Cogentrix Energy Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1983

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 533

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt Refin.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 16

  • Investments
  • 18

Cogentrix Energy General Information

Description

Developer of independent power generation assets intended for those aspiring to succeed in power plant operations and investments. The company specializes in acquiring, developing, constructing, operating, improving, and divesting power generation assets, including coal-fired, natural gas-fired, hydropower, and solar power assets, as well as provides technical oversight, maintenance, and project planning and coordination and related services, ensuring its clients enhance value and performance of the energy assets effectively.

Contact Information

Website
www.cogentrix.com
Formerly Known As
CGX Energy
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Private Equity-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place
  • Suite 300
  • Charlotte, NC 28277
  • United States
+1 (704)
Primary Industry
Energy Infrastructure
Other Industries
Energy Production
Other Energy Services
Vertical(s)
CleanTech, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas
Corporate Office
  • 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place
  • Suite 300
  • Charlotte, NC 28277
  • United States
+1 (704)

Cogentrix Energy Timeline

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Cogentrix Energy Valuation & Funding

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Cogentrix Energy Comparisons

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Developer of independent power generation assets intended for those aspiring to succeed in power plant operations and in
Energy Infrastructure
Charlotte, NC
533 As of 2012

Chicago, IL
 

Chicago, IL
 
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Cogentrix Energy Competitors (10)

One of Cogentrix Energy’s 10 competitors is Invenergy, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Chicago, IL.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Invenergy Private Equity-Backed Chicago, IL
Hecate Energy Formerly PE-Backed Chicago, IL
Talen Energy Formerly PE-Backed Houston, TX
Competitive Power Ventures Private Equity-Backed Silver Spring, MD
Isagen Private Equity-Backed Medellin, Colombia
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Cogentrix Energy Signals

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Cogentrix Energy Investors

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Cogentrix Energy Investments (18)

Cogentrix Energy’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Optim Energy Altura Cogen. The deal was made on 19-Aug-2021.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Optim Energy Altura Cogen 19-Aug-2021 Buyout/LBO Electric Utilities
Panda Patriot 17-Jun-2020 Corporate Asset Purchase Other Energy
Panda Liberty Power Project 27-Mar-2020 Buyout/LBO Other Energy
Emera New England Gas-Fired Generation Facilities 29-Mar-2019 Buyout/LBO Other Energy
Hamilton Holdings II (A Combined Cycle Power Generating Portfolio) 01-Jan-2019 Buyout/LBO Other Energy
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Cogentrix Energy Exits (12)

Cogentrix Energy’s most recent exit was on 17-Jun-2020 from Panda Patriot. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Panda Patriot 17-Jun-2020 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Panda Liberty Power Project 27-Mar-2020 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Nautilus Hydro 08-Jun-2016 Completed
  • 2 buyers
RISEC Holdings (Johnston) 17-Dec-2015 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Red Oak Power 07-Nov-2013 Buyout/LBO Completed
  • 2 buyers
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Cogentrix Energy FAQs

  • When was Cogentrix Energy founded?

    Cogentrix Energy was founded in 1983.

  • Where is Cogentrix Energy headquartered?

    Cogentrix Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

  • What is the size of Cogentrix Energy?

    Cogentrix Energy has 533 total employees.

  • What industry is Cogentrix Energy in?

    Cogentrix Energy’s primary industry is Energy Infrastructure.

  • Is Cogentrix Energy a private or public company?

    Cogentrix Energy is a Private company.

  • What is Cogentrix Energy’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Cogentrix Energy is .

  • How much funding has Cogentrix Energy raised over time?

    Cogentrix Energy has raised $1.25B.

  • Who are Cogentrix Energy’s investors?

    Carnelian Energy Capital and Quantum Capital Group (Houston) have invested in Cogentrix Energy.

  • Who are Cogentrix Energy’s competitors?

    Invenergy, Hecate Energy, Talen Energy, Competitive Power Ventures, and Isagen are some of the 10 competitors of Cogentrix Energy.

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