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Sebastián Castro Galnares

InvestorFounder

General Partner at alpha4 ventures

New York

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedKushki Group

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Kyle DohertyunlockedSebastián: together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2004)
×3Sebastián: together at YPO
×8Sebastián: together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Experience

  1. KushkiCofounder and Presidentcurrent2015 — present
  2. Abundance360Membercurrent2024 — present
  3. YPOMembercurrent2024 — presentMexico City, Mexico
  4. alpha4 venturesGeneral Partnercurrent2016 — present
  5. YaEstá.comBoard Member2013 — 2019
  6. LeafFounder & Chief Product Officer (Acquired by Heartland Payment Systems)2013 — 2014
  7. LeafFounder & Chief Operating Officer2011 — 2013Cambridge, MA
  8. Photovoltaic Research Laboratory at the Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyGraduate Researcher2008 — 2010
  9. Photon Consulting & Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyConsultant2008
  10. Universidad Politécnica de MadridResearcher2008
  11. General ElectricEngineering research intern2007

Skills & more

Prototyping2Prototype2Energy11Engineering24Renewable Energy5Entrepreneurship53Start-ups47Product Development26Business Strategy22Research6Data Analysis11User Experience4
+12 moreConsumer ElectronicsMobile InternetSolar EnergyMobile ApplicationsBusiness DevelopmentMobile DevicesProduct ManagementSustainabilityE-commerceStrategic PartnershipsConsumer TechnologyVenture Capital

Languages English · Portuguese · Spanish

  • New Space Economy: Technologies, Products, Services, and Business Models — MIT Professional Education

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Colleagues at alpha4 ventures

Alvaro Vigliola
General Partner at alpha4 ventures
Eduardo Castro-Wright
Investor at alpha4 ventures
Sebastian Castro
General Partner at alpha4 ventures

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Eduardo Castro-WrightScout
Investor at alpha4 ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sebastián Castro Galnares?
General Partner at alpha4 ventures
Where does Sebastián Castro Galnares work?
Sebastián Castro Galnares is Founder of Kushki Group and General Partner at alpha4 ventures.
What check size does Sebastián Castro Galnares write?
Sebastián Castro Galnares typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Sebastián Castro Galnares found?
Sebastián Castro Galnares founded Kushki Group.
Where did Sebastián Castro Galnares go to school?
Sebastián Castro Galnares studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering - Energy Science); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Bachelor of Science, Mathematics).

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