World Fund
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.
World Fund
We help to decarbonise the global economy. As a climate tech VC, we are driven by tackling the climate crisis and only invest in technologies with scalable businesses and significant emissions savings potential. We support startups from early to growth stage, focusing on Energy, Food and Agriculture, Manufacturing, Buildings, and Mobility. Entrepreneurs who understand decarbonisation as a value driver are whom we back; those who think big, act macro; those who build tech for a regenerative world.