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Emerson Collective

Palo Alto, California · Invests in US; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BGrowthMedia & EntertainmentAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationClimate & Clean EnergyHealthcare & Digital HealthFintech & PaymentsEdTechBiotech & Life SciencesDeveloper Tools & Infrastructure

Thesis

Emerson Collective invests in entrepreneurs and innovators driven by purpose, seeking consequential companies that deliver both generational impact and venture-scale returns. The firm targets sectors where biggest market opportunities meet meaningful impact levers: energy & environment, digital health, fintech, education, work, and media.

Likely not a fit for

Does not invest in companies primarily driven by financial return without meaningful impact. Avoids gambling, pure speculation, or ventures not aligned with environmental, educational, or social impact goals.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$28B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

14 contacts on file

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Laurene Powell Jobs

General PartnerFounder and President · Primary contact

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Rahul Ajmera

PartnerInvesting Partner - Early Stage Tech

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Julien Barber

AssociateAssociate Director - Energy & Environment

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Armen Berjikly

PartnerInvesting Partner - Early Stage Tech

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Michael Bruce

Senior Director - Venture Investing (Environment & Energy)

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Elka Chamberlin

Director - Portfolio Services, Venture Investing

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Gabe Kleinman

Platform & OpsOperating Partner - Venture Investing

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Peter Lauten

Senior Director - Growth Stage Tech

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Joanna Lichter

AssociateAssociate Director - Venture Investing

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Fern Mandelbaum

PartnerManaging Director - Venture Investing

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Steve McDermid

PartnerManaging Director - Venture Investing (Growth Stage)

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Susy Schöneberg

Director - Portfolio Support

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Sona Sharan

AssociateAssociate - Venture Success

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Brad Powell

PartnerManaging Director

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Portfolio

humans&Enterprise Software

humans& is a human-centric frontier AI lab focused on reimagining AI to center around people and their relationships. The company aims to innovate in areas such as multi-agent reinforcement learning and user understanding, integrating science and product development.

Chai DiscoveryBiotech Life Sciences

Chai Discovery builds frontier models and tools to predict and reprogram the interactions between molecules. Our technology is used to unlock breakthrough medicines.

X-energyClimate Clean Energy

X-energy is focused on advanced nuclear reactor and fuel design engineering, particularly with their Xe-100 small modular reactor and TRISO-X fuel technology, aiming to provide safe and efficient nuclear energy solutions.

MidiHealthcare Digital

Midi provides insurance-covered care from women's health specialists, focusing on midlife hormonal changes and associated health needs.

HarmonicEnterprise Software

Harmonic provides broadband solutions that enhance video streaming and improve broadband speed and capacity through virtualized technologies.

Conduit TechEnterprise Software

Conduit Tech provides a LiDAR-powered design and sales solution specifically for HVAC professionals, offering tools for load calculations, 3D system design, and sales engagement.

Career KarmaEdtech

Career Karma helps you discover the right path, get matched to job training programs, and build momentum toward your desired career goals—completely free.

Praxis LabsEnterprise Software

Praxis Labs is an innovative workplace learning firm that uses AI-driven immersive simulations to enhance inclusive leadership training and improve workplace dynamics.

AltSchoolEdtech

AltSchool is a microschool system based in San Francisco, focusing on expanding its educational model through recent executive hires.

Seesaw LearningEdtech

Seesaw Learning Hub offers professional development courses for educators to enhance their teaching skills using the Seesaw platform, focusing on student engagement and differentiation.

Clockwise.MDHealthcare Digital

Clockwise.MD provides urgent care software and practice management solutions, focusing on enhancing patient engagement and operational efficiency through AI-driven tools.

TwelveClimate Clean Energy

Twelve is a carbon transformation company that converts captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, fuels, and other essential products typically made from fossil fuels.

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Emerson Collective Research Investment Thesis Emerson Collective is a unique family office and venture capital firm founded by Laurene Powell Jobs that operates at the intersection of venture capital, philanthropy, advocacy, and media ownership. Unlike traditional venture firms, Emerson Collective provides founders with not just capital, but also access to a broad range of resources including phil

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