Anup M. Jacob
Fondateur chez VGF Advisers (US) LLC
Profil
Prior to co-founding Activate, Anup was a founder and partner at several private equity firms including Mubadala Capital, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund.
Prior to Mubadala, he was a Managing Partner at Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala focused on sustainable investments advancing renewable energy globally.
From 2007 to 2013, Anup was a Co-Founder and Partner at Virgin Green Fund, the green investment vehicle for Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, a growth equity firm investing in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors.
From 1999 to 2007 Anup was a Partner at TPG-Aqua where he focused on investments in the water sector.
Throughout his career, Anup has served on several company boards including Stem (NYSE: STEM), Volta (NYSE: VLTA) and current investments Boosted, Passport Labs and PosiGen.
Anup has served at a national judge for the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, the Financial Times/Just Means Social Innovations Awards, Zayed Future Energy Prize, the MIT Clean Energy Prize and has been a keynote speaker at several conferences including the Norwegian Govt Enova Initiative, California’s BlueTech Valley and for MBA students at Yale SOM & MIT.
Anup holds a degree in Economics, with honors, from the University of Chicago and is also on the non-profit board of Grid Alternatives, which aims to bring renewable energy to low-income homeowners and is a Founding Member of the Advisory Board of the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago.
In his free time, Anup enjoys running with his dog, surfing and Burning Man.
Postes actifs de Anup M. Jacob
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
VGF Advisers (US) LLC
 VGF Advisers (US) LLC Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers (US) LLC, formerly Virgin Fuels, is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Virgin Group Ltd. | Fondateur | 01/03/2007 |
Activate Capital Management LP
 Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Fondateur | 01/01/2018 |
Volta Industries, Inc.
 Volta Industries, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Volta Industries, Inc. develops a media platform that charges electric vehicles(EV). It accelerates EV adoption, creates a network of smart charging stations, and provides sustainable technology solutions. The company was founded by Scott Mercer, Michael Menendez and Christopher Ching in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Passport Labs, Inc.
 Passport Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Passport Labs, Inc. provides cloud-based parking management solutions. The firms products include parking, transit, permits, enforcement, and gateway. It serves government, transit agencies, campuses, private operators, and business program. The company was founded by Charlie G. Youakim and Robert Youakim in 2010 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
PosiGen, Inc.
 PosiGen, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities PosiGen, Inc. provides solar power systems. It leases solar power systems to homeowners in Louisiana, New York, and Connecticut to make solar energy systems and energy efficiency retrofits available to low- and middle-income customers. The company was founded by Thomas Neyhart and Aaron Dirks in 2011 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Calirides LLC
 Calirides LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Calirides LLC manufactures electric skateboards and scooters & sells through online. The company is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Anciens postes connus de Anup M. Jacob
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity)
 Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) (MIC) is the operating division of Mubadala Investment Co. founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and has additional offices in London, Moscow, New York and Beijing. | Private Equity Investor | 01/12/2017 |
Masdar
 Masdar Investment ManagersFinance Masdar (Masdar) is a private equity subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. | Private Equity Investor | 01/06/2015 |
Virgin USA, Inc.
 Virgin USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Virgin USA, Inc. (Virgin USA) is a venture capital subsidiary of Virgin Models Ltd. The firm is founded in 2001 by Richard Charles Nicholas Branson and Anup M. Jacob. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Fondateur | 01/03/2013 |
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Formation de Anup M. Jacob
| The University of Chicago | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| JAIN IRRIGATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | Producer Manufacturing |
| Entreprise privées | 15 |
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Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc.
 Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. provides commercial research and development services. The firm engages in development projects for materials for other applications, including gas storage, carbon capture, thermoelectric, and structural materials. Its products include electrolyte additives such as EM1, CM1, CM2, and EM2. The company was founded by Peter G. Schultz and Robert K. Downs in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Stem, Inc. (Old)
 Stem, Inc. (Old) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Stem, Inc. provides energy optimization services. The firm offers Athena, an artificial intelligence (AI) for energy storage and virtual power plants. It optimizes the timing of energy use and facilitates consumers’ participation in energy markets, yielding economic and societal benefits while decarbonizing the grid. The company was founded by Brian Thompson and Stacey Reineccius in 2009 and is headquartered in Millbrae, CA. | Technology Services |
Volta Industries, Inc.
