Stuart Davidson
InvestorFounding 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
- Sonen CapitalChairman and Co-Foundercurrent2011 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Labrador VenturesManaging Partnercurrent1995 — presentMenlo Park, CA
- Avesta CapitalVenture Partnercurrent2021 — present
- 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
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StrategyStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsPhilanthropyBoard DevelopmentManagement ConsultingLanguages English · French · German
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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.
- Where did Stuart Davidson go to school?
- Stuart Davidson studied at Harvard Business School; Harvard University.
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
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