Paul Seidler

Paul Seidler is the Managing Director at Evergreen Climate Innovations, a nonprofit venture capital accelerator based in Chicago, Illinois. In this capacity, he oversees investment activities and portfolio management alongside key organizational figures like co-founder Nicholas Pritzker and associate Tony Zhu. Seidler directs the firm's unique 501vc model, deploying catalytic seed capital in targeted increments of $200,000 to $300,000 per deal. Prior to assuming his current leadership position, he served as the Director of Venture Development for the same organization, building his domain expertise in early-stage venture investing. His investment strategy primarily targets startups across the Greater Midwest that are developing scalable solutions in clean electricity, water infrastructure, agriculture, advanced materials, and transportation. Seidler maintains a dedicated professional focus on advancing climate technology and clean energy innovations to address environmental challenges while driving regional economic growth.