Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Other • IT (& TMT) • Businesses Solutions • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Material Science |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage |
Investing | United States • Canada |
XMI Capital, operating under the commercial name CleanTech Partners, is a Venture Capital Fund with headquarters at 8500 Greenway Boulevard, Suite 100, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562, United States. They specialize in accelerating emerging technologies within the energy efficiency sector. With a keen focus on market-ready technologies that can substantially reduce energy consumption, their investment strategy does not merely orbit around financing but encompasses full-scale support of a technology's commercialization journey. They target niche markets in Wisconsin's key industries, such as pulp & paper, metal-casting, plastics, and food processing, recognizing that energy efficiency is not only beneficial for cost-reduction but also environmental sustainability. By providing financial assistance through energy efficiency and technology loans, they enable businesses to adopt upgrades that lead to significant energy savings and operational efficiency. Furthermore, CleanTech Partners differentiates themselves by offering tailored financing solutions to meet specific project needs, thus enhancing the potential for innovation and maximizing the benefits of energy efficiency without the burden of upfront costs. They pride themselves on their operative flexibility, expertise, and partnerships while avoiding the conventional one-size-fits-all approach in financing. CleanTech Partners also functions as a non-profit organization, building trust and fostering success through their collaborative partnerships rather than dictating management practices or overseeing operations. Their commitment to sustainability and green initiatives is evidenced through their mission to invest in ventures that align with their guiding principles, focused on driving down climate impact, lowering carbon emissions, and contributing to the creation of a more sustainable future.