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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
Board Observer
2014 - 2017