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Ara Partners is a private equity firm that invests in and scales companies facilitating the industrial transition to net-zero. It targets high-polluting industrial sectors, applying operational expertise, carbon accounting, and governmental insight. This approach accelerates growth for businesses providing critical decarbonization solutions, aligning commercial success with environmental impact.
Co-founded in 2017 by Charles Cherington and Troy Thacker, Ara Partners formed from an insight into the industrial economy's need for emissions reduction. Their core mission is to measurably decarbonize industrial sectors. They built the firm to address this imperative through specialized investment and strategic partnerships.
Ara Partners collaborates with industrial companies, offering capital and guidance to expand sustainable technologies and services. The firm assists businesses in optimizing operations and developing long-term decarbonization plans. Its vision aims to cultivate a sustainable future by advancing companies essential for achieving net-zero targets throughout the industrial sector.
Key people at Ara Partners.
Ara Partners was founded in 2017 by Troy Thacker (Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Member of Investment Committee) and Charles Cherington (Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Member of Investment Committee).
Ara Partners was founded in 2017 by Troy Thacker (Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Member of Investment Committee) and Charles Cherington (Co-Founder, Managing Partner & Member of Investment Committee).
Key people at Ara Partners.
Ara Partners has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $100.0M Series D in Utility Global in February 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Utility Global | $100.0M Series D | APG, ARA Partners | — |
