harper

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

John Harper invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market le

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#81Raffi Freeman

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Raffi Freeman invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#82John Santoleri

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

John Santoleri invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#83Peter Sopher

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Peter Sopher invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market l

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#84John Wisniewski

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

John Wisniewski invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become marke

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#85Ernest Moniz

Strategic Advisory Board Member

Clean Energy Ventures

Ernest Moniz is listed in a Strategic Advisory Board Member capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that r

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#86Ellen Williams

Strategic Advisory Board Member

Clean Energy Ventures

Ellen Williams is listed in a Strategic Advisory Board Member capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#87Girish Nadkarni

Strategic Advisory Board Member

Clean Energy Ventures

Girish Nadkarni is listed in a Strategic Advisory Board Member capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves tha

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#88J. Michael McQuade

Strategic Advisory Board Member

Clean Energy Ventures

J. Michael McQuade is listed in a Strategic Advisory Board Member capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#89Stasha Burpee

Manager of Impact Measurement and Management

Clean Energy Ventures

Stasha Burpee is listed in a Manager of Impact Measurement and Management capacity. The official roster does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that r

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#90Maya Bhat, PhD

Investor

Clean Energy Ventures

Maya Bhat, PhD invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#91Matt Cohen

Principal

Clean Energy Ventures

Matt Cohen invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market lea

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#92Ted Dillon

Chief Operating Officer

Clean Energy Ventures

Ted Dillon is listed in a Chief Operating Officer capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distin

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#93Shanbor Gupta

Principal

Clean Energy Ventures

Shanbor Gupta invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#94Gabe Place

Finance & Accounting Associate

Clean Energy Ventures

Gabe Place is listed in a Finance & Accounting Associate capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#95Wynston Reed

Principal

Clean Energy Ventures

Wynston Reed invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market l

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#96Max Werny, PhD

Investor

Clean Energy Ventures

Max Werny, PhD invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#97Amy Zhao

Principal

Clean Energy Ventures

Amy Zhao invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market leade

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#98Eli Cooper

Summer 2026 Fellow

Clean Energy Ventures

Eli Cooper is listed in a Summer 2026 Fellow capacity at Clean Energy Ventures. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinction

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#99John Owen

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

John Owen invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market lead

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#100Cara Tobin

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Cara Tobin invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market lea

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#101Jeff Weiss

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Jeff Weiss invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market lea

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#102Ben Rogers

Venture Partner

Clean Energy Ventures

Ben Rogers invests or supports investments through Clean Energy Ventures's published strategy: Invest in exceptional teams commercializing game-changing climate technologies that can become market lea

Clean Energy Ventures does not publish a single standard current check-size range on its official site.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#103Katie Rae

CEO and Managing Partner

Engine Ventures

Katie Rae invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming climat

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#104Israel Ruiz

President and General Partner

Engine Ventures

Israel Ruiz invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming clim

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#105Reed Sturtevant

General Partner

Engine Ventures

Reed Sturtevant invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#106Ann DeWitt

General Partner

Engine Ventures

Ann DeWitt invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming clima

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#107Michael Kearney

General Partner

Engine Ventures

Michael Kearney invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#108Vinny Beranek

Partner

Engine Ventures

Vinny Beranek invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming cl

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#109Colleen Calhoun

Partner

Engine Ventures

Colleen Calhoun invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#110Dan Resnicow

Operating Partner

Engine Ventures

Dan Resnicow serves in a Operating Partner capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#111David Bradwell

Operating Partner

Engine Ventures

David Bradwell serves in a Operating Partner capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#112Rachel Field

Principal

Engine Ventures

Rachel Field invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming cli

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#113Richard Collins

Senior Director of Research and Analytics

Engine Ventures

Richard Collins serves in a Senior Director of Research and Analytics capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#114Alaina Hartnett

