Yaletown chosen as fund manager for $20M of Ontario’s cleantech investments
May 1, 2018
The Ontario Capital Growth Corporation (OCGC) today announced selection of two fund managers to oversee its Ontario-based cleantech business investments. Yaletown Partners will oversee an investment of the $20M in Ontario-made next generation cleantech through an investment in its Innovation Growth Fund.
“Yaletown is delighted that OCGC is investing in our fund. With a rich manufacturing and industrial backbone, Ontario is a natural home to high-growth cleantech companies. We know these technologies have broad appeal globally as companies and governments address climate resilient growth, strive to drive cleaner and achieve more energy-efficient industry. We look forward to helping expand Ontario’s innovation by applying our expertise in investing and helping scale next generation cleantech businesses,” said Salil Munjal, Managing Partner, Yaletown Partners
The Yaletown Innovation Growth Fund helps Canadian technology companies to scale and become market leaders. The fund focuses on emerging technology companies that enhance sustainability and productivity for industry and enterprises. Investors in Yaletown’s Innovation Growth Fund include institutional investors such as pension funds, international LPs, family offices, and a number of accomplished tech-sector CEOs.
Author: Yaletown Partners
