# Dr. Robert Dibble PhD

> Dr. Robert Dibble PhD is a seed investor at Mountain Gate backing Aerospace and Consulting. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Mountain Gate](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/terrascale)
- Location: Santa Monica, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: Jan 2023
- Lead investor: 33%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- Website: https://terrascale.org/professor-emeritus-robert-dibble/

Dr. Robert Dibble PhD is a seed investor at Mountain Gate in Santa Monica focused on Aerospace and Consulting. Professor R. W. Dibble is the principal investigator of the Combustion Analysis group. His main area of research is the internal combustion engine. He is also the leading scientist behind the development of the Argon Power Cycle technology.Research Description:Laser diagnostics in turbulent reactive flows, generation of “green” fuels frombiomass, including ethanol and bioDiesel mitigation of greenhouse gases, highest efficiency and lowest pollution combustion of fuels derived from biomass, combustion issues related to global warming, conversion of waste heat to power via Organic Rankine Cycle ( ORC ), spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, turbulent combustion, optics and electronics. Combustion in turbine engines, combustion of oxygenates and biodeisel fuel in diesel engines. Combustion in new engine concept of Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aerospace | 1 | 33% |
| Consulting | 1 | 33% |
| Cryptocurrency | 1 | 33% |
| Cyber Security | 1 | 33% |
| Sustainability | 1 | 33% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 2 | 67% |
| Pre-Seed | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Switzerland | 1 | 33% |
| United States | 1 | 33% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| TerraScale Systems | Welcome to TerraScale Systems! We are a Joint venture that is determined to make a difference in the world by pushing the boundaries of green government and enterprise-focused projects, as well as the field of Post-Quantum technology integrations.We are proud to have a presence in Eastern Europe, the United States, and Japan, and are dedicated toproviding our customers with the best solutions possible. We strive to create innovative solutions that will make a lasting impact on the world, as we believe that sustainability is key to our success.We are excited to share our expertise and passion for cutting-edge technology with the global community. Our team of experts is driven to create products and services that will make a real difference in how the world works. At TerraScale Systems, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. We are always looking for new ways to make our solutions more efficient and environmentally friendly. Our goal is to help create a brighter future for generations to come! |  | Seed | Jan 13, 2023 |  |
| Mountain Gate | Danny is the CEO and Co-Founder, TerraScale and the world's first 3-time award-winning green digital infrastructure developer/designer; 2020 outstanding property, 2021 innovative architecture, 2021 novum design award.This led to Danny Hayes being asked to be the Global Program Manager of the United Nations ImPPPact Program within theC.R.E.A.M. European PPP Alliance. Danny is also a managing partner of Hudson Capital Advisors and is currently being advised by Goldman Sachs.Danny is also the emeritus director of Green Cross International.Danny develops sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing energy and digital infrastructure challenges. Our various projects are at the bleeding edge of technological innovation and sustainable development, including Project Energos (critical infrastructure), TerraFinance, Global Vision 33, cybersecurity IP, MedTech, and more. Danny isn't just working towards the U.N. SDGs- it's built around them. Past experience includes advising institutions, governments, corporations, and individual HNW clientele on developing smart, resilient infrastructure, master planning of industry development, large unit global sales, business negotiations with Fortune 500 companies, and lobbying political entities. Former Metals Trader (2011-16, Noble House Metal Trading).Overall Mission: To better the planet through proper climate infrastructure implementation. |  | Seed | Jan 13, 2023 |  |
| TerraScale Systems | Welcome to TerraScale Systems! We are a Joint venture that is determined to make a difference in the world by pushing the boundaries of green government and enterprise-focused projects, as well as the field of Post-Quantum technology integrations.We are proud to have a presence in Eastern Europe, the United States, and Japan, and are dedicated toproviding our customers with the best solutions possible. We strive to create innovative solutions that will make a lasting impact on the world, as we believe that sustainability is key to our success.We are excited to share our expertise and passion for cutting-edge technology with the global community. Our team of experts is driven to create products and services that will make a real difference in how the world works. At TerraScale Systems, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. We are always looking for new ways to make our solutions more efficient and environmentally friendly. Our goal is to help create a brighter future for generations to come! |  | Pre-Seed | Nov 20, 2022 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## About Mountain Gate

VC Fund · Zürich, Switzerland

Danny is the CEO and Co-Founder, TerraScale and the world's first 3-time award-winning green digital infrastructure developer/designer; 2020 outstanding property, 2021 innovative architecture, 2021 novum design award.This led to Danny Hayes being asked to be the Global Program Manager of the United Nations ImPPPact Program within theC.R.E.A.M. European PPP Alliance. Danny is also a managing partner of Hudson Capital Advisors and is currently being advised by Goldman Sachs.Danny is also the emeritus director of Green Cross International.Danny develops sustainable solutions to the world’s most pressing energy and digital infrastructure challenges. Our various projects are at the bleeding edge of technological innovation and sustainable development, including Project Energos (critical infrastructure), TerraFinance, Global Vision 33, cybersecurity IP, MedTech, and more. Danny isn't just working towards the U.N. SDGs- it's built around them. Past experience includes advising institutions, governments, corporations, and individual HNW clientele on developing smart, resilient infrastructure, master planning of industry development, large unit global sales, business negotiations with Fortune 500 companies, and lobbying political entities. Former Metals Trader (2011-16, Noble House Metal Trading).Overall Mission: To better the planet through proper climate infrastructure implementation.

5 contacts available at Mountain Gate.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adriant Harrison | Sr. Executive Vice President, Office of CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/adriant-harris-lewis |
| Danny Hayes | TerraScale, CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/danny-hayes-8e1b |
| Dr. Robert Dibble PhD | Senior Advisor, Office of CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/richard-scheufler-e3e2 |
| Matt Iannelli | CTO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matt-ianelli |
| Russel Honore | Chairman, of Advisory Board of Directors | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/russel-honore |

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## FAQ

### What does Dr. Robert Dibble PhD invest in?

Dr. Robert Dibble PhD invests primarily in Aerospace, Consulting and Cryptocurrency startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Switzerland. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Dr. Robert Dibble PhD last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Dr. Robert Dibble PhD closed in Jan 2023. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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