Eric helps drive the firm’s investment strategy in the energy transition with a focus on distribution generation, demand side flexibility, and the smart grid.

Prior to joining Activate, Eric spent several years investing in public equities while at ValueAct Capital, a $10 billion activist hedge fund, where he covered several sectors including energy and industrials. Eric began his career as a business analyst at McKinsey & Company in their Silicon Valley office.

Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Yale University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated as a Palmer Scholar.

Caroline is a Vice President at Activate, where she supports all parts of the investment process.

Prior to joining Activate, Caroline was an investment banker at Nomura Greentech, where she provided M&A and capital raise advisory for companies focused on accelerating the sustainable transition. She has experience working with both early growth stage and public companies across the advanced transportation, energy technology, and environmental services sectors.

Caroline holds a degree in Finance with minors in History and Spanish, with honors, from The Ohio State University. She was a recipient of the Pace Setters Award, given to the top 1% of students in the business school on the basis of academics and leadership.