We believe that we can transform the way our planet’s resources are being used by uniting 1.000 mission-driven families. Members of the Net-Zero Circle are visionaries who have decided to secure the future of next generations by investing into climate technologies. They support exceptional entrepreneurs and help to scale revolutionary climate tech companies.
The Net-Zero Circle
Jacob Fatih
Jacob Fatih has over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship.
Founder of FITX & YT Industries and also CEO and Founder of Crealize, the Company Creator.
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Johanna Braun
Johanna Braun, Owner at B Braun Medical.
Founder & Philanthropist dedicated to social justice & conservation of our planet. Founder of fitness chain Urban Heroes.
Founder & Philanthropist dedicated to social justice & conservation of our planet. Founder of fitness chain Urban Heroes.
Dr. Olaf Berlien
Dr.Olaf Berlien, Founder and investor PARS Capital, passionate supporter of new technologies and transformation. Leading positions at Osram AG, ThyssenKrupp Technologies AG and ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, Carl Zeiss AG, IBM Corp.
Dr. Michaela and Dr. Magnus Harlander
Dr. Michaela and Dr. Magnus Harlander, Entrepreneurs since 1992
Scientists, IT & tech nerds, strategy & business culture evangelists.
Impact investors at ISAR AG since 2019
Scientists, IT & tech nerds, strategy & business culture evangelists.
Impact investors at ISAR AG since 2019
Dr. Detlef Drake
Dr. Detlef Drake, Research and Innovation
Former head of strategy and technology at german utility RWE. Board Member at Jülich Research Center, Former McKinsey Partner for Energy and Chemicals.
Former head of strategy and technology at german utility RWE. Board Member at Jülich Research Center, Former McKinsey Partner for Energy and Chemicals.
Laura and Ralf Schröder
Laura and Ralf Schröder, Owners at Red Rocks Impact
Formerly members at Workday, an enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Now impact investors at Red Rocks Impact.
Formerly members at Workday, an enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Now impact investors at Red Rocks Impact.
Frank Bilstein
Frank Bilstein
Founder, Donanto Foundation: driving behavioral change to conserve nature
Partner emeritus, Kearney: Monetization, pricing, sales excellence
Founder, Donanto Foundation: driving behavioral change to conserve nature
Partner emeritus, Kearney: Monetization, pricing, sales excellence
Jan Kaniess
Jan Kaniess, Co-Founder at PayOne
“Climate-tech will be a mega trend of the upcoming decade. My goal it to support the nascent sector with my knowledge and network”
“Climate-tech will be a mega trend of the upcoming decade. My goal it to support the nascent sector with my knowledge and network”
Jan Fischer
Jan Fischer, Owner at DKV, Mobility Expert
“Climate Change is essential. For all of us. Brought about in a multitude of ways. Driven by ideas, entrepreneurship and capital. A plethora of great opportunities.”
“Climate Change is essential. For all of us. Brought about in a multitude of ways. Driven by ideas, entrepreneurship and capital. A plethora of great opportunities.”
Eric Redman
Eric Redman, De-Carbonisation Expert
Ex President & CEO, Summit Power Inc. Director at Global Carbon Capture & Storage Institute, Senior Policy Fellow for Deep Decarbonization, Graduate School of Global Policy & Strategy, UoC San Diego
Ex President & CEO, Summit Power Inc. Director at Global Carbon Capture & Storage Institute, Senior Policy Fellow for Deep Decarbonization, Graduate School of Global Policy & Strategy, UoC San Diego
Dr. Joerg Fabri
DR. JOERG FABRI, Energy and Climate Veteran
Former head of strategy and technology at Shell, EON, RWE. Energy and Utility Partner at ADL and Droege. PhD in Chemistry from RTWH Aachen.
Former head of strategy and technology at Shell, EON, RWE. Energy and Utility Partner at ADL and Droege. PhD in Chemistry from RTWH Aachen.
Dr. Thomas Gnefkow
Dr. Thomas Gnefkow. In Renewables Industry since 2007, CEO and Founder of Saferay Asia.
“Energy can be transferred into literally everything! Renewables are already the cheapest source of energy, becoming cheaper every day. We must move beyond black now!”
“Energy can be transferred into literally everything! Renewables are already the cheapest source of energy, becoming cheaper every day. We must move beyond black now!”
Hans Kompernass
Hans Kompernass, Entrepreneurial institution
Retail and consumer goods expert. 35 years of experience in building companies. Co-Founder of Berlin Technologie Holding.
Retail and consumer goods expert. 35 years of experience in building companies. Co-Founder of Berlin Technologie Holding.
Juergen Jaron
Juergen Jaron
If we don't find a solution to the climate problem in the next 10 years, then the wisest thing would probably be to take your fortune and enjoy the time you have left, or to be optimistic and invest time and money to solve the problem.
If we don't find a solution to the climate problem in the next 10 years, then the wisest thing would probably be to take your fortune and enjoy the time you have left, or to be optimistic and invest time and money to solve the problem.
Dr. Matthias Vetter
Dr. Matthias Vetter
Head of Department Electrical Energy Storage, Fraunhofer ISE
Head of Department Electrical Energy Storage, Fraunhofer ISE
Dr. Andreas Rickert
Dr. Andreas Rickert
CEO and Founder PHINEO / German Council for Sustainable Development / Impact Business Angel
CEO and Founder PHINEO / German Council for Sustainable Development / Impact Business Angel
Christian Tönies
Christian Tönies, LLM.Eur., Attorney at Law,
Partner at POELLATH, leading lawyer for venture capital and “veteran of the scene” advising venture capital funds, corporate venture capitalists, start-ups, as well as institutional and strategic investors.
Partner at POELLATH, leading lawyer for venture capital and “veteran of the scene” advising venture capital funds, corporate venture capitalists, start-ups, as well as institutional and strategic investors.
Tim Baack
Tim Baack, Advisor - Climate Investments
Commissioned Giga Watts of Energy projects across the globe. CIO Goodyields Capital/ E-ON- Structured Finance
Commissioned Giga Watts of Energy projects across the globe. CIO Goodyields Capital/ E-ON- Structured Finance
Dr. Alexander Reichhuber
Dr. Alexander Reichhuber, Seasoned venture investor
Partner at Berlin Technologie Holding, CEO of Bauwens X, a leading property tech investment company, and Founder/ CEO of BeyondBuild, the digital ecosystem for real estate
Partner at Berlin Technologie Holding, CEO of Bauwens X, a leading property tech investment company, and Founder/ CEO of BeyondBuild, the digital ecosystem for real estate
Ralf Ophaus
Ralf Ophaus, Founder and CEO Experts + Talents.
Over 20 years experience in founding and building companies. Specialized in HR Development and Recruitment Strategies.
Over 20 years experience in founding and building companies. Specialized in HR Development and Recruitment Strategies.
Jan Webering
Jan Webering
CEO Avenga and Entrepreneur
CEO Avenga and Entrepreneur
Michael Reeder
Michael Reeder
Founder ATHERA Group. Founder and CEO Reeder Invest Austria.
Founder ATHERA Group. Founder and CEO Reeder Invest Austria.
Christian Oldendorff
Christian Oldendorff, Ship Owner and Founder of Amplifier Lab, an organization dedicated to net zero shipping.