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410 people in our graph share verified history with Frank — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Adam MargolinunlockedFrank: together at Emerald Technology Ventures (2022–2026)
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About
Senior investment director at Emerald Technology Ventures' Toronto office focused on energy, transportation, and IoT, involved across the full investment lifecycle. He has served on boards including PowerHouse Dynamics, Visedo Oy, and GeoDigital, and previously worked in renewable energy consulting and at Capstone Turbine, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. He holds an engineering degree from McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montreal.
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Experience
- NLM PhotonicsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentSeattle, WA
- Emerald Technology VenturesSr. Investment Directorcurrent2024 — presentToronto, ON
- Emerald Technology VenturesInvestment Directorcurrent2021 — presentToronto, Ontario, Canada
- Emerald Technology VenturesVenture Investor2009 — 2021
- FOSSA SystemsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentMadrid
- MAHLE chargeBIGBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentStuttgart
- Rhombus Energy SolutionsBoard Observer2020 — 2022San Diego, California, United States
- Powerhouse DynamicsBoard Observer2016 — 2019Greater Boston Area
- Visedo OyBoard Observer2016 — 2017Lappeenranta Area, Finland
- PowerGain TechnologiesPresident2005 — 2009Montreal, QC
- Capstone Turbine CorpEngineering Manager1999 — 2004
- Rolls RoyceProject Engineer1993 — 1999
- Pratt & Whitney CanadaStructures Analyst1989 — 1991
Skills & more
Renewable Energy24Energy17Cleantech14Engineering13Energy Efficiency11Solar Energy9Business Development8Business Strategy4Analysis3Automotive1Engineering Management12Electric Vehicles1
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iotVenture CapitalStart-upsGas TurbinesMergers & AcquisitionsStrategic PlanningStrategyManagementManagement ConsultingProject ManagementFrom Frank's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Per curated public sources.
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 Frank Balas?
- Senior investment director at Emerald Technology Ventures' Toronto office focused on energy, transportation, and IoT, involved across the full investment lifecycle. He has served on boards including PowerHouse Dynamics, Visedo Oy, and GeoDigital, and previously worked in renewable energy consulting and at Capstone Turbine, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. He holds an engineering degree from McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montreal.
- Where does Frank Balas work?
- Frank Balas is Senior Investment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag.
- What companies has Frank Balas invested in?
- Investments tracked here include NLM Photonics.
- Where did Frank Balas go to school?
- Frank Balas studied at HEC Montréal (MBA); McGill University (BEng, Mechanical Engineering).
Same school
Also attended HEC Montréal168
Tom Espiard-CignacoPresident and Managing Director at CapagroElena PavelCFO and Partner at Brightspark VenturesNassim OliveGeneral Partner at Eterna CapitalGenevieve TanguayPartner at Panache VenturesJean-Francois MarcouxCo-Founder & Managing Partner at White Star CapitalYannick FollaHead of AI & Automation at White Star Capital
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Also attended McGill University768
Harley FinkelsteinInvestor at Felicis VenturesMattias LjungmanInvestor at Moonfire VenturesNoubar AfeyanInvestor at Flagship PioneeringDavid NaultGeneral Partner at Luge CapitalLaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalLisa PurcellInvestor at Third Rock Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at NLM Photonics8
Graham CareyInvestment Director - Advanced Materials at Emerald Technology Ventures AgDeepthi MadhavaDiligence & Investment Sourcing at Oregon Venture FundGerard ZytnickiCo-Founder & Corporate Advisor at NLM PhotonicsBrad BoothChief Executive Officer & Board Director at NLM PhotonicsVijay RaghavanChief Financial Officer (fractional) at NLM PhotonicsPaul NyeCo-founder at NLM Photonics
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Also worked at FOSSA Systems4
Also worked at Rhombus Energy Solutions5
Markus MoorSenior Partner, Chief Investment Officer at Emerald Technology Ventures AgAylin Girgin OzbilisInvestment Director at Vinci BVAndrée-Lise MéthotFounder and Managing Partner, Cycle Capital at Circular Innovation FundGerd GoetteInvestment Committee Member at Virescent VenturesRobbie DiamondPresident & CEO, Securing America's Future Energy at Maniv Mobility


















































