Where does David Wortmann work?

David Wortmann is Senior Policy & Market Advisor at Planet A Ventures.

Where did David Wortmann go to school?

David Wortmann studied at Universität Passau (Diplom, Sprachen); Universidad de Córdoba (Exchange); University of Wales, Cardiff.

David Wortmann

Investor

Senior Policy & Market Advisor at Planet A Ventures

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

About

David Wortmann is the founder and managing director of DWR eco GmbH, focusing on areas including DeepTech, CleanTech, and SpaceTech with an emphasis on decarbonization, circularity, and renewables. His work involves investing in and building impact-oriented companies, shaping political framework conditions for green innovation, and connecting stakeholders across markets, politics, and communication. He also serves as a board member, advisor, and investor, and hosts several German-language podcasts on climate and cleantech topics.

Experience

DWR eco GmbHManaging Director / Foundercurrent2012 — presentBerlin
PropTech1Venture Partnercurrent2023 — presentBerlin
Planet A VenturesSenior Policy & Market Advisor/ Investorcurrent2022 — present
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)Member of the Coalition for Actioncurrent2020 — presentAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
volytica diagnosticsMember of the Board/ Beiratcurrent2024 — presentDresden, Saxony, Germany
Leaders for Climate ActionMember of the Board / Co-Foundercurrent2019 — presentBerlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Climate Tech TalentsBeirat / Advisory Boardcurrent2023 — presentBerlin
EcoWert360° GmbHBeirat / Advisory Boardcurrent2019 — presentFlensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Komm:TransformBeiratcurrent2025 — presentBerlin, Germany
Global Eco Transition gGmbHAdvisory Board Chair / Co-Foundercurrent2020 — presentBerlin, Germany
Let's talk Change, Deep Dive Cleantech, CheckPoint Cleantech, POD STEH UNS BEIPodcastercurrent2018 — present
Start Up Energy TransitionMember of the Jurycurrent2016 — presentBerlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Founder InstituteStartup Mentorcurrent2019 — presentBerlin, Germany
Universität KasselGastdozent / Guest Lecturercurrent2018 — presentKassel, Hessen, Deutschland
Berlin-Brandenburg Energy Network e.V. (BEN)Member of the Supervisory Board2022 — 2024Berlin, Germany
Talent Tree GmbHBeirat / Advisory Board2020 — 2023Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Energy Watch GroupMember of the Board2014 — 2023Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Arts & Nature Social ClubCo-Founding Member of the Board, Advisory Board2019 — 2022
Berlin-Brandenburg Energy Network e.V. (BEN)Managing Director2013 — 2022Berlin
First SolarVice President Public Affairs EU, Germany, North and East Europe2009 — 2012Brussels/Berlin
Germany Trade & InvestDirector Renewable Energy & Resources and Director Asia2007 — 2009Berlin/Tokio/Shanghai/Beijing/Taipeh/Seol/Mumbai
First SolarDirector Strategic Planning (Europe)2005 — 2007Berlin, Germany
Fraktion Bündnis 90/ Die Grünen im Deutschen BundestagScientific Advisor Hans Josef Fell (Member of the German Bundestag)2001 — 2005Berlin
SPD-BundestagsfraktionScientific Advisor (Hermann Scheer)2001 — 2005Berlin, Germany
World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) e.V.Director International Policy Affairs2003 — 2005Berlin/Bonn

Skills & more

Investment Strategies6Venture Capital4company building3ProptechNonprofit OrganizationsFundraisingNonprofit ManagementStakeholder ManagementModerationInterviewingContent DevelopmentAudio-Visual Production

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PodcastingMedia RelationsMarket DevelopmentGovernmentPublic AdministrationInvestment Advisory ServicesTeam LeadershipProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentInvestmentSite SelectionStakeholder Engagement

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Colleagues at Planet A Ventures

Aina Cabrero

Investor & Scientist at Planet A Ventures

Alexander Seel

CFO at Planet A Ventures

Alexander Stevens

Venture Partner at Planet A Ventures

Ashul Sinha

Finance Analyst at Planet A Ventures

Christian Gonzalez

Investor at Planet A Ventures

Christian Schad

Co-Founder & Venture Partner at Planet A Ventures

Christoph Gras

General Partner at Planet A Ventures

Dr. Benedikt Buchspies

Principal - Technology Research and Science at Planet A Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Wortmann?: David Wortmann is the founder and managing director of DWR eco GmbH, focusing on areas including DeepTech, CleanTech, and SpaceTech with an emphasis on decarbonization, circularity, and renewables. His work involves investing in and building impact-oriented companies, shaping political framework conditions for green innovation, and connecting stakeholders across markets, politics, and communication. He also serves as a board member, advisor, and investor, and hosts several German-language podcasts on climate and cleantech topics.
Where does David Wortmann work?: David Wortmann is Senior Policy & Market Advisor at Planet A Ventures.
Where did David Wortmann go to school?: David Wortmann studied at Universität Passau (Diplom, Sprachen); Universidad de Córdoba (Exchange); University of Wales, Cardiff.