OUR MISSION
Accelerating the Institutional Maturation of Sustainable Infrastructure
DATA DRIVEN APPROACH
Lieef identifies private markets where industry participants are transitioning towards sustainability but where institutional capital is not yet investing at scale. Through a proprietary process, we create tailored investment strategies for these markets, acting as a bridge to directly accelerate the participation of institutional capital.
Our approach recognizes that the capital we provide is just one component of the value we aim to deliver to our partners. We leverage our extensive industry relationships and operational experience in every investment, ensuring that we contribute meaningfully to the growth and sustainability of our partners' projects.
Selectivity is a cornerstone of our investment philosophy. We carefully choose whom we partner with, treating each investment with the perspective of holding it indefinitely. This long-term view aligns our interests with those of our partners, fostering collaboration and driving impactful results in sustainability-focused sectors.
Our decision for partnerships is always solely based upon our analysis, and not the involvement or validation of others.
OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Acquired over $10bn in emerging infrastructure projects and platforms as a control investor in four continents.
Created the EV Charging Power Purchase Agreement in 2018, which was validated by our utility partners.
Led the first non-recourse wind project debt financing as borrower and sponsor beyond the technical useful life in the United States.
Supported the creation of the global sustainability program at one of the world’s largest investment managers.
Successfully supported the creation of two sustainable investment platforms from inception, growing to over $30bn in total assets under management.
Co-created the merchant power price forecast used by one of the world’s largest investment managers for the United States, Canada, and Mexico for principal investments.
Deployed over $1.5bn into opportunistic renewables projects and development platforms, including merchant and distressed projects.
Executed over $250mm industry first non-recourse infrastructure debt financings as borrower.
OUR PROCESS
Combining thorough research, precise risk analysis, and proactive strategies is essential for success as an investor. At Lieef, we prioritize objective and factual information when evaluating opportunities presented to us. Our approach is grounded in objectivity, ensuring that each investment decision is based on facts and figures rather than speculative narratives. This commitment allows us to identify sustainable initiatives that align with our mission of fostering growth in energy, power, waste, water, and fuels. By focusing on tangible outcomes, we build a stronger foundation for our investments and contribute positively to the sectors we engage in.
FACTS AND FIGURES
In our world, it’s all about the data. We sift through investment opportunities, favoring hard facts over hypothetical tales.
EXECUTION OVER STORYTELLING
Our approach emphasizes execution-oriented parters, empowering them for tangible, measurable results. It’s about fostering action and success over captivating stories.
IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE
Our strong domain expertise and in-house evaluation of technical risks, led by independent engineers, eliminate the need for third-party firms. Each opportunity is evaluated equally and measured against the same benchmarks.