Kristen is focused on climate, energy, and industrial innovation, investing in technologies that reduce emissions, strengthen global resilience, and modernize the foundational industries underpinning the global economy.
Prior to joining DCVC, Kristen was a Principal at Unovis Asset Management in Amsterdam, leading the firm’s deep tech investments in synthetic biology, chemistry, and material transformation. She was also a Principal at Atlantic VC in Berlin, leading early-stage deep tech climate and energy investments. Before investing, Kristen worked across the energy sector in product development for nuclear, utilities, and automotive applications, as well as in corporate sustainability and operations, later moving into operations consulting for global corporations. She was on the founding team at Novameat, a Barcelona-based food system startup, where she led growth strategy and fundraising. Kristen holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from McMaster University, specializing in polymer materials and manufacturing, and an MBA from IESE Business School.
Outside of firm activities, Kristen is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Energy Technology Frontiers, serves on the National Laboratory of the Rockies Investor Advisory Board, and supports European Investment Council initiatives to drive deep tech innovation across the European Union. Her research has been published in the journal Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy.