
Metin Zerman
Engineer-turned-VC investing in energy transition & deep tech
MetinZerman
Zurich, Switzerland
Joined January 2025
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Engineer-turned-investor focused on energy transition and deep tech: Metin trained as a mechanical engineer (Dipl.-Ing., automotive mechatronics) and later completed an MBA; he has spent recent years evaluating and investing in early-stage clean‑energy and storage technologies, representing Energie360°'s Smart Energy Innovation Fund in portfolio financings and public statements and producing investor-facing research on the net‑zero transition. cleantechscandinavia+2
Hands-on automotive and product background that informs technical diligence: Early career roles and diploma work in the automotive supply chain (ZF Friedrichshafen) gave him practical experience building prototypes and supporting production ramps—skills he later applied to evaluating hardware-heavy and energy‑storage startups. businessbecause
Active in the startup ecosystem as investor, advisor and coach: Beyond fund investments, Metin serves as an advisor to startups (e.g., KEWAZO), appears as a coach/mentor in Swiss startup programs, and publicly comments on deal activity—indicating strengths in founder relations, fundraising, and go‑to‑market advice for deep‑tech teams. wellfound+2
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Tennis and golf (mentioned as MBA student activities); general interest in technology and entrepreneurship. businessbecause
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