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Don Tappan

Energy Transition Investing

Detroit, Michigan

Overview 

Don Tappan is currently serving as the Managing Partner at Roycroft Capital and has held various leadership roles at Braemar Energy Ventures. With a background in energy transition investing, he has served on the boards of companies like Utilidata, Aledia, and Renew Financial, showcasing his expertise in the field.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2025 - Current

  • Venture Partner

    2025

  • General Partner

    2020 - 2024

  • Principal

    2019 - 2020

  • Vice President

    2017 - 2019

  • Senior Associate

    2016 - 2017

  • Associate

    2014 - 2016

  • Analyst

    2013 - 2014

Braemar Energy Ventures is a VC firm that focuses exclusively on technology and communications opportunities in the energy sector.

  • Board Member

    2017

  • Board Member

    2020 - 2024

  • Board Observer

    2016 - 2024

  • Board Observer

    2016 - 2023

Getaround is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their cars.

Raised $763,024,999.00 from Mudrick Capital Management and Mudrick Capital Management.

  • Board Observer

    2013 - 2021

  • Board Observer

    2016 - 2021

ChargePoint is an electric vehicle (EV) charging network that offers charging solutions for both commercial businesses and consumers.

Raised $1,449,674,146.00 from California Energy Commission, California Department Of Transportation, PennDOT and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Board Director

    2017 - 2020

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