CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization based in Toronto, Canada, established in 1997 to manage the assets of the Canada Pension Plan. Its primary mandate is to invest these assets in a manner that prioritizes the best interests of Canadian contributors and beneficiaries while seeking to maximize investment returns without exposing the fund to undue risk. The organization was created in response to demographic challenges that threatened the sustainability of the Canada Pension Plan, as fewer workers were supporting a growing number of retirees. CPP Investments diversifies its portfolio across various asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure, to ensure long-term growth and stability for the pension fund.

Rahul Bhalodia

Principal, Sustainable Energies

Tania Sztamfater Chocolat

Managing Director

Avik Dey

Managing Director, Head of Energy and Resources, Real Assets

Andrew Edgell

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Credit Investments

Bruce Hogg

Senior Principal at CPP Investment Board

Derek Jackson

Managing Director

Manroop Jhooty

Senior Managing Director and Head of Total Fund Management

Suyi Kim

Managing Director, Head of Asia

Hafiz Lalani

Managing Director

Scott Lawrence

Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure

Arielle Lynn

Associate, Growth Equity

Paul McCracken Ph.D

Managing Director, Growth Equity

Deborah Orida

Head of Asia Private Equity

Bill Rogers

Managing Director and Global Head of Sustainable Energies

Paul Sinibaldi

Managing Director and Head of Technology Infrastructure

Dushy Sivanithy

Senior Principal - Funds, Managing Director and Head of Secondaries

Geoffrey Souter

Managing Director and Head of Real Assets Credit

Heather Tobin

Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets and Factor Investing

Judy Wade

Managing Director and Head of Strategy Execution and Relationship Management

Jonathan Webster Ph.D

COO and Senior Managing Director

Kristopher Weiner

Head of New York Office, Managing Director and Global Leadership Team

Ben Mason

Managing Director and Head of European Credit

Sam Blaichman

Managing Director and Head of Direct Private Equity

Past deals in Energy

WSP Global

Post in 2024
WSP Global is a professional services consulting firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with a rich history dating back to 1885. It has established itself as one of the world's leading engineering firms, offering a wide range of services that include environmental remediation, urban planning, and infrastructure development. WSP's expertise spans various sectors such as transportation, energy, and community development, enabling the firm to address both the built and natural environments. With approximately 32,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, and planners, WSP operates from over 500 offices in 39 countries. The firm has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Parsons Brinckerhoff, which enhanced its capabilities in transportation engineering and infrastructure projects. WSP is recognized for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and has been ranked among the top international design firms by Engineering News-Record.

Encino Energy

Funding Round in 2024
Encino Energy is a oil and gas operating company that acquires operated and non-operated oil and natural gas working interests, producing and non-producing mineral interests, and equity assets in small private energy companies. The company focuses on delivering strong returns with low risk by applying a disciplined approach to acquisitions and development, and by employing top-tier people in every aspect of its business. Its assets generate strong cash flow, has modest debt, and supports development activities with a robust commodity hedging program. Encino Energy was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Aera Energy

Acquisition in 2023
Aera Energy is a California-based oil and gas producer that specializes in the extraction of heavy oil and other unconventional light reservoirs. The company emphasizes safe and reliable energy production while highlighting the significance of oil and gas in daily life. Aera is committed to responsible production practices and employs innovative engineering and lean processes to enhance the output of mature fields. This focus on efficiency allows Aera to provide its clients with reliable solutions for oil supply, ensuring a consistent and hassle-free experience.

Redaptive

Venture Round in 2022
Redaptive, Inc. is an Energy-as-a-Service provider based in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Dallas and Boston. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in funding and installing energy-saving and energy-generating equipment for various organizations. Redaptive's services include energy system upgrades in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and lighting, along with comprehensive project execution and maintenance support. The company leverages a proprietary Data-as-a-Service metering platform to offer real-time data, helping clients reduce energy waste, lower operational costs, and achieve sustainability goals across their real estate portfolios. By addressing capital and contractual barriers, Redaptive enables clients to quickly realize energy-saving benefits while improving overall building performance.

Mainspring

Series E in 2022
Mainspring Energy, Inc. is a company based in Menlo Park, California, focused on developing linear generator technology that produces low-carbon, dispatchable energy. Founded in 2010 by three Stanford engineers, Mainspring aims to address the challenges of climate change while providing affordable electricity. The company engineers advanced prototypes of linear generators that convert fuel into electricity through a low-temperature reaction of air and fuel, driving magnets through copper coils. This innovative approach allows Mainspring to offer electricity at lower costs and with greater reliability, contributing to the vision of creating net-zero carbon grids in the future.

Fervo Energy

Series C in 2022
Fervo Energy, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development and commercialization of next-generation geothermal power technology. The company focuses on owning, developing, and operating geothermal assets to generate clean, carbon-free energy in new locations. By leveraging innovations in geoscience, Fervo Energy aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy future, positioning itself as a key player in the evolution of the electric grid. Its proprietary technology serves as a dispatchable foundation for achieving a fully clean energy system, enabling clients to enhance productivity and scalability in energy production.

