Marc van den Berg

General Partner in Venture Capital Industry

Marc van den Berg is a prominent figure in the venture capital and clean technology industries, currently serving as the Global Managing Director of Climate Investment (CI).1 In this role, he leads the firm's venture capital investment program, focusing on sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies.1 2

Professional Background

Marc has an extensive career in venture capital, with previous positions at:

40 North Ventures
DBL Partners
VantagePoint Venture Partners

Prior to his venture capital career, he spent 25 years in both venture-backed startups and multinational public companies in Silicon Valley and abroad.5

Current Roles and Investments

Marc is actively involved in several companies as a board member or investor:

Aeroseal: Investor and Board Observer4
Andium: Member of the Board of Directors1
Svante: Member of the Board of Directors1 2
Achates Power: Member of the Board of Directors1
75F: Member of the Board of Directors1 5
METRON: Member of the Board of Directors1
ZincFive: Member of the Advisory Board1 5

Education and Achievements

Marc holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, where he graduated in 1983.3 In 2019, he was honored with the School of Engineering's highest recognition, the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award, for his support of socially responsible innovation and entrepreneurship.3

Focus on Sustainable Technologies

Marc's work at Climate Investment aligns with his passion for sustainable technologies. He has been instrumental in supporting companies like Aeroseal, which develops innovative solutions for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings.4 Under his leadership, Climate Investment led a $67 million Series B funding round for Aeroseal in 2023, highlighting the firm's commitment to technologies that address climate change.4 6

Highlights

Jul 20 · prnewswire.com

Aeroseal Secures $67 Million in New Funding

May 30 · scu.edu

Marc van den Berg - Award Winners - School of Engineering

Experience

Global Managing Director at Climate Investment (CI) since November 2021

Member of the Board of Directors at Aeroseal, Andium, Svante, Achates Power, METRON, 75F, ZincFive, Inc., Superior Sensor Technology, Kaiam Corporation, Akros Silicon, Switch Lighting, iWatt, Amprius Technologies, Bridgelux, Inc., and Senergen Devices, Inc., General Partner at Technology Partners (2012-2021), Managing Director at 40 North Ventures (2019-2021), Partner at DBL Partners (2014-2019), Managing Director at VantagePoint Venture Partners (2006-2012), Founder of MVDB Advisors (August 2021 - January 2022)