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Thomas Gebauer

ReVolt Technology

Member Profile:

As ReVolt’s CFO, Thomas brings extensive experience in financial and
executive management, as well as venture capital and private equity
investments. Thomas has joined Revolt Technology from Innolume
(Germany/U.S.), the leading provider of quantum dot lasers for optical
interconnects in mainstream computing applications. During his 3 years
tenure at Innolume, he served as CFO and was instrumental in raising
€28M of venture capital and government funding, acquiring competitor
Zia Laser, Inc. and the photonics division of the world leading
semiconductor manufacturer Applied Materials, Inc. He also played a
key role in the ramp up of the U.S. operations in the Silicon Valley
and led the implementation of the total quality management system,
including ISO certification process. Previously, Thomas was a
principal at PEPPERMINT Financial Partners for 5 years, a German
venture capital fund, where he focused on early stage investments in
semi-conductor and software start ups. In addition, he was a board
member or observer at a number of start-up companies. Earlier in his
career, Thomas served for four years as an associate at Schroeder &
Partner. While with Schroeder & Partner, he advised the portfolio
companies on strategic and financial planning as well as on the
acquisition and ramp up of Eastern European manufacturing facilities.

Thomas holds a master’s degree in economics from Freie Universitaet Berlin.

Company Profile:

Founded in 2004, ReVolt Technology is a spin-off of SINTEF, Norway—one
of the largest contract research institutes in Europe.
ReVolt's rechargeable Zinc-air battery is the technology breakthrough
that will breathe new life into consumer electronics (mobile phones,
laptop computers, digital cameras, etc.) and gives users the freedom
to go further and the power to do more than ever before.
Rechargeable Zinc-air batteries have more than twice as much energy
than conventional Li-ion batteries, cost less to manufacture, are
safer to use, and are environmentally friendly. The net result is a
new battery, developed by ReVolt, that will transform the way we use
mobile electronic devices, multiply our lifestyle choices, and
reenergize the business and pleasure of day-to-day life.
With strong financial investment from Northzone Ventures, SINTEF,
Sofinnova Partners, TVM Capital, RWE Innogy, Verdane Capital and
Viking Venture, Revolt Technology is well-positioned to industrialize
its breakthrough technology and capture substantial market share.
With long-term development in mind, ReVolt moved its operational HQ
and R&D center to Staefa, Switzerland in October 2006.

Member nationality:

Germany

Company nationality:

Norway

Company industry sector:

Manufacturing