Alex Mercandetti

Alex Mercandetti is an experienced investment manager specializing in energy, currently working at Emerald Technology Ventures since May 2022. In this role, Alex supports the investment team by assessing startups, conducting vertical studies, and engaging in strategic internal projects related to data analytics and process engineering. Additionally, Alex serves as a cleantech specialist at the Technology Fund, focusing on evaluating CO2 reduction potential and performing technical due diligence for sustainable Swiss startups. Previous experience includes strategy and integration work at GRUNDFOS, teaching assistance in organic chemistry at ETH Zürich, and an internship in asset management and strategy at Covestro, where sustainability and strategy development were emphasized. Alex's educational background includes master's degrees in Chemical and Bio Engineering from ETH Zürich and in Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, as well as a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from ETH Zürich.