Chuck Templeton – Startup Investor Profile

General Info

Chuck Templeton, a Senior Managing Director at S2G Ventures, is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor known for his successful track record. He co-founded OpenTable, a groundbreaking company that revolutionized restaurant reservations and went public, demonstrating his expertise in building industry-leading ventures. At S2G Ventures, Chuck’s investment thesis revolves around systems investing, focusing on Clean Energy, Food & Agriculture, Oceans & Seafood, and Special Opportunities to address global challenges and promote sustainability. He has a notable history of supporting startups in the healthy, sustainable food sector, evident from S2G’s multiple successful funds. Chuck’s investments range significantly, with the ability to write substantial checks for companies requiring higher capital. His collaborative style is evident in partnerships with ventures like Good Eggs, showcasing a commitment to innovative retail models and sustainability. With his diverse experience and strategic approach, Chuck Templeton is a driving force in the impact investing space.
Location: Chicago, IL
Country: United States of America
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Investment Regions: EU, NA
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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🤖 AI Activity Report

Status: very-active

AI Reasoning: S2G and Chuck Templeton have multiple announcements and investments in 2025 (for example S2G fundraising/portfolio activity and mentions on S2G site and Forbes in Jan-Feb 2025). The presence of investment and portfolio activity in 2025 indicates last known investment occurred less than 6 months ago relative to the specified date, including investments/announcements involving companies such as Moleaer and Oceans & Seafood fund in Jan 2025. Therefore classify as very-active.

Angel activity thresholds:
Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.

Warm Intros from Portfolio Companies

Adam Lowry
Founder
Ripple Foods
Josh Domingues
Founder
Flashfood
Andy Kleitsch
Founder
Atomo Coffee
Jasmin Hume
Founder
Shiru
Alon Salant
Founder
Good Eggs

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