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Overture
Overture is an early-stage venture fund that invests in energy, artificial intelligence, resilience, and industrial transformation startups. It focuses on...
Overture
Overture is an early-stage venture fund that invests in energy, artificial intelligence, resilience, and industrial transformation startups. It focuses on helping founders win government support and navigate regulatory complexity. Overture is an investment bridge between the world of startups and governments, and each portfolio company receives in-kind support from Boundary Stone Partners.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Santa Monica
Corporate office
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Principals
Shomik Dutta
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Brandon Hurlbut
Co-Founder
Michael O'Neil
Co-Founder & Partner
Tamim Mourad
Co-Founder & Venture Partner
Leila Pirbay
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Overture?
Co-Founder & Managing Partner Shomik Dutta leads the firm alongside Co-Founders Brandon Hurlbut, Michael O'Neil (Partner), and Tamim Mourad (Venture Partner). Partner Leila Pirbay also holds a senior role on the investment team, per the firm's website.
How does Overture source proprietary deal flow?
Overture sources deal flow through its founders' networks at the intersection of government and technology, drawing on former appointments at the U.S. Department of Energy and White House. The firm's embedded partnership with government affairs firm Boundary Stone Partners also surfaces founders who need regulatory expertise, giving Overture early visibility into policy-dependent energy and climate startups.
Does Overture participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Based on disclosed strategy, Overture makes direct early-stage investments across seed, start-up, and growth. The firm does not publicly describe participating in fund-of-funds commitments or backing other venture managers as limited partners.
How is Overture related to Boundary Stone Partners?
Overture's co-founders — Shomik Dutta, Brandon Hurlbut, and Michael O'Neil — also founded Boundary Stone Partners, a top-tier climate government affairs firm. Overture provides each portfolio company in-kind support from Boundary Stone Partners to navigate federal, state, and municipal regulatory and funding environments.
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