Alto Ingredients
Post in 2022
Alto Ingredients is a producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels and specialty alcohols in the Western United States. The company operates four ethanol production facilities located in California, Idaho, and Oregon, known as the Pacific Ethanol Plants, and also collaborates with other ethanol producers and third-party suppliers across the country. Alto Ingredients markets ethanol and its co-products, such as wet distiller’s grains and syrup, primarily to integrated oil companies and gasoline marketers that blend ethanol into gasoline. Additionally, the company serves diverse markets including health, home and beauty, food and beverage, and essential ingredients, supplying major food and beverage companies as well as consumer products manufacturers. It operates through three segments: marketing and distribution, production at its Pekin, Illinois campus, and other production activities.
American Nitrile
Debt Financing in 2022
American Nitrile is a manufacturer specializing in premium nitrile gloves designed for medical, non-medical, and industrial applications. The company produces latex-free gloves that cater to the healthcare, government, and various industrial sectors. By utilizing strong nitrile materials, American Nitrile's products minimize the risk of Type I allergic reactions associated with natural rubber or latex. The gloves are engineered for comfort and functionality, featuring a natural feel, stretchability, and textured surfaces that enhance grip in diverse situations. Their ambidextrous design ensures that these gloves are accessible and practical for use in healthcare, hospitality, and retail environments, supporting a variety of everyday tasks while promoting sustainability.
Global Clean Energy Holdings
Post in 2022
Global Clean Energy Holdings is an integrated renewable fuels company based in the United States, specializing in the production of ultra-low carbon renewable diesel from patented non-food camelina varieties. The company employs a vertically integrated business model that encompasses all aspects of the value chain, from developing and growing camelina to processing, refining, and distributing renewable fuels. Its operations include three key subsidiaries: Sustainable Oils, which focuses on camelina seed and agronomy intellectual property; Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, a large biorefinery being retooled to become the largest of its kind in the Western United States; and Agribody Technologies, which provides additional plant science expertise. The renewable diesel produced by Global Clean Energy Holdings yields 80% fewer emissions compared to fossil diesel and is supported by a long-term purchase commitment from ExxonMobil. The patented camelina variety utilized by the company boasts yields at least twice as high as other types and can be cultivated on fallow land, enhancing farm economics while not displacing existing agricultural use. Additionally, the production process generates high-protein livestock feed as a co-product.
Global Clean Energy Holdings
Post in 2022
Global Clean Energy Holdings is an integrated renewable fuels company based in the United States, specializing in the production of ultra-low carbon renewable diesel from patented non-food camelina varieties. The company employs a vertically integrated business model that encompasses all aspects of the value chain, from developing and growing camelina to processing, refining, and distributing renewable fuels. Its operations include three key subsidiaries: Sustainable Oils, which focuses on camelina seed and agronomy intellectual property; Bakersfield Renewable Fuels, a large biorefinery being retooled to become the largest of its kind in the Western United States; and Agribody Technologies, which provides additional plant science expertise. The renewable diesel produced by Global Clean Energy Holdings yields 80% fewer emissions compared to fossil diesel and is supported by a long-term purchase commitment from ExxonMobil. The patented camelina variety utilized by the company boasts yields at least twice as high as other types and can be cultivated on fallow land, enhancing farm economics while not displacing existing agricultural use. Additionally, the production process generates high-protein livestock feed as a co-product.
Dream Harvest Farming Company
Private Equity Round in 2021
Dream Harvest Farming Company, LLC, also known as Dream Harvest, specializes in hydroponics and indoor vertical farming to cultivate fresh, local produce in an environmentally sustainable manner. Founded in 2015 and based in Houston, Texas, the company grows a variety of greens including arugula, bok choy, oak leaf lettuce, mustard greens, and kale. By utilizing advanced farming techniques, Dream Harvest significantly reduces water usage—consuming only 5% of what traditional farms require—and minimizes land use while ensuring that no pesticides are applied in the growing process. This approach not only promotes sustainability but also enables the production of nutritious food for its customers.
Nautilus Data Technologies
Debt Financing in 2020
Nautilus Data Technologies, Inc. specializes in designing and constructing water-cooled floating data centers. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with an additional office in Stockton, the company utilizes former military or construction barges to create its facilities, which are certified for ocean use. Nautilus' innovative cooling system, known as TRUE (Total Resource Usage Effectiveness), significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution while consuming no water or harmful refrigerants. The company's waterborne data centers can be configured to house up to 800 server racks and can be deployed globally in less than six months, drastically reducing the typical build time from two years. Nautilus' approach not only enhances energy efficiency, potentially saving clients up to $4 million annually, but also establishes a new standard for sustainability in the data center industry, with a projected reduction of 19,000 tons in emissions. The integration of artificial intelligence into their data center infrastructure management further strengthens their offering, providing predictive analytics and military-grade security.
Midland Basin Partners(MBP)
Debt Financing in 2018
Midland Basin Partners is a Midland, Texas based energy infrastructure business which provides essential water access to energy producers in the Permian Basin. MBP sources, transports and stores water for local energy producers, with an initial focus on the Midland Basin.
Produced Water Transfer
Debt Financing in 2017
Produced Water Transfer (PWT) is a company dedicated to developing, owning, and operating a comprehensive network of water gathering pipelines and disposal facilities. Initially focused on supporting natural gas production from the Cotton Valley and Haynesville regions, PWT emphasizes the acquisition and construction of water midstream assets. These assets include sophisticated gathering systems and disposal facilities that cater to the water infrastructure requirements of producers in the energy sector. By effectively managing the transfer and disposal of produced and flowing back water, PWT plays a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency and environmental compliance for natural gas producers.
Future Energy Solutions
Debt Financing in 2017
Future Energy Solutions (FES) is a privately-owned company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in energy-efficient lighting solutions. The company operates through distinct geographical groups across North America, Europe, and Australia, focusing on funding scaled re-lamping projects. FES collaborates with major asset owners and independent operators to deliver energy-efficient infrastructure installations, primarily utilizing LED and induction technologies. In addition to providing lighting as a service, FES supplies commercial and industrial customers with advanced energy-efficient lighting equipment systems, contributing to reduced energy consumption and enhanced sustainability in various sectors.