Emerald Technology Ventures
Simone Riedel Riley, CFA, has extensive experience in finance and management within the technology and climate sectors. Since May 2014, Simone has served as the Head of the Technology Fund at the Technology Fund, managing due diligence, portfolio monitoring, marketing, and risk management. As a Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures since January 2010, Simone has contributed to strategic initiatives and oversees climate-tech investments, supporting around 130 startups. Additionally, Simone is the owner of Riedel Riley Consulting, specializing in corporate finance and venture capital. Prior roles include positions as CFO at Schlossberg Switzerland AG and Project Manager at Mecana Umwelttechnik GmbH, along with management consulting in corporate finance at Helbling Group. Simone holds degrees from Harvard University and the University of Zurich, complementing expertise in finance and accounting.
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Emerald Technology Ventures
Why we are unique: Emerald brings open innovation and venture capital together in unparalleled fashion, with 20+ years of experience in investing in the sustainable industrial transformation. What we do: We empower corporates to successfully innovate and collaborate with start-ups, and to transition their businesses to a more sustainable future. We have over 50 large corporations as investors and partners in open innovation. How we do it: We invest in early and expansion stage start-ups globally, while being locally positioned in Europe, North America and Asia with a team of specialists from 15+ countries. Our sectors: energy, water & wastewater, food and agriculture, mobility & urbanization, materials & packaging, industrial IT About Emerald: Emerald is a globally recognized venture capital firm founded in 2000, that manages and advises assets of over €1 billion from its offices in Zurich, Toronto and Singapore. The firm invests in start-ups that tackle big challenges in climate change and sustainability, with 4 current funds, hundreds of venture transactions and four third-party investment mandates, including loan guarantees to over 100 start-ups. Bold Ideas. Bright Future. Contact us to learn more! info@emerald.vc