Mark Windeknecht

Dr.-Ing. Mark Windeknecht is a seasoned climate tech investor with extensive experience in the energy sector. Currently serving as a Climate Tech Investor at World Fund since June 2021, Windeknecht has previously held positions as a Senior Associate and Associate at Vito ONE, and as an Advisory Board Member for various organizations including Imerso and gridX. Windeknecht has a strong background in digital innovation management from Viessmann and has contributed to technology scouting and co-innovation projects. Academic credentials include a Dr.-Ing. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Technical University of Munich, where Windeknecht also worked as a Research Fellow and lecturer, focusing on renewable energy technologies and dynamic building simulation.