Michael Emmerson
InvestorDirector, Labs at Factor[e] Ventures
Kenya
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
About
Former product manager in the Solar Home System sector who validated and launched products across East and West Africa before joining Factor E. Holds engineering degrees from Southampton and UBC.
Experience
- Factor[e] VenturesDirector / Labscurrent2024 β present
- Factor[e] VenturesSenior Associatecurrent2023 β presentLondon
- Factor[e] VenturesAssociatecurrent2020 β presentNairobi, Kenya
- Hedgd.EnergyFoundercurrent2024 β presentCape Town
- ZOLA ElectricProduct Manager2018 β 2019Amsterdam
- M-KOPA SolarProduct Manager @ M-Kopa Labs2017 β 2018Nairobi, Kenya
- Energy 4 ImpactBusiness Analyst2016 β 2017Nairobi, Kenya
- AtkinsManagement Consultant2013 β 2016London, United Kingdom
- RambollMechanical Engineer2011 β 2013London, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Languages English
From Michael's professional profile.
Colleagues at Factor[e] Ventures
Aishat Raji
West Africa Director at Factor[e] Ventures
Akta
Venture Partner at Factor[e] Ventures
Amanda DelCore
Investor at Factor[e] Ventures
Andrew Hargadon
Managing Partner at Factor[e] Ventures
Dr. Morgan DeFoort
Partner at Factor[e] Ventures
Hillary
Executive Support Specialist at Factor[e] Ventures
James Phelan
Development Director at Factor[e] Ventures
Jamie Doyen
Chief Financial Officer at Factor[e] Ventures
Network1
Investors connected to Michael in public investor directories β a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Emmerson?
- Former product manager in the Solar Home System sector who validated and launched products across East and West Africa before joining Factor E. Holds engineering degrees from Southampton and UBC.
- Where does Michael Emmerson work?
- Michael Emmerson is Director, Labs at Factor[e] Ventures.
- What check size does Michael Emmerson write?
- Michael Emmerson typically writes checks of $100K β $5M.
- Where did Michael Emmerson go to school?
- Michael Emmerson studied at The University of British Columbia (Master of Engineering (MEng), Geological Engineering); University of Southampton (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering).
Same school
Also attended The University of British Columbia248
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Also attended University of Southampton63
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Shared employers
Also worked at ZOLA Electric7
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