Chris King

Investor/Board Member/Start-up Advisor/Fractional CXO/Decarbonization Expert

📍 Berkeley, California, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 16 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
Sep 2024
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a non-profit organization created in 2017 by state legislation. NCEF’s mandate is to increase financing for clean energy projects in Nevada in a way that improves quality of life for Nevadans, reduces energy costs, creates jobs, and meaningfully addresses climate change. Clean energy projects can include renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, and vehicle alternative fuels. NCEF was incubated over the course of four years with the support of the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) and the NCEF Board of Directors, consisting of state government officials and nominees representing labor and local community interests from across the state. NCEF formally launched in early 2022.
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Board Member
Dec 2023
We are the leading global association with over 200 members dedicated to promote interoperability based on the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds. The purpose of the CharIn association is the worldwide promotion and support of the Combined Charging System. In this connection the limits drawn by antitrust laws are to be observed by all members. The three primary aims are: 1. To develop and establish the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the standard for charging battery-powered electric vehicles of all kinds 2. To draw up requirements for the evolution of charging-related standards and develop a certification system for use by manufacturers implementing the CCS in their products 3. To promote the CCS standard worldwide --- What makes the Combined Charging System (CCS) and the CharIN association so unique? The answer is simple: CCS is currently the world’s only charging system that covers all charging scenarios with a single product. Drivers of any type of electric vehicle can choose between normal and fast charging as well as AC (single-phase up to three-phase) and DC (up to high speed 200 kW at public charging stations) – and they only need a single system for all these options. The CCS also has the advantage of being accepted and supported by a significant number of companies from different industries. The CharIN association is unique, as it is comprised of multiple experts across a variety of industries who have worked together as a team to make this breakthrough possible. The European Unions official charging solution, which is based on the CCS international standards, is effective now and will be implemented in full by 2017 at the latest. Any company can join the association and work with the other members on further developments for the CCS.
Board Member
2018
Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating millions of new jobs, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. Today, these businesses have a combined market capitalization in excess of $3 trillion. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States.
Board Member
2010
smartEn is the European business association for digital and decentralised energy solutions. Our members include innovators in services and technology for energy and data management, finance and research. By taking an integrated perspective on the interaction of demand and supply, our mission is to promote system efficiency, encourage innovation and diversity, empower energy consumers and drive the decarbonisation of the energy sector. To find out more, please visit www.smarten.eu and follow us on Twitter @smartEnEU!
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2024
Board Member
Sep 2024
The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a non-profit organization created in 2017 by state legislation. NCEF’s mandate is to increase financing for clean energy projects in Nevada in a way that improves quality of life for Nevadans, reduces energy costs, creates jobs, and meaningfully addresses climate change. Clean energy projects can include renewable energy, energy efficiency, transportation electrification, and vehicle alternative fuels. NCEF was incubated over the course of four years with the support of the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) and the NCEF Board of Directors, consisting of state government officials and nominees representing labor and local community interests from across the state. NCEF formally launched in early 2022.
late stageBanking
Founder
Aug 2024
A network for entrepreneurs building in stealth. Submit your information here so investors can find you: harmonic.ai/get-discovered
2023
Board Member
Dec 2023
We are the leading global association with over 200 members dedicated to promote interoperability based on the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging vehicles of all kinds. The purpose of the CharIn association is the worldwide promotion and support of the Combined Charging System. In this connection the limits drawn by antitrust laws are to be observed by all members. The three primary aims are: 1. To develop and establish the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the standard for charging battery-powered electric vehicles of all kinds 2. To draw up requirements for the evolution of charging-related standards and develop a certification system for use by manufacturers implementing the CCS in their products 3. To promote the CCS standard worldwide --- What makes the Combined Charging System (CCS) and the CharIN association so unique? The answer is simple: CCS is currently the world’s only charging system that covers all charging scenarios with a single product. Drivers of any type of electric vehicle can choose between normal and fast charging as well as AC (single-phase up to three-phase) and DC (up to high speed 200 kW at public charging stations) – and they only need a single system for all these options. The CCS also has the advantage of being accepted and supported by a significant number of companies from different industries. The CharIN association is unique, as it is comprised of multiple experts across a variety of industries who have worked together as a team to make this breakthrough possible. The European Unions official charging solution, which is based on the CCS international standards, is effective now and will be implemented in full by 2017 at the latest. Any company can join the association and work with the other members on further developments for the CCS.
2020
Strategic Advisor
Sep 2020
Blue Bear Capital is a venture and growth equity investor focused on supporting innovative businesses in the energy supply chain. We invest into fast-growing private companies that apply data-driven technologies and innovative business models to the energy supply chain; and we actively accelerate growth through our energy-specialist experience and network.
2018
SVP - eMobility Strategic Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
Oct 2018
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations.
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