Capricorn Investment Group Overview

  • Investor Type
  • Impact Investing

  • Status
  • Active

  • Professionals
  • 17

Professionals

  • Investments
  • 166

  • Portfolio
  • 48

  • Exits
  • 45

Exits

Capricorn Investment Group General Information

Company Description

Founded in 2001, Capricorn Investment Group is an impact investment firm based in Palo Alto, California. The firm invests in deep technology companies focused on climate solutions. The firm also invests in public and private asset managers as long-term, minority, GP stakes investors. The firm focuses on environmental, health, & social impact.

Business Details

Website
www.capricornllc.com
Year Founded
2000
Investor Status
Actively Seeking New Investments
Trade Association
Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
Primary Investor Type
Impact Investing
Other Investor Types
Growth/Expansion
Corporate Office
  • 250 University Avenue
  • Suite 300
  • Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • United States
+1 (650)

Capricorn Investment Group Investments (166)

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Company Stage Lead Partner
Summit Nanotech 18-Mar-2025 Later Stage VC Energy Refining Generating Revenue
Closed Loop Partners 10-Feb-2025 Private Equity Generating Revenue
Helion 28-Jan-2025 Alternative Energy Equipment Generating Revenue
Harbinger 14-Jan-2025 Automotive Generating Revenue
Electra (Iron and Steel Mining) 02-Jan-2025 Iron and Steel Mining Generating Revenue
Devensys Cybersecurity 01-Jan-2025 Security Services (B2B) Generating Revenue
Lafayette Square 27-Dec-2024 Asset Management Profitable
Fervo Energy 19-Dec-2024 Energy Infrastructure Generating Revenue
Encell Technology 11-Dec-2024 Later Stage VC Electrical Equipment Generating Revenue
Form Energy 09-Oct-2024 Later Stage VC Electrical Equipment Generating Revenue
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Capricorn Investment Group Exits (45)

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size
Halio 20-Feb-2025 Out of Business
Sustainable Development Acquisition I 13-Jul-2023
Liquidity 01-Jan-2023
Ezetap Mobile Solutions 16-Aug-2022
Raxium 04-May-2022
Planet Labs 07-Dec-2021
DEPCOM Power 30-Nov-2021
Navitas Semiconductor 19-Oct-2021
Innovium 05-Oct-2021 Merger/Acquisition
Metabiota 30-Sep-2021 Merger/Acquisition
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Capricorn Investment Group Fund Performance

Fund Name Vintage Size Dry Powder DPI RVPI TVPI IRR

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Capricorn Investment Group Investments by Industry, Year, and Region

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Capricorn Investment Group Co-Investors (329)

Name With Exits Lead Partner Series Industry
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Amazon.com Series chart Industry bar
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Temasek Holdings Series chart Industry bar
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Capricorn Investment Group Affiliates

Subsidiaries (1)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Martis Capital Management San Francisco, CA 2010

Capricorn Investment Group FAQs

  • What is Capricorn Investment Group?

    Founded in 2001, Capricorn Investment Group is an impact investment firm based in Palo Alto, California.

  • When was Capricorn Investment Group founded?

    Capricorn Investment Group was founded in 2000.

  • Where is Capricorn Investment Group headquartered?

    Capricorn Investment Group is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

  • What is Capricorn Investment Group's total asset value?

    Capricorn Investment Group has around in total assets under management.

  • How many investments has Capricorn Investment Group made?

    Capricorn Investment Group has made 166 investments.

  • What has Capricorn Investment Group invested in?

    Capricorn Investment Group has made numerous investments in companies like Summit Nanotech, Closed Loop Partners, and Helion within the Energy Refining, Private Equity, and Alternative Energy Equipment industries.

  • What has Capricorn Investment Group invested in recently?

    Capricorn Investment Group's latest investment was on 18-Mar-2025 in Summit Nanotech, a company within the Energy Refining industry.

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