Valor Equity Partners

Valor Equity Partners, established in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is a private equity firm specializing in operational growth investments. The firm partners with companies and entrepreneurs across various stages of development, focusing on those committed to excellence and industry transformation. Valor Equity typically invests $10-$30 million in companies generating $5-$15 million in EBITDA, targeting growth investments in sectors such as industrial products, manufacturing, infrastructure, and consumer goods. The firm's investment strategy includes both control and non-control positions, with initial investments ranging from $25 million to $75 million. Valor Equity Partners has a diverse investment portfolio, with a significant portion of its capital allocated to the technology sector.

Will Baine

Principal of Investment Team

Jake Benedict

Vice President

Jonah Cader

Vice President

Neil Crumpton

Vice President

Quincy Darbyshire

Vice President

Julie Fisher

Managing Director

Alli Folk

Principal on the Investment Team

Chandler Foster

Vice President Operations Team

Douglas Fumagalli

Managing Director

Manuel Pantelias Garcés Ph.D

Principal, Operations Team

Antonio Gracias

Founder, Principal

Anna Gurevich

Vice President

Joe Haslip

Managing Director

David F. Heskett

Principal

Sequoia Johnson

Associate

Philippe El Khazen

Principal

Theo Lederhausen

Principal

Solange Levy

Vice President

Chris Murphy

Partner

Modit Ohri

Vice President

Vivek Pattipati

Partner

Constantine Saab

Managing Director and CTO

Bradley S. Sheftel

Partner

Michael Soenen

Partner

Timothy M. Watkins

Operating Partner

Anni Ylagan

Principal

Past deals in Nuclear Energy

Zap Energy

Series D in 2024
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.

Aalo Atomics

Series A in 2024
Aalo Atomics is a clean energy company focused on the development and commercialization of small nuclear fission reactors. These compact reactors, designed for factory manufacturing, are capable of generating clean energy suitable for various applications, ranging from powering data centers to supplying energy for large cities. Aalo Atomics aims to make energy production more affordable while ensuring safety and sustainability. By harnessing nuclear energy, the company seeks to empower individuals and communities to reduce their power consumption and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Aalo Atomics

Seed Round in 2023
Aalo Atomics is a clean energy company focused on the development and commercialization of small nuclear fission reactors. These compact reactors, designed for factory manufacturing, are capable of generating clean energy suitable for various applications, ranging from powering data centers to supplying energy for large cities. Aalo Atomics aims to make energy production more affordable while ensuring safety and sustainability. By harnessing nuclear energy, the company seeks to empower individuals and communities to reduce their power consumption and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Zap Energy

Series C in 2022
Zap Energy, Inc., founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, specializes in the design and manufacture of sheared-flow stabilized Z-Pinch fusion reactors for power generation. The company’s innovative technology utilizes electric currents to create magnetic fields that confine and compress plasma, enabling efficient energy production through nuclear fusion. This approach offers a low-carbon, cost-effective, and flexible power source while requiring less capital investment compared to traditional fusion methods. By focusing on compact and scalable fusion technology, Zap Energy aims to advance sustainable energy solutions and improve the economics of fusion energy.
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