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David Lincoln

Investor

Managing Partner at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS · Board director at Swimlane Cloud Security

Greater Philadelphia

Writes $10M – $30M checks

About

David Lincoln is an energy and cleantech investor who co-founded an early venture firm focused on energy technology in the mid-1990s and, as NVCA committee chair, helped define growth equity.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

Climate TechCybersecurityEnergyLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Board director at Swimlane Cloud Security

Intro paths

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In turn, David can intro founders to Swimlane Cloud Security's investors below.

Swimlane Cloud Security's investors · 5

3Lines Venture CapitalDenver · $100K – $5M checksACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M checksEnergy Impact PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M checks · since 2025Kluz VenturesRockvilleRockies Venture ClubDenver · $100K – $500K checks

Co-founders at Swimlane Cloud Security

CCCody Cornell
Cody CornellExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Activate CapitalCo-founder & Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  2. SwimlaneMember Board of Directorscurrent2024 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
  3. EnpalBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentBerlin, Germany
  4. FictivBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. ParsableBoard Member2020 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
  6. Element AnalyticsBoard Member2020 — 2024San Francisco Bay Area
  7. Element PartnersFounder & Managing Partner2004 — 2023Wayne PA
  8. City Year of PhiladelphiaBoard Member2010 — 2020
  9. AquaVenture HoldingsDirector Board Of Directors2017 — 2020King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States
  10. NVCA Growth Equity GroupChairman2014 — 2015Washington, DC
  11. National Venture Capital AssociationBoard Member2011 — 2015
  12. NVCA Energy & Cleantech GroupChairman2013 — 2015Washington, DC
  13. EnerTech CapitalCo-Founder and Managing Director1996 — 2005Wayne, PA
  14. Deven Resources, Inc.Chief Executive Officer1991 — 1996
  15. CMS CompaniesPartner1984 — 1991
  16. UGI CorporationSenior Associate1981 — 1984

Skills & more

Cleantech29Private Equity25Mergers5Renewable Energy10Product Marketing1Entrepreneurship13Corporate Development25Venture Capital58Disruptive Technologies1Start-ups22Partnerships1Licensing1
+9 moreClean TechnologyDue DiligenceBusiness StrategyVenture FinancingAlternative EnergyPrivate PlacementsEnergyInvestmentsStrategy

From David's professional profile.

Colleagues at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS

Anna Nitschke
COO & CFO at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Anup Jacob
Managing Partner at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Asheley Kosinski
Investor at CapitalG
Asheley Kosinski
Executive Assistant & Office Manager at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Caroline Chick
Senior Associate at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Deng Mao
Investment Manager at Yonjin Venture LLC
Emma Bell
Vice President at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS
Eric Meyer
Partner at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Lincoln?
David Lincoln is an energy and cleantech investor who co-founded an early venture firm focused on energy technology in the mid-1990s and, as NVCA committee chair, helped define growth equity.
Where does David Lincoln work?
David Lincoln is Managing Partner at ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERS and Board director at Swimlane Cloud Security.
What does David Lincoln invest in?
David Lincoln invests in Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation.
What check size does David Lincoln write?
David Lincoln typically writes checks of $10M – $30M.
Where did David Lincoln go to school?
David Lincoln studied at Colgate University (BA with Honors, Geology); University of Pennsylvania (MS, Energy Management & Policy).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Swimlane3

Shawn CherianPartner at Energy Impact PartnersTansel IsmailVice President at Energy Impact PartnersAbdullah Joud‏Founder at Emtethal

Also worked at Fictiv8

Marianne WuVenture Partner at Congruent VenturesDanny CotterManaging Partner at The Westly GroupMegan CainPrincipal at The Westly GroupAbdul KhanChief of Staff at Primetime PartnersCrystal ValentineTechnology Fellow at Cross Creek AdvisorsDaniel OrosPartner at G2 Venture Partners

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Also worked at Parsable6

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