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Randy Castleman

Emerging tech investor deploying capital to climate solutions.

New York, New York

Overview 

Randy Castleman is a Managing Partner at Carbon Drawdown Collective, where he focuses on investing in climate solutions. With a background in strategic advising and entrepreneurship, Randy has leveraged his expertise to support emerging tech companies and drive impactful investments in the sustainability space.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2023 - Current

    Carbon Drawdown Collective is the investment and philanthropic arm of a family office that deploys capital to scale promising or proven solutions to the climate crisis. The founder is a multiple-time successful renewable energy entrepreneur who is now devoting his resources and experience to support for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations. Carbon Drawdown Collective is not a fund or fiduciary.

  • Co-Founder & Director

    2023

  • Strategic Advisor

    2022

  • Strategic Advisor & Theme Developer

    2018

ARK Invest holds a precision lens on thematic investing.

  • Managing Partner

    2017

    SRF works with family offices and institutional investors on private investment strategies via funds, co-invests, and direct investing.

  • Strategic Advisor

    2022 - 2023

  • Strategic Advisor

    2020 - 2023

  • Strategic Advisor

    2019 - 2023

  • Strategic Advisor

    2020 - 2022

  • Strategic Advisor

    2015 - 2017

    Engaged by CIO to develop a conceptual framework for investing in venture capital funds and assist with the practical implementation of the program. Performed comprehensive survey of hundreds of emerging and established venture funds then used framework to identify most attractive targets. Evaluated strategies, partnership dynamics and fund performance to create actionable target set. Leveraged experience as a venture GP to develop relationships with target firms and supplement portfolio manager diligence, document negotiation, and monitoring of commitments. Advised on direct investment opportunities.

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