Overview
Leif Lundaas is a Venture Partner at Align Ventures [1][3] specializing in AI, humanoids, robotics, and deep tech [2]. Lundaas helps scale transformative companies by connecting them with top-tier investors [2]. Lundaas holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley [11][12]. Prior to joining Align Ventures in 2024 [3], Lundaas worked as an Equity Research Analyst at Pickering Energy Partners [4], as a portfolio manager at Jefferies Asset Management Company [5], and as a portfolio manager at Perella Weinberg Partners [6]. Lundaas also held positions as a Partner at Aqua Ventures [7], Hedge Fund Analyst at Alexandra Investment Management [8], Energy Consulting Associate at Innovation ASA [9], and Venture Capital Analyst at Goldman Sachs [10].
Profile introduction
Leif Lundaas is a venture investor specializing in AI, humanoids & robotics, and deep tech. As a Venture Partner at Align Ventures, he helps scale transformative companies like Figure.ai by connecting them with top-tier VCs, family offices, and institutional investors. With a background as a portfolio manager in a long/short hedge fund, Leif has invested in AI, autonomous systems, and clean energy. His expertise in capital raising and strategic growth makes him a key partner for investors and founders shaping the future of AI and robotics. Specialties: Venture Capital, Co-Investments, SPVs,…
Career history
- Venture Partner2024 to presentAlign Ventures
- Equity Research Analyst2023 to 2023Pickering Energy Partners
- PM Solanas Capital2019 to 2022Jefferies Asset Management Company
- PM Solanas Capital2015 to 2019Perella Weinberg Partners
- Partner2009 to 2015Aqua Ventures
- Hedge Fund Analyst2006 to 2008Alexandra Investment Management
- Energy Consulting Associate2002 to 2004Innovation ASA
- Venture Capital Analyst2000 to 2001Goldman Sachs
Education
BA, EconomicsUniversity of California, Berkeley
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