Illinois

Evergreen Climate Innovations

Evergreen Climate Innovations is an Illinois-based seed-stage investor that backs climate and energy startups, often leading rounds, with notable investments including 75F and Cache Energy.

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Entry stageSeed

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Leads roundsn/a

FocusClimate

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Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Evergreen Climate Innovations

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

Ian AdamsManaging DirectorHe previously served in the Obama administration and holds degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago.

Paul SeidlerManaging DirectorHe has participated in over 50 early-stage transactions and serves on boards of 18 portfolio companies.

Shashank ChurukantiInvestment PrincipalHe analyzes investments and advises portfolio companies.

Michelle CarrChief Executive OfficerShe previously led The Nature Conservancy in Illinois and advised at Goldman Sachs, with degrees from St.

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

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Notable investments

75FCache EnergyCorePower MagneticsNanoGraf TechnologiesKadeyaWright ElectricNuMat TechnologiesGridStatus

In their words

HomeEvergreen Climate Innovations supports entrepreneurs and startups that are bringing impactful climate technologies to market.evergreeninno.org

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On these lists

Seed climate investors in Illinois10 Seed investors in United States2836 Seed climate investors204 Seed investors in Illinois54 Seed investors3020

Questions

What stage does Evergreen Climate Innovations invest in?

Evergreen Climate Innovations reports entry at seed.

How much does Evergreen Climate Innovations invest?

Evergreen Climate Innovations has not reported a check size.

Does Evergreen Climate Innovations lead rounds?

Evergreen Climate Innovations has not reported a lead preference.

Who are the partners at Evergreen Climate Innovations?

Ian Adams (Managing Director), Paul Seidler (Managing Director).

Is Evergreen Climate Innovations active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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