Global Environment Fund Management
Impact investorBethesda · Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked
Also known as GEF MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
Investment thesis
GEF partners with growing, dynamic companies whose technologies, products and services improve energy and resource efficiency and environmental quality across the global economy. The firm targets businesses that 'lighten the footprint' of traditional industries by cutting energy consumption, reducing emissions, and using natural resources more efficiently, and that may also address environmental safety and security threats. As a pioneer in sustainability and impact investing, GEF aims to build long-term, sustainable value for its investors by backing companies that drive efficiency gains for their customers and help meet their business and financial objectives.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 17 of 79 portfolio companiesCleantech ×8Energy ×7Advanced Manufacturing ×4Climate Tech ×4Hardware ×4Enterprise Software ×3AgTech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2
HQs:India×5United States×3Singapore×2Japan×1Tanzania×1
Investments · 79 tracked
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A global business and technology services firm offering consulting, digital transformation, AI enablement, and connectivity services to enterprise clients across industries worldwide.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Concord Enviro provides water treatment and reuse solutions, including reverse osmosis and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems offered through plug-and-play and pay-per-use models.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate Tech
Continuum provides software to manage and digitize reverse logistics for wholesale distribution, handling post-sales processes such as returns, warranties, and repairs.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
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Co-investorsClocktower VenturesSingular
Derive Systems is an automotive technology company that develops software to optimize vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and safety through ECU calibration, delivered via handheld programmers.
HardwareMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersStructural Capital
Greenko Group develops and operates renewable energy and energy storage projects, focusing on the mid-stream segments of the energy transition to provide firm, dispatchable renewable power.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
PJ Helicopters operates a helicopter lift service for utility, forestry, construction, and other industrial sectors, with over 50 aircraft across the United States.
Construction TechLogistics & Supply ChainUnited States, US
iClean designs, develops, and manufactures products and equipment for cleanroom interiors, and provides integrated turnkey cleanroom solutions with controlled and monitored environmental conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware
IEX is the operator of energy exchanges in India providing a marketplace for trading electricity and natural gas.
B2B MarketplacesEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNoida, IN
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersLightspeed Venture Partners
Kalkitech provides data acquisition middleware, software, hardware, and integration services for the energy and utility industry, helping utilities, smart meter OEMs, and system integrators collect and exchange real-time operational data across edge, cloud, and control centers.
CleantechEnergyIoTBengaluru, IN
KVTC operates a plantation teak forestry and integrated timber processing business in a remote region of Tanzania, growing and sustainably harvesting teak while managing over 20,000 hectares of native forests and wetlands.
AgTechImpact & Social GoodNew Materials
Modern Asia Environmental Holdings (MAEH), a member of Dowa Eco-System Co., Ltd, provides industrial waste management services in Singapore, including collection of hazardous and non-hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, industrial cleaning, recycling, incineration, and the sale of solvents and chemicals.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechSingapore, SG
Rishabh Group manufactures energy efficiency and electrical automation products, including analog panel meters, low-voltage current transformers, and metering and instrumentation devices, serving industries such as automotive, food, pharmaceuticals, and nuclear.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardware
Shakti Pumps manufactures energy-efficient pumping products including solar water pumps, submersible pumps, industrial pumps, and residential water systems.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergy
Signature Control Engineering was a cure monitoring technology provider that has ceased operations.
UPC Renewables develops utility-scale wind and solar farms, taking projects from early-stage development through operation.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySingapore, SG
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Continuum · thecorporatetreasurer.com · Aug 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Global Environment Fund Management made?
- Global Environment Fund Management has 80 tracked investments.
- What stage does Global Environment Fund Management invest at?
- Global Environment Fund Management invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Global Environment Fund Management's typical check size?
- Global Environment Fund Management typically writes checks of $10M – $40M.
- What sectors does Global Environment Fund Management focus on?
- Global Environment Fund Management focuses on Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, New Materials, SaaS.
- Where is Global Environment Fund Management located?
- Global Environment Fund Management is headquartered in Bethesda, US.
- Does Global Environment Fund Management lead rounds?
- Yes, Global Environment Fund Management leads investment rounds.
- Who does Global Environment Fund Management co-invest with?
- Global Environment Fund Management most often shares deals with Bessemer Venture Partners, Energy Impact Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, among 4 tracked co-investors.
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