Tom Baruch
InvestorFounderFounder and Managing Director at Baruch Future Ventures · Managing Partner at M34 Capital · Board director at Alta Resource Technologies · Board director at Launchpad Central · Board director at Urban Electric Power
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $100K – $1M checks
FoundedAlta Resource TechnologiesGrabitLaunchpad CentralUrban Electric Power
About
Tom Baruch pioneered corporate venture at Exxon and, as an early synthetic-biology investor since 1997 with no losses in the sector, promotes a DNA Economy and 10-year billion-dollar timelines.
Invests in
AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechEnergyFoodTechNew Materials
Board director at Alta Resource Technologies
Intro paths
In turn, Tom can intro founders to Alta Resource Technologies's investors below.
Alta Resource Technologies's investors · 12
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Co-founders at Alta Resource Technologies
Board director at Launchpad Central
Intro paths
In turn, Tom can intro founders to Launchpad Central's investors below.
Launchpad Central's investors · 1
Co-founders at Launchpad Central
Board director at Urban Electric Power
Intro paths
In turn, Tom can intro founders to Urban Electric Power's investors below.
Urban Electric Power's investors · 5
Co-founders at Urban Electric Power
Experience
- Baruch Future VenturesFoundercurrent2012 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Breakthrough Energy VenturesSenior Advisorcurrent2019 — present
- Cyclotron RoadLeadership Council Membercurrent2016 — presentBerkeley, CA
- 8VCAdvisorcurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Humanity UnitedAdvisorcurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTrustee Emerituscurrent2002 — present
- Foundation for Climate RestorationBoard Member2020 — 2023
- Codexis, Inc.Chairman2002 — 2020
- Formation | 8 PartnersPartner Emeritus2011 — 2015San Francisco, California
- IntermolecularChairman2006 — 2015
- CMEA CapitalFounder and Partner Emeritus1988 — 2010
- Microwave Technology, IncFounder/CEO1982 — 1988
- Exxon CorporationPresident of Exxon Materials Division1970 — 1982
- Battelle Development CorporationPatent Attorney and Project Manager1960 — 1969
Education
- Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteBachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering
- Capital UniversityJuris Doctor (J.D.)
Skills & more
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Deal SourcingClean TechnologyAngel InvestingVenture FinancingEmerging MarketsCommercializationMergers & AcquisitionsInvestor RelationsLeadershipManagementStrategic ConsultingBuyoutsLanguages German
From Tom's professional profile.
Deals · 3
Alta Resource TechnologiesBoard seat
via M34 Capital · filed Apr 2024 · $4.5M raise
GrabitBoard seat
via M34 Capital · filed Jun 2015 · $14.7M raise
Launchpad CentralBoard seat
via M34 Capital · filed Mar 2015 · $1.2M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Baruch Future Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Tom Baruch work?
- Tom Baruch is Founder and Managing Director at Baruch Future Ventures and Founder at Alta Resource Technologies and Founder at Launchpad Central and Founder at Urban Electric Power.
- What does Tom Baruch invest in?
- Tom Baruch invests in AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, New Materials.
- What check size does Tom Baruch write?
- Tom Baruch typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What companies did Tom Baruch found?
- Tom Baruch founded Alta Resource Technologies, Grabit, Launchpad Central, Urban Electric Power.
- Does Tom Baruch lead rounds?
- Yes — Tom Baruch has led 7 tracked investments.
Same school
Also attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute82
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