Paul Healy
InvestorPrincipal at Commonweal Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $500K checks · typically $1.4M
About
Paul, a lawyer‑economist, is public policy–native investor focused on how economic prosperity clusters spatially, prioritizing founders who give specific, thoughtful answers and ventures where social benefit and unit economics align.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDefense TechEnergyFintech
Experience
- Norm AiHead of Legal Engineeringcurrent2026 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Norm AiDirector, Legal Engineering2025 — 2026New York City Metropolitan Area
- Norm AiLegal Engineer2024 — 2025New York, New York, United States
- Commonweal VenturesPrincipal2022 — 2024New York, New York, United States
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- McKinsey & CompanySenior Associate2021 — 2022Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- McKinsey & CompanyBusiness Analyst2015 — 2017Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Education
- Yale Law SchoolDoctor of Law - JD2018 — 2021
- University of OxfordMSc, Development Economics2017 — 2018
- Georgetown UniversityB.A., Classics & Economics2011 — 2015
- The Roxbury Latin SchoolHigh School Diploma2005 — 2011
Skills & more
Stata7R2Microsoft Excel2Geographic Information Systems (GIS)1
Languages English
From Paul's professional profile.
Colleagues at Commonweal Ventures
Alan Estevez
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Alicia Barton
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Anthony Foxx
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Brenna Berman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Carol Browner
Senior Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Eddie Fishman
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Edward Davis
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Evan Smith
Advisor at Commonweal Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Paul Healy work?
- Paul Healy is Principal at Commonweal Ventures.
- What does Paul Healy invest in?
- Paul Healy invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Fintech.
- What check size does Paul Healy write?
- Paul Healy typically writes checks of $500K.
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Also attended University of Oxford950
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Also attended Georgetown University374
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Shared employers
Also worked at Norm Ai4
Also worked at Commonweal Ventures5
Also worked at McKinsey & Company1,453
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