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Climate & Energy angel investors

63 US angel investors and angel groups backing climate & energy startups, each listed with the evidence and sources behind it: SEC Form D filings, the investor's own site or a public announcement. 35 of them have a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. That is 34 solo GPs, 24 syndicate leads and 5 angel groups. Most are based in California (16), New York (12) and Florida (5). The median stated or estimated check is $275K–$750K.

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Who are the most active Climate & Energy angel investors?

Ranked by board seats, deal vehicles and funds on SEC filings and dated deals in the last 12 months: Jeremiah Brewer, Emily Kirsch, Clay Dumas, Sajid Rahman and Aidan Kehoe.

How many Climate & Energy angel investors are there?

63 on file, 35 with a dated filing or deal in the last 12 months. Angels writing personal checks rarely file anything with the SEC, so no list of angels is complete.

How much do Climate & Energy angel investors invest?

The median check is $275K–$750K, across 55 angels with a stated or estimated range. Angel groups often pool members' checks into a larger round.

Where are Climate & Energy angel investors based?

Most are in California (16), New York (12) and Florida (5).

  • Jeremiah BrewerSolo GP · Los Angeles, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Starshot Fund II, L.P., a $100M venture fund (Apr 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 2 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M

    Food & AgricultureClimate & EnergyB2B Software
  • Emily KirschSolo GP · Oakland, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Partner of Powerhouse Ventures GP III LLC, General Partner) on the Form D for Powerhouse Ventures Fund III LP, a $100M venture fund (Dec 2025). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M

    Climate & Energy
  • Clay DumasSolo GP · Jackson, WY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Lowercarbon Surge Parallel Fund, LP, a venture fund (Apr 2026) (5 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 3 startups that filed Form D.

    Series B, Growth

    Climate & EnergyB2B Software
  • Sajid RahmanSyndicate lead

    Leads 108 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Sajid Rahman Angel Funds, named after them (latest Sep 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$100K

    Climate & EnergyFood & Agriculture
  • Aidan KehoeSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Manager of the Issuer) on the Form D for Nadia Partners (AI Fund I) LLC, a $35M venture fund (Jul 2026) (9 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 6 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $350K–$1.05M

    AI & MLB2B SoftwareClimate & Energy
  • James LeeSolo GP · Greenwich, CT

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Tamarack Global, General Partner, LLC, the Issuer's general partner) on the Form D for Tamarack Blue Energy I, LP, a $20M venture fund (May 2026) (6 vehicles on file: 5 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    AI & MLClimate & Energy
  • Niv DrorSolo GP · Englewood, NJ

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the general partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for SHRUG Opportunities I, LP, a $586K venture SPV (Jul 2023) (8 vehicles on file: 4 funds, 4 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    Deep TechConsumerClimate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & Creator+1
  • Alan CheslerSolo GP · San Antonio, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (OFFICER OF THE MANAGER.) on the Form D for Apex Z SPV Series of Ehrenberg Chesler Capital Partners, LLC, a $2.7M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (12 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 10 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K

    Climate & Energy
  • Thomas FergusonSolo GP · Brooklyn, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Burnt Island Ventures Opportunity Fund I, LP, a $26.8M venture fund (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $275K–$800K

    Climate & EnergyB2B Software
  • Brett OlsherSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the GP of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for GVP Climate Series SPV LP - Zanskar, a venture SPV (Dec 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

    Climate & Energy
  • Liad MeidarSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the GP of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for GVP Climate Series SPV LP - Zanskar, a venture SPV (Dec 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Climate & Energy
  • Warren Eric FisherSyndicate lead · Tampa, FL

    Named as the only individual (CEO, Manole Capital Management LLC, Manager of SPV) on the Form D for Source Digital IV, a SPV of Manole Capital, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Jul 2026) (9 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $750K–$4.6M

    Climate & Energy
  • Scott TierneySolo GP · San Francisco, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of GP of the GP of the Issuer) on the Form D for Valo Ventures II, L.P., a $20M venture fund (Aug 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$600K

    Climate & Energy
  • Richard WangSolo GP · San Mateo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for DAF III, LP, a $10M venture fund (Mar 2026). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

    Climate & Energy
  • Anupam AgarwalSolo GP · Nichol Hills, OK

    Named as one of two individuals (Related Person and General Partner) on the Form D for VIKASA Clean Energy I, LP, a $52.5M venture fund (Mar 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $525K–$1.6M

    Climate & Energy
  • Patricia CostelloSolo GP · San Mateo, CA

    Named as the only individual (Director of Managing Member of the Issuer) on the Form D for Portfolia 2026 SPV 5 LLC, a $983K venture SPV (Sep 2026) (28 vehicles on file: 4 funds, 24 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    HealthcareClimate & EnergyFood & Agriculture
  • Justin CummingsSolo GP · San Antonio, TX

    Named as one of two individuals (OFFICER OF THE MANAGER.) on the Form D for Apex Z SPV Series of Ehrenberg Chesler Capital Partners, LLC, a $2.7M venture SPV (Jun 2026) (12 vehicles on file: 2 funds, 10 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $75K–$250K

    Climate & Energy
  • David BlivinSolo GP · Santa Fe, NM

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Cottonwood Technology Fund IV, LP, a $80M venture fund (Mar 2025). Also a non-executive director at 9 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Growth · checks $800K–$2.4M

    B2B SoftwareBiotech & PharmaClimate & Energy
  • Orin HoffmanSolo GP · Park City, UT

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for VXI Ovolt SPV LP, a $10M venture SPV (Sep 2026) (4 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 3 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $550K–$1.65M

    Industrial & ManufacturingClimate & Energy
  • Adam MeltzerSyndicate lead · Miami, FL

    Named as the only individual (Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for Trexity SPV a series of Meltzer Companies SPVs LLC, a $658K venture SPV (May 2026) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $185K–$660K

    Climate & Energy
  • Nathan KlineSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing General Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Cistern Wellness Ventures I LP, a $5M venture fund (Apr 2025) (5 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 4 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $50K–$150K

    HealthcareClimate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Jane WoodwardSyndicate lead · Palo Alto, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Member of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for WEV NC SPV, LP, a $4.5M venture SPV (May 2026) (2 vehicles on file). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Growth · checks $4.55M–$20.1M

    Climate & Energy
  • Sophie PurdomSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Member of the General Partner) on the Form D for Planeteer Capital, L.P., a $100M venture fund (Mar 2024). Also a non-executive director at 1 startup that filed Form D.

