Jason Blumberg
InvestorManaging Director at Energy Foundry
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $750K
About
Jason Blumberg runs a venture firm and an executive energy inclusion program, teaches UChicago MBA/PhD students to scale sustainable technologies, and urges energy startups to win paying customers pre-commercial.
Invests in
Climate TechCybersecurityDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Experience
- Earth FoundryCo-Founder & Managing Directorcurrent2012 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessAdjunct Professor - Lab-to-Launchcurrent2010 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- @ Multiple CompaniesBoardcurrent2013 — present
- ISEIFExecutive Director2012 — 2023Illinois
- Energy ResultsCo-Founder & CEO2009 — 2012Chicago, IL
- McKinsey & CompanyConsultant2005 — 2009Chicago, IL
- GVW GroupAssistant Chairman2002 — 2003
- Interpublic GroupVice President – Corporate Development2000 — 2002
- Arthur Andersen Business ConsultingTransactions Advisory Group1998 — 2000
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMBA2003 — 2005
- Michigan State UniversityBA, Business1994 — 1998
Skills & more
StrategyStrategic PlanningManagementEntrepreneurshipVenture CapitalCorporate DevelopmentEnergyBusiness StrategyPrivate EquityMergersCorporate FinanceCompetitive Analysis
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Start-upsStrategic ConsultingDue DiligenceFinancial ModelingRenewable EnergyManagement ConsultingValuationBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsBoard of DirectorsAdvisory BoardsFrom Jason's professional profile.
Colleagues at Energy Foundry
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Jason Blumberg work?
- Jason Blumberg is Managing Director at Energy Foundry.
- What does Jason Blumberg invest in?
- Jason Blumberg invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials.
- What check size does Jason Blumberg write?
- Jason Blumberg typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business476
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Also attended Michigan State University96
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Chicago Booth School of Business54
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Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,457
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Also worked at Interpublic Group7
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Also worked at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting30
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