Akhil Abat

Akhil Abat is a Partner at NGIF Capital, a venture capital firm that collaborates with cleantech startups developing solutions for the gaseous energy sector. NGIF Capital manages Cleantech Ventures Fund I (Fund I), a $50 million industry-driven venture capital fund focused on early-stage investments. In addition to his role at NGIF Capital, Akhil leads NGIF Accelerator, a not-for-profit organization that runs technology and innovation programs, including the Industry Grants Program and the Emissions Testing Centre Program. With 20 years of experience spanning cleantech, venture investment, oil and gas, and portfolio management, Akhil brings deep industry expertise to his work. He also serves on various Boards for Fund I portfolio companies including CarboNet Nanotechnologies and Kinitics Automation. He is a trusted advisor to early-stage startups, helping cleantech entrepreneurs solve problems to build the future. Akhil has a Bachelor of Technology (Chemical Engineering) from Kurukshetra University in India and a dual MBA from Queens University, Canada, and Cornell University, US.