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Max Werny

Investor

Investor at Clean Energy Ventures

Europe

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About

Max Werny is an investor in Europe at Clean Energy Ventures, focused on early-stage deep tech and climate tech. Over the prior three years he invested at the pre-seed and seed stages with Extantia Capital and Zero Carbon Capital, working on deals in areas such as metal recovery, biomining, direct air capture, and sustainable aviation fuel. He holds a PhD in Catalysis & Spectroscopy from Utrecht University and chemistry degrees from the Technical University of Munich, and previously worked at Heraeus Precious Metals developing a CO2 methanation catalyst.

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Invests in

CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech

Experience

  1. Clean Energy VenturesInvestorcurrent2026 — present
  2. Spark e-FuelsBoard Observer2024 — 2026
  3. Carbon13Domain Expert2024 — 2026
  4. Zero CarbonInvestor2023 — 2026
  5. ExtantiaInvestor2023
  6. Heraeus Precious MetalsManagement & Leadership Program2022 — 2023
  7. Institute for Sustainable and Circular ChemistryPhD Researcher - Catalysis & Spectroscopy2018 — 2022
  8. Utrecht UniversityTeaching Assistant & Supervisor2018 — 2022
  9. DESYVisiting Researcher - 3D Imaging2018 — 2022
  10. ESRF - The European SynchrotronVisiting Researcher - 3D Imaging2021
  11. Elettra Sincrotrone TriesteVisiting Researcher - Spectroscopy2018
  12. Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-GesellschaftVisiting Researcher - Catalysis2017 — 2018
  13. AlantumBusiness Analyst2016
  14. BASFLaboratory Assistant - Catalysis2016
  15. BASFLaboratory Assistant - Cement2014
  16. Westlake VinnolitLaboratory Assistant - Polymers (PVC)2013
  17. Wacker ChemiePlant Operator - Silicone Rubber2012

Skills & more

Languages Dutch · Englisch · French · German · Hindi

  • Venture Deals Summer CourseTechstars
  • VC University (Venture Forward, NVCA, Berkeley Law Executive Education)VC University
  • NIOK Researcher CertificateNetherlands Institute for Catalysis Research (NIOK) PhD Platform
  • Sales TrainingImparta
  • Global HPM Academy Silver Talent ProgramHeraeus Precious Metals
  • Advanced Open Water DiverPADI

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Werny?
Max Werny is an investor in Europe at Clean Energy Ventures, focused on early-stage deep tech and climate tech. Over the prior three years he invested at the pre-seed and seed stages with Extantia Capital and Zero Carbon Capital, working on deals in areas such as metal recovery, biomining, direct air capture, and sustainable aviation fuel. He holds a PhD in Catalysis & Spectroscopy from Utrecht University and chemistry degrees from the Technical University of Munich, and previously worked at Heraeus Precious Metals developing a CO2 methanation catalyst.
Where does Max Werny work?
Max Werny is Investor at Clean Energy Ventures.
What does Max Werny invest in?
Max Werny invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech.
Where did Max Werny go to school?
Max Werny studied at Technical University of Munich (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Chemistry); Utrecht University (Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Catalysis & Spectroscopy); Max Planck Society (Master of Science (M.Sc.), Catalysis).

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