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Robert Harding

Investor

Co-Founder, Managing Partner, CLO at VoLo Earth Ventures

San Diego, California

Writes $2M checks · typically $500K

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.

Invests in

Climate TechDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware

Experience

  1. VoLo Earth VenturesCo-Founder, General Counsel, CLOcurrent2020 — present
  2. Harding LawFounder, Attorney2017 — 2021Carlsbad, CA
  3. Skinit Acquisition LLC/Skinit Inc.General Counsel2007 — 2017San Diego
  4. CRUNK LLCVP Legal2003 — 2006Carlsbad, California
  5. Sidney Frank Importing CompanyLegal Consultant to the Chairman2003 — 2006New Rochelle, NY
  6. Cooley GodwardAssociate Attorney2001 — 2003San Diego
  7. Cooley GodwardSummer Associate2000San Diego
  8. United States District CourtLegal Extern for Chief Judge David Alan Ezra1999Honolulu, HI

Education

  1. University of California, Davis - School of LawJD, Bachelor of Arts1998 — 2001
  2. Yale UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Chemical Engineering and Environmental Studies1991 — 1995
  3. Punahou School1984 — 1991

Skills & more

Licensing23Contract Negotiation2Intellectual Property12Mergers1Trademarks5Corporate Law21Commercial Litigation5Litigation3Trademark Infringement5Legal Research5Trade Secrets3Joint Ventures4
+12 moreSecurities RegulationCivil LitigationLegal WritingMergers & AcquisitionsStart-upsContract LawCorporate GovernanceDue DiligenceEmployment LawLegal AdviceLegal AssistanceLegal Compliance

From Robert's professional profile.

Colleagues at VoLo Earth Ventures

Amory Lovins
Advisor at VoLo Earth Ventures
Brett Clarke
Associate at VoLo Earth Ventures
Christopher Tullar
Operating Partner 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

Frequently asked questions

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.

Same school

Also attended University of California, Davis - School of Law2

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Also attended Yale University619

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Also attended Punahou School24

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Shared employers

Also worked at Cooley Godward42

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