Current Firm
Also Capital
Focus
Deeptech, Climate
About Brandes Woodall
Brandes Woodall is an Analyst at Also Capital, an early-stage venture firm that invests in technically ambitious founders across space, energy, defense, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. She supports early-stage investment diligence, firm operations, and portfolio companies, having joined Also Capital as a scout in the summer of 2025 before becoming the firm's first full-time investment hire. Before Also Capital, Woodall worked at AlphaSights on a specialized research team producing commissioned analysis reports for hedge funds and other credit investors, conducting primary research by speaking directly with industry operators. Earlier she interned at Satori Capital, a growth equity firm investing across consumer, energy, and industrial sectors, where she supported both an evergreen private equity fund and a thematic hedge fund focused on the energy transition. She holds a BA in Statistics and Economics from Columbia University.
Focus Areas
Investment Stage
Previous Firms
Investment Profile
Brandes Woodall is a Analyst, Also Capital at Also Capital, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Brandes's investment focus spans Deeptech, Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Before Also Capital, Brandes worked at AlphaSights, Satori Capital. This breadth of experience across multiple firms provides a well-rounded perspective on the venture capital landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Brandes Woodall?
Brandes Woodall is a Analyst, Also Capital at Also Capital, based in Los Angeles, CA. Their investment focus includes Deeptech, Climate, Aerospace & Defense.
What does Brandes Woodall invest in?
Brandes Woodall focuses on investments in Deeptech, Climate, Aerospace & Defense, Space through Also Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Brandes Woodall at?
Brandes Woodall is currently at Also Capital, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, serving as Analyst, Also Capital. Previously, they worked at AlphaSights, Satori Capital.
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