Frank Balas

Private Equity Investor at

Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc.

Consumer Services

Electronic Technology

Producer Manufacturing

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Frank Balas is currently a Sector Specialist & Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc. He previously worked as a Principal at Capstone Green Energy Corp., The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc., and Rolls-Royce Corp.
Balas received an undergraduate degree from McGill University and an MBA from HEC Montréal.

Frank Balas active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc. Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Emerald Technology Ventures focuses on investments in the clean technology sector, with emphasis on innovative technologies in the areas of energy, materials and water. The firm manages a portfolio of clean technology companies across North America and Europe. They seek to invest in companies with market growth of at least 15% to 20% per annum. Companies should have technology-driven products that have the potential to create new market segments or displace current market offerings. Emerald Technology Ventures also looks for technology-driven businesses with clear paths to commercialization, robust intellectual property and IP protection and clear exit strategies to be implemented within 4 to 6 years	Private Equity Investor	01/09/2009

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Former positions of Frank Balas

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Rolls-Royce Corp. Rolls-Royce Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures defense and civil engines	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Capstone Green Energy Corp. Capstone Green Energy Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and markets microturbine technology solutions	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells engines, helicopters, elevators and heating systems	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Private companies	6
Capstone Green Energy Corp. Capstone Green Energy Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops, manufactures and markets microturbine technology solutions	Producer Manufacturing
The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells engines, helicopters, elevators and heating systems	Electronic Technology
Rolls-Royce Corp. Rolls-Royce Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures defense and civil engines	Electronic Technology
McGill University McGill University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
HEC Montréal HEC Montréal Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc. Emerald Technology Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Emerald Technology Ventures focuses on investments in the clean technology sector, with emphasis on innovative technologies in the areas of energy, materials and water. The firm manages a portfolio of clean technology companies across North America and Europe. They seek to invest in companies with market growth of at least 15% to 20% per annum. Companies should have technology-driven products that have the potential to create new market segments or displace current market offerings. Emerald Technology Ventures also looks for technology-driven businesses with clear paths to commercialization, robust intellectual property and IP protection and clear exit strategies to be implemented within 4 to 6 years	Finance