Miguel Granier

Miguel Granier is an experienced investor and entrepreneur currently focused on renewable energy and climate initiatives.2 He serves as the Managing Director of Cox Cleantech Accelerator by gener8tor and holds the position of Distinguished External Fellow at the Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute.12

Professional Background

Granier has nearly two decades of experience in financing businesses from startup to growth stage.1 His career highlights include:

• Founder and Managing Director of Invested Development (ID)
• Founder of the Impact Factoring Fund (IFF)
• Founding Investment Manager for First Light Ventures

Throughout his career, Granier has led investments in dozens of startups across nine countries and three continents.1

Education and Academic Involvement

Miguel Granier holds two Master's degrees from Georgia Tech:

1. City and Regional Planning
2. Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management

He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at several institutions, including:

• Monterrey Institute of International Studies
• Northeastern University
• Georgia Tech1

Board Positions and Affiliations

Granier has held board positions at more than a dozen startups, including companies that have been acquired by larger corporations such as Hanwha/Q-Cells, Engie, and SWIIM Systems.1 He has also served on the boards of non-profit organizations like Greentown Labs, Village Capital, and Global Growers Network.1

Current Focus

In his role at Cox Cleantech Accelerator and as a Distinguished External Fellow at Georgia Tech's Strategic Energy Institute, Granier continues to work in the areas of renewable energy, climate technology, and sustainable investments.12 His LinkedIn profile indicates that he is actively engaged in discussions and sharing insights about the energy transition, sustainable aviation fuel projects, and the growth of Atlanta's startup ecosystem.345