Erik Straser
InvestorPartner at ClearSky · General Partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures
Menlo Park, California, United States
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About
Erik Straser, Ph.D., is a Partner at ClearSky and a member of its Investment Committee, with 25 years of experience in early-stage venture capital. Before ClearSky, he was a VC-in-residence at Current by General Electric, worked with GE Ventures, served as co-president of Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs, and was a general partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Harvey Mudd College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from Stanford University.
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Invests in
CleantechEnergy
Investments
Board seats
DiamantiMainspring EnergyParadata SystemsPreempt SecurityRecurrent EnergyRenew Home (f.k.a. OhmConnect)SabrixSceyeSpace Time InsightUbicquiaUtility Innovation HoldingsXGS Energy
Investor
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Erik Straser?
- Erik Straser, Ph.D., is a Partner at ClearSky and a member of its Investment Committee, with 25 years of experience in early-stage venture capital. Before ClearSky, he was a VC-in-residence at Current by General Electric, worked with GE Ventures, served as co-president of Stanford Angels and Entrepreneurs, and was a general partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Harvey Mudd College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in engineering from Stanford University.
- Where does Erik Straser work?
- Erik Straser is Partner at ClearSky and General Partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures.
- What does Erik Straser invest in?
- Erik Straser invests in Cleantech, Energy.
- What boards does Erik Straser sit on?
- Erik Straser holds tracked board seats at Diamanti, Mainspring Energy, Paradata Systems, Preempt Security, Recurrent Energy, Renew Home (f.k.a. OhmConnect), Sabrix, Sceye, Space Time Insight, Ubicquia.
- What companies has Erik Straser invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Upwave.
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