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Greenbelt Capital’s $1 Billion Fund Fuels Energy Transition

Climate Tech Partners’ $50M Fund for Decarbonization Ventures

AllianzGI Opens ESG Funds to Defense, Shaking Up Europe’s Green Investing

IFC Commits $100M to TPG’s Climate Fund for Global South

Octopus Energy’s Astris Fund Opens Clean Energy to More Investors

Power Move: $330M Fund Fuels Decarbonization Drive Across North America

Power Sustainable, a subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada, has launched a $330 million private equity strategy focused on accelerating decarbonization in North America. The fund, backed by major institutions like Canada Life and Export Development Canada, targets established U.S. and Canadian middle-market companies in high-impact sectors such as energy, industry, transportation, and the built environment. Rather than speculative startups, the focus is on proven businesses that need capital and support to scale their climate-positive solutions. Led by Karine Khatcherian and Martin Aares, the strategy emphasizes collaboration with management teams to build long-term resilience and sustainability. This initiative signals a growing role for private capital in bridging the climate investment gap and future-proofing the economy.

Pioneer Raises $1.2 Billion for Article 9 Sustainable Infrastructure Fund

Pioneer Point Partners, a London-based sustainable infrastructure firm, raised €1.1 billion (USD$1.2 billion) for its second fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II, exceeding its €800 million target in just 12 months. Classified as Article 9 under the EU’s SFDR, the fund focuses on energy transition and environment sectors in Western Europe’s lower mid-market. It attracted pension funds, insurers, and endowments, with over 50% of commitments from existing investors. The fund has invested in Yeager Energy (Dutch geothermal) and OG Clean Fuels (clean fuel stations), with a third investment planned for Q2 2025. Pioneer’s strategy aligns with UN SDGs, targeting high-impact projects like renewable energy and circular economy initiatives to support Europe’s climate neutrality goals.

New York State Pension Fund Commits $2.4 Billion to Climate Investment Strategies

Excelsior Energy Capital Raises $1 Billion for Second Renewable Energy Fund

The $1 billion close of Excelsior’s Renewable Energy Fund II represents a strong endorsement of the firm’s disciplined investment approach and highlights the growing interest in clean energy solutions as part of the global shift toward sustainability.

JPMorgan AM Raises $1.5 Billion for Forest & Climate Solutions Fund

JPMorgan AM raises $1.5B for a forest-focused fund that combines sustainable timber production with carbon sequestration, setting a benchmark for climate-aligned investment strategies.

Quanta Issues $10 Billion Green Bond to Fund Waste Heat Recovery Tech

Quanta’s $10B green bond funds waste heat recovery tech, expected to generate $18.4B annually. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, it marks a major step for climate-focused finance.

The Rise of ESG in Private Equity and Venture Capital

Private capital is at a turning point. With sustainability-linked assets surging past $1 trillion, and limited partners increasingly demanding accountability, ESG is no longer optional—it's transformative. Investors, regulators, and even customers are reshaping the private market playbook. As a result, private equity and venture capital firms are rapidly embedding ESG into every stage of the investment lifecycle. Today, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms are weaving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into the fabric of how they assess, manage, and grow companies. And they’re not just responding to external pressure from regulators or investors. They’re doing it because ESG-aligned companies are showing stronger performance, lower risk profiles, and better long-term returns. In this deep dive, we'll explore how ESG is reshaping private equity and venture capital across the globe. We'll look at what's driving this change, how firms are implementing ESG in practice—from due diligence to term sheets to portfolio monitoring—and discuss the challenges (including the ever-present risk of greenwashing). Along the way, we'll spotlight real-world examples of firms walking the talk on ESG, and peek into future trends like impact-linked bonuses, biodiversity metrics, and ESG playbooks for startups.