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Paul KwanunlockedDavid: together at Charm Industrial (2023–2026)
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David: together at University of Michigan
David: together at Smart Wires Inc.
David: together at Energy Transition Ventures
About
David Niebauer has spent about 20 years serving as General Counsel for cleantech startups and investors, having previously led the San Francisco venture capital practice at Graham & James (now Squire Patton Boggs), where he focused on venture capital financing and M&A. His General Counsel roles have included companies such as Smart Wires, Zenergy Power, Brillouin Energy, TerraPass, Carbonflow, SRECTrade, and LumiGrow, along with Jane Capital Partners and Old Growth Ventures. He holds a B.A. from the State University of New York, an M.A. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Invests in
CleantechEnergy
Experience
- Charm IndustrialGeneral Counsel (fractional)current2021 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Energy Transition VenturesGeneral Counsel (fractional)current2021 — presentHouston, TX
- Law Offices of David NiebauerTransactional Attorneycurrent2000 — presentSan Francisco, Portland, Seattle
- Brillouin Energy Corp.Director of Business Development and General Counsel (fractional)2011 — 2026Berkeley, CA
- Smart Wires Inc.General Counsel2012 — 2017San Francisco, CA
- CarbonFlow, Inc.General Counsel2006 — 2011
- Climate Clean Inc.General Counsel2007 — 2009
- Graham & James LLP (now Squire Patton Boggs)Partner1993 — 2000
Skills & more
Program ManagementMergers20Intellectual Property31Cleantech16Venture Capital51Renewable Energy17Licensing32Corporate Finance15Carbon1Purchase Agreements1Start-ups52Private Equity8
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Due DiligenceEnergyContract NegotiationJoint VenturesMergers & AcquisitionsVenture FinancingSecurities RegulationPurchasingStrategyPatentsEntrepreneurshipStrategic PartnershipsFrom David's professional profile.
Colleagues at Energy Transition Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is David Niebauer?
- David Niebauer has spent about 20 years serving as General Counsel for cleantech startups and investors, having previously led the San Francisco venture capital practice at Graham & James (now Squire Patton Boggs), where he focused on venture capital financing and M&A. His General Counsel roles have included companies such as Smart Wires, Zenergy Power, Brillouin Energy, TerraPass, Carbonflow, SRECTrade, and LumiGrow, along with Jane Capital Partners and Old Growth Ventures. He holds a B.A. from the State University of New York, an M.A. from the University of Michigan, and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
- Where does David Niebauer work?
- David Niebauer is General Counsel at Energy Transition Ventures.
- What does David Niebauer invest in?
- David Niebauer invests in Cleantech, Energy.
- Where did David Niebauer go to school?
- David Niebauer studied at University of Michigan (MA, English); Brooklyn Law School (JD, law).
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan812
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineGlen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel CapitalZach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear VenturesTom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution
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Also attended Brooklyn Law School31
Katrina PagliaChief Legal Officer at Pantera CapitalAlex PopescuChief Compliance Officer at ParadigmBrandon FleischmanGeneral Counsel at Anzu PartnersGabbi BiancoLegal at TriplePoint CapitalJane MathieuPartner at Corner VenturesHassan BassiriPartner at RockawayX
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Shared employers
Also worked at Charm Industrial5
Also worked at Smart Wires Inc.6
Also worked at CarbonFlow, Inc.1
Also worked at Graham & James LLP (now Squire Patton Boggs)10
Katie BiberChief Operating Officer at ParadigmDevon BufordOperations Manager at Gradient VenturesEd SteinerFund I Partner at Change VenturesRoger BallentineVenture Partner at Arborview CapitalMohsin PatelFounding Partner at Cur8 CapitalGeorg Grudow AlonsoInvestor at YZR Capital
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