Michael Emmerson
InvestorDirector, Labs at Factor[e] Ventures
Kenya
Writes $100K β $5M checks Β· typically $1.5M
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Rares CrisanunlockedMichael: together at University of British Columbia (2010β2011)
Γ4Michael: together at University of British Columbia
Γ7Michael: together at University of Southampton
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
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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
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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).
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Also attended The University of British Columbia563
Joan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment GroupZack GrimmerInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Rares CrisanInvestor at Notable CapitalMarianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesBrendan BakerPartner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpAli KashaniVenture Partner at Think+ Ventures Management, Llc
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Also attended University of Southampton161
Adrian RaduInvestor at Khosla VenturesLinda VΓ΅erasVenture Partner at Karma VenturesFrancesco MonacaInvestor at Giant Ventures Global LlpAlan MartinPartner at Marchmont VenturesLeah MartinHead of Marketing and Communications at Seraphim SpaceLewis JonesInvestment Principal at Seraphim Space
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Shared employers
Also worked at ZOLA Electric8
Jacob EffronManaging Director at Redpoint VenturesNancy PfundFounder and Managing Partner at DBL PartnersBrian MullerPrincipal at Black Jays VenturesMilo WernerGeneral Partner at DCVC (Data Collective)Xavier HelgesenAngel investorMark HladyCEO at Tripleplay
+ 2 more
Also worked at M-KOPA Solar8
Rosanne WhalleyCEO at AHL Venture PartnersRolake RosijiREGIONAL DIRECTOR AFRICA at SeedstarsCharlotte WardHead of Unilever's Climate & Nature Fund at 100+ Accelerator / AB InBevKatherine Felice-OwensAssociate Director, Impact Measurement and Management at LeapFrog InvestmentsChris CanersInvestor at The Atmospheric FundPranay AdhvaryuAdvisor at Gray Matters Capital
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Also worked at Energy 4 Impact1
Also worked at Atkins11
Jeffrey FaustinManaging Partner and CIO at Jenson VenturesSimon RatcliffeVenture Building Director at DNV VenturesColin HayhurstAngel investorLaura WestgateAssociate at Hollyport CapitalJoe BoyerSenior Advisor at BernhardMarie Lam-FrendoPartner, Chief Strategy Officer at Meridiam
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