David Lincoln
Founder at Element Management LP
Profile
David has been a prominent investor in venture and growth equity for almost 20 years and has over 25 years of experience investing in energy and technology companies.
David's areas of focus include renewable and alternative energy technologies, industrial internet and software, energy storage, advanced materials, and utility software and services.
David has also been an active participant helping to shape federal policy for the venture capital and growth equity industry.
As a board member of the National Venture Capital Association for four years, David chaired the NVCA Energy & Cleantech Committee and worked with policymakers to promote capital formation for technology companies focused on US energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
In addition, as the 2014-15 Chair of the NVCA Growth Equity Group, David worked with industry participants, research firms and policymakers to establish and benchmark Growth Equity as a distinct asset class within private equity.
Prior to forming Element in 2005, David was a co-founder and Managing Director of EnerTech Capital Partners, an energy technology venture firm formed in 1996.
Under his leadership, EnerTech successfully managed over $290 million in two funds specifically focused on energy, communications, and clean technologies.
David also founded and served as President and CEO of Deven Resources, Inc., a private equity firm dedicated to the acquisition and development of energy properties.
From 1984 to 1991, David was a partner with CMS Companies, a Philadelphia-based private equity and financial services firm.
David began his career at UGI Corporation, a diversified energy and utility holding company.
David holds a BA with honors in Geology from Colgate University and an MS in Energy Management and Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, and is active in addressing the Philadelphia public schools crisis as an executive committee board member with City Year of Philadelphia.
David Lincoln active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Element Management LP
Element Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Element Management LP (Element Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Threshold Ventures, Inc. founded in 2005 by David Lincoln and Michael Bevan. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Founder | 2004-08-31 |
DFJ Element LP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-07-13 |
AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc.
AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc. provides wholesale electrical distribution services. The company is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Chairman | - |
Homee, Inc.
Homee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Homee, Inc. develops home servicing applications that provide access to handymen, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing service providers. The company was founded by Douglas C. Schaedler and David Theus and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
Activate Permanent Capital Corp.
Activate Permanent Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Activate Permanent Capital Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 16, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chairman | 2021-02-28 |
Parsable, Inc.
Parsable, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Parsable, Inc. provides enterprise solutions using wearable computing hardware. It offers services to healthcare, energy and other industries. The company was founded by Yan-David Erlich, Ryan Junee, and Chase Feiger in July 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-05-31 |
Element Analytics, Inc.
Element Analytics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Element Analytics, Inc. provides industrial analytics software. It also provides actionable insight and foresight into daily operations. The firm offers solutions to a variety of industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, manufacturing, mining, utilities, diversified, and more. The company was founded by Sameer Kalwani and David Mount in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-06-30 |
Activate Capital Management LP
Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2017-04-30 |
Enpal BV
Enpal BV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Enpal GmbH supplies green energy to houses. The company was founded by Mario Kohle and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-30 |
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Training of David Lincoln
University of Pennsylvania | Graduate Degree |
Colgate University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 1 |
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UGI CORPORATION | Distribution Services |
Private companies | 32 |
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BravoSolution US, Inc.
BravoSolution US, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BravoSolution US, Inc. develops sourcing and supply management solutions. Its products cover the full supply management lifecycle including sourcing, spend analysis, vendor management, contract management, professional services and category expertise. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA. | Technology Services |
Capstone Green Energy Corp.
Capstone Green Energy Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Capstone Green Energy Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, marketing, and service of microturbine technology solutions. It targets vertical markets worldwide such as natural resources, energy efficiency, renewable energy, critical power supply, transportation, and microgrids. The firm's products generate electric power output for commercial, industrial, and utility purposes. It also sells microturbine units, components, and accessories. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Intellon Corp.
