Clean Feet Investors

Clean Feet Investors (CFI), founded in 2010 and headquartered in Avon, Connecticut, is an impact investment firm that focuses on clean energy and sustainability projects. Through their structured credit strategy, they invest in small to medium-sized renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The firm operates across the U.S., targeting mid-market opportunities that generate consistent cash flow while contributing to environmental goals. CFI has deployed over $30 million into sustainable, cash-flowing assets. Their portfolio is structured around a "triple bottom line" approach—People, Planet, and Profits—ensuring that their investments drive environmental impact alongside financial returns. Their investments span a range of technologies, including vertical agriculture, microgrids, hydrogen recycling, and bio-based packaging, all aimed at accelerating the energy transition​. Their second fund, Clean Feet Investors II, launched in 2020 with a target capitalization of $60 million. The fund offers investors tax benefits and quarterly cash flow returns, targeting an annual payout of 8-12%. CFI’s strategy emphasizes non-dilutive capital for projects that meet UN17 sustainability principles, helping to bridge the financing gap in renewable energy​. Founder Bernard Zahren, who has decades of experience in renewable energy, leads the firm, ensuring a deep commitment to sustainability and impact investment​.