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Key people at Pachamama Ventures.
Pachamama Ventures was founded in 2023 by Karen Sheffield (Founder and Managing Partner).
Pachamama Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage climate technology companies. It backs founders developing breakthrough environmental solutions, providing more than capital. The firm offers strategic guidance and value-added services, leveraging its team's operational expertise to help portfolio companies scale innovative technologies.
Karen Sheffield founded Pachamama Ventures in 2023, driven by the recognized need for a specialized, supportive investment model in climate technology. Sheffield, an experienced professional, established the firm to bring a distinct perspective to venture capital, aiming to direct capital toward initiatives fostering ecological well-being.
The firm partners with ambitious founders committed to impactful climate solutions. Pachamama Ventures’ vision is to guide investment into projects bolstering Earth's resilience. It seeks collaboration with partners embodying this fundamental mission, striving collectively for a more sustainable future.
Key people at Pachamama Ventures.
Pachamama Ventures was founded in 2023 by Karen Sheffield (Founder and Managing Partner).
Pachamama Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $24.0M Series A in Acceleron Fusion in December 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2024 | Acceleron Fusion | $24.0M Series A | — | Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sophie Bakalar, Collaborative Fund, Gigascale Capital, Lowercarbon Capital |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Augie Studio | $1.0M Seed | — | B Capital Group, DocuSign, DST Global, Floodgate, Founders Fund, GSV Acceleration, Kapor Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Prithvi Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Seven Seven SIX, Sound Ventures, Streamlined Ventures, Theory Forge Ventures, True Ventures, ULU Ventures, Uncork Capital, Unlock Venture Partners, Untapped Capital, Y Combinator, David Chen, Eric Ries, Noah Sidman Gale, SAM Altman, TIM Seears |