Intellon Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Intellon Corporation (Nasdaq: ITLN) designs and sells integrated circuits (ICs) for powerline communications, providing HomePlug® - compliant and other powerline ICs for home networking, networked entertainment, commercial and Smart Grid applications. Intellon is a leader in powerline communications technology. Intellon developed and patented the baseline technology behind the initial standard adopted by the HomePlug Powerline Alliance, a global industry group formed to create and promote standards for powerline communications. In 2001, Intellon introduced the first HomePlug-based IC, and has since developed several new generations of HomePlug-based ICs. In 2006, Intellon introduced the first HomePlug AV-based IC, which can deliver the quality of service required to support reliable, uninterrupted distribution of standard- and high-definition video among personal computers and consumer electronics products. With over 30 million HomePlug-based ICs sold (as of July 7, 2009), Intellon holds a significant IC market share of the rapidly growing HomePlug market. Intellon's leadership positions the company to capitalize on growth markets such as home networking, media and entertainment systems connectivity as well as enabling the further convergence of PC and consumer electronics applications. Intellon ICs are used to create instant networks, enabling PCs, broadband modems, set-top boxes, gaming consoles and audio/video devices to communicate instantly over existing power lines in the home. Its HomePlug AV ICs allow distribution of multiple HDTV streams over in-home powerlines. The company also a provider of lower bandwidth Spread Spectrum Carrier (SSC) ICs; to date the company has shipped more than seven million of these command and control devices, with more coming into service every month. Intellon is also a founding member of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. Founded in 1989, Intellon is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company also has offices in Ocala, Toronto, Canada, and San Jose, California. | Electronic Technology |
Catalytic Solutions, Inc.
Catalytic Solutions, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Catalytic Solutions, Inc. manufactures and distributes emissions control systems and products. The company was founded by William R. Anderson and Stephen John Golden in 1996 and is headquartered in Oxnard, CA. | Process Industries |
Sixth Dimension, Inc. | Technology Services |
Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc.
Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. provides energy management solutions that enable energy providers and consumers to optimize their power usage and meet peak demand. The firm delivers its energy management solutions through a portfolio of hardware, software and services. It operates through two segments: the Residential Business and the Commercial & Industrial. The Residential Business segment sells IEM solutions to utility customers for use in programs with residential and small commercial end-use participants. The Commercial and Industrial segment provides IEM solutions to utilities and independent system operators that are managing programs or auctions for large Commercial and Industrial consumers. The company was founded by John Rossi in 1980 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA. | Technology Services |
Franklin Fuel Cells, Inc.
Franklin Fuel Cells, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Franklin Fuel Cells, Inc. develops solid oxide fuel cell technology that operates directly on hydrocarbon fossil fuels, as well as future fuels, such as bio fuels and hydrogen. The company was founded by David F. Lincoln in November 2001 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Utilities |
212 Resources LLC
212 Resources LLC Oil & Gas PipelinesIndustrial Services 212 Resources LLC builds and operates crude oil tank bottom recycling plants. It offers water and oil recovery services. The company was founded by James W. Schleiffarth in 2002 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Industrial Services |
Advent Solar, Inc.
Advent Solar, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Advent Solar, Inc. designs & manufactures photovoltaic solar cells and modules. Its Ventura technology combines emitter-wrap through back-contact cell with monolithic module assembly delivering the solar industry's cell-to-module solar architecture. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. | Electronic Technology |
Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc.
Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Founded in 2003, Fat Spaniel Technologies is the leading independent provider of critical monitoring and reporting services for the renewable energy industry. Today, the company's solutions are utilized by solar power producers, financiers, system integrators, and OEMs. With over 3,800 managed sites in 23 countries worldwide, Fat Spaniel solutions help optimize energy output, reduce operations and maintenance costs, contain risk, and increase return on investment for renewable energy power plant projects. | Technology Services |
DFJ Element LP | Finance |
Wasatch Wind, Inc.
Wasatch Wind, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Wasatch Wind, Inc. develops commercial-scale operating wind farm. It offers project management, wind resource analyzes, land planning, and financing services. The company was founded by Tracy Livingston in 2002 and is headquartered in Salt Lake, UT. | Producer Manufacturing |
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd.
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. Water UtilitiesUtilities AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of water purification services. It operates through Seven Seas Water and Quench segments. The Seven Seas Water segment delivers treated bulk water to governmental, municipal, industrial, and hospitality customers. The Quench segment focuses in the rental and servicing of POU water filtration systems and related equipment, such as ice and sparkling water machines, and from the contracted maintenance of customer-owned equipment. The company was founded by Douglas R. Brown on December 14, 2006 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Utilities |
Electro-Petroleum, Inc.
Electro-Petroleum, Inc. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Electro-Petroleum Inc. engages in the development of oil recovery process technology. It enables recovery of stranded oil reserves by applying electrical currents to hydrocarbons in the ground. It focuses on the recovery of heavy oils to be extracted by conventional pumping techniques. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Villanova, PA. | Industrial Services |
Parsable, Inc.
