Aligned Climate Capital is an asset management firm based in New York and Los Angeles dedicated exclusively to the clean energy transition and global decarbonization.
Founded in 2019, the firm manages private capital across venture capital (investing in early- to mid-stage climate tech companies) and sustainable infrastructure (building real, physical clean energy assets).
Rather than backing speculative, high-risk “moonshots,” Aligned differentiates itself by focusing on practical, commercially viable climate infrastructure that delivers steady, predictable returns.
The firm’s leadership brings deep experience at the intersection of finance and federal public policy, with founders who previously managed the U.S. Department of Energy’s multi-billion-dollar Loan Programs Office.
Core Investment Frameworks
- Venture Capital: Targets Seed through Series B rounds in high-growth companies that optimize decentralized infrastructure, advanced mobility, and energy efficiency. Notable portfolio companies include CarbonQuest (point-source carbon capture), ChargerHelp! (EV charging station reliability), and BetterFleet (smart EV charging logistics).
- Aligned Solar Partners: A highly active distributed infrastructure vehicle that finances and operates local commercial and industrial solar arrays across the United States.
- Infrastructure over Hype: The firm prioritizes solutions with strong unit economics, proven customer pipelines, and commercial viability over luxury or heavily subsidy-dependent platforms.
- Triple Bottom Line Mandate: Every deployment is underwritten and measured against three concrete metrics: competitive financial returns, measurable carbon reduction, and social equity in frontline communities.
- Philanthropic Allocation: A pioneer in socially responsible compensation structures, the firm redirects a designated portion of its performance compensation (carried interest) back to non-profit organizations focused on environmental justice and solar energy accessibility.
