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Vikas Gupta
Venture Capital Investor
Vikas Gupta is an experienced professional with a diverse background in renewable energy, clean technology, and investment management. He currently serves as a Board Member at Mainspring Energy, a company that has developed a new type of generator for clean energy production.4
Professional Experience
Gupta has over 20 years of experience in various roles, including:
- Investment Director and Co-chair of the Power Investment Committee at Shell Ventures12
- Strategic Marketing and Corporate Development leader at First Solar1
- Product Management roles at several solar companies such as Schott Solar, Innovalight, and Solaria1
- Business Development at Oorja Protonics, a direct methanol fuel cell company1
- Associate at Chrysalix Energy Management, a hydrogen tech-focused Venture Capital Firm1
- Director at Silver Oak Partners (acquired by CGI), a management consulting firm1
- Program Manager at Paraform (acquired by Nikon), a 3D design and Product Lifecycle Management software company1
Education and Achievements
Gupta's educational background includes:
- MBA in Finance from the University of British Columbia, with a semester at the Rotterdam School of Management12
- MS from the University of Cincinnati12
- B.Tech in Materials Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur12
He is also a joint inventor for two US patents.12
Current Roles and Interests
In addition to his position at Mainspring Energy, Gupta holds several other notable roles:
- Partner at Shell Ventures2
- Board Member at Verdagy, a green hydrogen startup2
- Investor at Princeton NuEnergy
- Board Member at GridPoint
His investment interests range from identifying new technologies and business models in the Power, Mobility, and Carbon management space.1
Vikas Gupta is known for his expertise in renewable energy and clean technology, and he plays a significant role in driving investments and innovations in these sectors. His LinkedIn username is vikasguptasf, where he shares updates and insights related to his work in the clean energy industry.34
