Zoe Welz

Zoe Welz is an Investment Associate at Avesta Fund, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in companies that drive decarbonization and economic inclusion.12 Here are some key details about Zoe:

Professional Experience

Current Role:: Investment Associate at Avesta Fund since December 2021.1 In this role, she invests in seed-stage companies building scalable solutions to boost economic opportunity or climate action.1

Previous Positions::

• Program Manager at For ClimateTech (January 2021 - December 2021)1
• Startup Pipeline Coordinator at Techstars (February 2020 - January 2021)1
• CEO and Co-Founder of Grazeable.co (August 2018 - March 2020)1

Background and Expertise

Zoe has a strong background in climate technology and startup ecosystems:

• She holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder.2
• Her expertise includes water treatment, hydrology, soil science, regenerative agriculture, long-range IoT, and sustainable construction.1
• She has hands-on experience working with ClimateTech founders through her previous role at Venture For ClimateTech.2

Impact Focus

At Avesta Fund, Zoe contributes to the firm's mission of investing in tech-enabled companies driving decarbonization and economic inclusion.3 The fund prioritizes diverse founding teams and focuses on areas such as:

• Economic Opportunity: Education, Financial Inclusion, Future of Work, Housing, Entrepreneurship Development
• Climate Action: Sustainable Agriculture, Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy, Circular Economy, Green Buildings, Digital Solutions3

Zoe's background as an entrepreneur and her experience in the climate tech sector align well with Avesta Fund's investment thesis and impact goals.