    Seed, Series A · checks $1M–$3M

    Climate & Energy
  • Jason BlumbergSolo GP · Chicago, IL

    Named as one of two individuals (Manager of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for ISEIFoundation, LP B, a $10.8M venture fund (Aug 2023). Also a non-executive director at 2 startups that filed Form D.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $100K–$300K

    B2B SoftwareClimate & EnergyIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • Albert P LeeSyndicate lead

    Leads 1 syndicate vehicle filed on Form D as series of Albert P. Lee, named after them (latest Jun 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    AI & MLClimate & Energy
  • Nicholas ManciniSyndicate lead · Somers, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the Managing Partner and Investment Manager) on the Form D for Innovative Energy SPV I, a venture SPV (May 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Climate & Energy
  • Brennan MooreSyndicate lead · Austin, TX

    Named as the only individual (Manager of Manager of Issuer) on the Form D for Nuclear Capital Partners SPV I LLC, a $250K venture SPV (May 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $250K

    Climate & Energy
  • Woody DorilusSyndicate lead · Halesite, NY

    Named as the only individual (Officer of Issuer's Manager) on the Form D for First American Nuclear a series of Imperium Curia Capital, LLC, a $390K venture SPV (Jan 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $390K

    Climate & Energy
  • Anshuman SinhaSyndicate lead · Irvine, CA

    Named as the only individual (executive officer) on the Form D for Velmeni AI SPV 2024 a Series of SSD SPV I LLC, a $785K venture SPV (Nov 2025) (41 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $90K–$500K

    AI & MLFintechClimate & EnergyCybersecurity+1
  • Paul StraubSyndicate lead · Mill Valley, CA

    Named as one of two individuals (A Manager of the Manager) on the Form D for Wireframe Ventures 2026-S, LLC, a $2.3M venture SPV (Aug 2026) (2 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.1M–$2.3M

    Climate & EnergyAI & ML
  • Gerry Solutions CoughlinSyndicate lead · Tampa, FL

    Named as one of two individuals (Managing Partner, Oakpoint LLC Manager of SPV) on the Form D for OPA Grove Carbon SPV LLC, a $2.5M venture SPV (Feb 2026).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $2.5M

    Climate & Energy
  • Nathaniel Farber LoewentheilSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Commonweal NYS Fund II, LP, a $3M venture fund (Jul 2026) (3 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $500K–$1.5M

    GovTech & Public SectorClimate & EnergyDefense & AerospaceCybersecurity
  • James McIntyreSolo GP · New York, NY

    Named as the only individual (Managing Director of the General Partner of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for Renown Capital Partners I, L.P., a venture fund (Apr 2026) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed

    Climate & EnergyMedia, Gaming & Creator
  • E8 AngelsAngel group · Seattle, WA

    E8 Angels: listed as an ACA network member; its site takes applications via form on the group's website; meets monthly.

    Pre-seed to Series A · checks $200K–$500K

    HealthcareClimate & EnergyFood & AgricultureMobility & Logistics+1
  • EcoSystem Venture GroupAngel group · Seattle, WA

    EcoSystem Venture Group: listed as an ACA network member; its site describes the group.

    Seed

    Climate & EnergyEducation
  • Sacramento AngelsAngel group · Sacramento, CA

    Sacramento Angels: listed as an ACA network member; 1 Form D vehicle (latest Sacramento Angels I, LLC, filed 2023-03-07); its site takes applications via form on the group's website.

    Pre-seed, Seed

    B2B SoftwareFintechClimate & EnergyDeep Tech+1
  • Gayatri SarkarSolo GP · Boston, MA

    Named as the only individual (Manager of the General Partner) on the Form D for Advaita Capital Fund V LP, a $30.8M venture fund (Mar 2025) (4 vehicles on file).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $300K–$900K

    Media, Gaming & CreatorClimate & EnergyDeep Tech
  • Patrick FlynnSolo GP · Menlo Park, CA

    Named as the only individual (Principal of the General Partner of the Issuer) on the Form D for IPV Stripe - IronArc Opportunities LP, a venture SPV (Feb 2025) (8 vehicles on file: 3 funds, 5 SPVs).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $375K–$1.1M

    Hardware & RoboticsClimate & EnergyCybersecurityIndustrial & Manufacturing
  • Albert LaiSyndicate lead

    Leads 2 syndicate vehicles filed on Form D as series of Albert Lai, named after them (latest Dec 2023).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $200K–$2.25M

    AI & MLClimate & Energy
  • William ManbySolo GP · Akron, OH

    Named as the only individual (William Manby is the Manager of the General Partner of Issuer) on the Form D for Interstate Fusion Ventures, LP, a $10M venture fund (Jun 2025) (2 vehicles on file: 1 fund, 1 SPV).

    Pre-seed, Seed · checks $100K–$300K

    Climate & EnergyDeep Tech

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