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CleanCapital has raised $2.1B across 6 funding rounds.
Key people at CleanCapital.
CleanCapital has raised $2.1B in total across 6 funding rounds.
CleanCapital is a New York City-based financial technology platform that connects institutional and individual investors with commercial clean energy projects. The company facilitates direct investments into distributed solar and energy storage assets across the United States, aiming to lower capital costs and increase overall sector efficiency. To date, the firm has deployed more than $1 billion into the energy transition and currently owns and operates a portfolio of over 100 commercial and industrial-scale solar projects. The organization manages nearly $150 million in operating solar assets, utilizing a model that provides transparent, low-fee access to renewable energy infrastructure. CleanCapital has executed these acquisitions and project financings alongside key institutional partners like CarVal Investors, while building a leadership team that includes Chief Investment Officer Julia Bell. CleanCapital was founded in 2015 by Thomas Byrne and Jon Powers.
CleanCapital has raised $2.1B in total across 6 funding rounds.
CleanCapital's investors include Recep C. Kendircioglu, Manulife Investment Management, Jerry Keefe, 7BC Venture Capital, Capital Factory, E-Merge, Fresco Capital, Nephila Advisors, Practical Venture Capital, Recursive Ventures, Results Junkies, Rubicon VC.
Key people at CleanCapital.
CleanCapital has raised $2.1B across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $185.0M Debt in December 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $185M Debt Financing | — | — | Announced |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $145M Venture Round | Recep C. Kendircioglu | — | Announced |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $500M Venture Round | Recep C. Kendircioglu | — | Announced |
| Apr 20, 2021 | $300M Venture Round | Manulife Investment Management | — | Announced |
| Apr 10, 2018 | $1B Debt Financing | Jerry Keefe | — | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2017 | $4M Series A | — | 7BC Venture Capital, Capital Factory, Emergence Capital, Fresco Capital, Nephila Advisors, Practical Venture Capital, Recursive Ventures, Results Junkies, Rubicon VC, SeedInvest, Techstars, Larry Braitman, Lawrence Braitman, William Boebel, Barney Schauble, Bradley Pattelli, Jeff Phillips, JON Barlow, RON Suber | Announced |
CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy investment firm founded in 2015, specializing in the acquisition, development, construction, ownership, operation, and investment in middle-market solar and energy storage projects.[1][2][3][4] Its mission is to accelerate the flow of institutional capital into distributed generation (DG) projects to combat climate change, deliver affordable clean energy to businesses, schools, non-profits, and municipalities, and support a net-zero energy future while generating attractive returns for investors.[1][2][7] The firm focuses on the commercial/industrial solar segment—between residential and utility-scale—including rooftop arrays, carports, community solar, power-purchase agreements, and agrovoltaics, managing nearly 300 sites and actively expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions like a recent 23-megawatt addition.[1][5]
CleanCapital was founded in 2015 in New York with a singular focus on channeling capital into the middle-market solar sector to address climate change, one of the greatest global challenges.[1][2][7][8] Key details on founders or specific partners are not detailed in available sources, but the company emerged from a recognition of the need to scale distributed generation projects amid growing renewable energy demand.[2] Its evolution has broadened from solar to include energy storage, with an emphasis on navigating complex deal paths for faster liquidity, portfolio management of operating assets, and innovations in climate finance, including ESG-driven strategies.[1][3][5][6]
CleanCapital rides the renewable energy transition trend, particularly the surge in distributed generation fueled by climate imperatives, net-zero goals, and rising energy demands from AI data centers and electrification.[1][2] Its timing aligns with policy support for energy dominance, land-use optimization via agrovoltaics, and market forces like fossil fuel reduction and economic growth through local partnerships.[1] By injecting capital into middle-market projects, it influences the ecosystem by scaling clean megawatts, fostering developer growth, enhancing energy security, and countering solar land-use criticisms, thereby accelerating broader adoption of renewables.[1][4][5]
CleanCapital is poised for continued portfolio expansion through acquisitions and new builds in solar and storage, capitalizing on AI-driven energy demand and decarbonization mandates.[1][5][6] Trends like agrovoltaics, ESG integration, and institutional capital inflows will shape its trajectory, potentially amplifying its role in utility-scale pipelines and climate finance innovations.[1][3][8] As it evolves, expect greater influence in the clean energy ecosystem, driving more megawatts to the grid and redefining middle-market viability in a net-zero world—proving its 2015 mission remains prescient amid accelerating global shifts.[2][7]
