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Arborview Capital

Arborview Capital, based in District of Columbia, backs climate, food, and industrial startups at Series A and B, leading rounds with checks from $3 million to $30 million.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check size$3M to $30M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Food and ag, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Arborview Capital

4 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Joe LipscombCo-founder + PartnerHe previously worked at The Carlyle Group, Global Environment Fund, BT Alex Brown, and First Boston.
Karl KhouryCo-founder + PartnerHe previously worked at Columbia Capital and J.P.
Carolyn FarleyPartnerShe has experience in impact investing and operations across the education and energy sectors.
Kristy Shea
Kristy SheaPrincipalShe previously worked at MicroVest Capital Management and Citi, and holds degrees from Duke and Virginia Tech.

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Writes $3M to $30M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 93% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Vital FarmsTemperPackCopper Cow CoffeeRachioAlpenPerch EnergyGood CultureKite Hill

In their words

Arborview CapitalWe invest in established, rapidly growing companies focused on energy efficiency, resource efficiency and renewable energy. We partner with management teams to drive sustwww.arborviewcapital.com
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On these lists

Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Series A climate investors160Series A industrial investors115Series B climate investors68Series A food and ag investors64Series B industrial investors51Series B food and ag investors27

Questions

What stage does Arborview Capital invest in?

Arborview Capital reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Arborview Capital invest?

Arborview Capital reports checks of $3M to $30M.

Does Arborview Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Arborview Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Arborview Capital?

Joe Lipscomb (Co-founder + Partner), Karl Khoury (Co-founder + Partner), Carolyn Farley (Partner).

Is Arborview Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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