Matthias Willenbacher — Contact Email, Phone & Team

Overview

Matthias Willenbacher is a German entrepreneur and investor specializing in renewable energy and sustainable businesses. He began his journey in 1996 by installing his first wind turbine on his family's farm, leading to the founding of juwi, a company that became one of Germany's largest renewable energy project developers. Under his leadership, juwi expanded globally, employing approximately 1,800 people by 2011. In 2015, Willenbacher stepped down from the operational management of juwi but remained a shareholder. He then focused on supporting sustainable startups through his investment firm, Wi Venture, which exclusively invests in green startups. His portfolio includes companies like Sono Motors, Tomorrow, and Pottsalat. Additionally, he founded the 100 prozent erneuerbar stiftung, a foundation advocating for 100% renewable energy. Willenbacher's mission is to establish sustainability as the standard through innovation, citizen participation, and responsible entrepreneurship. He has also been involved in various initiatives, such as supporting Bürgerwerke eG, a cooperative of energy cooperatives in Germany, and promoting sustainable agriculture through projects like the Agrarvision greenhouse. His commitment to renewable energy and sustainable business practices has made him a prominent figure in Germany's energy transition movement.

Investment Focus

Sustainable business model
Focus on renewable energy
Innovative approach
Scalable operations
Positive environmental impact
Strong management team
Clear growth strategy
Potential for market leadership
Commitment to social responsibility
Alignment with ESG criteria

Portfolio Companies

TomorrowSono MotorsPottsalatBürgerwerke eGAgrarvision

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Matthias Willenbacher invests in Technology, Real Estate, Media, Finance, Education and Renewable Energy, and is based in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Matthias Willenbacher is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.