Kristen is focused on climate, energy, and industrial innovation, investing in technologies that modernize the foundational industries underpinning the global economy, reduce emissions, and strengthen global resilience.
Prior to joining DCVC, Kristen focused on climate investing as a Principal at Unovis Asset Management in Amsterdam, where she led the firm’s deep tech investments with a focus on synthetic biology and contributed to its fundraising efforts. She was also a Principal at Atlantic Labs in Berlin, leading early-stage deep tech climate 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 and sustainability consulting for global corporations. She was the first hire at Novameat, 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 guest lectures at IESE Business School and serves as a mentor for several climate-related accelerators. Her research has been published in the journal Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy.