Sameer R.

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Managing Partner, Flagship at Energy Impact Partners

United States

Overview

Sameer Reddy is a Managing Partner at Energy Impact Partners, where he leads venture and growth-stage investments across the climate tech landscape. His expertise is built on a foundation of energy-focused mergers, acquisitions, and project finance from his time at Evercore and GE Energy Financial Services. He is a graduate of the University of Florida.

Beyond his direct investment work, Sameer actively guides the companies he backs, often taking on board roles to help them scale. He maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Florida, and follows developments related to the institution.

He serves on the board of multiple portfolio companies, including Enchanted Rock, Quilt, and ThinkLabs AI.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Climate Tech Investing
Leads investments in venture and growth-stage companies developing solutions for the energy transition, from grid software to residential heating and cooling systems.
Grid Modernization
Focuses on the increasing stress on the electrical grid, investing in companies like ThinkLabs AI that use technology to manage load and improve stability.
AI Infrastructure Power
Tracks the significant energy supply chain challenges for AI data centers, noting the complexities of providing reliable power at an unprecedented scale.

Media Appearances

Energy Impact Partners - Ep 78: Sameer Reddy. Featured in YouTube

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Sameer Reddy – Managing Partner, Flagship – Energy Impact Partners Team Page. Featured in Energy Impact Partners

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Work History

1-2022
Managing Partner, Flagship at Energy Impact Partners
12-2015 - 1-2022
Partner at Energy Impact Partners
9-2011 - 5-2015
Vice President at Evercore Partners
3-2010 - 9-2011
Associate at Lexicon Partners
6-2007 - 2-2010
Analyst at GE Energy Financial Services

Education

2001 - 2005
BS/BA from University of Florida

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Insights For Selling To Sameer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sameer is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sameer

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sameer move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Sameer take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Sameer

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