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Karla Brollier
She is a strategist, operator, and architect of economic systems that drive climate stabilization and financial transformation. A relentless force in venture capital and climate finance, she has built, led, and scaled multiple funds and companies that have redefined how capital moves in a world facing rapid environmental and economic change. An operator-turned-investor, she brings a systems-level approach to solving the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time.
As an investor with Velveteen Ventures, the only Indigenous woman-led venture fund, Karla backs high-impact, high-return businesses that are shaping the future of climate, sustainability, and economic resilience. She has a proven track record of turning visionary ideas into scalable companies, investing in the founders who are building what comes next.
Her leadership spans high-stakes global finance, policy, and corporate strategy. She previously led Patagonia’s Home Planet Fund, an innovative investment and philanthropic fund, and served as an executive for former Vice President Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, advancing high-impact initiatives at the intersection of capital, policy, and sustainability. She has influenced international climate finance through her work with the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, ensuring financial systems align with climate urgency while influencing global climate policy and finance, and has built and managed ventures that have moved millions into climate-driven solutions.
Karla is known for bridging capital markets, government, and philanthropy to accelerate meaningful impact. She doesn’t just invest—she architects new financial models, aligns capital with urgency, and ensures that market-driven solutions don’t just survive, but scale.
With an unmatched depth of expertise in climate economics and global finance, Karla is reshaping the future of venture capital by backing the boldest founders and ensuring that capital is deployed where it matters most. A visionary with deep expertise in climate economics and global finance, Karla is reshaping the venture landscape by ensuring that capital doesn’t just chase trends but defines the future. She is backing the next generation of category-defining founders, proving that high returns and high impact are not mutually exclusive—they are the foundation of the next economy.
Karla Brollier is an Ahtna Athabascan from the Arctic region of Alaska, where witnessing the rapid changes in the Arctic ecosystem inspired her lifelong dedication to climate and environmental sustainability. Now based in Seattle, she spends her time exploring the beauty of Washington state, whether wandering through the mountains or discovering hidden corners of the city.
A lover of books, yoga, and adventure, Karla is endlessly curious—always seeking new ideas, places, and experiences that expand her perspective on this wildly beautiful world. She shares her home with her French Bulldog, who is both her adventure companion and a constant source of joy. Whether she's diving into a new book, practicing mindfulness, or chasing the next great exploration, Karla is always in pursuit of something meaningful, inspiring, and just a little bit magical.