Senior Associate

Engine Ventures

Alaina Hartnett invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#115Deepa Rao

Associate

Engine Ventures

Deepa Rao invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming climat

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#116Sophia Cohen

Analyst

Engine Ventures

Sophia Cohen invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming cli

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#117Darby Dunn

Executive in Residence

Engine Ventures

Darby Dunn serves in a Executive in Residence capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#118Michelle Daubar

Partner, Head of Investor Relations and Capital Formation

Engine Ventures

Michelle Daubar serves in a Partner, Head of Investor Relations and Capital Formation capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#119Bettina Metais

Vice President of Finance and Operations

Engine Ventures

Bettina Metais serves in a Vice President of Finance and Operations capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared co

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#120Streeter Phillips

Head of Platform

Engine Ventures

Streeter Phillips serves in a Head of Platform capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#121Jen Lichtman

General Counsel

Engine Ventures

Jen Lichtman serves in a General Counsel capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#122Esha Patel

Financial Analyst

Engine Ventures

Esha Patel invests or supports investments through Engine Ventures's published strategy: Partner globally at pre-incorporation, seed and early-market stages with Tough Tech founders transforming clima

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#123Lena Hansen

Chief of Staff

Engine Ventures

Lena Hansen serves in a Chief of Staff capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#124Lizzie Raymer

Executive Assistant

Engine Ventures

Lizzie Raymer serves in a Executive Assistant capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#125Sarah Keane Jessen

Executive Assistant

Engine Ventures

Sarah Keane Jessen serves in a Executive Assistant capacity at Engine Ventures. This profile preserves the role distinction; the firm's published mandate is included only as shared context.

Engine Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#126Jennifer Gill Roberts

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Grit Ventures

Jennifer Gill Roberts is listed by Grit Ventures as Co-Founder and Managing Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs deep-tech founders commercializing lab innovation across physical

Not publicly disclosed
#127Xiaoming Yin

Managing Partner

Grit Ventures

Xiaoming Yin is listed by Grit Ventures as Managing Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs deep-tech founders commercializing lab innovation across physical AI, industrial automati

Not publicly disclosed
#128Alexis Houssou

Founder and Managing Partner

HCVC

Alexis Houssou is listed by HCVC as Founder and Managing Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering

Not publicly disclosed
#129Jerry Yang

General Partner

HCVC

Jerry Yang is listed by HCVC as General Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering breakthroughs in

Not publicly disclosed
#130Aymerik Renard

General Partner

HCVC

Aymerik Renard is listed by HCVC as General Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering breakthrough

Not publicly disclosed
#131Alexandre Flamant

Partner

HCVC

Alexandre Flamant is listed by HCVC as Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Invests at the earliest stages in hardtech founders translating scientific and engineering breakthroughs int

Not publicly disclosed
#132Bob Wolfe

Board Member

Toyota Ventures

Bob Wolfe is listed by Toyota Ventures as Board Member on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market

Not publicly disclosed
#133Gill Pratt

Board Member

Toyota Ventures

Gill Pratt is listed by Toyota Ventures as Board Member on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to marke

Not publicly disclosed
#134Jim Adler

Founder and General Partner

Toyota Ventures

Jim Adler is listed by Toyota Ventures as Founder and General Partner on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market,

Not publicly disclosed
#135Natalie Fonseca Licciardi

Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer

Toyota Ventures

Natalie Fonseca Licciardi is listed by Toyota Ventures as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and

Not publicly disclosed
#136Chris Abshire

Partner, Frontier Fund

Toyota Ventures

Chris Abshire is listed by Toyota Ventures as Partner, Frontier Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, s

Not publicly disclosed
#137Anton Molodetskiy

Communications Manager

Toyota Ventures

Anton Molodetskiy is listed by Toyota Ventures as Communications Manager on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate tech

Not publicly disclosed
#138Joan Lee

Senior Marketing and Events Director

Toyota Ventures

Joan Lee is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Marketing and Events Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate

