VoLo Earth Ventures
◆ Fund Size
$135M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
United States
◆ Portfolio
39 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
VoLo Earth Ventures provides first-in funding and hands-on leadership to companies that are unlocking an economic-led transformation of the rapidly-evolving global energy economy. The firm believes that outsized returns and a livable planet are no longer separate outcomes, and backs companies scaling the rebuild of the energy sector with innovative products and technologies focused on a sustainable energy transition.
◆ About VoLo Earth Ventures
VoLo Earth Ventures focuses on investing in the new energy economy by backing early-stage companies that scale solutions for the global energy transition. With a team possessing deep expertise in energy transition technology, markets, operations, investment, legal, and finance, the firm is purpose-built to support companies rebuilding the largest market in the global economy — energy. They emphasize a diverse cohort of founders and provide hands-on leadership to accelerate the new energy economy.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amory Lovins | Advisor | Advisor | |
| David Vogel | Founding Advisor | Advisor | in |
| Elaine Hsieh | Partner / COO | Partner | in |
| Eric | Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer | — | |
| Eric Riesenberg | Co-Founder / Managing Partner / CFO | Managing Partner | in |
| Erin Kirton | Senior Associate | Senior Associate | in |
| Erin Sawyer, MBA | Venture Partner | Venture Partner | in |
| Joseph Goodman, PhD | Co-Founder / Managing Partner | Managing Partner | in |
| Kareem Dabbagh | Co-Founder / Managing Partner | Managing Partner | in |
| Robert Harding | Co-Founder / Chief Legal Officer / General Counsel | General Counsel | in |
| Tom Werner | Advisor | Advisor | in |
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◆ FAQ
What does VoLo Earth Ventures invest in?
VoLo Earth Ventures invests in Clean Energy, Climate Tech, Electric Vehicles, Smart Buildings and Manufacturing Tech at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does VoLo Earth Ventures focus on?
VoLo Earth Ventures focuses on North America, and is headquartered in United States.
What is VoLo Earth Ventures's typical check size?
VoLo Earth Ventures typically writes checks of $1M to $3M.