Josh Felser

Josh Felser is a serial entrepreneur and early-stage investor who co-founded Climactic, a venture capital firm focused on climate technology investments.1 Here are some key details about Josh Felser:

Professional Background

Entrepreneurial Experience::

• Co-founder and President of Spinner, an early Internet radio service acquired by AOL for $320 million in 1999
• Co-founder and CEO of Grouper/Crackle, an early user-powered Internet video network acquired by Sony for $65 million in 2006

Investing Experience::

• Co-founder of Freestyle Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in Internet and mobile startups
• Co-founder of Climactic in September 2021, focusing on funding impactful climate technologies for enterprises in North America and Europe1

Education

• MBA in Marketing from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
• BA in Political Science from Duke University

Other Roles and Initiatives

• Board Member at Duke University's Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Co-founded ClimateX, developing an app to aggregate climate change actions and match them with social media influencers
• Helped start a task force for the State of California to source private company solutions for COVID-19 challenges in 2020

Investment Philosophy

At Climactic, Josh Felser focuses on investing in software-first climate tech companies that aim to make the built environment more efficient.3 He emphasizes the importance of authenticity and adaptability in founders when making investment decisions.3

Josh Felser's approach to entrepreneurship and investing is shaped by his diverse experiences, from currency trading to media roles, which have contributed to his success in founding and investing in technology companies.2