Meet our Team
Our remote-first team is made up of passionate, diverse, climate-concerned entrepreneurs, finance operators, and community builders. We have both tech, sustainability, and consulting experience, coming from major technology companies like Alibaba, leading sustainability institutions such as United Nations and World Bank as well as top corporate consulting backgrounds such as Ernst & Young, and Bain.
General Partner - French entrepreneur and investor recognized for his significant contributions to Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem. At 22, he co-founded GetLinks, a platform connecting tech talent with opportunities across Asia, which grew into a multi-million dollar business operating in six countries. Under his leadership, GetLinks secured investments from prominent entities, including Alibaba's Hong Kong Entrepreneur Fund and Australia's SEEK Group. Djoann's efforts have been acknowledged by Forbes, Tatler, Fast Company, and The New York Times. Currently, he serves as the General Partner at Atlas Capital, focusing on climate tech investments aimed at building adaptive, climate-resilient cities.
Founder SEA Climate Coalition - Kookai is a renowned Thai & North American leader in sustainability and impact, investing since 2016. She has served as an Associate at Pangaea Ventures, a venture capital firm specializing in advanced materials and clean technology investments. In this role, she focused on identifying and supporting startups developing solutions to address climate change, food and water security, and health challenges. Prior to her tenure at Pangaea, Kookai worked with the United Nations Development Programme, where she successfully engaged Thailand's largest corporations and celebrities to support the Sustainable Development Goals.
Marketing Operation Coordinator. Chopper is leading Atlas's operations, across dealflow and marketing. In addition to overseeing marketing strategies, he leads the community events for the Climate Tech Coalition, and participated organizing more than 40+ events in South East Asia since 2022. Chopper's work supports Atlas bringing together key players in sustainability to drive collaborative impact. As a former teacher reconverted to climate investing, he is one of these millenials who really care to give a brighter future for our planet to the next generation. He plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable solutions and fostering innovation within the climate tech sector.
Board Advisor - A visionary leader in the global clean technology space, Nick Parker is credited with coining the term "Cleantech" over 22 years ago. As the founder of the internationally renowned CleanTech Conference, Nick has played a pivotal role in shaping the global clean energy and sustainable tech landscape. His innovative thinking and decades-long dedication to advancing environmental solutions have cemented him as one of the most influential figures in the field. His work continues to inspire entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers as they navigate the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global impact.
Board Advisor - Jennifer Xu is a seasoned professional in venture capital and philanthropy, currently serving as the US Head of Development at Epic Foundation, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth and protecting the planet. Previously, Jennifer was the Director of Investor Relations and Strategic Initiatives at 500 Startups, where she built relationships with limited partners and corporate partners, and managed a global portfolio of over 1,800 investments across 60 countries. She is now committed to fostering innovation and social impact.
Board Advisor - Amarit Charoenphan is a key figure in Thailand's startup ecosystem, known for driving innovation and entrepreneurship. As co-founder of HUBBA, Thailand's first and largest coworking space, he has fostered a collaborative environment for startups. He also co-founded Techsauce, a top tech media and events company in Southeast Asia, amplifying his impact in the region. Recognized by the Obama Foundation as an emerging leader, Amarit's commitment to ecosystem-building continues to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in Thailand and beyond.
Board Advisor - An experienced investment principal and environmental engineer, Ayub Ansari has a unique background in venture growth, private equity, and climate technology. With a proven track record of leading strategic investments and fostering innovation in climate tech and sustainability startups, Ayub has successfully developed investment strategies that have resulted in significant portfolio enhancements. He specializes in optimizing operations, driving efficiencies, and building strategic partnerships across diverse sectors, including construction, manufacturing, and digital technology.
Board Advisor - Cesar Harada is a pioneering force in biodiversity preservation and open-source technology. As the founder of Protei, he developed autonomous sailing robots to combat oil spills and plastic pollution, pushing boundaries in sustainable design. His dedication to environmental solutions and collaborative innovation has established him as a prominent leader in the field, inspiring a global community of scientists, engineers, and activists to create a cleaner, more resilient future for our oceans.
Board Advisor - James Tu brings over a decade of experience in clean technology investments and a solid foundation in finance from his years as a Wall Street banker. An LP and private equity investor with a deep focus on cleantech, James has been instrumental in steering capital into transformative technologies that are helping shape a more sustainable future. His expertise in finance, combined with a passion for innovation, makes him a leading figure in the world of climate tech investing, known for his strategic insights and long-term vision for scaling clean energy solutions globally.
We connect regional conglomerates with
category-defining North America's climate Hardware and AI companies 🌏 to adapt cities & businesses to climate change.
Atlas Capital is SEA's first venture capital fund that is 100% dedicated to investing in built environment climate startups – rapidly scalable businesses that blend financial returns with real and measurable CO2 reduction for our cities – by connecting the best of both worlds. We work across the following 3 pillars:
Homes Heat Resilience & Data Centers Cooling
Supporting built environment resilience to heat by investing in technologies reducing the impact of air conditioning systems to cool our homes and shopping malls. Focus: HVAC, Buildings Energy Retrofitting.
Logistics AI Adaptation & Mitigation.
Rerouting a cargo ship crossing Singapore from a typhoon can cost several hundred million dollars. Logistics also represents 24% of total annual CO2 emissions. Focus: Alternative Fuels, SAFs, Robotics & AI applied to logistics.
Insurance Adaptation To Extreme Weather
In 2023 insurance companies lost $50B in the first half of 2023. Leveraging satellite data, machine learning and more, we can help the insurance industry and its clients to climate-proof their homes, families, agricultural yields, and commercial assets. Focus: Satellites for Weather Prediction, AI for Insurance.
We back tech entrepreneurs
who are revenue-making and shaping 🌱
the next climate-resilient cities.
Delhi, Bangkok, Lagos... By 2050, 2/3 of humans and 73% of global carbon emissions will come from emerging market megacities. We are building businesses that are reinventing how our cities are fed, constructed, and powered, for good. We are hunting for Decacorns (Tesla for example) – the technology champions of the coming decades with the potential to benefit billions of people, make our cities more resilient to environmental changes, create billions in commercial value, and lower gigatons of carbon emissions.
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Making the cities of the future, those we can and actually want to live in.
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