Electron Capital Partners

Electron Capital Partners, LLC is an employee-owned investment advisory firm based in New York City, founded in April 2012. The firm specializes in providing investment services through pooled vehicles, employing a long/short equity strategy primarily focused on the energy transition and the evolution of energy consumption toward lower carbon solutions. Electron Capital invests globally in sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, and utilities, aiming to capitalize on significant structural shifts in economies. The firm prides itself on a diverse team of 16 professionals, including four senior investment partners, who collectively bring extensive industry experience. Electron Capital emphasizes a research-driven approach, utilizing both in-house and external resources to optimize investment decisions and anticipate critical developments in the energy sector. The firm has consistently outperformed various market indices over its 18-year history, demonstrating a solid track record of delivering returns with lower volatility.

Ran Zhou

Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer

4 past transactions

Zola Electric

Venture Round in 2021
Zola Electric is a provider of off-grid solar solutions focused on the African market, specifically operating in Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast. Founded in 2012 and based in Arusha, Tanzania, with an office in San Francisco, the company specializes in renewable energy systems that leverage advanced solar, battery, and power electronics technology. Zola Electric offers solar home kits through a leasing or purchase model, enabling households and businesses to access clean and affordable energy. The company employs a pay-as-you-go micro-finance system that accommodates varying energy needs and income levels, powering over 180,000 homes and businesses. Recognized for its innovative approach, Zola Electric has received several awards, including the UN Momentum for Change Award and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, and is included in the Global Cleantech 100.

Origin Materials

Post in 2021
Origin Materials is a carbon-negative materials company that converts carbon from biomass into useful products, reducing reliance on fossil resources and sequestering carbon in the process. The platform uses abundant non-food biomass, such as wood residues, to produce a broad range of products including packaging, plastics, textiles, automotive parts, tires, carpets, adhesives, fuels, and more. It enables the production of materials such as components related to PET, para-xylene, carbon black, and levulinic acid from biomass inputs. The company targets a large total addressable market across consumer packaging, textiles, automotive, and consumer goods.

Stem

Post in 2021
Founded in 2009, Stem provides energy storage solutions and software for businesses to manage energy costs effectively. It offers Athena, a proprietary software using big data and machine learning to optimize energy usage. Stem also deploys distributed batteries in commercial buildings and sells its solutions to various industries.

Pieridae Energy

Post in 2018
Pieridae Energy focuses on exploring, extracting, and processing natural gas and natural gas liquids. They supply energy while supporting environmental sustainability and transition to a lower-carbon economy.
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