Kurt Kaltenegger
InvestorVice President at ABB Technology Ventures
Zurich, Switzerland
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Kurt Kaltenegger is a retired ABB executive who served as CEO of ABB Technology Ventures from 2019 to 2025, overseeing approximately $500 million in equity and fund investments globally. He holds a PhD in Quantum and Solid State Physics, maintains 30+ patents, and has served as board director and advisor to numerous startups in energy, industry, mobility, and robotics sectors. Currently active as a startup advisor, investor, and co-founder in the life-science and food sectors, he brings over a decade of experience in venture capital, technology leadership, and board governance.
Experience
- ABBGroup Vice President / Head of ABB Technology Ventures2019 — 2025Zurich, Switzerland
- Scalable RoboticsMember Board of Directors2023 — 2024Ellington, Connecticut, United States
- KEY DH Technologies Inc.Member Board of Directors2022 — 2024Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
- PointGrabMember Board of Directors2017 — 2024Tel Aviv District, Israel
- AutomataMember Board of Directors2016 — 2023Greater London, England, United Kingdom
- GraphmatechMember Board of Directors2020 — 2022Uppsala kommun, Uppsala County, Sweden
- Orbital Marine Power LtdMember Board of Directors2012 — 2019Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom
- ABB Technology VenturesGroup Vice President / Head of Technology ABB Technology Ventures2010 — 2019
- ABB ChinaDirector Research Center ABB China and CTO ABB China2007 — 2010Beijing, China / ABB Research Center Beijing and Shanghai
- ABB Medium Voltage ProductsBusiness Unit Technology Manager1999 — 2006Zurich, Switzerland, ABB Headquarter
- ABB High Voltage ProductsDepartment Manager1996 — 1999Baden, Switzerland, Power Lab HV Development
- ABB High Voltage ProductsDevelopment Engineer, Group Leader, Project Manager1991 — 1995Baden, Switzerland, Power Lab and HV CB Development
- Montanistic University LeobenAssitant Professor1985 — 1991Leoben, Austria
Skills & more
Smart Grid43Power Systems81Electrical Engineering26R&D87Technology Management19Renewable Energy28Product Development29High Voltage27Engineering24Manufacturing18Venture Capital13Engineering Management12
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Project EngineeringSwitchgearEnergy ManagementEnergyProduct ManagementSolar EnergyPower ElectronicsStrategyOperational ExcellenceGeneral ManagementLeadershipWindLanguages English (fluently) · French (basics) · German (mother tongue)
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kurt Kaltenegger?
- Kurt Kaltenegger is a retired ABB executive who served as CEO of ABB Technology Ventures from 2019 to 2025, overseeing approximately $500 million in equity and fund investments globally. He holds a PhD in Quantum and Solid State Physics, maintains 30+ patents, and has served as board director and advisor to numerous startups in energy, industry, mobility, and robotics sectors. Currently active as a startup advisor, investor, and co-founder in the life-science and food sectors, he brings over a decade of experience in venture capital, technology leadership, and board governance.
- Where does Kurt Kaltenegger work?
- Kurt Kaltenegger is Vice President at ABB Technology Ventures.
- What check size does Kurt Kaltenegger write?
- Kurt Kaltenegger typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Kurt Kaltenegger go to school?
- Kurt Kaltenegger studied at IMD (SLDP Senior Leadership Development Program); On the Job (ABB) (and MZSG) (na, different); Montanistic University Leoben (PhD in Physics, Solid State Physics and Superconductivity).
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