Where does Carolin Funk work?

Carolin Funk is Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners.

What check size does Carolin Funk write?

Carolin Funk typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.

What boards does Carolin Funk sit on?

Carolin Funk holds tracked board seats at Copper Labs.

Where did Carolin Funk go to school?

Carolin Funk studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Venture Capital for Executives Program); Technische Universität Berlin (Doctorate (PhD-equivalent), Automotive Engineering); Technische Universität Berlin (Dipl.-Ing. (compares to MS) and MBA, Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration).

Carolin Funk

Investor

Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Berkeley, California

Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2M

About

PhD-trained investor specializing in battery and storage technologies, ACCURE Battery Intelligence board director and lithium-ion speaker who bridges European energy-transition ecosystems with US climate infrastructure and understands utilities' operational challenges.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

c•••@bluebearcap.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Experience

Blue Bear CapitalPartnercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Blue Bear CapitalInvestment Director2020 — 2021San Francisco Bay Area
Blue Bear CapitalVenture Partner2018 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
Energy RoboticsBoard Member, Investorcurrent2025 — present
SplightBoard Member, Investorcurrent2025 — present
Skoon EnergyBoard Member, Investorcurrent2023 — present
ChargerHelp!Board Observer, Investorcurrent2023 — present
Lastwall Networks Inc.Board Member, Investorcurrent2022 — present
ACCURE Battery IntelligenceBoard Member, Investorcurrent2021 — present
Liminal Insights Inc.Advisorcurrent2019 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Raptor Maps, Inc.Board Observer, Investorcurrent2019 — present
UrbintBoard Observer, Investor2021 — 2025
DatchBoard Observer, Investor2020 — 2025
Copper LabsBoard Member, Investor2019 — 2025
Operators GuildMember2018 — 2020
Caban SystemsHead Of Operations2018 — 2019San Francisco Bay Area
FreeWire Technologies, Inc.COO2016 — 2018San Francisco Bay Area
Next47Director of Venture Technology (Siemens TTB now Next47)2015 — 2016San Francisco Bay Area
Next47Manager of Venture Technology (Siemens Technology to Business)2012 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH DenaProject Director (German Energy Agency)2010 — 2012Berlin Area, Germany
Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH DenaProject Manager (German Energy Agency)2009 — 2010Berlin Area, Germany
Technical University of BerlinResearch Associate2005 — 2008
Daimler AGInternship Program1998 — 2004Berlin and Stuttgart, Germany

Skills & more

Renewable Energy38Energy28Energy Efficiency25Start-ups24Energy Policy14Engineering12Smart Grid12Venture Capital15Cleantech14Sustainability7Alternative Energy6Research5

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PhotovoltaicsBiomassSolar EnergyWind EnergyWindBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategyEnergy Policy StudiesMulti-Stakeholder Dialogues

Languages English · French · German · Italian

From Carolin's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

Copper Labs

Per SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Alex T. Krueger

Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Ernst Sack

Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Hank Hattemer

General Counsel & COO at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Hayley Nystrom

Investor at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Jacquelynn Craw

Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Jeff Fleming

Senior Operations Associate at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Joel Moxley

Advisor at Blue Bear Capital Partners

Kelsey Flores

Chief Financial Officer at Slipstream Investors

Network3

Auke van den Hout

Partner at Nimbus Ventures

Olaf Jacobi

Managing Partner at Capnamic

Tyler Lancaster

Partner — Co-Head of Ventures at Energize Ventures

Investors connected to Carolin in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Carolin Funk?: PhD-trained investor specializing in battery and storage technologies, ACCURE Battery Intelligence board director and lithium-ion speaker who bridges European energy-transition ecosystems with US climate infrastructure and understands utilities' operational challenges.
Where does Carolin Funk work?: Carolin Funk is Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners.
What does Carolin Funk invest in?: Carolin Funk invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does Carolin Funk write?: Carolin Funk typically writes checks of $500K – $5M.
What boards does Carolin Funk sit on?: Carolin Funk holds tracked board seats at Copper Labs.
Where did Carolin Funk go to school?: Carolin Funk studied at University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business (Venture Capital for Executives Program); Technische Universität Berlin (Doctorate (PhD-equivalent), Automotive Engineering); Technische Universität Berlin (Dipl.-Ing. (compares to MS) and MBA, Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration).

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business719

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Also attended Technische Universität Berlin82

Dominik MatykaInvestor at Cavalry Ventures Michal NatoraSenior Investment Director - Industrial IT & Robotics at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Carmo SilvaManager, Retail at Bright Pixel Capital Dietrich BökeIT and Telecommunications Specialist, C-Level Management at tokentus investment AG Samuli SirénGeneral Partner & Founder at Redstone Alex SmolaCEO and Co-Founder of Boson AI at PICUS CAPITAL

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Also attended Luiss Guido Carli University77

Mariano AmbrosioInvestment Manager at P101 Ventures Friedrich von WulffenPrincipal at Burda Principal Investments Gianluca VitaleAssociate at PeakBridge VC Bradley KopsickChief Operating Officer & Head of Cambodia/Myanmar at Insitor Melusine BliesenerImpact Investor at AENU Edoardo StazioAssociate at Hitachi Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Blue Bear Capital12

Ernst SackPartner at Blue Bear Capital Partners Vaughn BlakePartner at Blue Bear Capital Partners Hank HattemerGeneral Counsel & COO at Blue Bear Capital Partners Jeff FlemingSenior Operations Associate at Blue Bear Capital Partners Thomas FergusonInvestor at Blue Bear Capital Partners Paige CarratturoTalent Partner at Blue Bear Capital Partners

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Also worked at Skoon Energy1

Dominic Alting von GeusauDeal Flow Fellow at ASIF Ventures

Also worked at Raptor Maps, Inc.8

Abe YokellManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Congruent Ventures Ernst SackPartner at Blue Bear Capital Partners Emily KirschFounder and Managing Partner at Powerhouse John RuffoloFounder & Managing Partner at Maverix Private Equity Mohit TalwarPartner, Investments at Maverix Private Equity CK DhaliwalExecutive Director at Startup TNT

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Also worked at Datch7

Ernst SackPartner at Blue Bear Capital Partners Thomas FergusonInvestor at Blue Bear Capital Partners Dr. Maher HakimInvestment | Growth Funds at 212 Stephan CizmarCo-Founder at Lorimer Ventures Jack FuchsCo-Founder and Operating Partner at Blackhorn Ventures Ben PurcellCTO at Datch

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