Sierra Peterson
InvestorGeneral Partner at Voyager Partners
San Francisco Bay Area
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Sierra Peterson, a former White House energy policymaker and fintech company‑builder whose platform financed $3B+ in solar projects, seeks founders building software/hardware for energy markets, supply chains and physical AI.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Experience
- VoyagerFounder + General Partnercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow, Class 26current2021 — present
- Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
- The Change Climate ProjectBoard Member2020 — 2022San Francisco, CA
- Renovate AmericaVice President, Corporate Development & New Businesses2015 — 2017San Francisco, CA
- Spruce FinanceDirector, Business Development & Product Teams2012 — 2015San Francisco, CA
- SungevityDirector, Corporate Development2011 — 2012Oakland, CA
- Executive Office of the PresidentFellow2010Washington, DC
- U.S. House of RepresentativesFellow2009Washington, DC
- California Public Utilities CommissionRenewable Procurement and Resource Planning Team2008San Francisco, CA
- International Energy AgencyEnergy Efficiency and Environment Analyst2005 — 2007Paris, France
- Cadogan Management LLCHedge Fund Analyst2002New York City Metropolitan Area
Education
- Stanford UniversityBachelor's
- Harvard UniversityMaster's
Skills & more
Renewable Energy99Business Development77Strategic Partnerships70Cleantech47Energy50Program Management26Energy Efficiency24Contract Negotiation16New Business Development18Product Development9Project Management14Solar Energy18
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Climate ChangeMergers & AcquisitionsProduct ManagementStart-upsBusiness StrategyFinancial AnalysisMarket ResearchFinanceStrategyManagementAnalysisStrategic PlanningLanguages French
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Same school
Also attended Stanford University1,578
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Also attended Harvard University1,173
Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows360
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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Also worked at Renovate America1
Also worked at Executive Office of the President15
Andrew McLaughlinPartner at Higher Ground LabsShane WallPartner & President of CXO Network at FusionKathy PhamInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesAlfred JohnsonCEO Partner at Ardent VentureZachary KushelFounder & Managing Partner at MSIVSamantha LibratyU.S. Chief of Staff and Investor Relations at New Era Capital Partners
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Also worked at California Public Utilities Commission3
Colleagues at Voyager Partners
Aram Shin
Managing Partner at Voyager Partners
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Elena Ballesteros
Investor at Voyager Partners
Jake Kent
Partner at Voyager Partners
James Wyman
Chief Of Staff at Voyager Partners
Leo Banchik
Partner at Voyager Partners
Leonardo Banchik
Partner at Voyager Partners
Matthew Blain
Partner at Voyager Partners
Melissa Luxemberg
VP Of Finance & Operations at Voyager Partners