David T. Danielson
About David T. Danielson
David T. Danielson is the Managing Director at Breakthrough Energy Ventures and an investor in multiple energy and materials companies. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from MIT and a BS in Materials Science & Engineering from UC Berkeley.
Managing Director at Breakthrough Energy Ventures
David T. Danielson is the Managing Director at Breakthrough Energy Ventures. He has held this position since 2017. Breakthrough Energy Ventures is a company focused on investing in sustainable energy solutions. His role involves overseeing investment strategies and identifying potential opportunities for growth in the clean energy sector.
Investor at Equilibrium Energy
David T. Danielson has been serving as an investor at Equilibrium Energy since 2021. He is responsible for identifying and funding potential ventures within the energy sector. His work here is pivotal in driving forward innovative solutions in renewable energy.
Investor at Electric Hydrogen Co.
Since 2021, David T. Danielson has been an investor at Electric Hydrogen Co. Based in Los Altos, California, he contributes to the company's mission to develop and implement hydrogen-based energy solutions. His investments help propel the advancement of hydrogen technology in the energy market.
Educational Background in Materials Science
David T. Danielson holds a PhD in Materials Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2001 to 2007. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, from 1995 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his role in the energy sector.
Investor at Multiple Energy Companies
David T. Danielson is currently an investor in several companies focused on energy innovation, including Mill (San Francisco Bay Area, since 2020), Electra (Boulder, Colorado, since 2020), Redwood Materials (Carson City, Nevada, since 2020), and Lilac Solutions, Inc. (Oakland, California, since 2020). His investments support these companies in developing sustainable and advanced energy technologies.