Stephanie Nitopi, PhD, is a Principal at Carbon Direct Capital. She previously founded CarbonSNK LLC and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Stanford University.

What Stephanie can write

Writes checks of$30M and up
Comes in atSeries BCan lead the round
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Carbon Direct Capital writes $30M and up checks, larger than 99% of firms in the atlas.

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Companies founded

CarbonSNK LLC

Education

Stanford University, PhD in chemical engineering

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Who is Stephanie Nitopi, PhD?

Stephanie Nitopi, PhD, is a Principal at Carbon Direct Capital. She previously founded CarbonSNK LLC and holds a PhD in chemical engineering from Stanford University.

How much does Stephanie Nitopi, PhD invest?

Stephanie Nitopi, PhD invests through Carbon Direct Capital, which writes checks of $30M and up at series b.

How do I pitch Stephanie Nitopi, PhD?

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