Eric Helfgott

Eric Helfgott

Principal atLowercarbon CapitalSan Francisco

Eric Helfgott is a Principal at Lowercarbon Capital focusing on climate technology. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company and studied at Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania.

What Eric can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. McKinsey & Company
  2. G2 Venture Partners · summer investor
  3. Lowercarbon Capital · Principal
    Now

Focus

synthetic biologyco2 valorizationnuclear fusionenergytransportationagritech

Education

Stanford University, Civil and Environmental Engineering master’s studentUniversity of Pennsylvania

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Who is Eric Helfgott?

Eric Helfgott is a Principal at Lowercarbon Capital focusing on climate technology. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company and studied at Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania.

How much does Eric Helfgott invest?

Lowercarbon Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Eric Helfgott?

A warm intro from a founder Lowercarbon Capital backed works best.

What did Eric Helfgott do before Lowercarbon Capital?

McKinsey & Company; summer investor at G2 Venture Partners.

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