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Andrew McColm

Investor

Venture Partner at Closed Loop Partners

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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552 people in our graph share verified history with Andrew — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Andrew: together at University of Michigan
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Andrew: together at Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienne

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

  1. Closed Loop PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2021 — presentNew York, NY
  2. Michigan Small Business Development CenterTechnology Business Consultant2022 — 2023SE Michigan
  3. Perisense, Inc.Director Of Business Development2019 — 2021Greater Detroit Area
  4. Taza Aya LLCChief Executive Officer2019 — 2020Ann Arbor, MI
  5. Spartan InnovationsManaging Director - Venture Creation2015 — 2019East Lansing, MI
  6. Michigan State UniversityCommercialization Project Director2013 — 2015East Lansing, MI
  7. Fusion Coolant SystemsCo-Founder, CEO, CFO, Board Member2009 — 2014Greater Detroit Area
  8. Early Stage Partners, LPManaging Director2009 — 2013Ann Arbor, MI / Cleveland, OH
  9. World Bank GroupConsultant2011Astana, Kazakhstan
  10. University of MichiganAssociate Director - Business Formation/ Venture Specialist2005 — 2009Ann Arbor, MI
  11. Canbras TVA LtdaPresident and CEO / COO / Engineering Director1995 — 2003São Paulo Area, Brazil
  12. Canadian Coast Guard/Garde côtière canadienneSearch and Rescue - IRB Fast Rescue Crew1980 — 1983

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship61Venture Capital83

Languages English · Portuguese

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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

Network5

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

Who is Andrew McColm?
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.
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.
Where did Andrew McColm go to school?
Andrew McColm studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Master of Business Administration - High Distinction, Accounting and Finance); University of Essex (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Finance); McMaster University (B. Electrical Engineering & Management).

Founder mafias

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business mafia70

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Jen ZeszutMaster of Business Administration - MBAFounded scout labs +2Jordan GalFounded Carthook +2Daniel FetnerBusinessFounded Instrument Capital +1Amir Dan RubinMBAFounded Healthier Capital +1Keenan KwokBachelor's and Master's degreeFounded Getlinks +1Leore AvidarBBAFounded Alt +1

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McMaster University mafia54

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jonathan AbramsB.Sc.Founded Jabrams +1Anisa MirzaBachelor's degreeFounded Litnerd +1Omair AnsariBachelor of Commerce - BComFounded ABHI +1Chris ButtenhamBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Obie +1Randy MooreFRCSC Vascular Surgery FellowshipFounded ViTAA Medical Solutions +1Geordie RoseB. Eng.Founded Sanctuary +1

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University of Essex mafia9

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Dušan DuffekMaster of Science (MSc)Founded 0100Ventures +2Brian LowBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded KayaElliott ThompsonBSc Computer ScienceFounded ideate.xyzGideon EboseBachelor of Arts - BAFounded RulebaseDavide d'AtriBSc BSc (Hons)Founded SoundreefDavid HoggFounded Wellford

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Same school

Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business457

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 Essex37

Marie MontlaurLegal Counsel at Partech VenturesMaryam Abu RaghebLegal & Compliance Director at Silicon BadiaFlorian DenisPartner at ElaiaTomas AndriuškeviciusPartner at Practica CapitalRobert HerscoviciInvestment Director at GapMinderWatson TanPrincipal - Investment at The Hive Southeast Asia

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Also attended McMaster University158

Rami RahalPartner at MPM BioImpactAlex NardiInvestment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures AgMark HatfieldInvestor at Ten ElevenEricInvestment Analyst at UpHonest CapitalJulia ZhouPresident and Co-Founder at CaladanPaige DickieVice-President at Radical Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Michigan Small Business Development Center2

Martin DoberManaging Director at ID VenturesMarquicia PierceBuilder-in-residence at Builders + Backers

Also worked at Fusion Coolant Systems2

Adam SharkawyCo-Founder & Managing Partner at Material ImpactSteve SkerlosFounder & Chief Technology Officer at Fusion Coolant Systems

Also worked at World Bank Group205

Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalJamie SerioVice President, Ventures at Capital FactorySri PedduInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesSwati Shah GuptaStrategic Advisor, Circular Economy Solutions at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpGunner HardyAssociate at BOLD Longevity

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Also worked at University of Michigan191

Logan 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 VenturesCynthia JonesExecutive Assistant at Arboretum Ventures

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