Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$100K to $1M
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusClimate, Proptech, Industrial, Food and ag, Education and work
Latest fundn/a
Investing team9 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Autodesk Foundation
9 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Jean ShiaManaging DirectorShe focuses on addressing climate change and workforce development through philanthropic investments.
Joe SpeicherPresidentHe previously led operations at Living Goods and worked in banking and international development.
Christine StonerExecutive DirectorShe leads the foundation's portfolio of nonprofits and startups, focusing on impact areas like energy, materials, health, resilience, work, and…
Ade JimohPortfolio AssociateShe is based in London and works on climate resilience, economic opportunity, and sustainable development.
Akashraj MurthySenior Associate
Beth Foster-ChaoInvestment Lead, Climate Adaptation & ResilienceShe has authored posts about investments in climate resilience, including smallholder farmers and extreme heat.
Kate BuchananWorkforce Innovation & Investment LeadShe also serves as the Senior Future of Work Practice Lead at Autodesk.
Kevin Iraheta SousaSenior Portfolio Associate
Keely AnsonInvestment Lead, Energy & MaterialsShe authored a blog post about the foundation's investment in Elemental Impact's Data Center Innovation Initiative.
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Writes $100K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
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Autodesk FoundationThe Autodesk Foundation supports innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.www.autodesk.org
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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Seed climate investors in California75Seed industrial investors in California67Series A climate investors in California58Series A industrial investors in California48Seed education and work investors in California24Seed proptech investors in California21Seed food and ag investors in California18Series A proptech investors in California16
Questions
What stage does Autodesk Foundation invest in?
Autodesk Foundation reports entry at seed, series a.
How much does Autodesk Foundation invest?
Autodesk Foundation reports checks of $100K to $1M.
Does Autodesk Foundation lead rounds?
Autodesk Foundation mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Autodesk Foundation?
Jean Shia (Managing Director), Joe Speicher (President).
Is Autodesk Foundation active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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