Grace Penders

Grace Penders is a skilled investment professional specializing in climate-related projects and strategies. Currently serving as the Climate Investment Lead at Equal Ventures since February 2024, Grace focuses on driving pre-seed and seed investments in climate initiatives. Prior to this role, Grace was a Senior Associate at Energize Capital, where investments centered on climate software for companies in Series A to C stages. Grace's expertise encompasses electrification, carbon reduction, and digital industries, as well as a diverse range of sectors including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and circular economy. Earlier experience includes working as a Strategy Consultant for Accenture, providing support to 14 electric utilities on clean energy strategies, and serving as an Economics Agriculture Analyst at SosteNica. Grace holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Spanish Literature from the University of Chicago and has additional education from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Villa Walsh Academy.