Makenna Broadbent

Associate atStarshot CapitalSan Francisco, CA

Makenna Broadbent is a Senior Associate at Starshot Capital. She completed a PhD in Chemistry at Stanford University in 2026, specializing in materials chemistry, polymer science, nanoscience, and catalysis.

What Makenna can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series ACan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Focus

climateenergyfood & agriculturemanufacturing

Education

Stanford University, PhD in Chemistry

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Who is Makenna Broadbent?

Makenna Broadbent is a Senior Associate at Starshot Capital. She completed a PhD in Chemistry at Stanford University in 2026, specializing in materials chemistry, polymer science, nanoscience, and catalysis.

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

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