Calpine Overview
- Year Founded
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1984

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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2,500

- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- (Announced)
- Financing Rounds
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76
- Investments
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40
Calpine General Information
Description
Provider of electricity generation services intended to support competitive power markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company generates electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with robust commercial, industrial and residential retail operations, enabling consumers to have access to clean and affordable energy.
Contact Information
Website
www.calpine.comCorporate Office
- 717 Texas Avenue
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Corporate Office
- 717 Texas Avenue
- Suite 1000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Calpine Timeline
Calpine Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Calpine Comparisons
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Calpine Competitors (26)
One of Calpine’s 26 competitors is Dynegy, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Dallas, TX.
Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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Dynegy | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Dallas, TX | ||||
Centrica | Corporation | Windsor, United Kingdom | ||||
Entergy | Corporation | New Orleans, LA | ||||
Electricite de France | Corporation | Paris, France | ||||
Avista (US) | Corporation | Spokane, WA |
Calpine Patents
Calpine Recent Patent Activity
Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
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US-20200172409-A1 | System and method to improve control of conductivity, free residual chlorine, level, andph in large cooling towers | Active | 21-Jan-2020 | ||
US-11505474-B2 | System and method to improve control of conductivity, free residual chlorine, level, and ph in large cooling towers | Active | 21-Jan-2020 | ||
US-9822664-B1 | Turbine exhaust cylinder baffle seal and method for installing turbine exhaust cylinder baffle seal | Inactive | 14-Mar-2013 | ||
US-20120183461-A1 | System and method for removing a contaminant from a gas stream | Active | 03-Nov-2010 | ||
US-20130058851-A1 | System and method for removing a contaminant from a gas stream | Active | 03-Nov-2010 | B01D53/64 |
Calpine Signals
Calpine Investors
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Calpine Investments & Acquisitions (40)
Calpine’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with GoodCharlie. The deal was made on 22-Nov-2024.
Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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GoodCharlie | 22-Nov-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Electric Utilities | ||
Lotus Infrastructure (550 MW Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas) | 02-Oct-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Other Energy | ||
Russell City Energy Center | 18-Dec-2019 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Other Energy | ||
Brazos Valley Power Plant | 02-Apr-2018 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Other Energy | ||
North American Power and Gas | 17-Jan-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Multi-Utilities |
Calpine Exits (2)
Calpine’s most recent exit was on 27-Aug-2001 from Saltend Energy Centre. The exit was categorized as .
Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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Saltend Energy Centre | 27-Aug-2001 | Completed |
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Acadia Power Partners | 08-Oct-1999 | Joint Venture | Completed |
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Affiliates
Subsidiaries (4)
Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
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GoodCharlie | Houston, TX | 2022 | |
North American Power and Gas | Houston, TX | 2009 | |
Champion Energy Marketing | Houston, TX | 2002 | |
Calpine Energy Solutions | San Diego, CA | 1998 |
Calpine FAQs
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When was Calpine founded?
Calpine was founded in 1984.
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Where is Calpine headquartered?
Calpine is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Calpine?
Calpine has 2,500 total employees.
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What industry is Calpine in?
Calpine’s primary industry is Electric Utilities.
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Is Calpine a private or public company?
Calpine is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Calpine?
The current valuation of Calpine is
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What is Calpine’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Calpine is
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How much funding has Calpine raised over time?
Calpine has raised $3.25B.
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Who are Calpine’s investors?
Pantheon Infrastructure, Access Industries, CPP Investments, and Energy Capital Partners have invested in Calpine.
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Who are Calpine’s competitors?
Dynegy, Centrica, Entergy, Electricite de France, and Avista (US) are some of the 26 competitors of Calpine.
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