Our Team
Paul Straub
Director
Paul Straub joined Claremont Creek Ventures in 2005 where he primarily focuses on the intersection of IT and energy.
Paul brings over a decade of experience investing in and working for technology companies, primarily in software and online services. Previously, Paul spent several years as an Associate at Infinity Capital and Information Technology Ventures in Palo Alto where he focused on early-stage investments in software and services companies. He also worked in product management at VERITAS Software (SYMC) and as a consultant to management at Red Hat Software. Paul began his career at Montgomery Securities and subsequently joined Thomas Weisel Partners as a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions Investment Banking team.
Paul serves on the board or as a board observer at Alphabet Energy, Ecofactor, Adura Technologies, and Lefora.
Paul holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce.
Investment Portfolio
Adura Technologies
Alphabet Energy, Inc.
EcoFactor
Project Frog