# Lou Salkind

> Lou Salkind is a seed investor backing SaaS, Software and GreenTech. See 2 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Sep 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
- Total investments: 2
- Last investment: Feb 2017
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Sep 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-salkind-2559a61

Lou Salkind is a seed investor in San Francisco Bay Area focused on SaaS and Software. Louis Salkind is the Managing Director and Vice Chairman at D. E. Shaw & Co..

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SaaS | 2 | 100% |
| Software | 2 | 100% |
| GreenTech | 2 | 100% |
| Mobile | 1 | 50% |
| GovTech | 1 | 50% |

12 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CoInspect | CoInspect is a technology startup whose mission is to protect our food and our planet. We build technology to ensure food safety and sustainability from farm to fork. Our IoT-based 24/7 temperature monitoring sensors and mobile checklist app eliminate food waste, improve safety and reduce refrigeration emissions, protecting millions worldwide.We’re deployed across 5,000+ restaurants, retailers and manufacturers with leading brands including Starbucks, McDonalds, TGI Fridays, Chick-fil-A, and 7-Eleven. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs from Harvard and Columbia, we’re a mission-driven team passionate about making the world better and safer. We are based in San Francisco and supported by renowned venture capitalists including D.E. Shaw and Social Capital. | $2.3M | Seed | Feb 28, 2017 | https://www.coinspectapp.com |
| GlacierGrid | GlacierGrid is a venture-backed company that helps businesses refine their energy use strategies to balance energy savings, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making—all while reducing their carbon footprint. We leverage IoT (Internet of Things) technology for real-time energy usage optimization. Real-time data collection andseamless monitoring allow business owners and managers to access accurate and timely insights into equipment performance, energy consumption, and potential maintenance needs. On February 26, 2024, Therma rebranded to GlacierGrid. | $2.3M | Seed | Feb 28, 2017 | https://www.glaciergrid.com/ |

2 of 2 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Third Sphere](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/urban-us) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Clocktower Technology Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/clocktower-technology-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Govtech Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/govtech-fund) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Stage Venture Partners](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/stage-venture-partners) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Impact Engine](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/the-impact-engine) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Lou Salkind invest in?

Lou Salkind invests primarily in SaaS, Software and GreenTech startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 2 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Lou Salkind?

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### When did Lou Salkind last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Lou Salkind closed in Feb 2017. Shizune tracks 2 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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