Not publicly disclosed
#139Carlo Cruz

Corporate Engagement Director

Toyota Ventures

Carlo Cruz is listed by Toyota Ventures as Corporate Engagement Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate tech

Not publicly disclosed
#140Terence Craig

Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Terence Craig is listed by Toyota Ventures as Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market,

Not publicly disclosed
#141Jennifer Haroon

Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Jennifer Haroon is listed by Toyota Ventures as Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to marke

Not publicly disclosed
#142Evan Kaplan

Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Evan Kaplan is listed by Toyota Ventures as Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, s

Not publicly disclosed
#143Miki Kapoor

Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Miki Kapoor is listed by Toyota Ventures as Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, s

Not publicly disclosed
#144Chris Shipley

Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Chris Shipley is listed by Toyota Ventures as Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market,

Not publicly disclosed
#145Lisa Coca

Partner, Climate Fund

Toyota Ventures

Lisa Coca is listed by Toyota Ventures as Partner, Climate Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, seekin

Not publicly disclosed
#146Maggie Mouat

Senior Communications and Events Manager

Toyota Ventures

Maggie Mouat is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Communications and Events Manager on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and

Not publicly disclosed
#147Ethan Sohn

Principal, Climate Fund

Toyota Ventures

Ethan Sohn is listed by Toyota Ventures as Principal, Climate Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, see

Not publicly disclosed
#148Evan Cohen

Senior Portfolio Engagement Director

Toyota Ventures

Evan Cohen is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Portfolio Engagement Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and clima

Not publicly disclosed
#149Phillip Zackler

Board Member

Toyota Ventures

Phillip Zackler is listed by Toyota Ventures as Board Member on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to

Not publicly disclosed
#150Danai Sakutukwa

Office Manager

Toyota Ventures

Danai Sakutukwa is listed by Toyota Ventures as Office Manager on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies t

Not publicly disclosed
#151Jay Patel

Associate, Climate Fund

Toyota Ventures

Jay Patel is listed by Toyota Ventures as Associate, Climate Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, seek

Not publicly disclosed
#152David Sokolic

Partner, Frontier Fund

Toyota Ventures

David Sokolic is listed by Toyota Ventures as Partner, Frontier Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, s

Not publicly disclosed
#153Katie Lam

Executive Assistant

Toyota Ventures

Katie Lam is listed by Toyota Ventures as Executive Assistant on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to

Not publicly disclosed
#154Jeff Bullock

Head of Finance

Toyota Ventures

Jeff Bullock is listed by Toyota Ventures as Head of Finance on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to

Not publicly disclosed
#155Katherine Wang

Senior Finance and Operations Advisor

Toyota Ventures

Katherine Wang is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Finance and Operations Advisor on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and

Not publicly disclosed
#156Kalyn Simon

Portfolio Engagement Director

Toyota Ventures

Kalyn Simon is listed by Toyota Ventures as Portfolio Engagement Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate tec

Not publicly disclosed
#157Eric Swanson

Legal Counsel

Toyota Ventures

Eric Swanson is listed by Toyota Ventures as Legal Counsel on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to ma

Not publicly disclosed
#158Caitlin Ploch

Portfolio Engagement Director

Toyota Ventures

Caitlin Ploch is listed by Toyota Ventures as Portfolio Engagement Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate t

Not publicly disclosed
#159Boston Schwarz

Lead Counsel, Investment and Operations

Toyota Ventures

Boston Schwarz is listed by Toyota Ventures as Lead Counsel, Investment and Operations on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier an

Not publicly disclosed
#160Sonny Nishida

Senior Coordinator, Frontier Fund

Toyota Ventures

Sonny Nishida is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Coordinator, Frontier Fund on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and clima

Not publicly disclosed
#161Katie Kloska

Senior Analyst, Climate Fund

Toyota Ventures

Katie Kloska is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Analyst, Climate Fund on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to mark