Turntide

Venture Round in 2022
Turntide focuses on advancing sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational costs across various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created an innovative electric motor system that utilizes switched reluctance technology, managed through sophisticated cloud software. This system is designed to address the significant energy waste associated with traditional electric motors, which account for a substantial portion of global electricity consumption. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, Turntide's solutions enable clients to achieve significant savings in energy costs related to space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration, thereby promoting a transition to 100% renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Carbon America

Series A in 2021
Carbon America is a developer of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technology aimed at significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company focuses on capturing and sequestering large volumes of carbon dioxide from industrial sources, utilizing a multi-strategy approach that emphasizes cost efficiency and rapid deployment. By combining a team of skilled engineers, developers, and financiers, Carbon America operates as a vertically integrated entity designed to scale effectively. This innovative approach not only enhances the efficiency of CCS processes but also positions the company as a leader in the effort to combat global warming by providing solutions that are both effective and economically viable for its clients.

Turntide

Convertible Note in 2021
Turntide focuses on advancing sustainable technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption and operational costs across various sectors, including buildings, agriculture, and electric transport. Founded in 2013 and based in Sunnyvale, California, the company has created an innovative electric motor system that utilizes switched reluctance technology, managed through sophisticated cloud software. This system is designed to address the significant energy waste associated with traditional electric motors, which account for a substantial portion of global electricity consumption. By integrating Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, Turntide's solutions enable clients to achieve significant savings in energy costs related to space conditioning, maintenance, and refrigeration, thereby promoting a transition to 100% renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

VoltaGrid

Venture Round in 2021
VoltaGrid LLC, based in Bellaire, Texas, operates in the energy sector and specializes in advanced energy management and generation solutions. Founded in 2020, the company focuses on improving power quality and reliability through a portable and scalable power platform that integrates natural gas and grid power. VoltaGrid aims to transform mobile power generation by providing clean, efficient energy solutions for clients in industries such as pressure pumping, remote mining, utilities, and distributed generation. By utilizing its innovative technology, VoltaGrid enables clients to achieve significant reductions in emissions and fuel consumption.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2020
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

WSP Global

Post in 2020
WSP Global is a professional services consulting firm headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with a rich history dating back to 1885. It has established itself as one of the world's leading engineering firms, offering a wide range of services that include environmental remediation, urban planning, and infrastructure development. WSP's expertise spans various sectors such as transportation, energy, and community development, enabling the firm to address both the built and natural environments. With approximately 32,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, and planners, WSP operates from over 500 offices in 39 countries. The firm has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Parsons Brinckerhoff, which enhanced its capabilities in transportation engineering and infrastructure projects. WSP is recognized for its commitment to delivering innovative solutions and has been ranked among the top international design firms by Engineering News-Record.

Pattern Energy Group

Acquisition in 2019
Pattern is a premium independent power company. We own and operate eight wind power projects in the United States, Canada and Chile that use proven, best-in-class technology and have a total owned capacity of 1,041 MW. These projects generate stable long-term cash flows in attractive markets that have strong growth potential. Each of our projects has contracted to sell all of its energy output, or a majority, on a long-term, fixed-price power sale agreement with a creditworthy counterparty. Ninety-five percent of the electricity to be generated by our projects will be sold under these power sale agreements, which have a weighted average remaining contract life of approximately 19 years.

ChargePoint

Series H in 2018
ChargePoint, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Campbell, California, operates the world’s leading network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Initially known as Coulomb Technologies, the company rebranded in December 2012. ChargePoint offers a range of charging solutions, including public charging stations, consumer subscription plans, and cloud-based services that assist utility companies in managing electric demand. Its hardware products cater to various applications, including home, commercial, and fast-charging systems. The ChargePoint app enhances user experience by allowing consumers to locate, reserve, and monitor their charging sessions. Although it has a global presence with offices in Arizona, Germany, India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, the majority of ChargePoint's revenue is generated in the United States.

Black Swan Energy

Private Equity Round in 2013
Black Swan Energy Ltd. is an energy exploration company based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, founded in 2010. The company specializes in the development of unconventional resources, particularly focusing on proven hydrocarbon trends within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Black Swan employs advanced drilling, completion, and production technologies to enhance the exploration and development of its portfolio, which is centered on liquids-rich natural gas in the Montney and Duvernay formations. The company aims to create value through early-entry positions and emphasizes sustained, repeatable production by actively de-risking its operations.

Cequence Energy

Debt Financing in 2013
Cequence Energy Ltd. is a Calgary-based company involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas reserves primarily in Western Canada. The company focuses on its Simonette asset located in the Alberta Deep Basin, harnessing its expertise in this area to enhance production levels. With current production exceeding 9,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Cequence generates revenue from the sale of natural gas, crude oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids. The company maintains a strong financial position, allowing it to adapt to market fluctuations and seize consolidation opportunities. As it strategically executes its capital spending program, Cequence Energy is well-positioned to pursue growth in its liquids-rich gas resource play strategy amid anticipated market recovery.

Fieldwood Energy

Private Equity Round in 2013
Fieldwood Energy LLC is a Houston-based company that specializes in the exploration and development of offshore oil and gas assets in North America, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 2012, it also operates an office in Lafayette, Louisiana. The company focuses on acquiring and developing both shallow and deepwater resources, including operations in the Ichalkil and Pokoch fields in Mexico's Bay of Campeche. Fieldwood is led by CEO Matt McCarroll and a team of former executives from Dynamic Offshore Resources, marking a continuation of their partnership with Riverstone Holdings. In August 2020, Fieldwood Energy and its affiliates filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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