CAPRICORN INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

Thesis

Capricorn Investment Group LLC, founded in 2000, is a prominent investment firm focused on sustainable and impact-driven investing. Their core philosophy is that sustainable practices enhance risk-adjusted returns. They invest across multiple asset classes and geographies with a long-term perspective, focusing on deep technology companies, particularly those in climate solutions. Capricorn also invests in public and private asset managers as long-term, minority GP stakes investors and is an active ESG investor. Their investment appetite includes Buyout strategies and they have a presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Sectors of interest include Climate & Energy, Hardware & Semiconductors, Mobility & Transportation, Manufacturing, AI, Defense & Space, Data & Analytics, and Biotech & Life Sciences. As of March 31, 2026, AUM was approximately $23 billion, with other reports indicating figures around $18.9 billion and $12 billion. The average disclosed round size for their investments is approximately $140.0 million.

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