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Simone Molteni

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General Partner, Climate at Primo Ventures

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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About

Simone Molteni is a General Partner at Primo Ventures leading its climate tech investment strategy, where he shapes the fund's investment theses and oversees the investment cycle. He began his career as a researcher at EPFL and has over 25 years of experience in sustainability and innovation, specializing in decarbonization and energy systems, and previously held senior roles at the LifeGate Group including Scientific Director. He graduated in Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and holds two Master's degrees from EPFL, in Energy and in Architecture and Sustainable Development.

Invests in

CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechHealthtechSaaSSpace Tech

Experience

  1. DMATBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  2. Primo VenturesPartner at Primo Climatecurrent2024 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  3. LifeGateMember of the Board of Directorscurrent2018 — present
  4. LifeGateScientific Directorcurrent2002 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  5. LifeGateFounder and director of the Impatto Zero® projectcurrent2002 — presentMilan, Lombardy, Italy
  6. LIFEGATE Energy srlGeneral Manager2016 — 2023Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  7. LifeGate Energy People srlMember of the Board of Directors2015 — 2023Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  8. EXPO 2015 S.P.A.Editorial Director of Digital Expo2013 — 2015Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  9. ERSE S.P.A.Member of the Board of Directors2009 — 2010
  10. European Ecolabel CommitteeMember of the Executive Committee2006 — 2010Rome, Latium, Italy
  11. ENEAMember of the Board of Directors2006 — 2009Rome, Latium, Italy
  12. CESI RICERCA SpaMember of the Board of Directors2007 — 2009Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  13. Polytechnic Lausanne, Switzerlandresearcher1998 — 2002

Skills & more

Renewable Energy20Business Planning24Life Cycle Assessment15Start-ups36Business Strategy10Energy Efficiency10Sustainable Development10Strategy26Entrepreneurship10Photovoltaics5New Business Development4Energy6
+12 moreSustainabilityCarbon FootprintingManagement ConsultingClimate ChangeCarbonCorporate Social ResponsibilityEnergy PolicyBiofuelsSustainable EnergyCleantechBusiness planStart-up

Languages English · French · German · Italian · Spanish

From Simone's professional profile.

Colleagues at Primo Ventures

Alessandro Mizzi
Analyst at Primo Ventures
Andrea Pavero
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures
Antonio Concolino
CEO & Partner at Primo Ventures
Carlo Vanoli
General Partner at Primo Ventures
Elisa Grasso
Investment Manager, Digital at Primo Ventures
Emiliano Tonelli
Partner at Primo Ventures
Ezio Ravaccia
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures
Franco Gonella
General Partner & Director at Primo Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Simone Molteni?
Simone Molteni is a General Partner at Primo Ventures leading its climate tech investment strategy, where he shapes the fund's investment theses and oversees the investment cycle. He began his career as a researcher at EPFL and has over 25 years of experience in sustainability and innovation, specializing in decarbonization and energy systems, and previously held senior roles at the LifeGate Group including Scientific Director. He graduated in Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and holds two Master's degrees from EPFL, in Energy and in Architecture and Sustainable Development.
Where does Simone Molteni work?
Simone Molteni is General Partner, Climate at Primo Ventures.
What does Simone Molteni invest in?
Simone Molteni invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Space Tech.
Where did Simone Molteni go to school?
Simone Molteni studied at Politecnico di Milano (Civil Engineer); EPFL (Master in Management of Energy Systems); Babson College (Management course for executives - Focus on entrepreneurship).

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