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Carmichael Roberts

Managing Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures atBreakthrough Energy VenturesCambridge
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Carmichael Roberts is a venture investor and entrepreneur focused on materials innovation. He holds leadership roles at Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

What Carmichael can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
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Career

  1. Dow Chemical · new product and business development
  2. GelTex Pharmaceuticals · business development
  3. Breakthrough Energy Ventures · Chief Investment Officer
    Now
  4. Material Impact · Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Companies founded

Material Impact

Focus

materialsclimate changesustainability

Education

MIT, MBA

Also at Breakthrough Energy Ventures

Eric TooneManaging Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Rodi GuideroManaging Partner, Breakthrough Energy Ventures

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Who is Carmichael Roberts?

Carmichael Roberts is a venture investor and entrepreneur focused on materials innovation. He holds leadership roles at Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

How much does Carmichael Roberts invest?

Breakthrough Energy Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Carmichael Roberts?

A warm intro from a founder Breakthrough Energy Ventures backed works best.

What did Carmichael Roberts do before Breakthrough Energy Ventures?

new product and business development at Dow Chemical; business development at GelTex Pharmaceuticals; Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Material Impact.

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