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Morgan DeFoort

Investor

Partner at Factor[e] Ventures

Fort Collins, Colorado

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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294 people in our graph share verified history with Morgan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ava EitzenunlockedMorgan: together at University of California, Davis (2007)
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×7Morgan: together at The World Bank
Morgan: together at Colorado State University

About

Co-founder of Factor E with a background in technology development and entrepreneurship across emerging markets, notably India and East Africa. Previously Co-Director of the Energy Institute at Colorado State University and a director at CSU STRATA; holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

  1. Factor[e] VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2013 — presentFort Collins, Colorado, United States
  2. EquatorPartnercurrent2020 — presentColorado, United States
  3. SENTRYBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentPrince Edward Island, Canada
  4. 60Hertz EnergyBoard Member2020 — 2023Anchorage, Alaska, United States
  5. Odyssey Energy SolutionsBoard Member2017 — 2022
  6. HOMER EnergyBoard Member2017 — 2019
  7. Waste Enterprisers Holding/Pivot LtdBoard Member2016 — 2017
  8. Energy Institute, Colorado State UniversityManaging Director2013 — 2015Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
  9. Colorado State UniversityCo-Director, Engines & Energy Conversion Lab2007 — 2013Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
  10. The World BankIndependent Contractor - Biomass Cookstoves2009 — 2010Senegal, Uganda, Kenya, DRC
  11. Rotary InternationalAmbassadorial Scholar - International Development2003 — 2004Philippines

Skills & more

Matlab5Renewable Energy9Research18Engineering3Mechanical Engineering15Sustainability9Cleantech5Biofuels25R&D21Commercialization2Biomass10Energy26
+12 moreEnergy EfficiencySolar EnergySustainable EnergyFinite Element AnalysisPhotovoltaicsCombustionAlternative EnergySustainable DevelopmentStrategyLeadershipSocial ImpactImpact Investing

From Morgan'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

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Amanda DelCore
Investor at Factor[e] Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Morgan DeFoort?
Co-founder of Factor E with a background in technology development and entrepreneurship across emerging markets, notably India and East Africa. Previously Co-Director of the Energy Institute at Colorado State University and a director at CSU STRATA; holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
Where does Morgan DeFoort work?
Morgan DeFoort is Partner at Factor[e] Ventures.
What check size does Morgan DeFoort write?
Morgan DeFoort typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Morgan DeFoort go to school?
Morgan DeFoort studied at Colorado State University (PhD, Mechanical Engineering); University of California, Davis (Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy, UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship); Hastings College (BA, Physics).

Same school

Also attended Colorado State University90

Paul OsmundsonVice President Strategy & Innovation - ARUP Laboratories at EPIC VENTURESTim WeelborgGeneral Partner and co-founder of Homegrown CapitalSophia SorensenOffice Coordinator at Sorenson VenturesRon KammerzellInvestor at Golden EagleBraden DeforgeWealth Management Associate at Goalvest VentureAlbert J. RobichaudPartner at Cure Ventures

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Also attended University of California, Davis267

Charles CallSLP & Venture Partner at Cottonwood Technology FundDavid PhuController at Felicis VenturesTeresa ChanChief Financial Officer at Felicis VenturesBryan EglanDirector of Business Development at Menlo VenturesDennisDirector of Trading at Pantera CapitalScott MaxwellInvestor at OpenView Venture Partners

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Also attended Hastings College2

Matt MillerFounder / Partner at Headwater VenturesLucas ThelosenFounder at Gravity

Shared employers

Also worked at 60Hertz Energy3

James EllisInvestor at Clean Energy VentureGerd GoetteInvestment Committee Member at Virescent VenturesSusan PrestonInvestor at SeaChange

Also worked at Odyssey Energy Solutions3

Byron LingPartner at Twelve BelowPiyush MathurVenture Partner at Theia VenturesEmily McAteerExecutive Officer, Director at Odyssey Energy Solutions, Inc.

Also worked at Energy Institute, Colorado State University25

Peter AdamsFounder and Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, LlcBraden DeforgeWealth Management Associate at Goalvest VentureSamantha GuinnAnalyst at Novartis Venture FundDuncan CarlsonPrincipal at LowercarbonAaron G.L. FletcherManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Bios PartnersKate DanaherManaging Director at S2G Investments

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Also worked at The World Bank195

Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma VenturesKavita GuptaSpecial Advisor at Buckhill CapitalJamie SerioVice President, Ventures at Capital FactorySri PedduInvestor at Powerhouse VenturesSwati Shah GuptaStrategic Advisor, Circular Economy Solutions at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpGunner HardyAssociate at BOLD Longevity

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