Vaughn Blake
InvestorPartner at Blue Bear Capital Partners · Board director at Transect · Board director at First Resonance
Los Angeles, California
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2M
About
Vaughn Blake, investing since second grade, prioritizes asymmetry at the policy–technology intersection in climate and energy, applying late-stage discipline to early-stage, software-first infrastructure optimization.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Board director at Transect
Intro paths
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In turn, Vaughn can intro founders to Transect's investors below.
Transect's investors · 3
Co-founders at Transect
CB
Colton BruggerExecutive Officer, Director
RL
Robin LaineExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at First Resonance
Intro paths
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In turn, Vaughn can intro founders to First Resonance's investors below.
First Resonance's investors · 9
Blue Bear Capital PartnersJackson · since 2024Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M checksE12 Venture Capital, LlcLos AltosFikaCulver City · $1M – $10M checksFrontier Venture CapitalBoulder · $50K – $500K checksGaruda VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $1.5M checksIndustrious VenturesDenverPLG VenturesWashington · $100K – $1M checksThird PrimeNew York · $500K – $2M checks
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Co-founders at First Resonance
KT
Karan TalatiExecutive Officer, Director
NS
Neal SarrafExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Blue Bear Capital, LLCPartnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Blue Bear Capital, LLCStrategic Partnercurrent2018 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Topanga.ioBoard Member, Investorcurrent2025 — present
- WARPBoard Member, Investorcurrent2024 — present
- Delos Insurance SolutionsBoard Observer, Investorcurrent2023 — present
- ChargerHelp!Board Member, Investorcurrent2023 — present
- HydrosatBoard Observer, Investorcurrent2023 — presentWashington DC
- ChargetripBoard Member, Investorcurrent2021 — present
- First ResonanceBoard Member, Investorcurrent2020 — present
- MiraBoard Member, Investorcurrent2021 — present
- MiraBoard Observer, Investor2020 — 2021
- TransectBoard Member, Investorcurrent2020 — present
- EmergeBoard Observer, Investorcurrent2017 — present
- Autochrome VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2016 — presentSanta Monica, CA
- NextGen Venture PartnersVenture Partnercurrent2016 — presentGreater Los Angeles Area
- Single Family OfficePortfolio Manager2017 — 2019Irvine, CA
- FlashFundersManaging Director2015 — 2016Los Angeles
- Affine Capital, LLCManaging Partner2014 — 2015Los Angeles
- CoinMKTDirector of Business Development2014Los Angeles
- Robot CorpConsultant/Entrepreneur-in-Residence2012London
- Cameo Labs, IncFounder/CEO2011 — 2012Los Angeles, CA
Skills & more
New Media27Television37Film23Producing8Entertainment11Start-ups43Video Production8Marketing24Reality6Strategy41Digital Media10Social Media Marketing13
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Social MediaCreative ConsultationBloggingBitcoinBitcoin Tradingdigital currencyManagementEntrepreneurshipEarly-stage StartupsBusiness StrategyFundraisingMarketing StrategyFrom Vaughn's professional profile.
Deals · 2
First ResonanceBoard seat
via Blue Bear Capital Partners · filed Nov 2024 · $13M raise
TransectBoard seat
via Blue Bear Capital Partners · filed Apr 2022 · $14.3M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Per SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Alex T. Krueger
Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Carolin Funk
Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Ernst Sack
Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Hank Hattemer
General Counsel & COO at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Hayley Nystrom
Investor at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Jacquelynn Craw
Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Jeff Fleming
Senior Operations Associate at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Joel Moxley
Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners
Network1
Investors connected to Vaughn in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vaughn Blake?
- Vaughn Blake, investing since second grade, prioritizes asymmetry at the policy–technology intersection in climate and energy, applying late-stage discipline to early-stage, software-first infrastructure optimization.
- Where does Vaughn Blake work?
- Vaughn Blake is Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners and Board director at Transect and Board director at First Resonance.
- What does Vaughn Blake invest in?
- Vaughn Blake invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Vaughn Blake write?
- Vaughn Blake typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
- What boards does Vaughn Blake sit on?
- Vaughn Blake holds tracked board seats at First Resonance, Topanga, Transect.
- Where did Vaughn Blake go to school?
- Vaughn Blake studied at Colorado College (BA, English).
Same school
Also attended Colorado College24
Peter AdamsFounder and Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, LlcJamie DaudonPrincipal at The Westly GroupPete HudsonManaging Director at Alta PartnersChris HechtInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersMaggie EdmundsInvestor at SUPPLY CHANGE CAPITALBryna CoyleInvestor at Sandbox Industries
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hydrosat7
Andrew DearingGeneral Partner at Cultivation CapitalPaul MeierPartner at Cultivation CapitalKyle WelbornCofounder & General Partner at Cultivation CapitalRyan JohnsonProduct, Engineering Mgmt Advisor at Vocap PartnersAlexander KüppersInvestment Director at Statkraft VenturesAdam NiewinskiCo-Founder and Managing Partner at OTB Ventures
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