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Leo Trudel

Former Investor at Lorimer Ventures

Boulder, Colorado

Writes $50K – $300K checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Leo Trudel runs advanced tech programs with direct responsibility for adoption at major electric utilities, founded NYSERDA-backed smart-thermostat CloudPort, combining investor and climate-practitioner insights into utility roadmaps and SaaS pipelines.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaS

Experience

  1. KPMG USStrategy and Advisorycurrent2025 — present
  2. Realize 2050Principal2024 — 2025
  3. Indigo Advisory GroupInnovation and Technology Director2019 — 2024
  4. Lorimer VenturesFounding Partner2019 — 2024
  5. Forum VenturesVenture Partner2022 — 2023
  6. Forum VenturesLimited Partner2019 — 2023
  7. CloudPortFounder & CEO2016 — 2019
  8. Reinvention Capital Advisors Co.Senior Analyst2015 — 2016New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. Greenbacker Group, LLCAnalyst2014 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. DealogicEquity Relationship Associate2012 — 2013New York, New York
  11. DealogicFixed Income Research Manager2011 — 2012New York, New York, United States
  12. James F Mitchell CoPolitical Strategist2009 — 2011
  13. HSMCorporate Sales Executive2007 — 2009New York City Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Capital Markets28Research19Fixed Income13Investment Banking12Fundraising6Project Finance4Cleantech3Financial Modeling9Public Policy2Corporate Finance4Valuation6Equities5
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Leo Trudel?
Leo Trudel runs advanced tech programs with direct responsibility for adoption at major electric utilities, founded NYSERDA-backed smart-thermostat CloudPort, combining investor and climate-practitioner insights into utility roadmaps and SaaS pipelines.
What does Leo Trudel invest in?
Leo Trudel invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Energy, Fintech, SaaS.
What check size does Leo Trudel write?
Leo Trudel typically writes checks of $50K – $300K.
Where did Leo Trudel go to school?
Leo Trudel studied at Colby College (BA, Political Science, Economics).

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