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James Sprinz

Investor

Principal at Energy Impact Partners

London

Writes $3M – $10M checks · typically $7M

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About

Principal in Europe investing in early- and growth-stage climate tech companies, with a decade in cleantech investment, strategy and research. Previously spent six years at BloombergNEF.

Experience

  1. Energy Impact PartnersPrincipalcurrent2019 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
  2. OverstoryBoard Observercurrent2025 — present
  3. GridBeyondBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  4. ESG BookBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  5. instagridBoard Observercurrent2022 — present
  6. BloombergNEFHead of Decentralized Energy2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. BloombergNEFSenior Associate, Decentralized Energy2018New York
  8. BloombergNEFSenior Associate, Energy Smart Technologies2017New York
  9. BloombergNEFAssociate, Energy Smart Technologies2016 — 2017New York
  10. BloombergNEFAnalyst, Energy Smart Technologies2013 — 2016London, United Kingdom
  11. D GroupDatabase designer2012London
  12. Engineering World HealthVolunteer Hospital Technician2011Tanzania
  13. Cheyne CapitalAsset-Backed Securities Team Assistant2007London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Strategy2Energy Policy1Policy AnalysisClimate ChangeMarket ResearchDigital Energy2Energy Regulation1Energy EconomicsEconomics4Data Analysis4Renewable Energy10Research2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is James Sprinz?
Principal in Europe investing in early- and growth-stage climate tech companies, with a decade in cleantech investment, strategy and research. Previously spent six years at BloombergNEF.
Where does James Sprinz work?
James Sprinz is Principal at Energy Impact Partners.
What check size does James Sprinz write?
James Sprinz typically writes checks of $3M – $10M.
What companies has James Sprinz invested in?
Investments tracked here include Overstory.
Where did James Sprinz go to school?
James Sprinz studied at Imperial College London (MSc Theoretical Physics); University of Bristol (MSci Physics and Philosophy).

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