Megan Phelan, Angel Investor

Megan Phelan is a climate tech investor through an impact fund focused on accelerating greenhouse gas reduction and sequestration by backing founders tackling the most pressing climate challenges. She previously worked as an Applied Researcher at Founders Pledge, where she advanced climate research, and completed her PhD at Caltech, specializing in luminescent solar concentrators with applications in utility PV, power‑generating windows, and space‑based solar power. Megan also gained venture experience as a Venture Fellow with Blue Ivy Ventures, supporting alumni‑led startups. Her career began in finance as an Assistant Vice President at Barclays Investment Bank in equities algorithmic trading, before pivoting into climate innovation. Today, she combines deep technical expertise with investment leadership to drive sustainable impact.