Edem Dzakpasu
InvestorPrincipal at Chevron Technology Ventures
Houston, Texas
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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Ravi RajamonyunlockedEdem: together at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2012–2013)
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About
Dzakpasu is Vice President of Corporate and Commercial Development at LanzaTech, where he works on corporate strategy and business development. His background includes experience in venture capital and the energy transition sector.
Experience
- LanzaTechVice President, Corporate & Commercial Developmentcurrent2025 — presentHouston, Texas, United States
- LanzaTechSr. Commercial Director, Growth & Strategic Projects2023 — 2025Houston, Texas, United States
- Cummins Inc.Sr. Director, Strategy & Chief of Staff - Global Power Generation2022 — 2023Houston, Texas, United States
- ChevronInvestment Principal, Future Energy Fund2020 — 2022Houston, Texas, United States
- ChevronCommercial & Business Development2013 — 2020Houston, Texas, United States
- Credit SuisseInvestment Banking Summer Associate2012San Francisco Bay Area
- Applied MaterialsSemiconductor Manufacturing Engineer2007 — 2011Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
- Texas A&M UniversityTeaching Assistant2005 — 2007College Station,Texas
Skills & more
Financial Modeling99Business Strategy94Financial Analysis67Business Development65Manufacturing55Competitive Analysis39Start-ups31Entrepreneurship30Semiconductors19Project Management14Corporate Finance9Valuation7
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EnergyCross-functional Team LeadershipStrategyStrategic PlanningLeadership- VC University ONLINE — VC University
From Edem's professional profile.
Colleagues at Chevron Technology Ventures
Brahim Ghrissi
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
JB Clavaud
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Jerry Lomax
Vice President at Chevron Technology Ventures
Karl Allen
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kathryn Underhill
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kemal Anbarci
Vice President and Managing Executive at Chevron Technology Ventures
Louisa Reid
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Luca Rigo de Righi
Advisor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Network6
Brahim Ghrissi
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
JB Clavaud
Investor at Chevron Technology Ventures
Jerry Lomax
Vice President at Chevron Technology Ventures
Karl Allen
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
Kathryn Underhill
Scout at Chevron Technology Ventures
Thomas Bunting
Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Edem Dzakpasu?
- Dzakpasu is Vice President of Corporate and Commercial Development at LanzaTech, where he works on corporate strategy and business development. His background includes experience in venture capital and the energy transition sector.
- Where does Edem Dzakpasu work?
- Edem Dzakpasu is Principal at Chevron Technology Ventures.
- What check size does Edem Dzakpasu write?
- Edem Dzakpasu typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Edem Dzakpasu go to school?
- Edem Dzakpasu studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA, Finance); Texas A&M University (MEng, Electrical Engineering); Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (BSc, Electrical & Electronic Engineering).
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business784
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital
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Also attended Texas A&M University254
Kanu GulatiInvestor at Khosla VenturesNathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesJackie PfisterChief Operating Officer at Mercury FundLisa RobertsChief Product Officer at Mercury FundBrent KeltonPartner & Texas Leader at Moneta VenturesClinton BybeeCo-founder & Managing Director, Emeritus at ARCH Venture Partners
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Also attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi8
Abena Opeibea Anie-BuduVenture Partner at Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST)Ebenezer ArthurDirector at Wangara Green VenturesAfia ObengProgram Coordinator at Memorial Centre for EntrepreneurshipDerick GyabengProgram Lead, Supercharge Australia at EnergyLabAma BartimeusMonitoring and Evaluation Manager at Shell FoundationTheodore Ohene-BotchwayCo-founder & CTO at SAYeTECH
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Shared employers
Also worked at LanzaTech10
Andrew ChungInvestor at 1955 CapitalHaley HughesChief of Staff at ClimacticHelen GaffneyPartner at Novo HoldingsAndrew GollachPartner at SOSVShaun EdlinEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Mat RoweFounder at Outset Ventures
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Also worked at Cummins Inc.35
Sophie V. VandebroekInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesCarter WilliamsCEO and Managing Principal at iSelect FundMatt HolleranGeneral Partner at Cloud Apps Capital PartnersChrissy MeyerPartner at Root Ventures Manager, LlcMike BiddlePartner at Evok InnovationsErin SawyerVenture Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
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Also worked at Chevron64
David JohnsonManaging Director at Intel Capital, North AmericaTravis BryantSales Leadership at Redpoint VenturesDavid OppenheimerPartner, CFO at Verissimo VenturesMark CuptaManaging Director at Prelude VenturesClaire BarkerExecutive Assistant at Five Elms CapitalKevin SimmonsGeneral Partner at LoftyInc Capital
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Also worked at Credit Suisse1,013
Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesNik StoronskyCo-founder & CEO of RevolutVlad YatsenkoCo-founder & CTO of RevolutRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesAryo TehranianManaging Director at Mayfair Equity Partners
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