Where does Zach Barasz work?

Zach Barasz is Partner at G2 Venture Partners.

What check size does Zach Barasz write?

Zach Barasz typically writes checks of $15 – $70.

What boards does Zach Barasz sit on?

Zach Barasz holds tracked board seats at Locus Robotics.

What companies has Zach Barasz invested in?

Investments tracked here include Bright Machines, CelLink, Lime, Locus Robotics, MakerSights, Motive, Proterra, Sheertex, Xometry.

Where did Zach Barasz go to school?

Zach Barasz studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); The Wharton School (BS, Economics - Finance); University of Pennsylvania (BA, Political Philosophy).

Zach Barasz

Investor

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Rochester, New York

Writes $15 – $70 checks · typically $20

About

Zach Barasz has about thirteen years of investing experience, focusing on the overlap of technology and sustainability across transportation, manufacturing, supply chains, and the consumer economy. Before joining G2 Venture Partners, he was a Partner at BMW i Ventures and earlier spent three years at Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, following roles at Altamont Capital Partners, The Boston Consulting Group, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. He earned a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Stanford.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

z•••@g2vp.comreveal

Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Experience

G2 Venture PartnersPartnercurrent2019 — present
Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow2018 — 2022
BMW i VenturesPartner2017 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersSenior Associate2013 — 2017Menlo Park
Altamont Capital PartnersAssociate2011 — 2012Palo Alto
Wildlife Conservation SocietyAssociate - Conservation Challenges2010 — 2011New York
The Boston Consulting GroupConsultant2008 — 2011New York
Bain & CompanyAssociate Consultant Intern2007Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Financial Modeling20Due Diligence10Private Equity12Strategy11Business Strategy13Start-ups7Venture Capital8Strategic Planning4SaaS1Investments1Management Consulting5Valuation2

+7 more

EntrepreneurshipMergers & AcquisitionsConsultingCorporate DevelopmentBusiness Process ImprovementRenewable EnergyBusiness Development

From Zach's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Locus RoboticsBoard seat

via G2 Venture Partners · filed Nov 2022 · $125M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Investor

Bright MachinesCelLinkLimeMakerSights MotiveProterraSheertexXometry

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.

Colleagues at G2 Venture Partners

Ali Blake

Director of Investor Relations & Platform at G2 Venture Partners

Anil Paryani

Investor at G2 Venture Partners

Anne Fazioli-Khiari

Partner & COO at G2 Venture Partners

Ben Kortlang

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Bennett Brown

Associate at G2 Venture Partners

Bing Gordon

Investor at G2 Venture Partners

Brian Lowery

Investor at G2 Venture Partners

Brook Porter

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Network4

Ben Kortlang

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Brook Porter

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Daniel Oros

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

David Mount

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

Investors connected to Zach in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zach Barasz?: Zach Barasz has about thirteen years of investing experience, focusing on the overlap of technology and sustainability across transportation, manufacturing, supply chains, and the consumer economy. Before joining G2 Venture Partners, he was a Partner at BMW i Ventures and earlier spent three years at Kleiner Perkins' Green Growth Fund, following roles at Altamont Capital Partners, The Boston Consulting Group, and the Wildlife Conservation Society. He earned a B.S. in Economics and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Stanford.
Where does Zach Barasz work?: Zach Barasz is Partner at G2 Venture Partners.
What does Zach Barasz invest in?: Zach Barasz invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Climate Tech, Consumer, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does Zach Barasz write?: Zach Barasz typically writes checks of $15 – $70.
What boards does Zach Barasz sit on?: Zach Barasz holds tracked board seats at Locus Robotics.
What companies has Zach Barasz invested in?: Investments tracked here include Bright Machines, CelLink, Lime, Locus Robotics, MakerSights, Motive, Proterra, Sheertex, Xometry.
Where did Zach Barasz go to school?: Zach Barasz studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); The Wharton School (BS, Economics - Finance); University of Pennsylvania (BA, Political Philosophy).

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Shared employers

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Also worked at Wildlife Conservation Society3

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