An independent investment consultancy

We help institutional investors to seize the opportunity and allocate their capital towards impactful investments in climate mitigation and adaptation solutions.

Our primary role is to identify the best use for your funds within the climate industry.

We help significantly enrich your network with other important players in the field.

We offer our expertise in climate reporting frameworks for optimizing your portfolio.

We guide climate solutions companies in navigating the investment market.

In the early 2000s, the climate tech sector experienced a surge, prompting investors to take risks, bet on unproven technologies, and engage in a ‘guess if this startup survives’ game.

Today the landscape has evolved significantly.

Climate investing is no longer exclusive to venture capital. We now have numerous companies across various investment strategies, demonstrating immense investment potential. This presents a potentially lucrative and socially fulfilling market for institutional investors, provided they navigate it wisely.

Who we work with

These are two main groups of clients we are working with:

Institutional investors

We understand your concerns and worries. Many have committed to decarbonizing their portfolios and allocating a certain percentage of commitments to climate solutions. The coming decade is critical for delivering on those commitments. We are here to join forces with you in building tailor-made portfolios, investing in long-term partners dedicated to the cause.

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Climate solutions Companies

We can assist your company in navigating the complex realm of climate investing, from refining the pitch to offering guidance on growth strategy, securing the next financing round, and selecting the right partners for your future growth.

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How we can help you

We comprehend the distinct challenges and opportunities for institutional investors aligning their portfolios with sustainability goals. Our team provides tailored guidance and strategic advice to identify and evaluate promising opportunities in climate finance. We are ready to team up with you helping to make informed decisions and achieve your objectives.

For Institutional investors

Climate investing Market research

We conduct research on the investability of funds operating in the climate sector, assessing their capacity to deliver the required net return and desired climate impact. This is crucial when forming a diversified portfolio.

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Developing the Climate investing strategy

Our aim is to assist you in crafting a well-thought-out climate investing strategy. We work collaboratively with you to define rational goals, desired climate impact, capital allocation and reporting framework.

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Climate fund due diligence

Whether you have a specific climate investing PE manager in mind or need assistance in selecting one, we clarify the environmental impact you aim to achieve with your investments. We then conduct diligence on funds capable of delivering this impact.

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For Climate solutions companies

Expanding Horizons and Advancing Growth

We navigate your company through the intricate realm of climate investing, providing support from refining your pitch to advising on growth and go-to-market strategy, ensuring alignment with the latest climate knowledge.

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Securing Capital for the Next Round

Building relationships takes time, so we introduce you to potential investors ahead of funding rounds. We offer advice on engaging with investors and develop a strategy for the next funding round.

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About our team

Elena Shirokaya

Founder of Private Equity for Climate

An investment advisor with 20 years of combined experience in both industry and consulting, specializing in climate and impact investing.

  • Firsthand investing experience from a well-known European private equity investment office
  • Performed thorough due diligence for a number of climate and impact funds
  • Deeply embedded in the global private equity climate investment network
  • Equipped with the latest scientific concepts, frameworks, and network of experts in the US, Asia and Europe
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Get Clarity: FAQ Edition

Why to dedicate our capital to climate investing?

We envision the private equity sector playing a significant role in the transition towards global net zero emissions, while also ensuring a just transition in alignment with the Net Zero Asset Managers commitment. Smart capital, combined with technical know-how, can accelerate both climate mitigation and decarbonization efforts, as well as adaptation strategies for a warmer planet.

What makes Private Equity for Climate special?

We strive to act as a bridge between the institutional investors and the private equity funds, harnessing capital allocations towards addressing the actual climate finance needs.

We assist clients in meticulously evaluating options and making choices that align with their investment objectives and financial targets.

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