Virgin Green Fund II

Virgin Green Fund is an independent private equity firm focused on mid-cap buyouts and growth investments in the resource efficiency, consumer sustainability, and renewable energy sectors across North America, Europe, and Emerging Markets. Established to manage two investment funds, Virgin Green Fund I targets growth equity in North America and Europe, while the second fund emphasizes mid-cap buyouts and growth opportunities in Central Eastern Europe, Turkey, Russia, and other CIS countries. The firm deploys growth capital in established companies with proven success and strong fundamentals, aiming to enhance the value of these businesses through active collaboration with their management teams. Virgin Green Fund leverages its operational expertise, financial acumen, and global networks to support portfolio companies in effectively addressing strategic challenges and capitalizing on growth opportunities.

Shai Weiss

Managing Partner

15 past transactions

GreenRoad

Series G in 2015
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for various industries. Its technology provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback and employs change management methodologies to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior. The company's solutions encompass fleet tracking, mapping, and reporting, which help optimize both daily and strategic operations. Additionally, GreenRoad offers data-driven predictive analytics that empower fleet managers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving safety, reducing operational costs, and managing risks. The company serves a diverse customer base, including fleets in transportation, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. before rebranding in 2007.

GreenRoad

Series F in 2011
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for various industries. Its technology provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback and employs change management methodologies to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior. The company's solutions encompass fleet tracking, mapping, and reporting, which help optimize both daily and strategic operations. Additionally, GreenRoad offers data-driven predictive analytics that empower fleet managers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving safety, reducing operational costs, and managing risks. The company serves a diverse customer base, including fleets in transportation, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. before rebranding in 2007.

Gevo

Series D in 2010
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.

Gevo

Venture Round in 2009
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.

Metrolight

Series D in 2009
Metrolight is an Israel based provider of electronic ballast solutions for HID lighting systems. Metrolight's ballasts are designed to reduce energy consumption from industrial and outdoor lighting fixtures, saving customers money and conserving energy.

GreenRoad

Series D in 2009
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for various industries. Its technology provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback and employs change management methodologies to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior. The company's solutions encompass fleet tracking, mapping, and reporting, which help optimize both daily and strategic operations. Additionally, GreenRoad offers data-driven predictive analytics that empower fleet managers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving safety, reducing operational costs, and managing risks. The company serves a diverse customer base, including fleets in transportation, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. before rebranding in 2007.

GreenRoad

Series C in 2008
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for various industries. Its technology provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback and employs change management methodologies to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior. The company's solutions encompass fleet tracking, mapping, and reporting, which help optimize both daily and strategic operations. Additionally, GreenRoad offers data-driven predictive analytics that empower fleet managers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving safety, reducing operational costs, and managing risks. The company serves a diverse customer base, including fleets in transportation, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. before rebranding in 2007.

Gevo

Series C in 2008
Gevo, Inc. is a renewable fuels company based in Englewood, Colorado, specializing in the development and commercialization of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based products. Founded in 2005, Gevo focuses on producing biofuels such as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel fuel, and isobutanol derived from low-carbon renewable carbohydrates. The company aims to achieve zero carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative processes, which also include the development of renewable electricity and natural gas. In addition to biofuels, Gevo's product offerings encompass renewable biodiesel, isooctane, isobutylene, ethanol, and animal feed. The company operates through various segments, including Renewable Natural Gas and Agri-Energy, where it conducts research and development for sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable hydrocarbon products, as well as capturing methane gas from dairy cow manure.

Odersun

Series B in 2008
Odersun AG is a German company which develops and manufactures thin-film solar cells and modules on copper tape specifically for building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV). Odersun filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Odersun employs more than 320 people in production, research and management in Frankfurt (Oder), Fürstenwalde (Spree) and Berlin, Germany. In cooperation with partner and investor AT&M, Odersun is setting up a joint venture in Beijing. On 1 June 2012, Odersun went into administration.

GreenRoad

Venture Round in 2008
GreenRoad Technologies, Inc. specializes in developing driver behavior and fleet performance management solutions aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency for various industries. Its technology provides real-time, in-vehicle feedback and employs change management methodologies to foster lasting improvements in driver behavior. The company's solutions encompass fleet tracking, mapping, and reporting, which help optimize both daily and strategic operations. Additionally, GreenRoad offers data-driven predictive analytics that empower fleet managers to make informed decisions, ultimately improving safety, reducing operational costs, and managing risks. The company serves a diverse customer base, including fleets in transportation, logistics, construction, telecommunications, and food and beverage sectors, primarily across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Founded in 2004 and based in Austin, Texas, GreenRoad was previously known as Drive Diagnostics, Ltd. before rebranding in 2007.

Metrolight

Series C in 2007
Metrolight is an Israel based provider of electronic ballast solutions for HID lighting systems. Metrolight's ballasts are designed to reduce energy consumption from industrial and outdoor lighting fixtures, saving customers money and conserving energy.
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