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Blue Bear Capital

Blue Bear Capital, based in California, backs Seed and Series A climate and supply chain startups, mostly leading rounds with checks from $500k to $10 million.

Entry stageSeed, Series A
Check size$500K to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Logistics and mobility
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Blue Bear Capital

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

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Writes $500K to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 71% 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

Ownership target10-12%, > 12%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Raptor MapsOmnidianHydrosatFirst ResonancePani EnergyChargerHelp!DatchSplightNuclearnChargetrip

In their words

Blue Bear CapitalBlue Bear is a venture capital and early growth equity firm focused on AI-powered solutions for the world’s energy, infrastructure, and climate challenges.bluebearcap.com
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What stage does Blue Bear Capital invest in?

Blue Bear Capital reports entry at seed, series a.

How much does Blue Bear Capital invest?

Blue Bear Capital reports checks of $500K to $10M.

Does Blue Bear Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Blue Bear Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Blue Bear Capital?

Carolin Funk (Partner), Ernst Theodor Sack (Partner), Robert MacInnis (Partner & CTO), Vaughn Blake (Partner).

Is Blue Bear Capital active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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