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Zach Barasz

Investor

Partner at G2 Venture Partners · Board director at Locus Robotics

Rochester, New York

Writes $15 – $70 checks · typically $20

Kauffman Fellow · Class 23

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1,572 people in our graph share verified history with Zach — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Alex TranunlockedZach: together at Kleiner Perkins (2013–2017)
Zach: together at The Wharton School
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Zach: together at Kleiner Perkins

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.

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Invests in

Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Board director at Locus Robotics

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Locus Robotics's investors · 9

BONDSan FranciscoDefined VCVancouverG2 Venture PartnersPortola Valley · $15M – $25M checks · since 2022Goldman SachsNew York · since 2022Hercules Capital, Inc.San Mateo · $5M – $500M checksNext47Palo AltoScale Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $5M – $25M checks · since 2026Stack CapitalTorontoStafford Capital PartnersAustin

Co-founders at Locus Robotics

MJMichael Johnson
Michael JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
BWBruce Welty
Bruce WeltyExecutive Officer, Director
ADAl Dekin
Al DekinFounder
MJMike Johnson
Mike JohnsonFounder
JWJason Walker
Jason WalkerFounder

Experience

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

Skills & more

Financial Modeling20Due Diligence10Private Equity12Strategy11Business Strategy13Start-ups7Venture Capital8Strategic Planning4SaaS1Investments1Management Consulting5Valuation2
+7 moreEntrepreneurshipMergers & 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

Blackmore Sensors and AnalyticsBright MachinesCelLinkLimeMakerSightsMotiveProterraSheertexVeraXometry

Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources · 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 and Board director at Locus Robotics.
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 Blackmore Sensors and Analytics, Bright Machines, CelLink, Lime, Locus Robotics, MakerSights, Motive, Proterra, Sheertex, Vera, 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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