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Climate Change Capital Private Equity (CPE)
“Renewable Energy in Italy, investment opportunities and development patterns”
Milan, March 8th 2011
Climate Change Capital – Overview
Leading, specialist global asset manager and financial adviser focused on climate change and other environmental
challenges
Founded in 2003 in order to bridge
capital markets and environmental
policy
Headquartered in London with a
presence in Beijing and
Washington, c. 100 employees
across the geographies
Manages funds with commitments
totaling over €1 billion (as of 31
December 2009)
Policy contacts and deep sector
networks in Europe, Asia and
North America
Advisory
Investment Management
Develops, structures and manages a range of funds investing in
assets, companies and instruments for the low carbon economy
Mergers and Acquisitions
Project Finance
Strategy and Policy Advice
Corporate Finance Advice
Carbon
Finance
Private
Equity
Energy
Infrastructure
Property
€750m
World’s largest
private sector
carbon fund
€200m
Pan-European
cleantech fund
£54m
Ventus VCT
UK project
equity fund
£69m
Invests in
energy-efficient
commercial
property
Expansion
capital for clean Developing a
energy, waste
European
and water
Renewables
Fund
Proprietary Research, Analysis and Market Development
Backed by blue-chip investors
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Climate Change Capital Private Equity – Fund Overview
€200m Private Equity Fund investing in five clean technology sectors
Sectors
Transaction Type
Clean Power
Renewables and Cleaner
Fossil Fuels
Clean Transport
Biofuels, Electric/Hybrid
Vehicles
Expansion capital and buyouts
€10-20 million “sweet spot”
over life of holding; €5 million
minimum; above €20 million
can be underwritten with
other investors
Minority or control equity
positions, typically as lead/
co-lead investor
Smart Grid, Devices &
Processes, Buildings Energy Efficiency, Storage
c. 3-5 years holding period
Energy Efficiency
Investment Type
Technology/product
companies; services
companies; asset developers
& owner/ operators
Proven technologies; high
growth potential in large
addressable markets;
commercial revenues and
clear path to profitability
Geography
Primarily focused on
European headquartered
companies
Elsewhere we look for
European relevance
Waste Management
Energy from Waste,
Recycling
Water
Waste/Drinking Water,
Treatment, Desalination
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Partner of Choice – Why Choose CPE?
Experienced investment team with strong industry expertise, broad geographic coverage and significant financial resources
Professional and
Experienced
Investor
Efficient due diligence and negotiations process
CPE team has over 100 years experience in private equity and venture capital.
Invested in over 150 deals from start -ups to large MBO’s across all industries involving all forms of equity,
mezzanine, bonds, leveraged and project debt finance.
CPE has Board experience with over 90 companies; value addition including strategic advice, improving control
tools & governance, team building, financing, acquisitions and exits.
Knowledgeable,
Strategic Partner
Value creation through strong sector specific value add
CPE team has experience with 35 cleantech investments across all sectors including: wind, solar, marine, energy
storage, biomass, smart grid, and water.
CCC platform employs 120 professionals all working in low carbon markets and has advised policy makers in
the EU and US.
CPE’s portfolio to-date spans: solar (upstream and downstream), biogas, smart grid, and buildings energy efficiency.
International
Reach and Local
Approach
Differentiated approach and value add: accessible network
CPE is a Pan European team with 8 European languages spoken and deals transacted in 10 European countries.
CCC has international reach with operations in the EU, US and China.
CCC has a strong network including utilities, energy, renewable energy and cleantech companies, consultants and
politicians in the EU, US and Asia.
CPE can make effective introductions to partners and customers.
Financial
Firepower
Long term financial support
CPE is one of Europe’s largest cleantech funds.
CPE can underwrite up to €20m in one investment and can lead far larger transactions.
CPE has large blue-chip investors who can co-invest in larger transactions.
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CPE’s Investments to Date
c. 40% of fund committed to 6 companies in Germany, the UK, Italy, Norway and Ireland
Technology
Energy efficiency ‒
LED lighting
Services
Energy efficiency –
Managed Services
Services
Clean power ‒ Solar
PV installations
Technology
Clean power – Slurry
recycling services for
PV industry
Technology
Clean power - Solar
PV module maker
Technology
Energy efficiency - Smart
grid technology
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Contact Climate Change Capital
CCC Head Office
Climate Change Capital
3 More London Riverside
London
SE1 2AQ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)20 7939 5000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7939 5030
www.climatechangecapital.com
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