
David Yeh
Veteran climate investor, White House executive, FOAK leader
San Diego, California
Joined July 2025
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David Yeh is a seasoned climate investor and advisor with over two decades of experience, deeply involved in scaling First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) projects. He co-founded Precursor, a platform dedicated to supporting these innovative industrial and energy infrastructure ventures, and is also a Managing Partner at Capitol Hill - Climate OG. His expertise bridges the gap between venture capital and infrastructure finance, aiming to accelerate the deployment of gigaton-scale climate solutions. climateog+3
His career includes significant public service, having served as a Senior Advisor and Presidential Appointee in the Obama White House and at the U.S. Department of Energy. In these roles, he contributed to major clean energy initiatives, including helping to lead a $76 billion loan program, demonstrating a commitment to climate action at a governmental level. linkedin+2
Yeh possesses a comprehensive background in finance and investment, having held leadership positions at various firms. This includes being a Managing Director at CIBC Capital Markets and 3x5 Partners, and a venture capital investor at Generation Investment Management, where he focused on climate solutions. He also sits on the advisory boards of Terra Alpha Investments and The Climate Trust. dartmouth+4
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play a major role in the success of a geothermal energy project.Aug 8, 2025
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