Will O'Donnell
InvestorManaging Partner at Prologis Ventures
San Francisco, California, United States
Writes $100K – $5M checks
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About
Will O'Donnell leverages 20+ years at Prologis—including international expansion and restructuring $4.5B+ of private equity—to build a customer‑backward VC, using a billion‑square‑foot network as a testbed for co‑innovation and incubation.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationRoboticsSaaS
Experience
- PrologisGlobal Head of Corporate Development and Growthcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- PrologisManaging Director and Founder, Prologis Venturescurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco
- FreightWavesBoard Membercurrent2019 — presentChattanooga, Tennessee Area
- Platform ScienceBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentSan Diego, California
- Bay GrovePartner2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
- PrologisSenior Vice President - Strategic Initiatives2013 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- PrologisSenior Vice President - Fund Management (Formerly AMB)2011 — 2013San Francisco Bay Area
- PrologisSenior Vice President - Global Capital Deployment2003 — 2011
- Digital ImpactDirector of Acquisition Solutions1999 — 2003
- Cambridge Technology PartnersAssociate - Customer Management Solutions1998 — 1999
Skills & more
Negotiation10Disposition6Strategic Planning3Real Estate Economics14Due Diligence45Valuation8Private Equity19Portfolio Management24Capital Markets2Financial Modeling7Real Estate Transactions6Financial Analysis6
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Real Estate DevelopmentEquitiesBusiness DevelopmentInvestment PropertiesBusiness StrategyAcquisitionsNew Business DevelopmentVenture CapitalInnovationLanguages Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Will O'Donnell?
- Will O'Donnell leverages 20+ years at Prologis—including international expansion and restructuring $4.5B+ of private equity—to build a customer‑backward VC, using a billion‑square‑foot network as a testbed for co‑innovation and incubation.
- Where does Will O'Donnell work?
- Will O'Donnell is Managing Partner at Prologis Ventures.
- What does Will O'Donnell invest in?
- Will O'Donnell invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS.
- What check size does Will O'Donnell write?
- Will O'Donnell typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Will O'Donnell go to school?
- Will O'Donnell studied at Duke University (BA, English and Spanish).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Prologis16
Keatten SmithCapital Formation Coordinator at March Capital PartnersNeville TeagardenCo-Founder and General Partner at AI CapitalLynn AmbrosyManaging Director at Advantage Capital PartnersJessica DuranManaging Director, COO & CFO at TSG Consumer PartnersPeter HongAccounting Team at TSG Consumer PartnersSofia JaraExecutive Assistant at Abingworth
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Also worked at FreightWaves6
Chris GirgentiVenture Advisor at Alpha PartnersDan ConnerGeneral Partner at Ascend Venture CapitalGeorge AbernathyStrategic Advisor at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCTyler PetersonPartner, Technology at Triangle Peak PartnersCraig FullerFounder and CEO at Freight WavesCharley DehoneyCEO & Co-Founder at Upwell
Also worked at Platform Science7
Victor Bunoust-RoquerePrincipal at Manhattan Venture PartnersTodd KaloudisManaging Director at Cobro VenturesTracy BlackPartner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCChris SultemeierOperating Partner at NewRoad Capital Partners, LLCHieu BuiVenture Partner at Interlock CapitalJack KennedyFounder at Platform Science
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