Venture Capital Company Acquires Polar Sapphire with ESG Investment Analysis
Background
ARA Partners is a prominent private equity firm specializing in industrial decarbonization investments. Ara Partners invests in the industrial & manufacturing, chemicals & materials, energy efficiency & green fuels and food & agriculture sectors, seeking to build businesses that are focused on sustainability and ESG principles.
Situation
Ara Partners sought the assistance of Fresh Coast founders to conduct ESG due diligence for a cleantech acquisition.
The candidate company had unique IP that supported the LED lighting and battery industries. Fresh Coast founders analyzed emission reduction and environmental benefits compared to the incumbent technology to support the acquisition process. This analysis was conducted through primary research and interviews and supported through publicly-available industry information.
Key Outcomes
Calculated emissions and environmental benefits against status quo technology
Advantages and risks identified for client
Emission and environmental due diligence report provided to client to assist with acquisition.