Chuck Templeton

Chuck Templeton

Chuck Templeton founded his family office after selling OpenTable to Priceline in 2014, deploying capital from the proceeds of that exit. The office focuses on early-stage investments in AgriTech & FoodTech, ClimateTech, Energy Transition & Renewables, and the Circular Economy — sectors that reflect Templeton's personal commitment to sustainable agriculture and environmental technology. Confirmed investments include stakes in mission-aligned startups across North America, with a preference for Seed and Growth stage rounds. The firm invests primarily through direct co-investments and SPVs, often alongside climate-focused venture funds and impact-oriented angel networks. Templeton maintains a small team, operating with a lean structure typical of entrepreneur-led family offices. The office has shown a consistent focus on companies that integrate AI/ML into ESG and sustainability solutions. Geographic activity is concentrated in North America, particularly in the Midwest and coastal technology hubs. As of 2025, Templeton's office continues to operate from Chicago, with no disclosed AUM or team size. No additional offices, philanthropic vehicles, or recent major transactions have been publicly documented. The office remains active in the seed-stage climate tech ecosystem, though it operates with limited public transparency. A structural differentiator for Templeton's office is its direct lineage from a single-founder tech exit, with deployed capital coming entirely from that founder's proceeds. This gives the office the flexibility to take concentrated positions in early-stage, high-risk sustainability ventures without the pressure of external LP commitments.