Sam Bursten is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners focusing on deep decarbonization technologies. He previously worked at CIT's Energy Group and holds a degree from Duke University.

What Sam can write

Writes checks of$10M to $30M+
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Energy Impact Partners writes $10M to $30M+ checks, larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. CIT · Energy Group
  2. Energy Impact Partners · Partner
    Now
  3. CIT

Investments named in public bios

Cyclic MaterialsRondo EnergyZap EnergyAerosealProject CanarySitetrackerLi-CycleeSmart

Focus

deep decarbonizationrevolutionary technologiespowerrenewablesinfrastructure

Education

Duke University, BA in Public Policy and an Energy and Environment Certificate

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Who is Sam Bursten?

Sam Bursten is a Partner at Energy Impact Partners focusing on deep decarbonization technologies. He previously worked at CIT's Energy Group and holds a degree from Duke University.

How much does Sam Bursten invest?

Sam Bursten invests through Energy Impact Partners, which writes checks of $10M to $30M+ at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Sam Bursten?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Sam in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Energy Impact Partners backed works better.

What did Sam Bursten do before Energy Impact Partners?

Energy Group at CIT; CIT.

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