CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1997 to manage the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to invest these assets in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of Canadian contributors and beneficiaries while seeking to maximize investment returns without exposing the fund to undue risk. The organization was created in response to demographic challenges that threatened the sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, as fewer workers were supporting a growing number of retirees. CPP Investments diversifies its portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to ensure long-term growth and stability for the pension fund.

Rahul Bhalodia

Principal, Sustainable Energies

Tania Sztamfater Chocolat

Managing Director

Avik Dey

Managing Director, Head of Energy and Resources, Real Assets

Andrew Edgell

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Credit Investments

Bruce Hogg

Senior Principal at CPP Investment Board

Derek Jackson

Managing Director

Manroop Jhooty

Senior Managing Director and Head of Total Fund Management

Pascal Keutgens

Managing Director

Suyi Kim

Managing Director, Head of Asia

Hafiz Lalani

Managing Director

Scott Lawrence

Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure

Arielle Lynn

Associate, Growth Equity

Paul McCracken Ph.D

Managing Director, Growth Equity

Deborah Orida

Head of Asia Private Equity

Bill Rogers

Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Energies

Paul Sinibaldi

Managing Director and Head of Technology Infrastructure

Dushy Sivanithy

Senior Principal - Funds, Managing Director and Head of Secondaries

Geoffrey Souter

Managing Director and Head of Real Assets Credit

Heather Tobin

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets and Factor Investing

Judy Wade

Managing Director and Head of Strategy Execution and Relationship Management

Jonathan Webster Ph.D

COO and Senior Managing Director

Kristopher Weiner

Head of New York Office, Managing Director and Global Leadership Team

Ben Mason

Managing Director and Head of European Credit

Sam Blaichman

Managing Director and Head of Direct Private Equity

Past deals in Energy Storage

Hydrostor

Convertible Note in 2025
Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Redaptive

Private Equity Round in 2024
Redaptive, Inc. is an Energy-as-a-Service provider based in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Dallas and Boston. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in funding and installing energy-saving and energy-generating equipment for various organizations. Redaptive's services include energy system upgrades in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting, along with comprehensive project execution and maintenance support. The company leverages a proprietary Data-as-a-Service metering platform to offer real-time data, helping clients reduce energy waste, lower operational costs, and achieve sustainability goals across their real estate portfolios. By addressing capital and contractual barriers, Redaptive enables clients to quickly realize energy-saving benefits while improving overall building performance.

Hometree

Debt Financing in 2024
Hometree is a home energy services company focused on facilitating the transition to low-carbon living for homeowners. It provides a range of services including the installation, repair, and financing of renewable energy technologies and energy-efficient heating systems. Hometree aims to simplify the process of adopting sustainable home improvements by offering comprehensive home emergency insurance and maintenance coverage through convenient online subscription plans. This approach allows homeowners in the United Kingdom to manage their energy consumption effectively while ensuring that the entire lifecycle of energy solutions—from installation to ongoing maintenance—is comprehensively supported.

Tallgrass Energy

Private Equity Round in 2024
Tallgrass Energy is a midstream energy company that owns, operates, and develops assets in North America. It specializes in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas and crude oil, as well as water services for the oil and gas industry. The company's assets include approximately 8,300 miles of natural gas pipeline, 850 miles of crude pipeline, and 300 miles of water pipeline, serving major basins across 11 states. Tallgrass Energy was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Enpal

Debt Financing in 2024
Enpal GmbH is a Berlin-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in providing comprehensive renewable energy solutions, primarily through the installation and operation of solar panels for residential electricity generation. The company offers a range of products, including solar panels, batteries, wallboxes, heat pumps, and energy management systems, catering to customers in Germany and Italy. Enpal initially adopted a sales-based model but successfully transitioned to a lease model that requires no upfront payment and includes installation, insurance, and maintenance services. This approach has resulted in significant growth, with over 60,000 solar PV systems installed and revenues exceeding 400 million euros as of 2022. Enpal employs more than 1,000 team members, including over 200 local installer teams, and has opened several satellite offices to enhance customer service across its markets. The company has received numerous awards for its contributions to sustainability and customer service, positioning itself as a leader in the solar PV installation sector in Germany.

Altus Power

Post in 2024
Altus Power, established in 2009 and headquartered in Connecticut, is a commercial-scale clean electrification company. It specializes in developing, owning, and operating large-scale photovoltaic and energy storage systems across the United States. Altus Power serves a diverse range of customers, including commercial, industrial, public sector, and community solar entities. Its business model involves building clean energy systems on commercial buildings, properties, schools, and municipal buildings, with the generated electricity sold at a discount to the host or other third parties. The host receives discounted energy and a roof/land lease stream, with no upfront investment required. Altus Power's mission is to drive the clean energy transition by providing solar generation and energy storage facilities, along with electric vehicle charging solutions.

