Vision Ridge Partners

Vision Ridge Partners is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2008 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The firm specializes in advising and investing in transformative growth companies with a focus on sustainability, primarily targeting the clean technology and clean energy sectors. Its investment portfolio includes areas such as renewable energy, green building, advanced transportation, and innovative utility business models. Vision Ridge Partners also has regional offices in Costa Mesa, London, and New York, and actively seeks opportunities in the sustainable energy and infrastructure markets in the United States and Japan. The firm was established by Reuben Munger, who previously served as a Managing Director at a prominent investment firm.

Samuel Cunnings

Principal

Robert van Es

Partner

David Hampton

Vice President

Kevin Kershisnik

Vice President

Deep Kolhatkar

Vice President

Jules Kortenhorst

Partner

Mary Macpherson

Principal

Harris Miller

Senior Associate

Theodore Montgomery

Senior Associate

Ramzi Moubarak

Head and Managing Director

Peter Repucci

Vice President

Christina Scalzo

Managing Director

Cynthia Song

Senior Associate

Claire Thomas

Senior Associate

Duyen Tran

COO and CCO

34 past transactions

Guzman Energy

Private Equity Round in 2018
Guzman Energy LLC operates as an energy company that supplies and trades power across North America. The company participates in the wholesale energy and environmental commodity marketplace. The company provides customized energy solutions through trading and quantitative modeling. The company is based in Coral Gables, Florida.

StreetLight Data

Series C in 2018
StreetLight Data, Inc. specializes in cloud-based analytics solutions aimed at enhancing transportation management for both companies and government entities. Its primary product, StreetLight InSight, is an online platform that analyzes mobility patterns through Big Data, transforming anonymous location data from mobile devices into actionable insights for transportation engineers, urban planners, and property developers. Additionally, the company offers RouteScience, which organizes disparate location data into cohesive travel patterns. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Richmond, Virginia, and Vancouver, Canada, StreetLight Data enables users to make informed decisions regarding infrastructure deployment and transportation planning, ultimately contributing to the development of smarter cities.

Key Capture Energy

Private Equity Round in 2018
Key Capture Energy, LLC, identifies, develops, constructs and operates energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. The company has two projects KCE NY 1 and KCE NY 2. Key Capture Energy LLC, was founded in 2016 and is based in Albany, New York.

HOMER Energy

Private Equity Round in 2018
HOMER Energy LLC specializes in hybrid power system optimization software, providing tools such as HOMER Pro for microgrid design and HOMER Grid for optimizing solar-plus-storage and hybrid distributed generation systems. The company's offerings include HOMER QuickGrid, a web application that assists businesses in reducing energy costs, and HOMER QuickStart, which focuses on microgrid and distributed generation optimization. Additionally, HOMER provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) API for customized application development and offers training, consulting, and analytic services. Founded in 2009 and based in Boulder, Colorado, HOMER Energy serves a diverse clientele, including industries, governments, and researchers, enabling them to analyze and optimize hybrid power systems that integrate various energy sources like solar, wind, and conventional generators. The software is widely used globally, assisting users in assessing the economic feasibility of their energy projects and mitigating financial risks associated with hybrid power initiatives. As of December 2019, HOMER Energy operates as a subsidiary of AWS Truepower, LLC.

Loch Duart

Private Equity Round in 2018
Loch Duart primarily engages in rearing Scottish salmon. Its staff is pioneers who combine their expertise with innovation to develop our unique farming approach which continues to influence fish farming methods. These approaches include low-density farming, a unique rotational fallowing system, swim-throughs, and a high marine content feed, to ensure the best quality, care for salmon, asked for by name and enjoyed around the world.

Fjord1

Post in 2018
Fjord1 ASA, together with its subsidiaries, operates passenger ferries and other passenger boats in Norway. The company operates in four segments: Ferry, Passenger Boat, Catering, and Tourism. The company’s ferries and passenger boats transport vehicles and passengers. It also offers catering and tourism, shipyard, and travel agency services; and manages properties. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Florø, Norway. Fjord1 ASA is a subsidiary of Havilafjord AS.

MapAnything

Series C in 2017
Founded in 2009, MapAnything is a location services company for your Salesforce data. Its mission is to become the world’s leading business platform for “Where” software. MapAnything provides a suite of “Where” apps and platform services to drive productivity and planning across multiple use cases. With more than 1,400 customers globally, ranging in all sizes and industries from small businesses to international enterprises, MapAnything is a Gold Salesforce App Innovation Partner. It is the recipient of Ventana Research’s 2016 Technology Innovation Award for Location Analytics and has been named a Customer’s Choice – Highly Reviewed App by users of Salesforce.

