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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derapi | Feb 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Cloover | Jan 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Emerald AI | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ceramic | Mar 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| KoBold Metals | Jan 2025 | Series C | Co-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
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.