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Alex Laplaza

Advisor at Lowercarbon Capital

United States

Overview 

Alex Laplaza is currently the Director at Rainmaker and an Investor at Lowercarbon Capital, specializing in investing in various sectors such as EnergyTech, AgTech, TransportationTech, and ClimateTech/CleanTech. With a Master's degree from Stanford University and experience working at organizations like the U.S. Department of State and Clean Energy Leadership Institute, Alex has a strong background in international relations, policy analysis, and foreign affairs, making significant contributions in the field.

Work Experience 

  • Director of International Affairs

    2024 - Current

    A team of relentless optimists delivering water abundance across the world.

Rainmaker uses technology to generate rain, replenish water sources, and address drought challenges in a sustainable and effective manner.

Raised $6,300,000.00 from Long Journey Ventures, Champion Hill Ventures, Michael Shor, Day One Ventures, Balaji Srinivasan, Garry Tan, Starship Ventures, Tamarack Global and 1517 Fund.

  • Advisor

    2024

  • Partner

    2022 - 2024

    As employee No. 1 at Lowercarbon Capital, I stood up multiple funds and grew the firm into one of the most active climate tech investment vehicles globally, with $2 billion under management.

  • Principal

    2021 - 2022

  • Associate

    2020 - 2021

Lowercarbon Capital funds research and invests in technologies that reduce CO2 in the atmosphere.

  • Fellow

    2020 - 2021

Clean Energy Leadership Institute is a non-profit dedicated to preparing young professionals for careers in clean energy.

  • Associate

    2019 - 2019

  • Fulbright Scholar

    2016 - 2018

The Fulbright Program,is one of several US Cultural Exchange Programs

  • Critical Language Scholar

    2016 - 2016

Helps formulate U.S. policy on the prevention of, responses to, and accountability for mass atrocities.

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