Don Tappan
Venture Partner at Braemar Energy Ventures
Detroit, Michigan
Don Tappan, Venture Partner at Braemar Energy Ventures is an active investor based in Detroit, Michigan. This profile covers what Don Tappan backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPE
- Stages
- SeedSeries ASeries BLate Stage Venture
- Invests in
- Artificial IntelligenceClimate & EnergyHardware & Deep TechQuantum & SemiconductorsMobility & LogisticsManufacturing & Industrial
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Typical check
- $2M
- Past investments
- 41
Notable investments
AlediaSefairaViridity EnergyPowervationCiris Energy
Grid Net
Solazyme
Luminus Devices
Next Step LivingUtilidata, Inc.Voxel8: Multi-Material Digital ManufacturingEnerNOCHow to reach Don Tappan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Don Tappan invest in?
Don Tappan invests in Artificial Intelligence, Climate & Energy, Hardware & Deep Tech and Quantum & Semiconductors, typically at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Don Tappan invest at?
Don Tappan typically invests at Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage Venture. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
What is Don Tappan's typical check size?
Don Tappan typically writes checks around $2M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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