Global Environment Fund

What is Global Environment Fund?

Global Environment Fund (GEF) is a global alternative asset manager and investment firm that focuses on the energy, CleanTech, and material science sectors, as well as real estate and construction. Founded in 1990 and headquartered at 4800 Montgomery Lane, Suite 450, Bethesda, Maryland, the firm leverages its expertise in debt and equity investments to support companies through seed, startup, early stage, expansion, and later stage funding. GEF primarily invests in high-growth clean energy, energy and resource efficiency, environmental, and sustainable natural resource management industries worldwide.

With a commitment to sustainability and impact investing, GEF aims to finance innovative businesses that deploy proven technologies, products, and services which enable a more resource-efficient economy. These companies often contribute to reducing energy consumption, raw material use, environmental and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the overall use of natural resources.

The technologies promoted by GEF's portfolio businesses may also address and mitigate environmental safety and security threats.

The firm's investment strategy is centered on creating long-term, sustainable value for investors by partnering with dynamic companies that are optimizing efficiency for their customers, thereby helping them achieve their business and financial objectives. GEF manages assets totaling around $1 billion and typically invests between $5 million and $25 million in its portfolio companies.

The firm's investment strategy and portfolio composition showcase its dedication to fostering environmental sustainability and resource productivity.

What they say:

We are the Global Environment Fund, established in 1990.

What we look for: We invest in businesses that provide cost-effective solutions, particularly in cleantech and enterprise software.