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Fortescue Capital

Founded 2023 Website
Cheque Size$10M to $500M
Stages2
Industries15
Markets19
Operating Since2023 (3y)

About Fortescue Capital

Fortescue Capital is a global green energy investment accelerator platform committed to advancing decarbonization projects and delivering competitive returns for partners. As the corporate venture capital arm of Fortescue, it focuses on investments that accelerate the commercial decarbonization of industry. The platform is integral to Fortescue's commitment to deliver green energy projects, technology investments, and decarbonization initiatives. Fortescue Capital invests in deep decarbonization products and projects, with a focus on hard-to-abate sectors, evaluating and investing across energy transition asset classes. The team in New York comprises industry experts with extensive experience in energy investing, sustainable infrastructure, climate technology, private markets, and investment banking. Fortescue Capital's investment approach includes holding equity stakes between 25% and 50% in each project, with third-party investors, including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, and ultra-high net worth family offices. The platform aims to deliver greater returns for shareholders, building on Fortescue's stellar reputation for generating the highest total shareholder returns of any company listed on the ASX since its inception, and having paid over A$35 billion in dividends to shareholders since 2011. Fortescue Capital's investments span various sectors, including energy, metals, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, renewable energy, green hydrogen, green ammonia, electric vehicles, battery storage, hydrogen fuel cells, carbon capture and storage, sustainable mining, clean technology, and advanced manufacturing. The platform's geographical focus includes the United States, Australia, Argentina, United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Oman, United Kingdom, Peru, South Korea, Chile, India, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico. Fortescue Capital's investment size ranges from $10 million to $500 million, depending on the project and its potential impact on decarbonization efforts. The platform's mission aligns with Fortescue's broader goal of achieving Real Zero emissions by 2030, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and the green energy transition. Fortescue Capital's strategic investments aim to drive the development and deployment of technologies that contribute to a sustainable and decarbonized future, supporting Fortescue's vision of being a global leader in green energy and decarbonization initiatives. Fortescue Capital's role within Fortescue underscores the company's dedication to integrating sustainable practices across its operations and investments, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in the green energy sector. The platform's focus on decarbonization projects reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility in the industrial sector. Fortescue Capital's establishment and operations are part of Fortescue's broader strategy to diversify its portfolio and invest in innovative solutions that align with global sustainability goals, positioning the company as a forward-thinking leader in the transition to a low-carbon economy. Fortescue Capital's activities are integral to Fortescue's mission of accelerating the commercial decarbonization of industry, rapidly, profitably, and globally, leveraging its expertise and resources to drive meaningful change in the energy and metals sectors. Fortescue Capital's investments are strategically aligned with Fortescue's commitment to achieving Real Zero emissions by 2030, contributing to the company's overarching sustainability objectives and reinforcing its role in the global green energy revolution. Fortescue Capital's focus on deep decarbonization products and projects, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors, demonstrates a targeted approach to addressing the most challenging aspects of industrial emissions, supporting Fortescue's vision of a sustainable and decarbonized future. Fortescue Capital's operations and investment strategies are designed to complement and enhance Fortescue's existing initiatives, creating synergies that amplify the impact of its decarbonization efforts and reinforce its leadership in the green energy sector. Fortescue Capital's establishment and growth reflect Fortescue's commitment to innovation and sustainability, positioning the company at the forefront of the global transition to a low-carbon economy and underscoring its dedication to creating value for shareholders and stakeholders through responsible and impactful investments.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets18

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilMexicoIndonesiaSouth KoreaOmanMalaysiaNew ZealandChileArgentinaPeru

Requirements

Focus on decarbonization projects, Alignment with Fortescue's sustainability goals, Potential for competitive returns, Partnership with third-party investors, Geographical and sectoral diversification, Commitment to Real Zero emissions by 2030, Engagement in hard-to-abate sectors, Support for green energy technologies, Contribution to sustainable industrial practices, Alignment with global sustainability objectives, Demonstrated impact on reducing industrial emissions, Integration with Fortescue's broader operations, Support for innovative solutions in energy and metals sectors, Contribution to Fortescue's green energy revolution, Alignment with Fortescue's mission of rapid, profitable, and global decarbonization, Support for Fortescue's vision of a sustainable and decarbonized future, Contribution to Fortescue's leadership in the green energy sector, Alignment with Fortescue's commitment to achieving Real Zero emissions by 2030, Support for Fortescue's proactive approach to addressing climate change, Contribution to Fortescue's role in the global green energy revolution