Sparkfund

Series B in 2017
SparkFund is a financial technology company that lets businesses pay overtime for energy-efficient products and services. It offers software platforms and tools that are necessary to sell products "As a Service". It was founded in 2013 and headquartered in the District of Columbia, United States.

Scoot

Series A in 2016
Scoot provided shared electric mobility services, including electric scooters, mopeds, cars, and bicycles, in cities such as San Francisco, Barcelona, and Santiago. Established in 2012, the company was a pioneer in offering electric vehicles for rent via a smartphone app, allowing users to commute in an eco-friendly manner. Its network featured hundreds of electric scooters that facilitated zero-emission transportation at an affordable cost. In 2019, Scoot was acquired by Bird.

EVgo

Venture Round in 2016
EVgo Services LLC operates the largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles in the United States, providing a comprehensive infrastructure for both consumers and businesses. Founded in 2010 and based in Los Angeles, the company maintains over 1,100 fast chargers and more than 1,000 Level 2 chargers across 66 metropolitan markets in 34 states. EVgo's stations are compatible with all fast charge-capable electric vehicle models and can deliver up to 90 miles of range in just 30 minutes. The company collaborates with various partners, including grocery stores, automotive manufacturers, hotels, and local governments, to strategically deploy its charging stations. EVgo offers flexible pricing models such as Pay As You Go and membership options, ensuring accessible and convenient charging solutions for electric vehicle drivers.

StreetLight Data

Series B in 2016
StreetLight Data, Inc. specializes in cloud-based analytics solutions aimed at enhancing transportation management for both companies and government entities. Its primary product, StreetLight InSight, is an online platform that analyzes mobility patterns through Big Data, transforming anonymous location data from mobile devices into actionable insights for transportation engineers, urban planners, and property developers. Additionally, the company offers RouteScience, which organizes disparate location data into cohesive travel patterns. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Richmond, Virginia, and Vancouver, Canada, StreetLight Data enables users to make informed decisions regarding infrastructure deployment and transportation planning, ultimately contributing to the development of smarter cities.

Mercatus

Series B in 2016
Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

Powerhouse Dynamics

Series B in 2014
PowerHouse Dynamics, Inc. develops enterprise energy and asset management systems for portfolios of small commercial facilities. It offers SiteSage, an enterprise energy and asset management platform that centralizes control, analysis, and management of energy-consuming equipment. The company’s platform also provides modules for remote equipment and HVAC control, food safety, and utility bill management; and offers rebate management, deployment management, and support and advisory services. It serves restaurants, convenience stores, retail stores, homes, and other commercial facilities. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Newton, Massachusetts. As of April 1, 2019, PowerHouse Dynamics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of The Middleby Corporation.

Sungevity

Venture Round in 2014
Sungevity specializes in the development and installation of solar electric systems for residential properties. The company provides remote solar design services, allowing homeowners to access customized solar solutions without the need for on-site consultations. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, residential customers are increasingly able to benefit from solar energy economically. Sungevity has contributed to the installation of over 100,000 rooftop systems in the U.S., with the potential for significant growth as the market expands. The company focuses on making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for clients through its comprehensive services, which include design, financing, and maintenance of solar systems.

Mercatus

Series A in 2014
Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

FLS Energy

Venture Round in 2014
FLS Energy opened its doors in 2006 and since then has successfully developed nearly 100 solar energy projects! Our talented industry certified teams offer complete in-house system design, engineering, and turnkey project development. As a client of FLS, you are guaranteed to receive the same high level of excellence the market has come to expect from FLS Energy associates

Simple Energy

Series B in 2014
Simple Energy is a customer engagement platform focused on motivating individuals to save energy. The company develops data-driven software that informs users about their energy consumption and encourages them to adopt more sustainable practices. By making the process of energy conservation social, enjoyable, and straightforward, Simple Energy aims to create lasting behavioral changes in how people use energy. The platform helps users understand their energy usage and identify opportunities for savings, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Proterra

Series C in 2014
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Clean Focus

Private Equity Round in 2014
CleanFocus Energy specializes in renewable energy analysis and high-end solar installations in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco counties. Their mission is to provide highly customized solutions that maximize energy output, increase the return on capital invested and shorten the payback period for residential and commercial clients.

GSSG Solar

Private Equity Round in 2014
GSSG Solar, LLC is a private investment firm specializing in making investments in development stage and operational solar projects worldwide. The firm also provides advisory services. The firm was founded in 2012 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Denver, Colorado, and Tokyo, Japan.

The Earth Partners

Private Equity Round in 2014
The Earth Partners, founded in 2008 and based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, specializes in compensatory mitigation through mitigation banks and permittee responsible mitigation sites. The company provides land restoration and bio-energy services aimed at rebuilding essential ecosystem functions, such as soils, water resources, and habitats. Its offerings include managing pine forests, restoring organic forest ecosystems, removing invasive brush, and reestablishing native prairie grass. This enables clients in the environmental services sector to effectively assess, acquire, and manage complex assets while executing large-scale land restoration projects.

