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Stuart Davidson

Investor

Founding Partner at Avesta Fund

San Francisco, California, United States

Writes $150K – $500K checks

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About

Stuart Davidson has 20+ years of early-stage technology investing spanning tech cycles since the dot‑com era and a track record in impact investing, having founded and chairs an impact firm.

Invests in

Climate TechEdTechEnergyFintechImpact & Social Good

Experience

  1. Sonen CapitalChairman and Co-Foundercurrent2011 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. Labrador VenturesManaging Partnercurrent1995 — presentMenlo Park, CA
  3. Avesta CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2021 — present
  4. Project Manager to Founder CEOPrevious Experience1978 — 1998MCI Communications, Warner Communications, Alkermes, Inc. and Combion, Inc.

Skills & more

Venture Capital43Financial Modeling23Due Diligence18Private Equity16Corporate Development15Investments3Entrepreneurship12Mergers & Acquisitions7Valuation7Fundraising1Business Strategy5Start-ups3
+6 moreStrategyStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsPhilanthropyBoard DevelopmentManagement Consulting

Languages English · French · German

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Investments

Investor

Microverse

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Colleagues at Avesta Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stuart Davidson?
Stuart Davidson has 20+ years of early-stage technology investing spanning tech cycles since the dot‑com era and a track record in impact investing, having founded and chairs an impact firm.
Where does Stuart Davidson work?
Stuart Davidson is Founding Partner at Avesta Fund.
What does Stuart Davidson invest in?
Stuart Davidson invests in Climate Tech, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, Impact & Social Good.
What check size does Stuart Davidson write?
Stuart Davidson typically writes checks of $150K – $500K.
What companies has Stuart Davidson invested in?
Investments tracked here include Microverse.
Where did Stuart Davidson go to school?
Stuart Davidson studied at Harvard Business School; Harvard University.

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