Not publicly disclosed
#162Evelyn Lassman

Controller

Toyota Ventures

Evelyn Lassman is listed by Toyota Ventures as Controller on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to mar

Not publicly disclosed
#163Sonoko Plummer

Executive Assistant

Toyota Ventures

Sonoko Plummer is listed by Toyota Ventures as Executive Assistant on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologi

Not publicly disclosed
#164Ken Kiyono

Senior Coordinator

Toyota Ventures

Ken Kiyono is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Coordinator on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to

Not publicly disclosed
#165Sherry Xie

Senior Fund Accountant

Toyota Ventures

Sherry Xie is listed by Toyota Ventures as Senior Fund Accountant on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologie

Not publicly disclosed
#166Molly Rafelson

Portfolio Engagement Director

Toyota Ventures

Molly Rafelson is listed by Toyota Ventures as Portfolio Engagement Director on the firm's operating, platform, board, or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate

Not publicly disclosed
#167Adelina Andrei

Analyst

Toyota Ventures

Adelina Andrei is listed by Toyota Ventures as Analyst on the firm's investment or advisory roster. Backs entrepreneurs bringing disruptive frontier and climate technologies to market, seeking financi

Not publicly disclosed
#168Maureen Stancik Boyce, PhD

Managing Partner

Good Growth Capital

Maureen Stancik Boyce, PhD is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early pot

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#169Amy Salzhauer

Managing Partner

Good Growth Capital

Amy Salzhauer is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in lif

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#170Carolyne LaSala

Managing Partner

Good Growth Capital

Carolyne LaSala is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in l

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#171David Mendez

Managing Partner

Good Growth Capital

David Mendez is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in life

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#172Sophie Hagerty

Principal

Good Growth Capital

Sophie Hagerty is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in li

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#173Aditi Rajagopal

Principal

Good Growth Capital

Aditi Rajagopal is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in l

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#174Ziad Sarby

Associate

Good Growth Capital

Ziad Sarby is part of Good Growth Capital's current team. No narrower person-specific mandate is published, so this profile uses the firm's official strategy: Identify hidden early potential in life s

The firm does not publish a person-specific check-size range on its current official website.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#175Nader Motamedy

Managing Partner & Investment Committee Member

Safar Partners

Nader Motamedy invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and l

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#176Arunas Chesonis

Managing Partner & Investment Committee Member

Safar Partners

Arunas Chesonis invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#177Sahba Vaziri

Partner, CFO, Investment Committee Member

Safar Partners

Sahba Vaziri is listed in a Partner, CFO, Investment Committee Member capacity at Safar Partners. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strateg

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#178Piyush Bharti

Operating Partner

Safar Partners

Piyush Bharti invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and li

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#179Kelby Price

Managing Partner

Keyhorse Capital

Kelby Price invests or supports investments through Keyhorse Capital's published strategy: Back scalable tech-enabled companies across Kentucky, concentrating on industries where the state has infrast

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#180Tim Bowe

COO and Head of Operating Partners

Safar Partners

Tim Bowe invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and life sc

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#181Rob Fleischman

Operating Partner

Safar Partners

Rob Fleischman invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and l

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#182Autumn Rice

Director of Operations

Keyhorse Capital

Autumn Rice is listed in a Director of Operations capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinction

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#183Eugene Yang

Fund Operations Director

Keyhorse Capital

Eugene Yang is listed in a Fund Operations Director capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distincti

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#184Bobby Riley

Platform Manager

Keyhorse Capital

Bobby Riley is listed in a Platform Manager capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinction and u

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#185Zimri Rodriguez

Venture Programs Coordinator

Keyhorse Capital

Zimri Rodriguez is listed in a Venture Programs Coordinator capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role d

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#186Gobin Bastola

Lead Software Engineer

Keyhorse Capital

Gobin Bastola is listed in a Lead Software Engineer capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distincti

