Daniel Batten
Daniel Batten is a prominent ClimateTech investor, ESG expert, Bitcoin impact advocate and analyst, mentor, and the CEO of CH4 Capital, which funds projects that reduce landfill emissions by turning vented methane into electricity. Batten has been a climate tech investor since 2018 and a climate activist since 1997. He is widely known in the crypto industry for his data-driven approach to Bitcoin mining research. His analysis provides a detailed and data-driven perspective on Bitcoin’s potential and challenges the prevailing narratives. He is also a hi-tech serial entrepreneur coaching a growing number of CEOs.
Daniel Batten Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and CEO
Academic History
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M.A. (Hons.), English
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B.A., Philosophy and Mathematics
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, CH4 Capital
Board Member, Marathon Digital Holdings
Investor, Advemto
Volunteer, The Art of Living
BITCOIN IMPACT
Batten's research highlights a critical opportunity for Bitcoin in the realm of ESG investment.
His research quantifies the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining in methane mitigation.
He argues that BTC mining can profitably mitigate methane emissions, especially from landfills.
EARLY CAREER
After his stint at acting, Batten became a successful serial entrepreneur—taking part in three leadership teams that launched three successful international products, and achieved valuations between $10Million-$120Million.
His company launched one of the two most successful software products for University scientists worldwide, improving how 100,000+ molecular biologists did research.
He has been a founder coach at MRI Palace Property Management, Tasmanlon, Exponential Founders, Hot Lime Labs, Zincovery, Liquium, Marama Labs, Vesper, Enrolmy and Wellumio.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
His work on helping startups exit more frequently featured in Nature magazine and received recognition for “raising the NZ technology ecosystem at all levels.”
He has been featured or quoted in Forbes, Cointelegraph, Blockworks, and Bitcoin Magazine.
He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.