An independent strategic consultancy

We support institutional investors in navigating climate-focused private market opportunities through research, strategic input and ecosystem access.

We provide independent analysis and structured insights into the climate investment landscape.

We help expand your network within the climate private markets ecosystem.

We provide advisory support on portfolio level sustainability strategy.

We guide climate solutions companies in preparing for investor engagement.

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

Since then, the landscape has matured considerably.

Climate-focused opportunities now span multiple segments of the private markets ecosystem, including growth equity, infrastructure, buyout strategies and nature capital. For institutional investors this represents expanding landscape that requires thoughtful analysis and long-term strategy.

Who we work with

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

Institutional investors

We understand the strategic and governance challenges involved in aligning portfolios with climate objectives. Many institutions have committed to decarbonisation pathways and defined allocation targets with sustainable and climate focused strategies The coming decade is critical for delivering on those commitments in a disciplined and structured manner.

We support you through independent research, strategic input and portfolio design frameworks that help inform the long-term allocation strategy.

Climate solutions Companies

We support climate-focused companies in navigating the evolving private markets landscape. Our work includes refining strategic positioning, strengthening governance, advising on growth and go-to-market strategy, and preparing for investor engagement.

Where appropriate, we facilitate introductions within our professional network. We do not provide regulated fundraising or placement services.

How we can help you

We understand the distinct governance and strategic considerations facing institutional investors aligning portfolios with sustainability objectives.

Our work is advisory in nature. We provide independent research, analytical frameworks and strategic input to support internal decision-making processes related to impact-focused private market strategies.

Where appropriate, we facilitate introductions within our professional network in the impact and climate private markets ecosystem. We do not provide regulated investment advice or financial intermediation services.

For Institutional investors

Climate investing Market research

We conduct independent research on climate-focused private market strategies and funds, mapping the landscape across geographies and investment approaches. 

Our analysis supports clients in assessing strategy focus areas and impact information, enabling more informed internal evaluation process.

Developing the Climate investing strategy

We support clients in structuring and refining their climate investing approach through: market landscape analysis, clarifying strategic objectives and impact ambitions, developing capital allocation frameworks, reviewing reporting and governance structures. 

Our role is to provide strategic input and analytical support. Final investment decisions remain solely with the client.

Climate fund assessment support

Where clients are reviewing specific managers or strategies, we assist in:

  • Defining Climate-related investment criteria
  • Structuring internal review processes
  • Providing research summaries and analytical observations
  • Supporting governance decisions

We do not select investments, execute transactions, or provide regulated investment advice.

For Climate solutions companies

Expanding Horizons and Advancing Growth

We support climate-focused companies in strengthening their strategic positioning within the private markets ecosystem.

Our work includes:

  • Refining strategic narrative and long-term vision
  • Strengthening governance and board-level readiness
  • Ensuring alignment with evolving climate policy and market developments.

Our role is advisory and strategic. We do not provide regulated financial or investment services.

Preparing for Capital Engagement

Building long-term relationships with investors requires preparation and clarity.

We support companies by:

  • Advising on investor engagement strategy
  • Reviewing materials and positioning ahead of discussions
  • Facilitating introductions within our professional network, where appropriate

We do not conduct regulated fundraising, placement activities, or act as an intermediary in financial transactions.

About our team

Elena Shirokaya

Founder of Private Equity for Climate

An investment professional with 20 years of combined experience across industry, consulting and private equity, with a focus on climate and impact strategies.

  • Firsthand investing experience within a European institutional private equity investment office
  • Led and supported due diligence processes across private equity, impact and climate focused funds
  • Embedded within the global private equity climate investment ecosystem
  • Equipped with advanced climate investing frameworks and an international network across the US, Asia and Europe
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Get Clarity: FAQ Edition

Why to dedicate our capital to climate investing?

Private markets are increasingly engaging with the transition to a lower-carbon economy and the broader resilience agenda. Climate mitigation and adaptation themes are becoming embedded across infrastructure, growth equity buyout and nature capital strategies.

For institutional investors this creates both strategic and governance considerations. Thoughtful deployment of capital can contribute meaningfully to the transition while remaining aligned with institutional mandates.

What makes Private Equity for Climate distinctive?

We operate as an independent strategic advisor within the climate private markets ecosystem. Our role is to support institutional investors through independent research, strategic input on climate-focused allocation approaches and facilitating introductions where appropriate.

We assist clients in structuring their evaluation processes and aligning climate focused strategies with their broader objectives.

We do not provide regulated investment advice or financial intermediation services.

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