Partner
Morgan DeFoort
Managing Partner, Factor[e] Ventures
- Firm
- Factor[e] Ventures
- Title
- Managing Partner
- Role
- Managing partner
- Location
- USA
- Known as
- Investor
Record updated 21 September 2026
About
Dr. Morgan DeFoort has a background in technology development and entrepreneurship with over two decades of experience working in emerging markets – predominantly India and East Africa. Before starting Factor E, Morgan was a Co-Director of the Energy Institute at Colorado State University, supporting over 200 interdisciplinary faculty, teaching, and leading R&D programs in a wide range of technology areas including engine systems, biofuels, and cookstoves. In addition, Morgan was a director at CSU STRATA, supporting university cleantech spinouts during formation and launch. Morgan holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and a BA in Physics from Hastings College.
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