Will Coleman brings a background in energy-related technology, development, and policy to the MDV team. He focuses on cleantech investments. In addition to investing, Will supports MDV cleantech companies.

Prior to MDV Will worked in Washington, DC as the legislative director for the Renewable Energy Action Project, and as an independent consultant for private equity and project finance clients focusing on the energy sector. In 2004, Will was invited to sit on the California Energy Commission's Biofuels Working Groups to formulate strategies for reducing California's dependence on petroleum. Will has also worked for GE Wind in the commercial operations group, Xseed Capital, and on a variety of renewable energy deployment projects in China, India, and West Africa.

Will completed his MBA and an MS in Energy & Resources from University of California, Berkeley. While at Berkeley Will founded the Berkeley Energy & Resources Collaborative (BERC) and the new Center for Energy & Environmental Innovation (CEEI).

Will earned an AB magna cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard University.