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Micah Kotch

InvestorFounder

Partner at Blackhorn Ventures · Board director at Electric Era Technologies

Brooklyn, New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $500K

FoundedElectric Era Technologies

About

Micah Kotch is a Partner at Blackhorn Ventures and a Founding Partner of the climate investment syndicate C3. He previously served as Managing Director of URBAN-X for MINI/BMW, led innovation and entrepreneurship efforts at NYU Tandon and NYSERDA, and is a national faculty member for the NSF I-CORPS program.

Invests in

Climate TechEnergyMobility & TransportationPropTech

Board director at Electric Era Technologies

Intro paths

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Electric Era Technologies's investors · 1

Blackhorn VenturesDenver · $500K checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Electric Era Technologies

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Lee QuincyExecutive Officer, Director
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Quincy Edmund LeeExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. EFI (Entrepreneurs for Impact)EFI Mentorcurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. Columbia Technology VenturesXIRcurrent2025 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  3. Blackhorn VenturesPartnercurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  4. ThinkLabs AI, Inc.Board Membercurrent2024 — presentNYC
  5. Electric EraBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  6. RailVision AnalyticsBoard Observercurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Climate CapitalFounding Partnercurrent2021 — present
  8. URBAN-XManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentGreater New York City Area
  9. Specifx DataBoard Observer2023 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
  10. NYSERDADirector of NY Prize and Strategic Adviser for Innovation2014 — 2016NY
  11. Polytechnic Institute of NYUExecutive Director - New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Resilient Economy (NYC ACRE)2009 — 2014
  12. Polytechnic Institute of NYUDirector of Innovation and Entrepreneurship2009 — 2014
  13. Pratt InstituteStrategic Consultant2007 — 2009
  14. Design In KindCo-Founder and Strategic Director2007 — 2009
  15. GameloftBusiness Development Executive2001 — 2004

Education

  1. Colgate UniversityBA, East Asian Studies1995 — 1998
  2. Packer

Skills & more

Start-ups99Entrepreneurship99Renewable Energy99Cleantech99Energy96Sustainability70Program Management61Energy Efficiency48Business Development89Business Strategy48Innovation Management17Solar Energy16
+12 moreCluster DevelopmentVenture CapitalEconomic DevelopmentResearchEnvironmental PolicyCommunity OutreachEnvironmental AwarenessSocial Media MarketingLeadershipStrategyManagementStrategic Planning

Languages Chinese

From Micah's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Electric Era TechnologiesBoard seat

via Blackhorn Ventures · filed Aug 2025 · $15M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at Blackhorn Ventures

Amanda Rohrer
Senior Associate at Blackhorn Ventures
Bill Ritter
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Cameron Carver
Senior Associate at Blackhorn Ventures
Christina Curtis
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Dr. Raymond Levitt
Senior Advisor at Blackhorn Ventures
Enrique Zambrano
Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures
Eric Lamb
Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures
Jack Fuchs
Co-Founder and Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Micah Kotch work?
Micah Kotch is Partner at Blackhorn Ventures and Founder at Electric Era Technologies.
What does Micah Kotch invest in?
Micah Kotch invests in Climate Tech, Energy, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech.
What check size does Micah Kotch write?
Micah Kotch typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Micah Kotch found?
Micah Kotch founded Electric Era Technologies.

Same school

Also attended Colgate University72

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Shared employers

Also worked at EFI (Entrepreneurs for Impact)4

Jordan RamerInvestor at Motus Ventures, LlcDavid KirkpatrickManaging Director and Co-Founder at SJF VenturesTim KrysiekManaging Partner at MassMutual VenturesSusan Hunt StevensExecutive in Residence at Earthshot Ventures

Also worked at ThinkLabs AI, Inc.2

Mike WinterfieldFounder and Managing Partner at Active Impact InvestmentsEmily KirschFounder and Managing Partner at Powerhouse

Also worked at URBAN-X3

Jesse DevitteCo-founder and General Partner at Building VenturesNolan EnglishHead of Platform at Prime Impact FundShaun AbrahamsonManaging Partner at Third Sphere

Also worked at Polytechnic Institute of NYU10

Karthik ChakkarapaniInvestor at Foundation CapitalLucas NelsonManaging Partner, Founder at Lytical VenturesFrank RimalovskiExecutive Director at NYU Innovation Venture FundCraig WilsonInvestor at Collaborative FundMichael PresserInvesting Partner at Kairos HQLindsey GrayPartner at Two Sigma Ventures

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