Craig Lawrence
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Energy Transition Ventures
Focus
Climate, Deeptech
About Craig Lawrence
Craig Lawrence brings an unusually deep technical background to venture capital, having started as an engineer with patents ranging from portable fuel cells to office furniture before building and leading IDEO's dedicated energy practice. He focuses on the infrastructure and systems side of energy transition—like grid modernization and distributed energy resources—rather than just high-visibility climate hardware, and actively works as a co-builder with portfolio companies drawing on his hands-on operating experience.
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Investment Stage
Investment Profile
Craig Lawrence is a Co-Founder and Partner, Energy Transition Ventures at Energy Transition Ventures, based in Houston, TX.
Craig's investment focus spans Climate, Deeptech, AI, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Craig Lawrence?
Craig Lawrence is a Co-Founder and Partner, Energy Transition Ventures at Energy Transition Ventures, based in Houston, TX. Their investment focus includes Climate, Deeptech, AI.
What does Craig Lawrence invest in?
Craig Lawrence focuses on investments in Climate, Deeptech, AI through Energy Transition Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What firm is Craig Lawrence at?
Craig Lawrence is currently at Energy Transition Ventures, headquartered in Houston, TX, serving as Co-Founder and Partner, Energy Transition Ventures.
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