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Juan Thurman

General Partner at Semilla Climate Capital

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Juan Thurman, an accomplished investor and startup mentor, currently serves as the Co-founder and Managing General Partner at Semilla Climate Capital in Austin, Texas. With a background in software sales and entrepreneurship, he has held various board positions and advisory roles in companies such as Bodhi®, VeMiDoc, and DivInc, showcasing his expertise in sales consulting and business development. Thurman's notable career highlights include his role as a Director at SWAN Impact Network and his position as a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners, demonstrating his commitment to supporting startups in sectors like Impact, SaaS, and Enterprise.

Work Experience 

  • Co-founder and Managing General Partner

    2021 - Current

    Co-founder of Semilla Climate Capital

  • Director

    2017

    The SWAN Impact Network focuses on supporting early-stage companies which are addressing significant challenges facing society. The network has two important goals, making the world a better place and making a return for our investors. Contact me if you want to join or have a company we should consider.

  • Board Observer and Investor

    2022

    We’re a design-focused software company with a mission to cultivate the bond between people and the energy that powers their lives.

Bodhi is a climate tech software company that empowers solar companies to deliver amazing customer experiences with ease

Raised $4,000,000.00 from Google for Startups and MassChallenge.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2021

    VeMiDoc is a bilingual preventative medicine app that helps doctors help their patients even before they need to make an appointment. VeMiDoc is a new way of caring.

VemiDoc is an online doctor consultation platform that connects patients with their doctors.

Raised $423,131.00 from DivInc.

  • Member Board Of Directors

    2019

    Our mission is to bridge the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable, high-growth companies

  • Board Observer and Investor

    2018

    Accelerist is the leader in social impact partnership technology.

Accelerist is the platform where companies and causes start and accelerate their partnerships.

Raised $1,000,000.00 from Golden Section.

  • Venture Partner

    2017

    NextGen is the first network-driven venture firm. We back exceptional entrepreneurs through the collective power of the nation’s top founders, funders, and innovation executives. Our network accelerates the success of our portfolio by investing in companies that match the expertise, resources, and connections of our Venture Partners. NextGenVP.com

  • Member Board Of Directors and Investor

    2018 - 2023

    Aiqueous provides industry leading SaaS solutions to utilities looking to deliver program management, energy efficiency and DSM in a cost effective, customer centric way.

With AIQUEOUS, utilities provide real-time, mobile connections to customers and staff with actionable information

Raised $335,000.00 from SWAN Impact Network, Agora Ventures, SWAN Impact Network and Agora Ventures.

  • Advisor and Investor

    2017 - 2019

    Homads is a market place for month to month rentals. Providing the easiest way to move to a new city.

Homads helps people discover neighborhoods that feels like home.

Raised $160,000.00.

  • Head of Sales and Marketing

    2015 - 2016

    As customers move through various channels, Retreaver travels with them, packaging the information, ensuring you understand their intention and history before you even answer the call. Our tracking features provide vital metrics for measurement, while routing technology guarantees your customer speaks to the most relevant resource.

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