in visionary leaders

in first time CEOs and repeat entrepreneurs

that addressing climate change is the fundamental challenge for our generation

that the transition to the low-carbon economy is the greatest economic opportunity of this century

that the leading companies of tomorrow are being created today

OUR VISION

Prelude Ventures is a venture capital firm partnering with entrepreneurs to address climate change. Since 2013, we have invested in over 40 companies across advanced energy, food and agriculture, transportation and logistics, advanced materials and manufacturing, and advanced computing.  We have a long-term commitment to the sector, accept informed risks, and couple a fundamental emphasis on venture-level returns with an understanding of deep-tech and hardware development timelines. Prelude manages capital exclusively for Simons family philanthropic entities and is a founding member of the Breakthrough Energy Coalition.
 

OUR TEAM

NAT SIMONS

CO-FOUNDER

LAURA BAXTER-SIMONS

CO-FOUNDER

GABRIEL KRA

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRYAN SHILL

ASSOCIATE

TIM WOODWARD

MANAGING DIRECTOR

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