This profile was compiled by Preqin and was reproduced in Cleantech magazine in July 2009.
Fund Type: Infrastructure/Buyout
Geographic Focus: Europe
Location: London, UK
Pure Cleantech Funds Raised: USD 396 million
Established in 2000, HgCapital invests in companies based in Western Europe, focusing on the UK, Ireland, Germany and Benelux. The firm predominantly makes direct investments in companies, and also has a history of investing in private equity partnerships. Transactions include leveraged buyouts, management buy-ins, turnarounds, operational improvement initiatives and scaling up for fast growth. HgCapital invests across a range of renewable technologies, including the wind, biomass, geothermal, solar, waste, and hydro power sectors. The firm provides capital for renewable technology companies at all stages, from development to pre-construction to operating projects, and adopts a partnership approach to create superior outcomes for all stakeholders.
Cleantech Industry Focus:
Biomass, GeoThermal, Hydro Power, Solar Power, Waste Management, Waste to Energy, Wind Power
Recent Pure Cleantech Funds:
Hg Renewable Power Partners Fund, Vintage 2006, Size: EUR 300 mn
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1. Riverstone
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4. US Renewables Group
5. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
6. NGen Partners
7. Element Partners
8. TCW Group
9. RockPort Capital Partners
10. HgCapital
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