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Valo Ventures

Valo Ventures, based in California, backs Seed to Series B climate, industrial, and supply chain startups, leading rounds with checks from $1 million to $10 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Industrial, Logistics and mobility
Latest fund$175M Fund I (2019)
Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Valo Ventures

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

Mona Elnaggar
Mona ElnaggarPartnerShe is a graduate of a university known for its rigorous academic environment.
Scott Tierney
Scott TierneyPartnerHe learned about leadership from rugby and holds a social studies degree.
Subodh Gupta
Subodh GuptaPartner
Julia Trotman BradyPartnerShe focuses on early-stage investments in the low-carbon economy.
Sam SuskindPrincipal

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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% 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 target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

BoxPowerEquilibrium EnergyVisby MedicalWise Systems

In their words

Valo Ventures · Venture capital for a brighter futureWe’re drawn to the line where creative entrepreneurs and emerging technologies intersect with social, economic, and environmental trends.valoventures.org
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HG Ventures$1M to $10M

On these lists

Seed climate investors in California75Seed industrial investors in California67Series A climate investors in California58Series A industrial investors in California48Seed logistics and mobility investors in California30Series A logistics and mobility investors in California24Series B climate investors in California23Series B industrial investors in California23

Questions

What stage does Valo Ventures invest in?

Valo Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Valo Ventures invest?

Valo Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.

Does Valo Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Valo Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Valo Ventures?

Mona Elnaggar (Partner), Scott Tierney (Partner), Subodh Gupta (Partner), Julia Trotman Brady (Partner).

Is Valo Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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