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Michael Luciani
Managing Partner at Climate Capital
Washington, District of Columbia
Overview
Michael Luciani is a Managing Partner at Climate Capital, where he invests in startups focused on solving climate change. With a background that includes roles at The White House and INTERPOL, he brings expertise in public affairs and congressional affairs to his current venture capital work, specializing in sectors like ClimateTech/CleanTech and Web3/Crypto.
Luciani has successfully co-founded and led The Tuesday Company, which was acquired by Helm, and has held key positions at organizations like Young Professionals in Foreign Policy and Hillary for America. His experience in public and congressional affairs, along with a strong track record of investing in impactful startups, highlights his commitment to driving positive change in the climate tech and venture capital space.
Work Experience
GP and Co-Founder
2022 - Current
Juniper is the bio-industrial fund. We back early-stage biotech companies that accelerate the decarbonization of the largest and least sustainable sectors of the economy (food, ag, materials, chemicals, manufacturing, etc). www.junipervc.com
Co-Founder of Climate Capital Syndicate
2021
Climate Capital is an investment firm that supports companies that directly or indirectly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Senior Vice President, Civic Activism
2020 - 2022
CEO and Co-Founder (acquired by Helm)
2016 - 2020
The Tuesday Company builds software that helps organizations strengthen relationships with supporters to drive community, activism.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
2015 - 2016
Council on Environmental Quality works in the development of environmental policies.
Field Organizer
2016 - 2016
Congressional Affairs
2015 - 2015