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Mr. David Berge is Founder, President & Managing Partner at Underdog Ventures LLC and an Advisor at Renewal Partners.
Prior to his role at Underdog Ventures, Mr. Berge was the Director of Vermont National Bank’s Socially Responsible Banking Fund, which he grew from $38 million to $203 million U.S.
in targeted flexible loans, in the areas of sustainable agriculture, conservation and the environment, affordable housing, education, and socially responsible businesses.
He also worked as the Senior Loan Officer at the Institute for Community Economics, a community loan fund providing financial and technical assistance to high impact social enterprises, non-profits and sustainable businesses.
Mr. Berge is a former board and Chair of the Social Investment Forum, the trade association for institutions and professionals involved in the $2.3 trillion socially and environmentally responsible investment industry in the United States.
He is the former Chairman of the Social Investment Forum Foundation.
He is a former board member and current member of the Social Venture Network.
He is an advisory board member of Altrushare Securities, LLC.
He is a former Advisory Board member of the Boston Federal Reserve’s Community Development Advisory Board, the Cooperative Fund of New England Advisory Board, the Equity Trust Advisory Board and the Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Board of Directors.
He is a member of Investors Circle, a membership group of 155 angel investors, professional venture capitalists, foundations, family offices and others who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy.
He is a member of the Financial Innovations Roundtable.
David Berge active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Underdog Ventures LLC
Underdog Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Underdog Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, the firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of natural and organic food, environment and conservation and socially responsible consumer products. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Renewal Partners
Renewal Partners Investment ManagersFinance Renewal partners invests in companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on sectors such as organic food production & distribution, responsible investing, independent media, innovative technology and greener consumer products. It participates in seed and early stage transactions. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Social Venture Network
Social Venture Network Investment ManagersFinance Functions as venture capital firm | Corporate Officer/Principal | 26/05/2011 |
Former positions of David Berge
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Mission Research Corp
Mission Research Corp Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops advanced technologies that address emerging national security and homeland defense requirements | Corporate Officer/Principal | 20/10/2013 |
The Social Investment Forum
The Social Investment Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates investment advisory association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Mission Research Corp
Mission Research Corp Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops advanced technologies that address emerging national security and homeland defense requirements | Electronic Technology |
The Social Investment Forum
The Social Investment Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates investment advisory association | Commercial Services |
Underdog Ventures LLC
Underdog Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Underdog Ventures invests in companies located in the United States, the firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of natural and organic food, environment and conservation and socially responsible consumer products. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Renewal Partners
Renewal Partners Investment ManagersFinance Renewal partners invests in companies located in Canada. The firm focuses on sectors such as organic food production & distribution, responsible investing, independent media, innovative technology and greener consumer products. It participates in seed and early stage transactions. | Finance |
Social Venture Network
Social Venture Network Investment ManagersFinance Functions as venture capital firm | Finance |
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