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#187Roberta Sydney

Operating Partner

Safar Partners

Roberta Sydney invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and l

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#188Vera Schroeder

Partner & Investment Committee Member

Safar Partners

Vera Schroeder invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and l

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#189Parinaz Motamedy

Partner & Investment Committee Member

Safar Partners

Parinaz Motamedy invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#190Arda Kotikian

Associate

Safar Partners

Arda Kotikian invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and li

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#191Leslie Hartford

Manager of Administration

Safar Partners

Leslie Hartford is listed in a Manager of Administration capacity at Safar Partners. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is included

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#192Tony Cheung

Manager of Systems & Operations

Safar Partners

Tony Cheung is listed in a Manager of Systems & Operations capacity at Safar Partners. The official roster does not establish a personal investment mandate for this role; the firm's strategy is includ

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#193Hannah Jacobs

Associate

Safar Partners

Hannah Jacobs invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and li

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#194Andy Cohen

Associate Partner

Safar Partners

Andy Cohen invests or supports investments through Safar Partners's published strategy: Invest in university-originated technologies across cleantech and advanced materials, AI and robotics, and life

Safar Partners does not publish a standard check-size range on its official site.
InceptionSeedEarly Stage
#195Rron Thaci

Associate

Keyhorse Capital

Rron Thaci invests or supports investments through Keyhorse Capital's published strategy: Back scalable tech-enabled companies across Kentucky, concentrating on industries where the state has infrastr

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#196Aditya Padmaraj

Analyst

Keyhorse Capital

Aditya Padmaraj invests or supports investments through Keyhorse Capital's published strategy: Back scalable tech-enabled companies across Kentucky, concentrating on industries where the state has inf

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#197Devin Morris

Marketing

Keyhorse Capital

Devin Morris is listed in a Marketing capacity at Keyhorse Capital. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinction and uses th

Keyhorse Capital does not publish a single standard current check-size range across its programs.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#198Serhat Cicekoglu

Managing Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#199Gerod Carfantan

Managing Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#200Ilkay Demirdag

Venture Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#201Ozan Tuncer

Venture Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#202Kathrin Ohle

Venture Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#203Berkant Kaya

Venture Partner

Sente Ventures

At the firm level, Sente Ventures invests globally in breakthrough deep-technology startups addressing capital gaps across the next generation of industrialization.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Early stage
#204Eva Doss

President and Chief Executive Officer

The Launch Place

At the firm level, The Launch Place provides catalytic pre-seed and seed capital plus consulting to scalable technology companies willing to build operations in the Dan River region.

$100K-$250K typical; up to $500K
Pre-seedSeed
#205Varun Sadana

Vice President

The Launch Place

At the firm level, The Launch Place provides catalytic pre-seed and seed capital plus consulting to scalable technology companies willing to build operations in the Dan River region.

$100K-$250K typical; up to $500K
Pre-seedSeed
#206Regina Haynes

Office Manager

The Launch Place

At the firm level, The Launch Place provides catalytic pre-seed and seed capital plus consulting to scalable technology companies willing to build operations in the Dan River region.

$100K-$250K typical; up to $500K
Pre-seedSeed
#207Justin Wright-Eakes

Managing Partner

Oval Park Capital

At the firm level, Oval Park Capital backs engineering-led, defensible hardtech in overlooked markets and provides hands-on support from seed through later early-stage rounds.

Not publicly specified on the official site
Seed with follow-on through Series AB
#208Matthew Blain

Partner

Voyager Ventures

Matthew Blain invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software and A

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#209Leonardo Banchik

Partner

Voyager Ventures

Leonardo Banchik invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software an

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#210Denise Ross

Finance

At One Ventures

Denise Ross is listed in a Finance capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#211James Beck

Financial and Operational Excellence

At One Ventures

James Beck is listed in a Financial and Operational Excellence capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#212Vince Nystrom

Partner

1885 Capital

Vince Nystrom invests or supports investments through 1885 Capital's published strategy: Use flexible early-stage capital structures to back high-growth industrial technology, advanced materials, ente