Parsable, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Parsable, Inc. provides enterprise solutions using wearable computing hardware. It offers services to healthcare, energy and other industries. The company was founded by Yan-David Erlich, Ryan Junee, and Chase Feiger in July 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
CMS Cos.
CMS Cos. Investment ManagersFinance CMS Cos. operates as an investment company. It provides asset allocation and intergenerational planning services. The firm designs personalized asset allocation strategies for the development of model portfolios; calculates asset class weightings, which incorporate individual goals and objectives; computes optimal amount and mix of investments; and evaluates the impact of investments selected. The company was founded by Mark I. Solomon in 1969 and is headquartered in Wynnewood, PA. | Finance |
FuelQuest, Inc.
FuelQuest, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services FuelQuest, Inc. provides on-demand supply chain management, tax automation and compliance solutions for suppliers, distributors, buyers and traders of petroleum products and other energy commodities. The company was founded by Rich C. Cilento Jr. in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Orcom Solutions, Inc.
Orcom Solutions, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of LiveWire Utilities LLC, Orcom Solutions, Inc. is an application service provider for the utility and energy industry. The private company is based in Bend, OR. Orcom Solutions was acquired by LiveWire Utilities LLC from Kinder Morgan Kansas, Inc. on March 02, 2000. | Technology Services |
Deven Resources, Inc.
Deven Resources, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Daleco Resources Corp., Deven Resources, Inc. is a private company that specializes in the management of oil and gas investments. The company is based in Berwyn, PA. Deven Resources was acquired by Daleco Resources Corp. on October 07, 1996 for $3.74 million. The company was founded by David Lincoln. | Energy Minerals |
National Venture Capital Association
National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Element Management LP
Element Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Element Management LP (Element Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Threshold Ventures, Inc. founded in 2005 by David Lincoln and Michael Bevan. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
EnerTech Capital Partners
EnerTech Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance EnerTech Capital Partners (EnerTech Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Scott Ungerer. The firm is headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Comverge, Inc. (Virginia)
Comverge, Inc. (Virginia) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Comverge, Inc. provided voice and data networking solutions to service providers. It offered telecommunication services such as Internet access, and voice and data networks. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. | Technology Services |
Terra Oilfield Solutions LLC
Terra Oilfield Solutions LLC Marine ShippingTransportation Terra Oilfield Solutions LLC provides drilling waste management, solids control and complete backyard management solutions. Its services include frac water transfer, chlorine dioxide water treatment, rig water, work over fluids, pit installs and cleaning. The company was founded by James D. Wingo in 2007 and is headquartered in Conroe, TX. | Transportation |
Detechtion Technologies LLC
Detechtion Technologies LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities Detechtion Technologies LLC provides optimization and fleet management for natural gas compressors used in field gathering and transmission pipelines. It offers enelysis, fleet management, compressor simulation, maintenance, compressor curves, emissions reporting and field audits services. The company was founded by Alan Taylor and Brian Taylor in 1998 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada. | Utilities |
AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc.
AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services AMP Electrical Distribution Services, Inc. provides wholesale electrical distribution services. The company is headquartered in Farmington, CT. | Distribution Services |
Element Analytics, Inc.
Element Analytics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Element Analytics, Inc. provides industrial analytics software. It also provides actionable insight and foresight into daily operations. The firm offers solutions to a variety of industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, manufacturing, mining, utilities, diversified, and more. The company was founded by Sameer Kalwani and David Mount in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Homee, Inc.
Homee, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Homee, Inc. develops home servicing applications that provide access to handymen, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing service providers. The company was founded by Douglas C. Schaedler and David Theus and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Technology Services |
Enpal BV
Enpal BV Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Enpal GmbH supplies green energy to houses. The company was founded by Mario Kohle and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. | Utilities |
Activate Capital Management LP
Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Fictiv, Inc.
Fictiv, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Fictiv, Inc. specializes in providing engineering services with rapid prototyping to the manufacuring and hardware industry. It offers 3D printing, urethane casting and injection molding services. The company was founded by Nathan Evans and Dave Evans in March 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Industrial Services |
Activate Permanent Capital Corp.
Activate Permanent Capital Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Activate Permanent Capital Corp. is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on March 16, 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
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