Don Tappan, Braemar Energy Ventures

Don Tappan, a General Partner at Braemar Energy Ventures, invests in early-to-mid-stage technology companies (Pre-Seed. See sector focus and contact routes.

About Don Tappan

Don Tappan, a General Partner at Braemar Energy Ventures, invests in early-to-mid-stage technology companies (Pre-Seed through Growth) exclusively within the energy sector, focusing on mobility, power, resources, and infrastructure. His notable portfolio includes energy transition pioneers such as Utilidata, Aledia, ChargePoint, and Enernoc, where he has served on boards to guide their growth. Tappan’s distinctive thesis centers on accelerating the energy transition by backing technologies that address sustainable energy production and consumption within the multi-trillion-dollar global energy system.

Don Tappan at a glance

Role
Partner
Organization
Braemar Energy Ventures
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Energy

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Don Tappan at Braemar Energy Ventures (New York, New York, United States) — sector focus: Energy.
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Don Tappan is based in New York, New York, United States.

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