Where does Emily Fritze work?

Emily Fritze is Partner at The Westly Group.

What check size does Emily Fritze write?

Emily Fritze typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.

Where did Emily Fritze go to school?

Emily Fritze studied at University of Arizona (Bachelor of Arts, Political Science).

Emily Fritze

Investor

Partner at The Westly Group

Menlo Park, California

Writes $5M – $15M checks · typically $10M

About

Emily Fritze combines Obama‑era climate policy experience in the White House, ARPA‑E, and advising Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz with a green accounting framework and writing, helping founders navigate regulatory complexity.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

e•••@westlygroup.comreveal

Invests in

Climate TechCybersecurityEnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech

Experience

The Westly GroupPartnercurrent2022 — presentMenlo Park
The Westly GroupPrincipal2020 — 2022Menlo Park
Antora EnergyInvestorcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Giga EnergyInvestorcurrent2026 — present
MatterBoard Observercurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
SkyloInvestorcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Ampcontrol.ioBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentNew York, New York, United States
EnpalInvestorcurrent2022 — present
CirculorBoard Observercurrent2021 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
PowerhouseDirector2017 — 2020Oakland
The White HouseSenior Director2016 — 2017
ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy)Chief of Staff2015 — 2016
GiffordsState Legislative Director2014 — 2015
US-Ireland AllianceUS George Mitchell Scholar2013 — 2014Dublin, Ireland
U.S. Department of EnergySpecial Assistant to Secretary of Energy2012 — 2013
U.S. House of RepresentativesCongressional Staffer at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords2011 — 2012Washington, DC

Skills & more

Public Policy32Politics15Political Campaigns28Political Science8Higher Education3Energy Policy2Legislative Relations13Legislative Research7Grassroots Organizing8Policy11Legislation3Policy Analysis6

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Community OutreachGovernmentFundraisingEvent PlanningPublic SpeakingLeadership

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Colleagues at The Westly Group

Bob Rowe

Venture Partner at The Westly Group

Danny Cotter

Managing Partner at The Westly Group

Dave Coglizer

Partner at The Westly Group

Hannah Li

Associate at The Westly Group

Jamie Daudon

Principal at The Westly Group

Jason Kalira

Partner at The Westly Group

Jennifer Gunn

CFO at The Westly Group

Kelly McCarthy

Associate at The Westly Group

Network7

Carine Magescas

Managing Partner at AngelPad

Danny Cotter

Managing Partner at The Westly Group

Dave Coglizer

Partner at The Westly Group

Hannah Li

Associate at The Westly Group

Jason Kalira

Partner at The Westly Group

Megan Cain

Principal at The Westly Group

Thomas Korte

General Partner at AngelPad

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emily Fritze?: Emily Fritze combines Obama‑era climate policy experience in the White House, ARPA‑E, and advising Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz with a green accounting framework and writing, helping founders navigate regulatory complexity.
Where does Emily Fritze work?: Emily Fritze is Partner at The Westly Group.
What does Emily Fritze invest in?: Emily Fritze invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
What check size does Emily Fritze write?: Emily Fritze typically writes checks of $5M – $15M.
Where did Emily Fritze go to school?: Emily Fritze studied at University of Arizona (Bachelor of Arts, Political Science).