Sara Chamberlain
InvestorManaging Director at Energy Foundry
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $5M checks · typically $750K
About
Sara Chamberlain built a specialized cleantech VC platform from scratch, bringing over 15 years across utilities and government to back complex hardware and infrastructure like non‑lithium storage and heating decarbonization.
Invests in
Climate TechCybersecurityDeep TechEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Experience
- Earth FoundryManaging Directorcurrent2012 — presentChicago, IL
- Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and RosatiSr. Advisor, Government Relations2009 — 2012
- GE EnergyRenewable Energy Leadership Program - Summer Associate2008
- RPS GaiaTechSenior Environmental Consultant2004 — 2007
Education
- The University of Chicago Booth School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA2007 — 2009
- Emory UniversityBachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies2000 — 2003
Skills & more
Entrepreneurship23Cleantech21Renewable Energy31Sustainability6Energy13Solar Energy7Energy Efficiency8Due Diligence11Business Development4Project Management2Financial Modeling4Energy Policy4
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Strategic PartnershipsMergers & AcquisitionsMergersStrategic PlanningAnalysisLanguages Spanish
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Colleagues at Energy Foundry
Adam Wallen
Investor at Energy Foundry
Bijoy Shah
Investor at Energy Foundry
Bill Lese
Investor at Energy Foundry
Destiny Head
Investor at Energy Foundry
Frank Egan
Investor at Energy Foundry
Heidi Lubin
Investor at Energy Foundry
Henry Heitzer
Investor at Energy Foundry
Jason Blumberg
Co-Founder and Managing Director at Energy Foundry
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sara Chamberlain work?
- Sara Chamberlain is Managing Director at Energy Foundry.
- What does Sara Chamberlain invest in?
- Sara Chamberlain invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, New Materials.
- What check size does Sara Chamberlain write?
- Sara Chamberlain typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
Same school
Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business476
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Also attended Emory University116
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Shared employers
Also worked at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati46
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Also worked at GE Energy20
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