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⚰️ innovating the inevitable: Building (and financing) FOAK Hardware to revolutionize the funeral industry 🌱🔧 At MEINE ERDE we're pioneering FOAK (first-of-a-kind) hardware to decarbonize an often overlooked sector: the funeral industry. We believe in the importance of achieving carbon neutrality in ALL aspects of life, including life's inevitable end, especially because it is a non-negotiable “buying” decision - you HAVE to choose one burial option. Navigating the FOAK "valley of death" requires innovative financing solutions, and this week's event with HV Capital offered invaluable insights. The top takeaways from the event were: •⁠ ⁠Financing for FOAK projects must be customised based on the scale of the project, ranging from small pilot projects to full-scale refinery operations. •⁠ ⁠A common strategy in FOAK financing is to secure loans secured by a project's (physical) assets. For MEINE ERDE, this is more challenging, given that our proprietary technology is entirely new to the market. •⁠ ⁠The decision to license/outsource vs. operate assets yourself has significant impact on the financing capabilities. Self-operating might result in higher profitability, but typically lacks the long-dated, guaranteed revenues that banks and other lenders want to see. What are your thoughts on this? We'd love to hear your experiences and share best practices - we can all just learn from each other. Max #FOAK #climatetech #hardware #meineerde #reerdigung Image Source: Extantia

The Hamilton Lane Quarterly Brief for Q2 2024 is fresh from the press with lots of interesting charts showing the state of the private markets universe. https://lnkd.in/dC--G8fZ #alternativeinvestments #privatemarkets #privateequity #realestate #infrastructure #privatecredit

Brookside Capital Partners "Electrifies" with an Investment in REI Utility Services LLC Brookside Capital Partners is pleased to announce its investment in REI Utility Services LLC ("REI"). Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Athens, TX, REI provides an array of services to electric co-operatives across east and central Texas. REI specializes in joint use management, which refers to the coordinated sharing of utility infrastructure, such as poles, conduits and towers, among multiple service providers in a geographic area. REI provides various high-value field, engineering, contract and admin services, to electric co-operatives that operate more than 75,000 distribution line miles across Texas. Brookside Capital Partners provided unitranche debt and an equity co-investment alongside co-investor, Graycliff Partners, to support the acquisition of REI by LP First Capital, an Austin, TX-based lower middle market private equity firm that invests in family and founder-owned companies across the commercial, consumer, healthcare and education services sectors. ABOUT BROOKSIDE CAPITAL PARTNERS Brookside has invested $1.3 billion since its founding in 2001. We are a leading provider of flexible capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, typically in the form of subordinated debt, unitranche loans and minority equity co-investments. Brookside generally invests $5 million to $30 million per transaction and has the resources to complete larger transactions, as well, by partnering with limited partners and associates. As a firm, we believe in partnership, collaboration, and achieving results together. We value the relationships with our sponsor and management partners and seek to find credit solutions that work for each unique situation. We deliver on our promises. INVESTMENT CRITERIA • >$15 million revenue • >$4 million EBITDA • EBITDA margins over 10% • Stable historical performance and predictable cash flows • Strong management teams • Identifiable competitive advantages PREFERRED SECTORS • Business Services • Consumer • Distribution • Healthcare Services • Manufacturing • Transportation & Logistics Please contact us or visit our website at www.brooksidecp.com for additional information. We welcome investment proposals and promise a prompt and confidential response.

A recent Propmodo article, “Once Considered Niche Financing, C-PACE Is Being Embraced by the Mainstream,” provides an overview of #CPACE and describes the surge in demand for it as one of least expensive sources of capital to fund pre-, mid-, or post-construction deals. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ge8nzZ5D

Our CEO & Founder, Mansoor Ghori participated in a Q&A with Real Estate Capital USA about how C-PACE has arrived as a mainstream financing tool for developers and property owners. Be sure to check out the full report below. #cpace #petros #financingthewayforward

I'm honored to have participated in a Q&A with Real Estate Capital USA about how C-PACE has arrived as a mainstream financing tool for developers and property owners. Read the full report below. #cpace #petros #financingthewayforward

Sidley advised Anthelion Capital on its #acquisition of the Energy business unit of Proterra Inc., an integrated electric bus and commercial vehicle power train manufacturer. The acquisition was made pursuant to a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Proterra and its subsidiary. The firm also advised Anthelion Capital in Proterra’s bankruptcy cases with respect to its second-lien loan to Proterra. The Sidley team was led by Thomas Califano, Dennis Twomey, Jackson Garvey, and John H. Butler. Read more below. #Chapter11 #restructuring

In a huge strategy shift, Lendlease is pivoting away from international #construction and #development, instead focusing purely on Australia. The change comes after the company has struggled financially, ostensibly brought on by challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. With low profitability on international #projects with lengthy timelines, the company is tightening its business model to focus on its strongest areas. As a result, the company will reduce its number of full-time employees by 1,400 in the next 18 months, some by divestment. The company will honor commitments in joint ventures, but much of its current land around the globe is up for sale. Read my latest: https://lnkd.in/eXUpVBkV

Skewb Ltd secures major funding to supercharge growth 🤝📈 Skewb, a provider of consultancy, digital transformation services and products to the energy and water sector, has announced a significant £6.25 million investment from BGF, one of the largest investors in the UK and Ireland. The funding will support the continued growth of the business as it looks to meet the demands of an expanding customer base. Skewb has grown revenue almost fourfold over the last three years. Skewb works alongside a large number of UK utilities and engineering partners, and employs 170 people, or ‘Skewbers’ as they’re known, from its headquarters in Warwick. The business, which was founded in 2018 by husband and wife team Shashi and Indu Seshadri, has built a reputation for enabling water and energy companies to tackle key challenges and achieve operational efficiencies. Continue reading... https://lnkd.in/e25k6M2H Clearwater International Corporate Finance, Freeths, Browne Jacobson, Claritas Tax #funding #finance #investing #growth #success #consulting #technology #businessnews #businessintelligence

If you would like to diversify your investment portfolio and access asset-backed investments that provide low correlation with traditional markets, as well as capital gains tax-free returns, then Bridgford Capital can help. Discuss your requirements with our team: https://lnkd.in/eC5Kzz5Q ▶ Cars are our passion, investment is our profession ◀ #BridgfordCapital #ClassicCar #Investing