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Earthshot Ventures

Earthshot Ventures

East Palo Alto, Californiaearthshot.vc

Overview

Earthshot Ventures harnesses the power of the global network our team has built over the last two decades to accelerate climate technology adoption and create iconic brands. The fund is led by Mike Jackson, who has spent 15 years as an entrepreneur and VC in climate tech, and Dawn Lippert, founder and CEO of Elemental Excelerator. They are climate generalists, seeking investment opportunities in energy, food systems, mobility, carbon and industry.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

26

Investments

Earthshot Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Atana Elements IncJun 2026SeedCo-investor
DerapiFeb 2026SeedLead
ClooverJan 2026DebtCo-investor
Unlimited IndustriesDec 2025SeedCo-investor
Emerald AIOct 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Dawn Lippert

Founding Partner

Mike Jackson

Managing Partner

Garrett Apel

Venture Partner

Michael Jackson

Venture Partner

Austin Blackmon

Partner

Matt Logan

Partner

Ramsay Siegal

Partner

Arcady Sosinov

Investor

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HeadquartersEast Palo Alto, California
Year Founded2021

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