Ben Kortlang
InvestorPartner at G2 Venture Partners
Portola Valley, California, United States
Writes $15M – $25M checks · typically $15M
About
Ben Kortlang spun out of Kleiner Perkins in the 2016–17 cleantech downturn and maps sub-sectors before backing proven climate hardware, using his Goldman industrial finance background to scale to $100M+.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
CleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Experience
- G2VPPartnercurrent2016 — presentMenlo Park, CA
- Kleiner Perkins Caufield & ByersPartner2008 — 2020
- Goldman SachsVice President2000 — 2008
- A.T. KearneyAssociate1996 — 1998
- National Australia BankBusiness Analyst1993 — 1994
Skills & more
Private Equity12Venture Capital29Corporate Development10Valuation6Due Diligence6Financial Modeling6Mergers1Investment Banking1Corporate FinanceInvestments1Start-ups5Emerging Markets3
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CleantechLBOBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipCapital MarketsM&A experienceManagement ConsultingGrowth CapitalMergers & AcquisitionsAngel InvestingIPODeal SourcingFrom Ben's professional profile.
Deals · 1
Farmers EdgeBoard seat
via G2 Venture Partners · filed Feb 2015 · $825K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Enphase
Investor
1Komma5ArcadiaCrusoe EnergyLuminarOpowerOSIsoftProducePayScanditSilver Spring Networks
Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at G2 Venture Partners
Ali Blake
Director of Investor Relations & Platform at G2 Venture Partners
Anil Paryani
Investor at G2 Venture Partners
Anne Fazioli-Khiari
Partner & COO at G2 Venture Partners
Bennett Brown
Associate at G2 Venture Partners
Bing Gordon
Investor at G2 Venture Partners
Brian Lowery
Investor at G2 Venture Partners
Brook Porter
Partner at G2 Venture Partners
Daniel Oros
Partner at G2 Venture Partners
Network9
Peter ThielScout
Co-founder & Partner at Founders Fund
Enrique SalemScout
Partner at Bain Capital Ventures
Fernando PontazaScout
Investor at Invariantes Fund
Timothy WangScout
Venture Partner at The Westly Group
Tom HulmeScout
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Brook Porter
Partner at G2 Venture Partners
Daniel Oros
Partner at G2 Venture Partners
David Pierson
Managing Director at Syngenta Group Ventures
Zach Barasz
Partner at G2 Venture Partners
Investors connected to Ben in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Kortlang?
- Ben Kortlang spun out of Kleiner Perkins in the 2016–17 cleantech downturn and maps sub-sectors before backing proven climate hardware, using his Goldman industrial finance background to scale to $100M+.
- Where does Ben Kortlang work?
- Ben Kortlang is Partner at G2 Venture Partners.
- What does Ben Kortlang invest in?
- Ben Kortlang invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
- What check size does Ben Kortlang write?
- Ben Kortlang typically writes checks of $15M – $25M.
- What boards does Ben Kortlang sit on?
- Ben Kortlang holds tracked board seats at Enphase, Farmers Edge.
- What companies has Ben Kortlang invested in?
- Investments tracked here include 1Komma5, Arcadia, Crusoe Energy, Luminar, Opower, OSIsoft, ProducePay, Scandit, Silver Spring Networks.
- Where did Ben Kortlang go to school?
- Ben Kortlang studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA); University of Melbourne (B.Com (Hons), Econometrics and Quantitative Economics); RMIT University (B.Bus, Economics & Finance).
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business405
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Also attended University of Melbourne304
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Also attended RMIT University91
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Shared employers
Also worked at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers178
John DoerrChairman of Kleiner PerkinsMary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesMamoon HamidPartner at Kleiner PerkinsAlex TranInvestment Team at General CatalystJordan OrmontPartner, Talent at Menlo Ventures
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Also worked at Goldman Sachs2,000
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Also worked at A.T. Kearney197
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Also worked at National Australia Bank61
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