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Monica Varman

Partner at G2 Venture Partners

San Francisco Bay Area

Overview 

Monica Varman is a Partner at G2 Venture Partners, with a background at Tesla and McKinsey, specializing in climate-tech investing. She has made significant investments in companies like MakerSights and Wonolo, focusing on sectors such as Gig Economy, Manufacturing, and CleanTech, showcasing her expertise in strategic investments and supporting innovative startups in the climate-tech space.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2021 - Current

    Partnered with: Wonolo, Oyster, MakerSights, Pivot Bio, Sheertex, and ProducePay https://www.g2vp.com/monica-varman

  • Investor

    2019 - 2021

    G2 Venture Partners invests $15-50M at Series B through pre-IPO in transformative technology companies at their inflection points to build a sustainable future. Visit us at https://www.g2venturepartners.com/

G2VP invests in emerging technology companies that digitize traditional industries and drive market transformations.

  • Engagement Manager

    2016 - 2019

    Part of the Electric Power & Natural Gas and Sustainability practices, advising investors, utilities, and cleantech companies on strategy and operations questions related to emerging energy technologies (e.g., solar, storage, energy efficiency) and energy transitions

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Clinical Development & Operations

    2016 - 2016

    Iora Health is a Series-B stage direct primary care provider making patient-centered concierge-level care affordable and accessible. I worked with the platform team to build out (1) population health management operations and (2) shared services infrastructure for medical records requests & referrals.

Iora Health is a healthcare company that helps patients manage their health and navigate the healthcare system.

Raised $349,250,000.00 from .406 Ventures, Polaris Partners, F-Prime Capital, PremjiInvest, Temasek Holdings, Khosla Ventures, Devonshire Investors, Cox Enterprises and Flare Capital Partners.

  • Distribution & Logistics

    2015 - 2015

    Developed in-country logistics and distribution strategy and operational “playbook” for a Series B off-grid solar energy company in rural Tanzania and Rwanda

  • Senior Analyst - Business Operations

    2013 - 2014

    • Provided analytical support, problem solving, project management, and strategic advice to the CFO and VP of Manufacturing • Worked across manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain organizations to identify ways to optimize and expand internal manufacturing capabilities for the Model S

Tesla Motors is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.

Raised $19,374,213,101.00 from European Union, PennDOT, Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

  • Business Analyst

    2011 - 2013

    Served clients in the Sustainability and Public and Social sectors on topics related to sustainable infrastructure, water access, and clean energy technologies • Advised a multilateral institution on global investing opportunities in water infrastructure • Helped a global foundation set up a think tank and develop a thought leadership strategy • Co-developed McKinsey’s perspective on the future of solar PV technology

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Intern - Sustainable Fisheries / Choose Wisely campaign

    2011 - 2011

    Helped develop strategy for sustainable fisheries program in the United Arab Emirates

  • Summer Business Analyst

    2010 - 2010

McKinsey Growth Tech serves leading growth stage tech players, venture capital, and growth private equity

  • Intern - Program for Energy Security and Climate Change

    2009 - 2010

    Helped Senior Fellow Michael Levi with research for papers, senate testimonies, and COP 15

Council on Foreign Relations operates as a non-partisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.

Raised $2,312,565.00 from Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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