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Erik Millar

Founder

Founder at Heimdal

Brooklyn, New York, United States

FoundedHeimdal · YC

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1,005 people in our graph share verified history with Erik — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

MariaunlockedErik: together at University of Oxford (2020)
Erik: together at University of Oxford
×3Erik: together at University of Leeds
×7Erik: together at Y Combinator

About

Erik Millar studied mechanical engineering at the University of Oxford and holds a master's degree in energy systems. He has worked on projects including carbon farming in Australia, solar farm development, and assistive technology research.

Founder at HeimdalYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Erik went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

GP

Their group partner at YC was Gustaf Alstromer — the partner who ran Heimdal's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗

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In turn, Erik can intro founders to Heimdal's investors below.

Heimdal's investors · 8

Brighter CapitalCupertino · $25K – $100K checks · since 2021Broom VenturesSan Francisco · since 2021Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1M checks · since 2021Cool Climate CollectiveSacramento · $100K – $350K checks · since 2021Lombardstreet VenturesWoodside · $500K checks · since 2021MetaplanetTallinn · $500K – $10M checks · since 2021VoLo Earth VenturesSnowmass Village · $2M checks · since 2021Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Heimdal

MLMarcus Lima
Marcus LimaFounder & CEO

Experience

  1. HeimdalCo-Foundercurrent2023 — present
  2. HeimdalCEO and Co-Founder2020 — 2023Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
  3. Y CombinatorBatch S212021

Skills & more

Microsoft Office4Microsoft Excel6Microsoft Word4Microsoft PowerPointJavaSolidWorksMatlabLabVIEW

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Erik Millar?
Erik Millar studied mechanical engineering at the University of Oxford and holds a master's degree in energy systems. He has worked on projects including carbon farming in Australia, solar farm development, and assistive technology research.
Where does Erik Millar work?
Erik Millar is Founder of Heimdal.
What companies did Erik Millar found?
Erik Millar founded Heimdal.
Where did Erik Millar go to school?
Erik Millar studied at University of Oxford (MSc - Energy Systems); University of Leeds (BEng Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering); Ramsey Grammar School.

Founder mafias

Y Combinator mafia10,230

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University of Oxford mafia622

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Reid HoffmanM.St.Founded LinkedIn +2Gabriel PereyraDropped outFounded HarveyBrent HobermanMaster of Arts - MAFounded Founders Pledge +4Kevin HartzMstFounded Eventbrite +3William GuttmanM.PhilFounded CurvePoint +3Tom BlomfieldMaster's DegreeFounded Starling Bank +2

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University of Leeds mafia50

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Iain DukesMScFounded Viriom +1Jack AngelaBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Meanderx +1John FordBSc (1st Class)Founded Metrion Biosciences +1Richard GodwinMBAFounded AlumaPowerSir Steve JacksonBSc HonsFounded Mission TherapeuticsTony KouzaridesFounded Storm Therapeutics

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Same school

Also attended University of Oxford1,771

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockMichael MoritzFormer Partner at Sequoia Capital; Senior Adviser at Sequoia HeritageGabriel PereyraCo-founder & President of HarveyDominic JacquessonInvestor at Index VenturesErin Price-WrightInvestor at Index VenturesJan HammerInvestor at Index Ventures

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Also attended University of Leeds233

Joseph StolermanInvestor at Index VenturesLaura CliffordTalent Director at NorthzoneJason MorrisVice President, Investor Relations at Sapphire VenturesIan MilbournGeneral Partner & COO at Notion CapitalJohn MesrieOperating Partner at Inreach VenturesPhil TomkinsonFinance & Portfolio Associate at Giant Ventures Global Llp

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Shared employers

Also worked at Heimdal1

Marcus LimaFounder & CEO at Heimdal

Also worked at Y Combinator428

Garry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorJessica LivingstonCo-founder of Y CombinatorDaniel GrossMeta Superintelligence Labs; co-founder of NFDG and Safe SuperintelligenceAlexis OhanianFounder & General Partner of Seven Seven SixMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorDalton CaldwellCo-founder of Standard Capital; Partner Emeritus at Y Combinator

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