Stage FocusSeed, Series A
GeographyUS
TypeFamily Office
Last Activity2024
Industry Focus
Industries
Climate TechFusionAgritechAdvanced MaterialsBuilt EnvironmentEnergy TechMobilityAdvanced ManufacturingFood Tech
Technical BenchStrong
Investor TypeDeepTech Purist
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Prelude Ventures is an elite climate-only fund managing roughly $2B for the Simons family — a single-LP structure that provides freedom from traditional fundraising cycles. The portfolio has produced 10 climate unicorns, including KoBold Metals and Commonwealth Fusion Systems, from 60+ investments.
The fund has a hard "no fossil fuels" rule — no technology that makes extraction cheaper. Sectors s...
Notable Investments
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KoBold MetalsC
Commonwealth Fusion SystemsF
Fervo EnergyL
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