Sun World

Private Equity Round in 2014
Sun World International is a farming company focused on fruit genetics, research, development, and licensing, aimed at creating sustainable new fruit varieties. The company specializes in breeding, marketing, and producing premium produce, including a comprehensive range of seedless grapes, sweet peppers, stone fruits, and other unique fruits and vegetables. Through its innovative approach, Sun World enhances the quality and productivity of crops, optimizing them for yield, flavor, and appearance, thereby contributing to advancements in agricultural practices.

Sungevity

Private Equity Round in 2013
Sungevity specializes in the development and installation of solar electric systems for residential properties. The company provides remote solar design services, allowing homeowners to access customized solar solutions without the need for on-site consultations. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, residential customers are increasingly able to benefit from solar energy economically. Sungevity has contributed to the installation of over 100,000 rooftop systems in the U.S., with the potential for significant growth as the market expands. The company focuses on making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for clients through its comprehensive services, which include design, financing, and maintenance of solar systems.

Mercatus

Series A in 2013
Mercatus, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing an investment and asset management platform tailored for the energy sector. Founded in 2009 and based in San Francisco, the company offers a comprehensive solution that streamlines the entire energy investment life cycle, from asset origination to operation. Its platform enhances productivity across cross-functional teams and provides management with real-time insights into portfolio performance and risk metrics. Mercatus's innovative tools, including a technology-augmented PDF data extraction service, address the complexities of data management and analysis in private markets. The platform has successfully hosted over 110 gigawatts of energy projects worldwide, serving a diverse range of energy producers and facilitating improved investment compliance and decision-making processes.

StreetLight Data

Series A in 2013
StreetLight Data, Inc. specializes in cloud-based analytics solutions aimed at enhancing transportation management for both companies and government entities. Its primary product, StreetLight InSight, is an online platform that analyzes mobility patterns through Big Data, transforming anonymous location data from mobile devices into actionable insights for transportation engineers, urban planners, and property developers. Additionally, the company offers RouteScience, which organizes disparate location data into cohesive travel patterns. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Richmond, Virginia, and Vancouver, Canada, StreetLight Data enables users to make informed decisions regarding infrastructure deployment and transportation planning, ultimately contributing to the development of smarter cities.

Simple Energy

Series A in 2013
Simple Energy is a customer engagement platform focused on motivating individuals to save energy. The company develops data-driven software that informs users about their energy consumption and encourages them to adopt more sustainable practices. By making the process of energy conservation social, enjoyable, and straightforward, Simple Energy aims to create lasting behavioral changes in how people use energy. The platform helps users understand their energy usage and identify opportunities for savings, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Sungevity

Private Equity Round in 2013
Sungevity specializes in the development and installation of solar electric systems for residential properties. The company provides remote solar design services, allowing homeowners to access customized solar solutions without the need for on-site consultations. As solar panel prices continue to decrease, residential customers are increasingly able to benefit from solar energy economically. Sungevity has contributed to the installation of over 100,000 rooftop systems in the U.S., with the potential for significant growth as the market expands. The company focuses on making clean, renewable energy accessible and affordable for clients through its comprehensive services, which include design, financing, and maintenance of solar systems.

Proterra

Series B in 2012
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Proterra

Series B in 2012
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Indow

Series A in 2012
Indow Windows provides people with comfort and quiet while helping them achieve financial and environmental harmony. Indow Windows are window inserts that press into place on the inside of existing window frames with no nails, screws, or adhesives. It gives all of the energy-saving benefits of double pane windows but has the bonus feature of reducing the noise coming in from outside by 50% or more. An Indow Window is made of a sheet of acrylic glazing edged with our patented Compression Tube. The simple yet elegant design creates a very low profile when installed so that the product disappears and its own Home's beauty shines through. Indow Windows was founded by CEO, Sam Pardue with the mission of maximizing carbon reductions and customer comfort and savings.

StreetLight Data

Seed Round in 2012
StreetLight Data, Inc. specializes in cloud-based analytics solutions aimed at enhancing transportation management for both companies and government entities. Its primary product, StreetLight InSight, is an online platform that analyzes mobility patterns through Big Data, transforming anonymous location data from mobile devices into actionable insights for transportation engineers, urban planners, and property developers. Additionally, the company offers RouteScience, which organizes disparate location data into cohesive travel patterns. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Richmond, Virginia, and Vancouver, Canada, StreetLight Data enables users to make informed decisions regarding infrastructure deployment and transportation planning, ultimately contributing to the development of smarter cities.

Proterra

Series A in 2011
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.
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