
Blue Earth Capital
Description
Blue Earth Capital is an independent global impact investment firm headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with additional offices in New York, London, and Singapore. Spun out from Partners Group in 2015, the firm is dedicated to generating measurable positive social and environmental impact alongside competitive financial returns. Their investment philosophy is rooted in addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable food and water, and inclusive growth, aligning their strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The firm employs a multi-asset class approach within private markets, encompassing private equity, private debt, and infrastructure. In private equity, they focus on growth-stage companies that offer solutions to pressing global issues. Their private debt strategies provide financing to impact-driven businesses, while their infrastructure investments target sustainable projects. Blue Earth Capital's rigorous impact management framework ensures that their investments contribute meaningfully to their stated objectives, with a strong emphasis on transparency and accountability.
Blue Earth Capital manages substantial capital, reflecting its significant presence in the impact investment landscape. As of December 31, 2023, the firm managed over USD 4.8 billion in client commitments across its various strategies. A testament to their scale, their Blue Earth Capital Private Equity IV fund recently closed at over USD 800 million, demonstrating their capacity for substantial direct investments. They typically engage in significant minority or majority stakes in growth-stage companies, participating in larger funding rounds that align with their impact mandate.
Investor Profile
Blue Earth Capital has backed more than 26 startups, with 8 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 14 rounds, about 54% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Debt Financing, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, Energy, Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $15M – $75M.
Stage Focus
- Debt Financing (19%)
- Series C (15%)
- Series B (15%)
- Series D (12%)
- Seed (8%)
- Series Unknown (8%)
- Series A (8%)
- Private Equity (8%)
- Series E (4%)
- Secondary Market (4%)
Country Focus
- United States (23%)
- India (19%)
- Canada (8%)
- Germany (8%)
- The Netherlands (8%)
- Colombia (8%)
- Singapore (8%)
- South Africa (4%)
- Hong Kong (4%)
- France (4%)
Industry Focus
- Financial Services
- Energy
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Banking
- Cleantech
- Renewable Energy
- Software
- Agriculture
- Fintech
- Information Technology
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