Empowering Energy Companies to Build a Sustainable Future
Capital Impetus enables businesses in the energy transition and decarbonization sectors to secure and deploy the right forms of capital to fuel growth and scale rapidly. We partner with management teams to achieve their company’s financial objectives by supporting the broader strategic, corporate development, finance, and risk management functions of their business. Our approach is grounded in a deep knowledge of the internal financial infrastructure required for companies to grow successfully and our understanding of the needs and expectations of diverse sources of capital.
Smart Investment Execution, Simplified
We specialize in analyzing strategic investments and help businesses move faster, make smarter decisions, and secure the right partners to achieve their long-term business goals.. From due diligence to deal execution, we give you the competitive advantage you need to succeed.
Data Driven Financial Management
Capital Impetus leverages data-driven approaches to financial management, empowering energy companies to make informed decisions. Our data-powered strategies optimize financial processes, leading to sustainable growth and performance..
Expertise in Action
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Over $2B in Investments Transacted
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Over $1B in Tax Equity Structured and Analyzed
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Over $700MM in Equity and Debt Capital Raised
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Over $700MM of Risk Assets Managed
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Over $500MM in Annual Financial Operations Supported
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Thermal Generation: Coal, Gas, Diesel, Biogas
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Renewable Generation: Hydro, Solar, Wind
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Energy Storage: Batteries, Grid Storage Solutions
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Finance Operations Scope: Corporate Development & M&A, Strategic Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A
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Countries/Market Experience: United States (PJM, NE ISO, NYISO, MISO, SPP, CAISO, WEC), Colombia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama
Diligence, Valuation, and Transaction Execution
Every investment requires determining a price that reflects the inherent risks and achieves targeted returns. Determining a price starts with making numerous assumptions that must be validated, confirmed and tested. Findings from this process must then be fed back into the initial assessment. Importantly, this information needs to be packaged to present a clear picture of the key drivers of value and risk for financing counterparties. Managing countless potential investors, lenders, advisors, and firms involved in a transaction, while preserving confidentiality and competitive dynamics, can become a significant undertaking. Capital Impetus provides businesses with significant competitive advantage by supporting transactions end-to-end and improving speed of execution.
+$2B Investments
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Solar IPP, DG Portfolio, Diversified U.S. (2024)
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ArcLight Capital Partners, 984 MW Gas Plant Portfolio, PJM (2022)
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Rockland Capital, 773 MW Gas Plant Portfolio, MISO (2021)
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NextEra Energy, Wilmot Energy Center 100MW Solar and 30MW-4Hr Battery Storage, WECC (2019)
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NextEra Energy, Arlington 364MW Solar and 110MW-4Hr Battery Storage, CAISO (2019)
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NextEra Energy, Indiana Portfolio 300MW Solar and 30MW-4Hr Battery Storage, PJM (2018)
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AES MCAC, Topolobampo II 887MW CCGT, Mexico (2016)
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AES MCAC, AES Colón 180K M3 LNG Storage Tank and 381MW combined-cycle gas turbine plant, Panama (2015)
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AES MCAC, Escobedo 857MW CCGT, Mexico (2014)
Financing and Capital Structure Optimization
Capital is a tool that comes in many shapes and sizes to achieve different tasks. The right tool in the right hands with a specific objective enables you to more efficiently and precisely achieve your desired outcome. Using the wrong tool can lead to unintended results and unforeseen consequences. Out of necessity, you must sometimes use the tools on hand to address immediate needs. However, knowing that a better tool is available, and how to access that tool, is critical to maintaining optionality and value. Capital Impetus has the insight and experience to align a company’s capital needs with the cheapest and most flexible financing sources available.
+$700MM Equity and Debt Capital
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PE Portfolio Company, DG Portfolio Acquisition Financing and Co-Investment (2024)
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Okavate Sustainable Energy, Seed Capital Raise (2024)
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VC Portfolio Company, Fundraising Advisory (2023)
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Earthrise Energy, 984 MW Gas Plant Portfolio, PJM (2022)
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Earthrise Energy, 773 MW Gas Portfolio Acquisition Financing (2021)
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Earthrise Energy, Series A and Series B Capital Raise (2020)
Risk Management
The market risk of an investment is primarily reflected in its discount rate. But what about operational, compliance, strategy, and novel risks to a business? Taking the time to develop a broader view of what could go wrong and designing action plans is critical to building resilience into an organization and increasing its value that can be commanded from the next investor. Capital Impetus helps businesses identify and monitor key risks and create strategies to manage and mitigate these challenges.
+$700MM of Risk Assets
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Inspiration Mobility, Development and implementation of portfolio risk reporting framework (2024)
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Earthrise Energy, Build out and implementation of interest rate and financing risk framework (2022)
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Earthrise Energy, Build out of full organizational insurance program (2022)
Finance Function Advisory
Businesses must consider the implications of financial transactions on their broader organizations. Acquisitions come with added customers and vendors, working capital needs, and financial reporting complexity. New financing sources may come with greater monitoring and reporting requirements. Inadequate reporting systems can bring fundraising, financing, or divestiture efforts to a standstill. Capital Impetus can identify the right technology and has the right expertise to provide solutions that can quickly improve finance processes in organizations. ​
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+$500MM in Annual Financial Operations
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Earthrise Energy, Negotiation and execution of C-Corporation to LLC HoldCo tax restructuring (2023)
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Earthrise Energy, Build out of corporate treasury function and integration of payment and reporting platforms (2023)
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NextEra Energy, Development Automation and AI framework and process to deploy in the company's valuation processes to unlock greater insight into investment opportunities (2019)
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AES MCAC, Goodwill impairment analysis on key regional assets (2016)
Leadership Rooted in Strategy, Experience, and Results
Strategic finance professional with over 14 years of corporate development experience focused on M&A, corporate finance, strategic planning and partnership development. Nine years of direct experience in the energy infrastructure sector with in-depth knowledge of U.S. and Latin American energy generation, including thermal, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal energy and energy storage, along with a strong understanding of industry trends and regulatory frameworks.
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Proven ability to identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct due diligence, and negotiate and close complex transactions
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Successful track record of building and managing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, and driving cross-functional initiatives
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, investors, and industry partners
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Reputation for high impact, entrepreneurial mindset, and tenacity with a result-driven focus
Jumaane Ponder
Managing Principal