Andrew McColm
InvestorVenture Partner at Closed Loop Partners
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Andrew McColm is a Venture Partner at Closed Loop Partners with eighteen years of venture capital experience and a background in international telecommunications project management, engineering, and operations. He has worked with early-stage companies across circular economy, agriculture, water, and energy sectors, and has managed teams ranging from 2 to 600+ employees and budgets up to $75 million. His experience includes guiding companies from startup through exit and university technology commercialization.
Experience
- Closed Loop PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, NY
- Michigan Small Business Development CenterTechnology Business Consultant2022 — 2023SE Michigan
- Perisense, Inc.Director Of Business Development2019 — 2021Greater Detroit Area
- Taza Aya LLCChief Executive Officer2019 — 2020Ann Arbor, MI
- Spartan InnovationsManaging Director - Venture Creation2015 — 2019East Lansing, MI
- Michigan State UniversityCommercialization Project Director2013 — 2015East Lansing, MI
- Fusion Coolant SystemsCo-Founder, CEO, CFO, Board Member2009 — 2014Greater Detroit Area
- Early Stage Partners, LPManaging Director2009 — 2013Ann Arbor, MI / Cleveland, OH
- World Bank GroupConsultant2011Astana, Kazakhstan
- University of MichiganAssociate Director - Business Formation/ Venture Specialist2005 — 2009Ann Arbor, MI
- Canbras TVA LtdaPresident and CEO / COO / Engineering Director1995 — 2003São Paulo Area, Brazil
- Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienneSearch and Rescue - IRB Fast Rescue Crew1980 — 1983
Education
- University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - High Distinction, Accounting and Finance
- University of EssexMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Finance
- McMaster UniversityB. Electrical Engineering & Management
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship61Venture Capital83Start-ups93Commercialization38Business Strategy33Strategic Partnerships22Competitive Analysis4Due Diligence8Private Equity5Mergers & Acquisitions16Strategy19Business Planning12
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Colleagues at Closed Loop Partners
Akshatha Bhat
Senior Associate | Catalytic Capital & Private Credit at Closed Loop Partners
Alicia Levine
Venture Partner at Closed Loop Partners
Alicia Mandelkow
Chief of Staff at Closed Loop Partners
Aly Bryan
Investor, Ventures Group at Closed Loop Partners
Amanda Hendy
Venture Partner at Closed Loop Partners
Andrew Firth
Project Director | Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners
Anh Giang
Project Innovation Director | Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners
Anthony Rizzo
Senior Operating Advisor at Closed Loop Partners
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Aly Bryan
Investor, Ventures Group at Closed Loop Partners
Bridget Croke
Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners
Caroline Brown
Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners
Danielle Joseph
Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners
Tazia Smith
Managing Director at Closed Loop Partners
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Andrew McColm work?
- Andrew McColm is Venture Partner at Closed Loop Partners.
- What check size does Andrew McColm write?
- Andrew McColm typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Founder mafias
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business mafia24
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Daniel FetnerBusinessFounded Instrument Capital +1Jason LettmannMBAFounded Alx Oncology +1Jason OkraFounded Wayline +1Tige SavageMBAFounded DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)Paul McCreadieMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Founded Arbor MetrixKeenan KwokMastersFounded Aera VC
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McMaster University mafia13
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Jonathan AbramsB.Sc.Founded Jabrams +1Anisa MirzaBachelor's degreeFounded Litnerd +1Amit MehtaBScFounded Amplifier HealthMaris LushMaster of Arts (MA)Founded Dr BillSonia SennikBachelor’s DegreeFounded Creative Destruction LabKatheleen EvaBachelor's of Science (Honours)Founded Lifescape
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University of Essex mafia3
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business268
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Also attended University of Essex20
Marie MontlaurLegal Counsel at Partech VenturesMaryam Abu RaghebLegal & Compliance Director at Silicon BadiaFlorian DenisPartner at ElaiaWatson TanPrincipal - Investment at The Hive Southeast AsiaJakob WichmannCo-Founder and Partner at The Footprint FirmKipp ElkingtonInvestment Operations Lead at Ceniarth
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Shared employers
Also worked at Michigan Small Business Development Center2
Also worked at Fusion Coolant Systems1
Also worked at World Bank Group114
Sara SecallGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupSka Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalSri PedduInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesGunner HardyAssociate at BOLD LongevityJose María FernándezPartner at Asabys Partners
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Also worked at University of Michigan108
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechSara Risch, PhDAdvisor at CincyTechPeter GiordanoFormer Global Director GTM Strategy at Scale Venture PartnersPaul BrownManaging Director at eLab VenturesDoug NealManaging Director at eLab Ventures
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