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Capricorn Investment Group

Capricorn Investment Group, based in California, backs climate, energy, and deep tech startups at Series A and B, and can lead rounds.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Deep tech
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Capricorn Investment Group

2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Dipender Saluja
Dipender SalujaManaging Partner, Technology Impact Fund; co-managing partner per 2025 Heron releaseHe serves as Co-Managing Partner of the Technology Impact Fund and is based in Palo Alto.
Ion Yadigaroglu
Ion YadigarogluManaging Partner at Capricorn Investment Group; investment leader/Managing Director for TIF per firm publicationsHe co-manages the Technology Impact Fund and has invested in companies like Tesla and SpaceX.

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Questions

What stage does Capricorn Investment Group invest in?

Capricorn Investment Group reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Capricorn Investment Group invest?

Capricorn Investment Group has not reported a check size.

Does Capricorn Investment Group lead rounds?

Yes. Capricorn Investment Group says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Capricorn Investment Group?

Dipender Saluja (Managing Partner, Technology Impact Fund; co-managing partner per 2025 Heron release), Ion Yadigaroglu (Managing Partner at Capricorn Investment Group; investment leader/Managing Director for TIF per firm publications).

Is Capricorn Investment Group active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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