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Claudine Emeott

Claudine Emeott

Partner·Salesforce Ventures

San Francisco, CA, USA

Bio

Professional summary

Claudine Emeott is a Partner at Salesforce Ventures, where she leads investments in mission-driven enterprise technology companies across education, workforce development, sustainability, and financial inclusion. Before Salesforce Ventures, she led social enterprise investments at Kiva and developed an impact measurement framework. Earlier in her career she worked in economic development consulting, including work in Beijing and Kathmandu, and she serves on the board of Impact Capital Managers.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

Base PowerEmerald AICrusoeAltanaAmini

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

  • Salesforce VenturesPartnerPresent
  • KivaSocial Enterprise Investments Lead
  • VariousEconomic Development Consultant

Education

  • Harvard UniversityB.A. in East Asian Studies
  • Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMaster's in Urban Planning

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