North Sky Capital

North Sky Capital is a pioneering impact investment firm, recognized for its deep commitment to sustainable investing. Established in 2000, the firm has been a trailblazer in the impact investment landscape, particularly through its two core strategies: impact secondaries and sustainable infrastructure. North Sky’s investments focus on sectors like climate tech, clean energy, sustainable food, and waste management, emphasizing both environmental and social impact alongside financial returns. Geographically, North Sky is predominantly active in developed markets, with investments across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond. They’ve deployed over $1.4 billion across more than 140 investments, with a particular emphasis on mid-market companies that contribute to the energy transition, circular economy, and healthy living sectors. The firm's strategy is distinctive for its leadership in the impact secondaries market—a niche within private equity where North Sky was the first to launch an impact-focused secondaries fund in 2013. Their latest fund, Clean Growth VI, raised $250 million, reflecting their ability to attract major institutional investors globally. The firm often leads these rounds, leveraging its extensive network to source high-impact opportunities that might be overlooked by traditional secondary funds. Key team members like CEO Scott Barrington and Managing Director Gretchen Postula are central to the firm’s success, combining decades of experience in private markets with a passionate commitment to sustainability. North Sky prefers to work closely with companies, often leading investment rounds and seeking partnerships that align with their rigorous impact criteria.