$100K-$500K initial checks, according to the firm's launch materials.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#213Tom Chi

Founding and Managing Partner

At One Ventures

Tom Chi invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing planetar

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#214Peter Lee

General Partner

Embark Ventures

Peter Lee invests or supports investments through Embark Ventures's published strategy: Back ambitious U.S. and Canadian teams whose proprietary deep technology creates a defensible advantage in trans

$100K-$2M, typically $500K-$1M, as published by Embark Ventures.
Pre-SeedSeed
#215Nathalie Öhlander

Principal

Climentum Capital

Nathalie Öhlander invests or supports investments through Climentum Capital's published strategy: Back capital-efficient European B2B hard-tech companies that decarbonize high-emitting industry while

€1M-€5M initial investments, with follow-on capacity up to €10M per company.
SeedSeries A
#216Luke Zhan

Investment Team

At One Ventures

Luke Zhan invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing planet

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#217Lisa Noeltner

Talent

At One Ventures

Lisa Noeltner is listed in a Talent capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#218Ana Yoerg

Marketing and Communications

At One Ventures

Ana Yoerg is listed in a Marketing and Communications capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#219Nare Janvelyan

Principal

Voyager Ventures

Nare Janvelyan invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software and

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#220Elena Ballesteros

Investor

Voyager Ventures

Elena Ballesteros invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software a

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
#221Jim Tenzillo

Partner

1885 Capital

Jim Tenzillo invests or supports investments through 1885 Capital's published strategy: Use flexible early-stage capital structures to back high-growth industrial technology, advanced materials, enter

$100K-$500K initial checks, according to the firm's launch materials.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#222Tony Moses

Manufacturing and Commercialization

At One Ventures

Tony Moses is listed in a Manufacturing and Commercialization capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#223Pari Kumar

Manufacturing

At One Ventures

Pari Kumar is listed in a Manufacturing capacity at At One Ventures. This profile preserves that functional distinction; the firm's investment mandate is included only as shared context.

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#224Alic Chen

Managing Partner

Transitions First

Alic Chen invests or supports investments through Transitions First's published strategy: Bridge deep-tech founders and corporations to scale sustainable industrial production, with focus on net-zero

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#225Patrick Scaglia

Chairman

Transitions First

Patrick Scaglia is listed in a Chairman capacity at Transitions First. The firm does not publish a person-specific investment thesis for this role; the profile preserves that role distinction and uses

Transitions First does not publish a standard check-size range on its current official site.
SeedEarly Stage
#226Silver Ng

Associate

The Spartan Group

Silver's profile represents transaction execution rather than a published personal investment thesis. Spartan Advisory supports Web3 businesses with capital raises, M&A and strategic market work. The

Not applicable to Silver's documented advisory role. Spartan operates separate advisory and investment businesses, and its live roster places her only under Advisory. Financing or token-investment pitches should be directed to the appropriate investment team; advisory mandates should specify the transaction and engagement.
Strategic advisoryCapital raisingMergers and acquisitions
#227Jim Baker

Partner

1885 Capital

Jim Baker invests or supports investments through 1885 Capital's published strategy: Use flexible early-stage capital structures to back high-growth industrial technology, advanced materials, enterpri

$100K-$500K initial checks, according to the firm's launch materials.
Pre-SeedSeedEarly Stage
#228Helen Lin

Partner

At One Ventures

Helen Lin invests or supports investments through At One Ventures's published strategy: Back physics-rooted technologies that deliver at least a threefold unit-economic advantage while reducing planet

At One Ventures does not publish a standard check-size range; it reports $525M managed across two funds.
SeedSeries A
#229Jake Kent

Partner

Voyager Ventures

Jake Kent invests or supports investments through Voyager Ventures's published strategy: Invest in the technologies powering the next industrial revolution across energy, materials, software and AI, t

Voyager Ventures does not publish a standard current check-size range; its second fund is $275M.
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

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