zipdragon ventures

early stage investing and advisory in climate tech

WHAT WE DO

zipdragon lives at the nexus of climate tech and digital

what we do venn diagram What we do: power, mobility, buildings, water and waste

INVESTING

Investing in the early stages of a company’s evolution

Investment thesis

zipdragon focuses on startups at the intersection of climate tech and digital, investing in capital efficient early-stage startups addressing meaningful problems.

Focuses on founders, their ability to lead, and the culture they inspire.

Embraces the early stage but expects short revenue ramp; willing to lead transactions (with priced rounds or convertible notes) and serve on boards.

Emphasizes capital efficiency (attracted to high-velocity, low-friction sales models), investing in pre-seed, seed, and Series A.

Offers hands-on advice leveraging prior SaaS operating experience and network of experts.

Invests across the US with a focus on innovation hubs where zipdragon has deep connections.

Nurtures relationships with co-investors to build strong syndicates and follow-on financings.


Direct Investment Portfolio


ADVISORY

Identifying solutions for forward-thinking companies and investors

Selected highlights

Senior investment advisor in energy provider’s global corporate venture capital (CVC) arm.

Designed and running a digital innovation program for a leading clean energy company.

Launched an innovative sourcing program and developed a pipeline of potential partners for a global industrials company.

Co-created a pilot debt fund to invest in emerging market distributors of solar systems.


TEAM

CONTACT

Send us an email info@zipdragon.com