Fathom
Venture capitalActively deployingHouston · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Investment thesis
Fathom Fund targets scientific and engineering founders with radical technical innovations that create new markets or transcend traditional category boundaries. The firm focuses on companies at pre-commercialization or early commercialization phases where technical and scaling risks remain. Through rigorous technical diligence and guidance from subject matter experts, Fathom seeks to support breakthrough innovations that reshape industries.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteProfessional investor in emerging technologies for 11 years, most recently as Director of Temasek's Emerging Technologies Fund leading investments across semiconductors, aerospace, and climate. Served on boards of multiple emerging technology providers including Eavor Technologies, Orbital Sidekick, and Workrise. Previously at GE Ventures and Next47 focused on enterprise software, and co-founded SoCore Energy (acquired by Engie), a commercial solar financing and installation provider. Earlier career as data scientist at Charles River Associates. Advisory board member for DARPA and NREL. MBA from University of Chicago Booth, BA from Dartmouth College.
Senior Partner emeritus at McKinsey & Company who led its Global Energy and Materials and Oil & Gas Practices over 25 years, serving clients across North America, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa on strategy, operations, organization and technology. Previously an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UC Berkeley. Advisor to The Engine and UC Berkeley, member of Goose Capital, and advises several startups. Holds SB, SM and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT.
Over a decade of technology and startup experience. Most recently at Boston Consulting Group focusing on growth strategy and operations for energy and aerospace clients, including executing the F-18 SLM program for the US Navy and developing a public/private partnership proposal for a hydrogen industrial hub. Holds PhD in chemical engineering from University of Southern California specializing in carbon fiber composites and co-founded an advanced materials startup. SB in chemical engineering from MIT.
Over 20 years of expertise in administrative infrastructure and operational workflows across energy, international health and security risk management, finance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and non-profit sectors. Specializes in driving workplace efficiency and organizational velocity. Currently serves as Business Lead and Mentor at Office Experts LLC. Holds Associate of Applied Science in Business Technology from Houston City College and certifications in Leadership and Practical Problem Solving, and HRCI Human Resources Associate certification.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Fathom invest at?
- Fathom invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Fathom focus on?
- Fathom focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Fathom located?
- Fathom is headquartered in Houston, US.
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