Adam Bergman

EcoTech Capital is focused on providing bespoke consulting and investment banking services to companies and investors operating at the intersection of climate change and technology innovation. EcoTech Capital enables management teams and Boards to focus on business operations, their number one priority, while experienced professionals support their corporate development and capital formation needs. Now, more than ever, given the current challenging financing market for early and growth-stage… Show more

EcoTech Capital is focused on providing bespoke consulting and investment banking services to companies and investors operating at the intersection of climate change and technology innovation. EcoTech Capital enables management teams and Boards to focus on business operations, their number one priority, while experienced professionals support their corporate development and capital formation needs. Now, more than ever, given the current challenging financing market for early and growth-stage private companies, EcoTech Capital is committed to offering strategic insight and financial direction to senior executives and boards on key growth strategies, tactical initiatives and strategic alternatives to help companies develop a strategy for continued growth and ultimately a successful future exit, whether through an IPO or M&A transaction.

EcoTech Capital brings almost 30 years of knowledge and transaction experience covering the energy, food & agriculture, industrials, power, technology, and transportation sectors to support new entrants that are looking to disrupt and displace the status quo with their innovative technology, product offerings and business models. Furthermore, having spent two decades supporting high-growth, capital-intensive companies, there are many lessons learned and insight gained to be shared, which can benefit companies, who can avoid repeating the same mistakes.

EcoTech Capital is a hands-on partner that supports companies by taking on key corporate development roles, including:
• Refining company positioning and optimizing business plans
• Financial model development, including scenario building for key company initiatives
• Formulating and supporting capital raising strategies, including less-dilutive and non-dilutive financing options
• Deepening strategic partnerships to drive value for companies and investors
• Developing growth strategies, including new business opportunities
• Strategic planning for a successful exit (IPO or M&A) Show less

Hired to lead Citi's Global AgTech investment banking practice in close collaboration with the Global Healthcare, Consumer and Wellness, Technology and Communications, Sustainability and Corporate Transitions and Industrials groups.

• Mentoring companies at Danforth Center Incubator
• Developing conference themes and panel topics, as well as recommending speakers for upcoming Danforth Center conferences
• Bringing strategic partners to sponsor AgTech NEXT and broader Danforth Center activities

Hired to expand CleanTech practice in support of Wells Fargo’s broad based ESG initiatives. Created ecosystem to drive adoption of technology and innovation throughout the broad Food & Ag value chain. Recognized as an AgTech & FoodTech thought leader.
• Facilitated strategic and financial relationships among CleanTech, industrial and mobility companies resulting in investments, partnerships and M&A transactions between financial investors, large corporates and… Show more

Hired to expand CleanTech practice in support of Wells Fargo’s broad based ESG initiatives. Created ecosystem to drive adoption of technology and innovation throughout the broad Food & Ag value chain. Recognized as an AgTech & FoodTech thought leader.
• Facilitated strategic and financial relationships among CleanTech, industrial and mobility companies resulting in investments, partnerships and M&A transactions between financial investors, large corporates and emerging growth companies.
• Advised numerous Global 1000 companies on developing a CleanTech strategy in conjunction with ESG goals.
• Established AgTech cohort for Wells Fargo’s Innovation Incubator (IN2), collaborating with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, MO.
• Appointed to the External Advisory Board at AgTech NEXT, Danforth Center’s annual AgTech conference. Show less

Provided strategic advice to CleanTech companies pursuing capital-raising, M&A and strategic partnerships. Raised capital for multiple Kleiner Perkins CleanTech portfolio companies.
• Undertook corporate development role for clients, assisting with developing and executing growth strategy by identifying and soliciting best global strategic partners and capital to fund their businesses.
• Introduced clients to Global 1000 companies, resulting in strategic partnerships and… Show more

Provided strategic advice to CleanTech companies pursuing capital-raising, M&A and strategic partnerships. Raised capital for multiple Kleiner Perkins CleanTech portfolio companies.
• Undertook corporate development role for clients, assisting with developing and executing growth strategy by identifying and soliciting best global strategic partners and capital to fund their businesses.
• Introduced clients to Global 1000 companies, resulting in strategic partnerships and investments.
• Negotiated land-use and power-purchase agreements with Icelandic government for Silicor Materials. Show less

Headed Deutsche Bank’s CleanTech investment banking team globally.
• Expanded coverage into emerging CleanTech areas, including AgTech, Mobility, OLEDs, WaterTech.
• Worked on the largest solar M&A transaction, representing SunPower on its majority sale to Total.
• Managed M&A, equity, debt and private placement offering processes for multiple clients.

Founding member of Jefferies CleanTech investment banking coverage group; established Jefferies as the leading middle-market investment bank in CleanTech.
• Led the firm’s CleanTech calling effort for the west coast of North America and Israel.
• Established relationships with key west coast CleanTech corporate clients and investors.
• Senior banker on nearly 20 financings and multiple advisory deals for high-growth CleanTech companies.

Covered public and private business and IT services clients; led execution on over 10 financings raising more than $7 billion and closed four advisory transactions.
• Led drafting sessions, due diligence meetings and management roadshow meetings.
• Constructed financial models to analyze mergers and equity, debt and convertible offerings.
• Supervised and mentored analysts and junior associates.

Covered healthcare Internet (e-Health) and healthcare services clients. Played an instrumental role in the consolidation of the e-Health sector by working on the three largest M&A transactions.

Participated in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including nine months in South Korea, assisting two large conglomerates restructure and sell off non-core assets during the Asian financial crisis.