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Paul Sheng

Investor

Managing Partner at Fathom

Greater Houston

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Laura BuhlerunlockedPaul: together at McKinsey & Company (2009–2012)
Γ—2Paul: together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Γ—9Paul: together at McKinsey & Company

About

Paul Sheng pairs an MIT mechanical engineering PhD with ~25 years leading McKinsey's energy practices, operating from Houston and focusing on advanced computing, materials, climate resilience and aerospace, convening founders.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechDefense TechHardwareNew Materials

Experience

  1. Fathom FundCo-founder and Managing Partnercurrent2024 β€” presentHouston, Texas, United States
  2. NovoLINCBoard Membercurrent2025 β€” presentUnited States
  3. Nullspace, Inc.Board Membercurrent2025 β€” presentHuntsville, Alabama, United States
  4. ReSource ChemicalBoard Membercurrent2025 β€” presentOakland, California, United States
  5. EmvolonBoard Membercurrent2024 β€” presentWoburn, Massachusetts, United States
  6. ElectraLithBoard Membercurrent2025 β€” presentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
  7. Calyx GlobalBoard Observercurrent2024 β€” presentSingapore, Singapore
  8. The EngineFounders Advisorcurrent2023 β€” presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  9. GOOSE CapitalAngel Investorcurrent2023 β€” presentHouston, Texas, United States
  10. McKinsey & CompanySenior Partner1998 β€” 2023
  11. UC BerkeleyAssociate Professor1991 β€” 2000

Skills & more

Organizational Design3Management Consulting14Business Process Improvement3Business Transformation3Business Strategy12Corporate Development3Start-ups1Business Development2Change Management3Business Planning1Financial Modeling1Mergers & Acquisitions3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Sheng?
Paul Sheng pairs an MIT mechanical engineering PhD with ~25 years leading McKinsey's energy practices, operating from Houston and focusing on advanced computing, materials, climate resilience and aerospace, convening founders.
Where does Paul Sheng work?
Paul Sheng is Managing Partner at Fathom.
What does Paul Sheng invest in?
Paul Sheng invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Hardware, New Materials.
Where did Paul Sheng go to school?
Paul Sheng studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering).

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