Brian Walsh
InvestorManaging Partner at WIND Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $2M – $30M checks · typically $4M
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About
Brian Walsh is Head at WIND Ventures. He brings 20 years of experience in cleantech and climate technology, with a background at McKinsey and MIT. His focus areas include venture capital, corporate venturing, and new venture development across energy, climate tech, mobility, and retail sectors.
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Experience
- WIND VenturesHeadcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Expert, Corporate Startup Engagement / Corporate Venturing2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
- Konica Minolta Business Innovation Center (BIC)New Ventures & Corporate VC Lead, North America2017San Francisco Bay Area
- Vital Herd, IncCEO & Founder2012 — 2016Austin, TX & San Francisco Bay Area
- Nth Power, LLCCleantech Venture Capitalist2007 — 2012San Francisco Bay Area
- Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)Director of Member Services / Technical Director2003 — 2005Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)Technical Director2001 — 2003Washington D.C. Metro Area
Skills & more
Strategy5Leadership1Strategic Planning1Management1Cross-functional Team Leadership1New Venture Development4Business Development2Entrepreneurship11Venture Capital31Program ManagementStart-ups23Business Strategy5
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Investments
Investor
75FBusbudCargoChiperClearflame EnginesGrabangoH2ProOmnidianResonant LinkStemTurntideTurntide TechnologiesWallboxXealYotta EnergyYummyZoomo
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Colleagues at WIND Ventures
Bob Ma
Investment Manager at WIND Ventures
Mara Astorga
Analyst at WIND Ventures
Marcelo Cibie
Strategy Manager at WIND Ventures
Maria Gracia Lagos
Associate at WIND Ventures
María Gracia Lagos
Associate at WIND Ventures
María Gracia Lagos Soza
Associate at WIND Ventures
Mark Dryden
Senior Associate at WIND Ventures
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Abe Yokell
Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent Ventures
Carmichael Roberts
Investor at Material Impact
Raj Atluru
Managing Director at Element Partners
Sara Chamberlain
Managing Director at Earth Foundry
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Walsh?
- Brian Walsh is Head at WIND Ventures. He brings 20 years of experience in cleantech and climate technology, with a background at McKinsey and MIT. His focus areas include venture capital, corporate venturing, and new venture development across energy, climate tech, mobility, and retail sectors.
- Where does Brian Walsh work?
- Brian Walsh is Managing Partner at WIND Ventures.
- What check size does Brian Walsh write?
- Brian Walsh typically writes checks of $2M – $30M.
- What companies has Brian Walsh invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 75F, Busbud, Cargo, Chiper, Clearflame Engines, Grabango, H2Pro, Omnidian, Resonant Link, Stem, Turntide, Turntide Technologies, and 5 more.
- Where did Brian Walsh go to school?
- Brian Walsh studied at MIT Sloan School of Management (Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)); Tufts University (Bachelor’s Degree, Physics).
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Also attended MIT Sloan School of Management925
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerHemant TanejaCEO & Managing Director of General CatalystBrad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsChris MorrisProcess Specialist, Exit Readiness at Mayfair Equity PartnersBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorOlaInvestor at Investinor
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Also attended Tufts University370
Roger KrakoffGeneral Partner at Monta Vista CapitalMatt GersonInvestor at RevolutionAlex MorganInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiko CiminelliInvestor at Khosla VenturesClay BergerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Kathryn ReddyPrincipal at .406 Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsJeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of Pleo
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