What check size does Mehrad Yaghmai write?

Mehrad Yaghmai typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.

What companies has Mehrad Yaghmai invested in?

Investments tracked here include Alga Biosciences, CASCADE BIO, Akua, Avion School, Legends Solar, Mediadodo.

Where did Mehrad Yaghmai go to school?

Mehrad Yaghmai studied at UC San Diego (BA, Political Science - International Relations); Santa Monica College; Dubai College.

Does Mehrad Yaghmai lead rounds?

Yes — Mehrad Yaghmai has led 2 tracked investments.

Mehrad Yaghmai

Investor

Managing Partner at Cool Climate Collective

Sacramento, California

Writes $50K – $250K checks · typically $100K

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About

Mehrad Yaghmai is Managing Partner at Cool Climate Collective, where he works on climate technology ventures. His background includes founding startups and engaging with corporate, startup, and government stakeholders on systems-level challenges. He conducts lectures and workshops focused on knowledge-sharing in his field.

Experience

Cool Climate CollectiveManaging Partnercurrent2021 — present
emrgnceFounding Partnercurrent2024 — present
Climate on the EdgeProducercurrent2024 — present
Ikigaia.aiExecutive Coach & Strategic Growth Advisorcurrent2024 — present
AquaPoroAdvisorcurrent2024 — present
Solutions: The GamePartnercurrent2021 — present
DUBAI FUTURE FOUNDATIONDubai Future Research Contributorcurrent2021 — present
QureosMember Board of Directors2023 — 2024
QureosCo-Founder2019 — 2024Dubai, UAE
Terra.doProgram Director2021 — 2022
Cavendish Investment LLCInvestment Analyst2020 — 2021Sacramento, California, United States
Power of Art DMCCPartner2013 — 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Streams of ProgressCo-Host2018 — 2020
LegitimizeProject Lead2015 — 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai Future AcceleratorsAlumni2018 — 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Young Future ShapersProgram Manager2017 — 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sahem UAEInnovation Architect2015 — 2019Dubai, United Arab Emirates
HoneybirdCo-Founder, Head Of Product2015 — 2019
JUST (Project JUST)Tech Advisor2015 — 2017Dubai, New York
Customyze.coCo-Founder2013 — 2017Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Joseph GroupProject Manager2010 — 2014Dubai

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