Tyler Lancaster

Tyler Lancaster

Partner, Co-Head of Ventures atEnergize CapitalIllinois

Tyler Lancaster is a Partner and Co-Head of Ventures at Energize, focusing on software intersecting with the physical world. He previously worked at Accenture Strategy and holds a B.S. from Columbia University.

What Tyler can write

Writes checks of$10M to $30M
Comes in atSeries A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Energize Capital writes $10M to $30M checks, larger than 97% of firms in the atlas.

Bars: how many firms report each check band. Highlighted: Energize Capital.

Career

  1. energy services company
  2. Accenture Strategy
  3. Energize · Partner — Co-Head of Ventures
    Now
  4. an energy services company
  5. Accenture Strategy
  6. Energize Capital · Partner — Co-Head of Ventures
    Now

Investments named in public bios

PatchSmartcarUrbintTWAICENira Energy

Focus

distributed energy resourcesregulatory innovationgrid modernizationtransportation electrificationsoftware

Education

Columbia University, B.S. in Earth and Environmental Engineering

Also at Energize Capital

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Questions

Who is Tyler Lancaster?

Tyler Lancaster is a Partner and Co-Head of Ventures at Energize, focusing on software intersecting with the physical world. He previously worked at Accenture Strategy and holds a B.S. from Columbia University.

How much does Tyler Lancaster invest?

Tyler Lancaster invests through Energize Capital, which writes checks of $10M to $30M at series a, series b.

How do I pitch Tyler Lancaster?

A warm intro from a founder Energize Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Tyler Lancaster do before Energize Capital?

energy services company; Accenture Strategy; an energy services company; Accenture Strategy.

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