Robert Harding
InvestorCo-Founder, Managing Partner, CLO at VoLo Earth Ventures
San Diego, California
Writes $2M checks · typically $500K
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About
Robert Harding, managing partner and chief legal officer with two decades' clean‑energy law experience, brings VC legal expertise, personally negotiates multi‑million licensing deals with Fortune 500s, and makes investment decisions.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
Climate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Experience
- VoLo Earth VenturesCo-Founder, General Counsel, CLOcurrent2020 — present
- Harding LawFounder, Attorney2017 — 2021Carlsbad, CA
- Skinit Acquisition LLC/Skinit Inc.General Counsel2007 — 2017San Diego
- CRUNK LLCVP Legal2003 — 2006Carlsbad, California
- Sidney Frank Importing CompanyLegal Consultant to the Chairman2003 — 2006New Rochelle, NY
- Cooley GodwardAssociate Attorney2001 — 2003San Diego
- Cooley GodwardSummer Associate2000San Diego
- United States District CourtLegal Extern for Chief Judge David Alan Ezra1999Honolulu, HI
Skills & more
Licensing23Contract Negotiation2Intellectual Property12Mergers1Trademarks5Corporate Law21Commercial Litigation5Litigation3Trademark Infringement5Legal Research5Trade Secrets3Joint Ventures4
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Securities RegulationCivil LitigationLegal WritingMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsContract LawCorporate GovernanceDue DiligenceEmployment LawLegal AdviceLegal AssistanceLegal ComplianceFrom Robert's professional profile.
Colleagues at VoLo Earth Ventures
Amory Lovins
Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
David Vogel
Founding Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
Elaine Hsieh
Partner, COO at VoLo Earth Ventures
Eric Riesenberg
Managing Partner and CFO at VoLo Earth Ventures
Erin Kirton
Senior Associate at VoLo Earth Ventures
Erin Sawyer
Venture Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Joseph Goodman
Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Kareem Dabbagh
Managing Partner at VoLo Earth Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robert Harding?
- Robert Harding, managing partner and chief legal officer with two decades' clean‑energy law experience, brings VC legal expertise, personally negotiates multi‑million licensing deals with Fortune 500s, and makes investment decisions.
- Where does Robert Harding work?
- Robert Harding is Co-Founder, Managing Partner, CLO at VoLo Earth Ventures.
- What does Robert Harding invest in?
- Robert Harding invests in Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Hardware.
- What check size does Robert Harding write?
- Robert Harding typically writes checks of $2M.
- Where did Robert Harding go to school?
- Robert Harding studied at University of California, Davis - School of Law (JD, Bachelor of Arts); Yale University (Bachelor of Arts - BA, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Studies); Punahou School.
Same school
Also attended University of California, Davis - School of Law13
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Also attended Yale University948
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)
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Also attended Punahou School39
Nina LabattChief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer at S32Meriann ChunPrincipal, Management Company Controller at TCVChris BurniskePartner at Placeholder VCRobin ChanInvestor at Goat CapitalEve MalerVenture Partner & Advisor at 1414 VenturesBill BrownellSV2 Board Treasurer at Silicon Valley
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Shared employers
Also worked at Cooley Godward55
Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesKerry KilleenAssociate General Counsel at RevolutionTom McGinnGeneral Counsel at NorthzoneIan ShannonFinance/Legal/IR at 8VCAz VirjiGeneral Counsel at Marlin Equity PartnersAmanda BuschGeneral Counsel at Mucker Capital
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