Project in Cleantech

Name: Private Investment Partnership Pipeline, Asia-Pacific Partnership & Department of State

Location: India and China

Status: Completed

On behalf of the Asia-Pacific Partnership for Clean Development and Climate, the Cazneau team (as Origo) has been working with specialized investment advisory firm, Environmental Capital Group to develop public-private partnerships catalyzing clean technology deployment in India and China. The program sought to connect viable clean technology companies and clean infrastructure projects with sources of public and private funding, business partners, and government programs. Through this program, Origo was working to advance development and market adoption of low carbon technologies to materially impact climate change.

Bridging the Public-Private Divide

Private equity firms, venture capitalists, and other institutions have begun investing in clean technology thanks to attractive market opportunities and supportive government policies. These cleantech investments have helped to nurture environmentally friendly technologies in a range of business sectors, such as renewable energy and energy efficiency. At the same time, public agencies have sought clean development that supports environmental sustainability as well as social and economic development goals. By linking public and private sector objectives Origo sought to make it easier for investors to support clean technologies in markets that may be unfamiliar or difficult to navigate.

Wide Ranging Sector and Deal Coverage

The PIPP Program supported proven technologies and management teams across all sectors commonly associated with clean development. High priority was given to opportunities that promised to significantly improve carbon abatement where financing and implementation were already underway. In addition to supporting domestic clean technology companies and clean infrastructure projects within India and China, the Cazneau team was working with international companies looking to develop clean energy projects or to establish businesses in India or China.