Pegasus, Emerald and Third Prime Invest in Phase Change Energy Solutions

PowerGEM Acquires Cambridge Energy Solutions

November 7, 2024

Energy

PowerGEM, a PE-backed provider of power grid and energy market simulation software, has merged with Cambridge Energy Solutions (CES) to combine complementary energy market modeling and pricing simulation products. The deal expands PowerGEM's software portfolio and capabilities for short- and long-term electricity market simulation to better serve traders, financial firms, utilities and other power market participants.

Energy Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in PROENERGY

September 5, 2024

Energy

Energy Capital Partners (ECP) has acquired a majority interest in PROENERGY Holdings, a vertically integrated aeroderivative gas turbine platform with a 2.4 GW fleet of contracted peakers and global turbine services. The transaction (terms not disclosed) transfers control from affiliates of Eos Partners and ACON Investments to ECP, which will support PROENERGY's platform expansion, growth initiatives, and continued operations under existing leadership.

GEF Capital Partners Invests in Next Step Energy Solutions

January 17, 2024

Energy

GEF Capital Partners has completed a growth investment in Next Step Energy Solutions (NSES), a Littleton, Colorado–based provider of turnkey LED lighting retrofit and tech-enabled energy efficiency services. The investment will help NSES expand its customer base and geographic reach across the United States to meet growing demand for energy efficiency solutions.

Crestview Partners Acquires Emerald EMS from New Water Capital

January 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Crestview Partners has completed the acquisition of Emerald EMS from New Water Capital, with Emerald's CEO Vic Giglio continuing to lead the company. Headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, Emerald is a high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing services provider operating six U.S. facilities and one in China; financial terms were not disclosed. Crestview intends to invest in the business and pursue additional add-ons and capability expansion to accelerate Emerald's growth.

TA Associates and True Wind Capital Make Strategic Growth Investment in e-Emphasys Technologies

November 17, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

TA Associates and True Wind Capital announced a strategic growth investment in e-Emphasys Technologies, a Cary, North Carolina–based provider of cloud-based ERP and dealer management (DMS) software for equipment dealers and rental companies. Financial terms were not disclosed; representatives from both investors will join e-Emphasys' board to support the company's geographic expansion and product growth.

Ember Infrastructure Makes $35M Growth Investment in Caban Systems

June 17, 2021

Energy

Ember Infrastructure, a private equity platform focused on low-carbon infrastructure, has invested $35 million in Caban Systems to support the company’s manufacturing scale-up and expansion of its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) offerings. The capital will increase Caban’s manufacturing capacity, accelerate deployment of its lithium‑ion storage and energy management systems, and help the company deliver clean, distributed energy solutions to telecommunications and digital infrastructure customers globally.