Mehran Zaker

Mehran Zaker is a Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, based in their Zurich office.1 He specializes in Mobility, Automation, Construction, and Smart Cities, focusing on all phases of the investment process from origination to exit.1

Prior to joining Emerald, Zaker worked in the automotive and construction industries. At Valeo France, he was a software developer and project leader for electric car and autonomous driving technologies. At Hilti AG, he served as a global product manager in the power tools business unit.1

Zaker holds an Electronics engineering degree from ENSEA in France and an MBA from INSEAD.1 He is known for his ability to transform complex technical concepts into business opportunities.1

Recently, Zaker has been active in industry events and thought leadership:

1. He gave a keynote speech at the INNOVATION LEADERS SUMMIT (ILS) in Japan in late 2023.2
2. In January 2024, he discussed how the construction industry can increase efficiency and intelligence through technology.3

As of January 2025, Zaker continues to play a key role in Emerald Technology Ventures' investment strategies in sustainable industrial technologies.45