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Global Environment Fund Management

Impact investor

Bethesda · Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked

Also known as GEF MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

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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.

Invests inCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsSaaSAfricaAsia-PacificBethesdaBrazilGlobalLatin AmericaNorth America

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
Check
$10M – $40M
HQ
Bethesda, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1990
AUM
$116M
Tracked investments
87

Team · 11 people

from the firm's website
John Earhart· Chairman of the Board and Founding Partner

Co-founded GEF in 1990 alongside Jeff Leonard.

What they invest in

from 12 of 87 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×6Energy ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×3Climate Tech ×3Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:India×3United States×3Japan×1Singapore×1

Investments · 87 tracked

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Afram Plantation Limited
AGV Logística
All Logisticaall-logistica.com
América Latina Logística
Athena Technologies
Auroraaurora.aeroin𝕏

Aurora develops advanced air vehicles and enabling technologies, including aircraft configurations, autonomous systems, and propulsion, for government and commercial customers.

Deep TechRobotics

Aurora Flight Services Corporation
Blue Ridge ESOP Associates
Blue Ridge Numerics
Blueridgeesopblueridgeesop.com
Buenos Aires al Pacifico
Buenos Aires al Pacifico San Martin
Cantaloupe Systems
Cantaloupesyscantaloupesys.com
Cape Pine Investment Holdings
Cfdesigncfdesign.com
Chainalyticschainalytics.comin𝕏

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

Companhia de Saneamento do Parana
Comrentcomrent.com
ComRent International
Concord Enviro Systems
Concordenviroconcordenviro.inin

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

Dentistanbul
Deqingyuan
Derive Systemsderivesystems.com
Duoyuan
Empresas Verdes Argentina
ESDS
Essex Corporation
Euromediceuromedic.com
Geodex
Geodex Communications
Global Forest Products
Global Woods
Greenergygreenergy.hu
Greenko Group
Greenkogroupgreenkogroup.comin𝕏

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

Gro Wellgro-well.com𝕏

Gro-Well Brands produces all-natural, organic lawn and garden products including soils, ground covers, mulches, and manures, offered under brands such as Arizona's Best, GardenTime, and Nature's Way.

AgTechConsumer

GRO-WELL
Haverfieldhaverfield.com

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

Hijauan Bengkoka
Icleantechicleantech.com

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

IHC
Imvelo Forests
Indian Energy Exchangeiexindia.com𝕏

IEX is the operator of energy exchanges in India providing a marketplace for trading electricity and natural gas.

B2B MarketplacesEnergyEnterprise SoftwareNoida, IN

Indian Energy Exchange
Integrated Cleanroom Technologies Limited
International Hospital Corporation
Kalkitech
KEYW Corporation
Keywcorpkeywcorp.com
Kilombero Valley Teak Company Limited
Knight and Carver Wind Group
Luminae
MAEH
Modern Asia Environmental Holdings
Monte Alto Forestal
Mozwood
Neogas do Brasil
Niko Resources

Frequently asked questions

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.

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