Thermo Fisher Scientific
Grant in 2023
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides a wide range of laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents, consumables, software, and services globally. Its offerings cater to various markets including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, academia, government, environmental, clinical laboratories, and healthcare institutions. The company's products facilitate biological research, drug discovery, vaccine production, disease diagnosis, and analytical testing. With a global team and industry-leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon, the company aims to enhance productivity in laboratories worldwide.
Incorta offers a real-time analytics platform designed to aggregate and analyze large, complex business data. Its Direct Data Platform enables enterprises to acquire, enrich, analyze, and act on their data with speed and insight, resolving complex analytics challenges. Backed by prominent investors such as GV, Kleiner Perkins, M12, Telstra Ventures, and Sorenson Capital, Incorta serves Fortune 500 to Global 2000 customers.
Western Power Distribution
Acquisition in 2021
Western Power Distribution operates electricity distribution networks in the Midlands, South West, and Wales, serving approximately 7.8 million customers across a 55,500 square kilometer service area. The company maintains a network comprising around 220,000 kilometers of overhead lines and underground cables, along with approximately 185,000 substations. In addition to distribution, Western Power Distribution provides contracting services, smart meter technology installation, and technical training related to electricity distribution. The company, incorporated in 2014, is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, and is a subsidiary of PPL WPD Investments Limited.
Solar Cannabis
Funding Round in 2021
Solar Cannabis Co., based in Somerset, Massachusetts, operates as an innovative multi-state operator focused on sustainable cannabis cultivation, production, and retail. Its flagship facility, spanning approximately 70,000 square feet, is designed to minimize environmental impact through a microgrid system comprising solar arrays and high-efficiency cogeneration units, enabling it to function independently from the traditional power grid and even generate excess power. Solar Cannabis produces premium cannabis products for consumers in the South Coast region of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, employing around 200 local individuals committed to regional growth and sustainability.
CleanFiber, LLC is a manufacturer of cellulose insulation materials designed for use in attics, walls, and floors of both residential and commercial buildings. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Blasdell, New York, with an additional office in Buffalo, the company specializes in producing high-performance, carbon-negative insulation from recycled corrugated cardboard. This innovative approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables construction companies to build fire-resistant structures while maintaining cost competitiveness. CleanFiber has transitioned from its former name, UltraCell Insulation, LLC, in September 2018, and is currently focused on rapidly scaling up production to meet growing demand in the insulation market.
Geronimo Energy
Acquisition in 2019
Geronimo Energy is a leading independent North American renewable energy development company based in Minneapolis, MN. Geronimo provides renewable electric energy development solutions for utilities, Independent Power Producers (IPPs), corporations and public entities looking to harness renewable energy for business growth.
Generac Grid Services
Series B in 2017
Generac Grid Services specializes in advanced energy grid software that supports the energy industry by optimizing energy distribution and managing electric vehicle (EV) loads. The company utilizes a real-time energy-balancing platform designed to enhance the operational stability of power grids by effectively harnessing distributed energy resources, including flexible loads, energy storage, and renewable energy sources. Generac Grid Services provides essential tools for energy retailers and utilities, enabling them to dynamically optimize and dispatch resources to meet the real-time demands of the power system. By leveraging this technology, the company addresses the complexities associated with increasingly variable energy assets and evolving market opportunities, thereby enhancing overall grid reliability and efficiency.
Generac Grid Services
Series B in 2017
Generac Grid Services specializes in advanced energy grid software that supports the energy industry by optimizing energy distribution and managing electric vehicle (EV) loads. The company utilizes a real-time energy-balancing platform designed to enhance the operational stability of power grids by effectively harnessing distributed energy resources, including flexible loads, energy storage, and renewable energy sources. Generac Grid Services provides essential tools for energy retailers and utilities, enabling them to dynamically optimize and dispatch resources to meet the real-time demands of the power system. By leveraging this technology, the company addresses the complexities associated with increasingly variable energy assets and evolving market opportunities, thereby enhancing overall grid reliability and efficiency.
Aurelius Coworks
Grant in 2016
Aurelius Coworks is a socially responsible real estate development company. We build, own, operate and consult on coworking communities in middle markets. Our coworking communities support startup enterprises, small businesses, remote workers and non-profits. Our spaces are meticulously built, our communities are carefully cultivated, and we infuse the right mix of social and business programming in each place. Aurelius is particularly committed to building communities in mid-size urban downtown areas experiencing revitalization, with our spaces serving as a catalyst.
Aurelius Coworks has developed and opened three locations we own: Troy Innovation Garage (Troy, NY), Bull Moose Club (Albany, NY) and Westwey Club (Providence, RI). We also helped the United Way of the Greater Capital Region develop and open The Blake Annex (Albany, NY), where we serve as Operator & Manager. We are also currently serving as a consultant to one other project in pre-development (Utica, NY).
AutoGrid Systems is a technology company focused on optimizing energy management through advanced data analytics. Founded in 2011 at Stanford University, AutoGrid develops a suite of flexibility management applications that help utilities, electricity retailers, renewable energy developers, and energy service providers manage distributed energy resources (DERs) in real time. By leveraging vast amounts of smart meter, sensor, and third-party data, the company's applications utilize sophisticated algorithms to monitor, predict, optimize, and control the operations of numerous assets connected to global energy networks. With a team of skilled software architects, engineers, data scientists, and energy experts, AutoGrid aims to address critical energy challenges by integrating and maximizing the potential of the energy internet, ensuring the delivery of clean, affordable, and reliable energy.
KeySpan
Acquisition in 2007
KeySpan Corporation, now integrated into National Grid USA, was a prominent energy company that specialized in the distribution of natural gas, ranking as the fifth largest in the United States. Established in 1998 through the merger of Brooklyn Union Gas Company, which has roots dating back to 1895, and the Long Island Lighting Company, KeySpan offered a comprehensive range of energy-related services. The company played a significant role in the energy sector before its acquisition, contributing to the infrastructure and delivery of natural gas to millions of customers.
ClearShot Communications
Acquisition in 2006
ClearShot is an experienced, middle market wireless communications tower developer and owner established in 1996. The company develops high quality tower sites on both a Build-to-Suit basis and on a Strategic Development basis. To minimize project duration, we contract with site acquisition, engineering ad construction firms who can lend the most expertise and local experience to our development projects. ClearShot tower sites provide excellent value for our wireless clients and subsequent tenants.
ClearShot's product knowledge and performance is "best in class". The company has substantial private capital at its disposal to develop projects of all sizes. In each project, regardless of size, we maintain a direct link between the client and our principals. This assures the greatest possible responsiveness to our customers. Above all, we strive to be good partners and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp.
Acquisition in 2002
Niagara Mohawk Power Corp engages in the regulated energy delivery business.
New England Electric System
Acquisition in 2000
New England Electric System is Categorized under Transmission, Electric Power.