Trent Philipp

FOUNDING PARTNER, AMBATA CAPITAL PARTNERS

• As a partner of Ambata, Trent is responsible for US and European initiatives and relationships, including overseeing the strategic partnerships with Carl Hahn Partners, Sustainable Development Capital Ltd., and The Coalition for Rainforest Nations.
• Prior to Ambata, Trent was head of sales for the UK and Ireland at Soleil Securities, an independent equity research and brokerage firm.  He was also responsible for initiating investment banking efforts in the Alternative Energy sector.
• Prior to Soleil, Trent was a partner of Vision Fuel, LLC where he focused on venture capital advisory.  He has been actively involved in conservation and non-profit efforts including the establishment of the Fisheries Conservation Foundation and working with Peace One Day, a non-profit NGO dedicated to the establishment and observance of the International Day of Peace and Ceasefire.
• Trent has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Richmond and an M.B.A. from NYU's Stern School of Business.