Laura Katzman

About

Laura Katzman is a Partner at Buoyant Ventures, where she invests in early-stage companies, bringing over a decade of experience at the intersection of climate and finance. Since joining Buoyant in 2021, Laura has played an active role in the firm's portfolio construction and diligence efforts, and following her promotion to Partner in 2025, she has led the firm's investments in Hammerhead, Gravity, and SkyFi. She currently serves on five portfolio company boards, partnering closely with founders on growth, strategy, and execution. Laura's investing perspective is grounded in both operating and institutional finance experience. Prior to Buoyant, she helped launch Michigan Climate Venture, the first student-run fund focused on rapid decarbonization. She oversaw the fund's initial investment, built its diligence framework, and co-developed the fund's core training curriculum. Outside the fund, she supported an early-stage food startup. Earlier in her career, Laura was a Certified Public

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