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Dr. Mark Windeknecht

Investor

Principal at World Fund

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

About

Principal with operational and investment experience across PropTech, ConTech, and EnergyTech verticals. Completed a doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Master's in Energy and Process Engineering at TUM.

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Experience

  1. World FundPrincipalcurrent2023 — presentMünchen
  2. World FundInvestment Manager2021 — 2023München
  3. BarocalAdvisory Board Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. cylib GmbHAdvisory Board Membercurrent2023 — present
  5. aedifionAdvisory Board Membercurrent2022 — present
  6. ecoworksAdvisory Board Observercurrent2023 — present
  7. IQM Quantum ComputersBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
  8. Mission Zero TechnologiesBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  9. Vito ONESenior Associate2020 — 2021München, Bayern, Deutschland
  10. Vito ONEAssociate2018 — 2020München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  11. ImersoAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2021
  12. gridXAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2021
  13. CHOOOSEBoard Observer2020 — 2021Oslo, Norwegen
  14. INPERA GmbHAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2021
  15. Daibau international d.o.o.Board Observer2020 — 2021Maribor, Marburg, Slowenien
  16. ViessmannAssociate Digital Innovation Management2018Allendorf, Berlin, München
  17. Vito VenturesSummer Associate2017München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  18. Technische Universität MünchenResearch Fellow2012 — 2016München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  19. Technische Universität MünchenResearch Fellow2010 — 2012München und Umgebung, Deutschland
  20. MAN Diesel & TurboStudent Intern2009 — 2010Augsburg und Umgebung, Deutschland

Education

  1. Technical University of MunichDr.-Ing., Electrical and Computer Engineering2012 — 2017
  2. DTU - Technical University of DenmarkVisiting Researcher2015
  3. Technical University of MunichDiplom-Ingenieur, Energy and Process Engineering2006 — 2010
  4. University of StrathclydeMechanical engineering2007 — 2008
  5. TU Bergakademie FreibergVordiplom, Mechanical Engineering2004 — 2006

Skills & more

Machine Learning6Renewable Energy7Research1Energy Management4Smart Grid2Fuel CellsSmart HomeHVAC Systems2Energy StorageStart-ups3Venture Capital1Building Energy Simulation1
+3 moreMatlabCombined Heat & PowerCHP Testing

From Dr.'s professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Technical University of Munich186

Daan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundJulian von EckartsbergManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsHannes Voucko-GlocknerInvestment Analyst at Burda Principal InvestmentsThomas MeierPartner, Head of Resilience in Energy & Resources Investments at Verve VenturesNiklas Born de AndrésInvestment & Product Intern at Kibo VenturesItziar EstevezPartner - Growth at Iris Capital

+ 180 more

Also attended DTU - Technical University of Denmark46

Lars PedersenPartner, Chief Financial Officer at Redpoint VenturesClaus AnderssonGeneral Partner at Sunstone CapitalKartik KashyapStudent Assistant at Sunstone CapitalChris PorsgaardPartner at SEED Capital DenmarkOtto SilvennoinenAsset Manager, Real Estate at Innovestor VenturesThomas NagyOperational Partner at Astanor Ventures

+ 40 more

Also attended University of Strathclyde56

ThomasGeneral Partner at Acadian Ventures Management, LlcRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceRupert LyleInvestment Director at Future Planet CapitalRoss StrachanInvestor at Adara VenturesAngus ConroyInvestor at Scottish Equity PartnersCalum PatersonInvestor at Scottish Equity Partners

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Also attended TU Bergakademie Freiberg6

Markus BarnickelSenior Investment Manager at Brandenburg KapitalMark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundMichael BrandkampManaging Partner at European Circular Bioeconomy FundMridul PareekInvestment Associate at European Circular Bioeconomy FundKatrin VoigtRegulatory Affairs Manager, Stv. Compliance-Officer at Capiton AGJohannis HattInvestor at Calm/Storm VC

Shared employers

Also worked at aedifion6

Marcus BökerManaging Director at Phoenix Contact Innovation VenturesChristian FasseSenior Investment Manager at Phoenix Contact Innovation VenturesMark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundManfred HeidManaging Partner at BitStone CapitalStefan LäuferGeneral Partner at Realyze VenturesJulia ArltVenture Partner at Realyze Ventures

Also worked at ecoworks7

Vivin HegdeFounding Partner, North America at Zacua VenturesMauricio Tessi WeissFounding Partner, EU & LatAm at Zacua VenturesArnaud de ScorbiacPartner at IsaiSebastian PeckPartner at KOMPAS VCMark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundNikolas SamiosManaging Partner at PT1

+ 1 more

Also worked at gridX3

Christian SchulteManaging Director at coparionMark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundThomas LabrygaPartner at Vireo Ventures

Also worked at CHOOOSE5

Andreas SlettvollVenture Partner at World FundRokas PeciulaitisFounder & Managing Partner at Contrarian VenturesTomas KemtysGeneral Partner at Contrarian VenturesMark WindeknechtPrincipal at World FundDan RossignolInvestor at Bonfire Ventures

Colleagues at World Fund

Alexis Caporale
Associate at World Fund
Andreas Slettvoll
Venture Partner at World Fund
Cara Reuner
Investment Associate at World Fund
Chloe Le
Junior Fund Controller at World Fund
Christian Kroll
Venture Partner at World Fund
Craig Douglas
Partner at World Fund
Daniel Valenzuela
Venture Partner at World Fund
Danijel Viševic
General Partner at World Fund