GEF Capital Partners

GEF Capital Partners is a private equity firm dedicated to promoting sustainability through investments in companies that address climate change and pollution mitigation. The firm focuses on sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, and resource efficiency. With offices in the United States, Brazil, and India, GEF Capital Partners primarily invests in the United States, Brazil, and India, with selective investments in neighboring countries. The firm's approach emphasizes partnering with management teams in high-growth markets to scale solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. GEF Capital Partners has a track record of successful investments, including the completion of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II in April 2024, which closed at $325 million, exceeding its original $250 million target. This fund focuses on making control investments in lower middle-market companies in the United States and Canada to rapidly scale their climate change and pollution remediation solutions. Additionally, in January 2024, GEF Capital Partners invested in Next Step Energy Solutions, a provider of turnkey LED lighting system retrofit solutions, to accelerate growth in the energy efficiency sector. These investments reflect the firm's commitment to supporting companies that develop solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change and pollution, aligning financial returns with positive environmental impact.

GEF Capital Partners was formed in March 2018 following a collaborative spinout from Global Environment Fund, an early pioneer in global sustainability and environmental investing. The firm's investment strategy involves identifying and partnering with companies that have developed solutions to address environmental challenges, aiming to generate compelling financial returns while promoting a more sustainable future. By focusing on sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, and resource efficiency, GEF Capital Partners seeks to invest in companies that enable clean energy, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste generation, and conserve water resources. The firm's global presence, with offices in the United States, Brazil, and India, allows it to have a local focus while maintaining a global perspective, enabling effective identification, management, and growth of investments in high-growth markets.

Through its investments, GEF Capital Partners demonstrates a commitment to responsible investment practices that prioritize environmental sustainability. The firm's approach includes partnering with management teams to scale solutions that address climate change and pollution, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future. By focusing on sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency, waste management, water management, and resource efficiency, GEF Capital Partners aims to support companies that develop solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change and pollution, aligning financial returns with positive environmental impact. The firm's track record of successful investments, including the completion of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II and the investment in Next Step Energy Solutions, reflects its dedication to supporting companies that contribute to a more sustainable future.