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VP – Acquisitions

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Generate Capital

Generate Capital

201-500 employees

Provides sustainable infrastructure solutions and risk management

Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$180k - $225kAnnually

+ Bonus

Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Finance & Banking
Requirements
  • 10+ years of renewable energy asset M&A experience including structured finance modelling
  • Experience developing, acquiring and financing renewable energy portfolios; experience with distributed assets is a plus
  • Superb analytical, interpersonal and negotiating skills
  • Strong investment judgement and understanding of the balance between risk management and upside capture
  • Experience leading a high functioning deal-team
  • Ability to operate autonomously and exceed expectations with minimal guidance
  • Unimpeachable integrity and glowing references
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, and listening as well as strong writing, editing, and basic design skills
  • High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges
  • Intellectual agility, curiosity, and creativity; problem-solving is your default mode
  • Entrepreneurial spirit: flexibility, comfort with risk, recognition that 'perfect can be the enemy of the good'
Responsibilities
  • Value, diligence, structure and negotiate portfolio acquisitions of energy generation investments
  • Weigh deal risks and commercial tradeoffs to secure a risk profile appropriate for the return profile
  • Run diligence and documentation processes, leading to an efficient and well-organized transaction process.
  • Support the capital markets team in closing project finance transactions including tax equity and backleverage debt
  • Develop and sustain long-lasting relationships with new and existing developer partners and financing partners
  • Captain transactions through the investment process including managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and advisors
  • Oversee internal investment memo writing and participate in investment committee presentations for project acquisitions and financings
  • Partner with internal portfolio finance, project delivery and asset management teams to ensure (i) assets are funded, constructed and operated as expected and (ii) any learnings are flowed back into upfront underwriting

Generate Capital focuses on transforming technology projects into sustainable infrastructure, allowing clients to avoid unnecessary risks and expenses. The company takes on all project-related risks, including initial investments and long-term management, making it easier for clients like technology firms, city managers, and energy managers to achieve their sustainability goals without needing extensive expertise. Unlike traditional utilities that may be slow to innovate, Generate Capital provides reliable and adaptable energy and resource solutions tailored to customer needs. Their revenue comes from long-term contracts, which are secured by assuming upfront costs and risks associated with the projects.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$6.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

22%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

22%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Generate Capital's significant investments, such as the £38M in GrowUp and $650M in Pine Gate Renewables, demonstrate its strong financial backing and commitment to sustainable projects.
  • The company's partnerships with innovative firms like GrowUp and Pine Gate Renewables highlight its role in advancing sustainable and clean energy solutions.
  • Generate Capital's expansion of its Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform through the incorporation of Alturus enhances its ability to provide comprehensive, scalable solutions to a diverse clientele.

What critics are saying

  • The high capital investment and risk assumption model could strain Generate Capital's financial resources if projects do not perform as expected.
  • The sustainable infrastructure sector is highly competitive, with traditional utilities and new entrants potentially challenging Generate Capital's market position.

What makes Generate Capital unique

  • Generate Capital's unique business model of assuming all project risks, including capital investment and long-term operations management, sets it apart from traditional utilities.
  • The company's focus on sustainable infrastructure and its ability to transform technology projects into infrastructure solutions make it a pioneer in the sector.
  • Generate Capital's approach of securing long-term contracts by taking on upfront costs ensures a steady revenue stream, unlike competitors who may rely on more volatile revenue models.

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