David Wortmann
InvestorVenture Partner at PT1 · Senior Policy & Market Advisor at Planet A Ventures
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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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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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 Venture Partner at PT1.
- Where did David Wortmann go to school?
- David Wortmann studied at Universität Passau (Diplom, Sprachen); Universidad de Córdoba (Exchange); University of Wales, Cardiff.
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