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Robert Fenwick-Smith - aVenture Research

Robert Fenwick-Smith

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 13, 2026

Robert Fenwick-Smith

Robert Fenwick-Smith

Founder, Aravaipa Ventures

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Investment FirmBoulder, CO, US

Founder

Boulder Heavy Industries

Boulder, CO, US

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Lightning eMotors

$222.1MLoveland, CO, US

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Bolder Industries

Non-ProfitBoulder, CO, US

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Series A$19.6MBroomfield, CO, US

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