Octopus Energy

Private Equity Round in 2023
Octopus Energy is a British energy supplier established in 2015, aimed at revolutionizing the energy market by providing affordable and renewable energy solutions. The company specializes in solar, wind, and tidal energy, focusing on reducing costs and enhancing customer experience. By offering energy utility, generation, and transmission services without long-term contracts, Octopus Energy empowers both businesses and households to offset their carbon emissions and minimize their environmental impact. Through its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, Octopus Energy seeks to contribute to a greener, smarter energy grid in Great Britain.

Northvolt

Convertible Note in 2023
Northvolt AB, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, specializes in the manufacturing of sustainable lithium-ion batteries primarily for the renewable energy and transportation sectors. The company designs and produces a range of battery solutions, including cells, custom cells, and complete battery systems, tailored to meet specific requirements in terms of chemistry and form factor. Northvolt's commitment to sustainability is evident in its eco-friendly manufacturing processes, which ensure a minimal carbon footprint and incorporate advanced recycling technologies. By focusing on the development of high-quality, sustainable battery cells and systems, Northvolt aims to support the electrification of various markets, including automotive, grid storage, industrial applications, and micromobility, facilitating the transition away from fossil fuels towards cleaner energy sources.

ReNew

Acquisition in 2023
ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions company in India, focused on developing and operating clean energy projects to meet the country's growing energy demands sustainably and responsibly. As of March 31, 2023, ReNew's clean energy portfolio encompasses approximately 13.7 GW, making it one of the largest globally. The company offers comprehensive solutions that include wind and solar power, hydro power, and transmission lines, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the wind power segment. Additionally, ReNew emphasizes the importance of digitalization, energy storage, and carbon markets in its operations, aiming to address climate change in an inclusive manner while contributing to the transition towards a cleaner energy future.

Redaptive

Venture Round in 2022
Redaptive, Inc. is an Energy-as-a-Service provider based in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Dallas and Boston. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in funding and installing energy-saving and energy-generating equipment for various organizations. Redaptive's services include energy system upgrades in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting, along with comprehensive project execution and maintenance support. The company leverages a proprietary Data-as-a-Service metering platform to offer real-time data, helping clients reduce energy waste, lower operational costs, and achieve sustainability goals across their real estate portfolios. By addressing capital and contractual barriers, Redaptive enables clients to quickly realize energy-saving benefits while improving overall building performance.

Form Energy

Series E in 2022
Form Energy, Inc. specializes in the development of long-duration energy storage systems aimed at enhancing the reliability of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. Founded in 2017 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company focuses on creating low-cost battery systems, including its innovative iron-air battery technology, which allows for energy storage over extended periods. This capability enables the dispatch of renewable energy throughout the year, effectively replacing traditional fossil fuel-based generation and contributing to the decarbonization of the electric grid. Additionally, Form Energy offers Formware, a capacity expansion software tool designed to optimize energy management. The company's technological advancements are rooted in research from MIT and are supported by various investors committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Octopus Energy

Funding Round in 2022
Octopus Energy is a British energy supplier established in 2015, aimed at revolutionizing the energy market by providing affordable and renewable energy solutions. The company specializes in solar, wind, and tidal energy, focusing on reducing costs and enhancing customer experience. By offering energy utility, generation, and transmission services without long-term contracts, Octopus Energy empowers both businesses and households to offset their carbon emissions and minimize their environmental impact. Through its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, Octopus Energy seeks to contribute to a greener, smarter energy grid in Great Britain.

Turntide

Venture Round in 2022
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.

Renewable Power Capital

Private Equity Round in 2022
Renewable Power Capital is a renewable energy investment platform based in London, England, established in 2020. The company specializes in the development, construction, and long-term ownership of renewable energy projects, focusing on onshore wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. It manages a portfolio of these projects and provides management services to enhance their efficiency and performance. By investing in innovative solutions for project development and construction, Renewable Power Capital aims to facilitate the energy transition while delivering stable, long-term, risk-adjusted returns for its stakeholders.

Hydrostor

Debt Financing in 2022
Hydrostor Inc. is a company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in developing and operating compressed air energy storage systems. Founded in 2010, Hydrostor's technology offers a solution for addressing the electricity system's needs for dispatchable capacity and renewable energy integration. The company's systems provide long-duration, emission-free energy storage, capable of delivering hundreds of megawatts for 4 to 24 hours, making them suitable for both behind-the-meter applications and remote operations, particularly in mines and large industrial facilities. Hydrostor's approach also allows for the repurposing of retired fossil fuel plants and utilizes existing mining infrastructure. The company serves clients primarily in the United States, Australia, and Canada, and has established a strategic partnership with AECOM to enhance its service offerings.

Renewable Power Capital

Private Equity Round in 2022
Renewable Power Capital is a renewable energy investment platform based in London, England, established in 2020. The company specializes in the development, construction, and long-term ownership of renewable energy projects, focusing on onshore wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. It manages a portfolio of these projects and provides management services to enhance their efficiency and performance. By investing in innovative solutions for project development and construction, Renewable Power Capital aims to facilitate the energy transition while delivering stable, long-term, risk-adjusted returns for its stakeholders.

