About
Clayton MacDougald is a water and wastewater sector specialist at Emerald who defines the firm's investment strategy in that sector and works across sourcing, diligence, selection and portfolio support. He joined Emerald in 2020 after roles at GE Water & Process Technologies (now Suez) and Xylem, and holds a BSc from Queen's University and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management.
Experience
- Emerald Technology VenturesInvestment Directorcurrent2024 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Emerald Technology VenturesInvestment Manager2020 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- FREDsense TechnologiesBoard Directorcurrent2025 — present
- WaterlyBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
- StormHarvesterBoard Directorcurrent2024 — present
- Pure TechnologiesBusiness Development Manager2018 — 2020Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- SUEZ - Water Technologies & SolutionsGlobal Product Manager2017 — 2018
- GE Power & WaterGlobal Product Manager2013 — 2017Oakville, ON
- GE Power & WaterCommercial Engineer2009 — 2013
- GE Power & WaterPilot Project Manager2006 — 2009
Skills & more
Management4Strategic PlanningLeadershipEngineering11Process Engineering11Product Development4Project Management7Product Management3Power Generation3Energy7Commissioning1Six Sigma1
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Engineering ManagementProject EngineeringMechanical EngineeringRenewable EnergyWater TreatmentCross-functional Team LeadershipProject PlanningWaterManufacturingWastewater TreatmentFrom Clayton's professional profile.
Colleagues at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Adrian Martin
Technology Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Aileen Agada
Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures
Alex Mercandetti
Investment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Alex Nardi
Investment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Alex Tepper
Managing Director at Emerald Technology Ventures
Ali Blake
Director of Investor Relations & Platform at G2 Venture Partners
Aline Rotzetter
Senior Investment Manager - Advanced Materials & Sustainability at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Anandhi Gokhale
Investment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Aileen Agada
Analyst at Emerald Technology Ventures
Alex Tepper
Managing Director at Emerald Technology Ventures
Anandhi Gokhale
Investment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Annina Winkler
Senior Investment Manager - Water & AgriFood at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
Ben Mason
Senior Investment Manager - Finance at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Clayton MacDougald?
- Clayton MacDougald is a water and wastewater sector specialist at Emerald who defines the firm's investment strategy in that sector and works across sourcing, diligence, selection and portfolio support. He joined Emerald in 2020 after roles at GE Water & Process Technologies (now Suez) and Xylem, and holds a BSc from Queen's University and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management.
- Where does Clayton MacDougald work?
- Clayton MacDougald is Investment Director - Water at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag.
- Where did Clayton MacDougald go to school?
- Clayton MacDougald studied at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management (MBA); Queen's University (BSc).
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Shared employers
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