JENNIFER TURLIUK

Jennifer Turliuk is a distinguished Partner at Climate Capital, a prominent venture capital firm at the forefront of investing in climate technology. In her pivotal role, Jennifer is instrumental in identifying and nurturing early-stage companies poised to make a significant impact on global decarbonization and sustainability efforts. Her work at Climate Capital involves a deep commitment to funding the next generation of innovators tackling the climate crisis.

Jennifer's investment focus at Climate Capital spans a broad spectrum of critical climate tech sectors. She actively seeks out opportunities in areas such as renewable energy infrastructure, sustainable materials, carbon capture and utilization, precision agriculture, water management, and circular economy solutions. Her keen eye for disruptive technologies and scalable business models ensures that Climate Capital's portfolio includes companies with the potential for both substantial environmental benefit and strong financial returns. She is particularly interested in solutions that address industrial decarbonization, the built environment, and the energy transition, recognizing these as key levers for systemic change.

Before joining Climate Capital, Jennifer Turliuk built an impressive career as a serial entrepreneur, bringing a wealth of operational experience to her investment philosophy. She is widely recognized as the founder of MakerKids, an award-winning STEM education company that empowers children through robotics, coding, and design thinking. Her entrepreneurial journey, which included being a Y Combinator alumna, provided her with firsthand experience in building, scaling, and navigating the challenges of early-stage ventures. This background gives her a unique perspective, allowing her to deeply understand the founders she supports and provide strategic guidance beyond just capital.

While specific individual investments are often a collaborative effort at Climate Capital, Jennifer Turliuk plays a crucial role in shaping the firm's overall investment thesis and contributing to the success of its diverse portfolio. Her leadership helps drive investments into companies that are developing groundbreaking technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance resource efficiency, and build a more resilient planet. Her dedication to fostering innovation in climate tech underscores Climate Capital's mission to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, net-zero economy. Jennifer Turliuk's blend of entrepreneurial acumen and investment expertise makes her a vital force in the climate venture capital landscape.