Octopus Energy

Funding Round in 2021
Octopus Energy is a British energy supplier established in 2015, aimed at revolutionizing the energy market by providing affordable and renewable energy solutions. The company specializes in solar, wind, and tidal energy, focusing on reducing costs and enhancing customer experience. By offering energy utility, generation, and transmission services without long-term contracts, Octopus Energy empowers both businesses and households to offset their carbon emissions and minimize their environmental impact. Through its innovative technology and customer-centric approach, Octopus Energy seeks to contribute to a greener, smarter energy grid in Great Britain.

Turntide

Convertible Note in 2021
Turntide is a company focused on creating sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational expenses in various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transportation. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Turntide has developed an innovative electric motor system that utilizes advanced switched reluctance technology. This system is managed by sophisticated cloud software and incorporates IoT connectivity for precise control. By targeting the significant energy waste attributed to traditional electric motors, Turntide aims to support the shift away from fossil fuels and promote a more sustainable future. The company's efforts are geared towards eliminating the 25% of global electricity consumption that is currently wasted, thereby accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy.

Sila

Series F in 2021
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in manufacturing energy-dense lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Sila collaborates with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to accelerate product development and partners with battery manufacturers to enhance commercial cell production. The company focuses on providing advanced battery materials that improve energy storage capabilities, enabling the production of small, light, and long-lasting devices. By offering superior performance and quality control, Sila aims to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining safety and cycle life standards.

Renewable Power Capital

Private Equity Round in 2021
Renewable Power Capital is a renewable energy investment platform based in London, England, established in 2020. The company specializes in the development, construction, and long-term ownership of renewable energy projects, focusing on onshore wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. It manages a portfolio of these projects and provides management services to enhance their efficiency and performance. By investing in innovative solutions for project development and construction, Renewable Power Capital aims to facilitate the energy transition while delivering stable, long-term, risk-adjusted returns for its stakeholders.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2020
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Sila

Series E in 2019
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in manufacturing energy-dense lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Sila collaborates with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to accelerate product development and partners with battery manufacturers to enhance commercial cell production. The company focuses on providing advanced battery materials that improve energy storage capabilities, enabling the production of small, light, and long-lasting devices. By offering superior performance and quality control, Sila aims to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining safety and cycle life standards.

Aligned Data Centers

Debt Financing in 2019
Aligned Energy, LLC is a green energy investment and holding company based in Plano, Texas, established in 2013. The company specializes in the development and operation of modular data centers and mechanical cooling infrastructure systems, catering to cloud, enterprise, and managed service providers. Through its subsidiaries, Aligned Energy offers integrated technology solutions designed to simplify infrastructure management and enhance operational visibility. Their proprietary modular heat removal systems enable customers to adapt their data center capacity to fluctuating demands without the need for significant capital investments or extensive reconfiguration. Additionally, the company provides colocation and build-to-scale services, allowing clients to access computing and storage resources on a pay-for-use basis while maintaining performance and reliability, ultimately reducing environmental impact and lowering total ownership costs.

ReNew

Funding Round in 2019
ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions company in India, focused on developing and operating clean energy projects to meet the country's growing energy demands sustainably and responsibly. As of March 31, 2023, ReNew's clean energy portfolio encompasses approximately 13.7 GW, making it one of the largest globally. The company offers comprehensive solutions that include wind and solar power, hydro power, and transmission lines, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the wind power segment. Additionally, ReNew emphasizes the importance of digitalization, energy storage, and carbon markets in its operations, aiming to address climate change in an inclusive manner while contributing to the transition towards a cleaner energy future.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2018
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

ReNew

Private Equity Round in 2018
ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions company in India, focused on developing and operating clean energy projects to meet the country's growing energy demands sustainably and responsibly. As of March 31, 2023, ReNew's clean energy portfolio encompasses approximately 13.7 GW, making it one of the largest globally. The company offers comprehensive solutions that include wind and solar power, hydro power, and transmission lines, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from the wind power segment. Additionally, ReNew emphasizes the importance of digitalization, energy storage, and carbon markets in its operations, aiming to address climate change in an inclusive manner while contributing to the transition towards a cleaner energy future.

Yingde Gases

Private Equity Round in 2017
Yingde Gases Group Company Limited (Yingde Gases) is a large-scale and professional company, dedicating to the national development of industrial gases. The major businesses of us are on-site gas supply, retailed gas distribution, specialized production of industrial gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon and some specialty gases. Their customers are mainly from iron and steel, chemical, non-ferrous metals, electronics, energy industries. Yingde Gases was established in October 2001. After 10 years of development, it has become the largest gas service company in China. Yingde Gases (Stock Code: 02168.HK) was listed on the main board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 8th October, 2009.The Company stock became the constituents of the Hang Seng Composite Index(HSCI) ,the Hang Seng Mainland 100 on 8th March,2010 and that of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) China Index in November 2011.
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