Volta Industries, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Volta Industries, Inc. develops a media platform that charges electric vehicles(EV). It accelerates EV adoption, creates a network of smart charging stations, and provides sustainable technology solutions. The company was founded by Scott Mercer, Michael Menendez and Christopher Ching in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
TPG Capital LLC
 TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo. | Finance |
| Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International | Finance |
Solyndra LLC
 Solyndra LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Headquartered in Fremont, California, Solyndra designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, comprised of panels and mounts, for the commercial rooftop market. Solyndra’s CIGS technology is a proven and scalable solar solution that offers strong ROI and economics for the rooftop owner . The company has installed its systems on more than 1000 rooftops in more than 20 countries. In 2010 Solyndra was named “One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World” by MIT’s Technology Review Magazine. Using innovative cylindrical modules and thin film CIGS technology, Solyndra systems are designed to provide the lowest levelized cost of electricity and the highest kilowatt hour production per rooftop for typical installations. The unique Solyndra form factor is designed specifically for the commercial rooftop, offering the fastest and easiest installation, a non-penetrating mounting system, and superior wind, snow and soiling performance. In addition Solyndra offers energy and conservation advantages when installed in conjunction with a white or “cool” roof. Founded in 2005, today the company employs high-volume manufacturing based on proven technologies and processes to meet the needs of the global solar market. Solyndra manufactures its products in the United States where it currently operates a state-of-the-art 300,000 square foot front-end manufacturing factory and a 500,000 square foot back-end facility. The manufacturing facility has helped Solyndra drive costs down dramatically allowing the company to offer highly competitive “all in” installed cost on the rooftop. In 2011 Solyndra will double it’s production capacity, ramping toward 300MW in 2012. The company employs approximately 1050 employees around the world and has offices in the United States, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and France. Revenues were approximately $140 million in 2010. | Producer Manufacturing |
VGF Advisers (US) LLC
VGF Advisers (US) LLC Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers (US) LLC, formerly Virgin Fuels, is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Virgin Group Ltd. | Finance |
Virgin USA, Inc.
Virgin USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Virgin USA, Inc. (Virgin USA) is a venture capital subsidiary of Virgin Models Ltd. The firm is founded in 2001 by Richard Charles Nicholas Branson and Anup M. Jacob. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
GRID Alternatives
 GRID Alternatives Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Grid Alternatives operates as a nonprofit organization that brings the benefits of solar technology to communities. It offers programs such as solar affordable housing, workforce development, tribal, and solar spring break. The company was founded by Erica Mackie and Tim Sears in 2001 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Commercial Services |
Masdar
Masdar Investment ManagersFinance Masdar (Masdar) is a private equity subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Passport Labs, Inc.
Passport Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Passport Labs, Inc. provides cloud-based parking management solutions. The firms products include parking, transit, permits, enforcement, and gateway. It serves government, transit agencies, campuses, private operators, and business program. The company was founded by Charlie G. Youakim and Robert Youakim in 2010 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. | Technology Services |
PosiGen, Inc.
PosiGen, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities PosiGen, Inc. provides solar power systems. It leases solar power systems to homeowners in Louisiana, New York, and Connecticut to make solar energy systems and energy efficiency retrofits available to low- and middle-income customers. The company was founded by Thomas Neyhart and Aaron Dirks in 2011 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA. | Utilities |
Activate Capital Management LP
Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Management LP (Activate Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Anup M Jacob, David Lincoln and Rajesh Atluru. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity)
Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) (MIC) is the operating division of Mubadala Investment Co. founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and has additional offices in London, Moscow, New York and Beijing. | Finance |
Calirides LLC
Calirides LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Calirides LLC manufactures electric skateboards and scooters & sells through online. The company is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Consumer Durables |
