Generate Capital
Private equitySan Francisco · Series C–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Generate Capital invests in mission-critical sustainable infrastructure essential to the energy transition and decarbonization. The firm operates as a developer, financier, and long-term owner of assets spanning renewable energy (solar, storage), agricultural innovation (vertical farms, greenhouses), waste and water management, green hydrogen, and critical data center infrastructure. It deploys both equity and debt capital to scale infrastructure that addresses climate change and creates resilient returns amid favorable market conditions.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteAppointed CEO and Chairman in September 2025, leading the firm's positioning to capitalize on opportunities in the evolving energy market.
Investment industry leader appointed as President of Generate Capital in December 2023.
Chief Financial Officer who stepped down from his role in November 2024.
General Counsel of Generate Capital who serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law's Sustainable Business Law Hub.
Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer in November 2024.
Appointed Global Head of Investor Solutions within the Capital Formation team in March 2025.
Investment professional at Generate Capital who provides expert commentary on major energy transition winners.
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathPioneering developer of green hydrogen projects
Virginia-based operator of state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic farms
School bus manufacturer partnering with Generate Capital on electric school bus fleet solutions
Virginia-based developer and operator of high-tech greenhouses
Large-scale battery storage developer
Portfolio operator specializing in North American anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas projects
UK-based vertical farm producer of locally grown, pesticide-free greens
Steel producer developing an electric arc furnace micro-mill for sustainable steel production
Leading renewable energy developer for utility-scale solar and storage
Developer of innovative liquid waste treatment technology for wastewater and biosolids processing
Developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications including AI and Bitcoin mining
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Generate Capital invest at?
- Generate Capital invests at the Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Generate Capital focus on?
- Generate Capital focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Data & Infrastructure, Energy.
- Where is Generate Capital located?
- Generate Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Generate Capital lead rounds?
- Generate Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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