Jim Cabot
InvestorManaging Director at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $500K – $50M checks · typically $25M
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About
Jim Cabot blends EPA cleantech policy leadership and leading clean-energy public affairs at Rasky Baerlein with founding an environmental publications company, helping climate firms shape government and public narratives.
Invests in
AgTechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyFoodTechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Breakthrough Energy VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2019 — presentBoston, MA
- Cabot Strategies, LLCPresidentcurrent2015 — presentBoston, MA
- Rasky Baerlein Strategic CommunicationsManaging Director2006 — 2015Boston
- US EPADirector, Strategic Planning & Director Clean Technology Center1993 — 2005
Skills & more
Renewable Energy18Strategic Planning12Energy14Strategy21Environmental Awareness6Strategic Communications6Cleantech4Policy13Public Speaking1Public Policy12Business Development4Fundraising4
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New Business DevelopmentLeadershipNonprofitsSustainabilityMedia RelationsCorporate Social ResponsibilityEnvironmental IssuesMessage DevelopmentFrom Jim's professional profile.
Colleagues at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Alice Jackson
Head of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Allegra Kowalewski-Ferreira
Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Ben Gaddy
Breakthrough Energy Discovery at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Bhargavi Chevva
Investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates Foundation
Brenda Haendler
Breakthrough Energy Discovery at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Brian Mayers
Breakthrough Energy Ventures at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Carmichael Roberts
Investor at Material Impact
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jim Cabot?
- Jim Cabot blends EPA cleantech policy leadership and leading clean-energy public affairs at Rasky Baerlein with founding an environmental publications company, helping climate firms shape government and public narratives.
- Where does Jim Cabot work?
- Jim Cabot is Managing Director at Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
- What does Jim Cabot invest in?
- Jim Cabot invests in AgTech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Jim Cabot write?
- Jim Cabot typically writes checks of $500K – $50M.
- Where did Jim Cabot go to school?
- Jim Cabot studied at Harvard Business School (MBA); Harvard University (AB, History).
Same school
Also attended Harvard Business School2,000
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG
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Shared employers
Also worked at Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications1
Also worked at US EPA30
Natalie EphraimProgram Manager – Mentorship & Partnerships at The Innovation SpaceAva YunGrowth Investor at Five Elms CapitalJenna AbelliPrincipal, Investment at Anzu PartnersDon WoodVenture Partner, Energy at B4 CapitalTeresa ZimmermanVice President, Marketing at Mainsail PartnersVrushab GowdaVenture Fellow at MEDA Ventures
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