Rusheen Capital Management

Rusheen Capital Management is a Santa Monica-based private equity firm that focuses on investing in growth-stage companies in sectors critical to the low-carbon economy, such as carbon capture and utilization, low-carbon energy, and water sustainability. Founded by Jim McDermott and Jeff Green in 2015, the firm has raised over $3 billion to invest in technologies that enhance resource efficiency and turn waste streams into valuable resources​. Rusheen Capital is known for its innovative investments in companies like 1PointFive, a leader in direct air capture, Carbon Ridge, which focuses on carbon capture for maritime shipping, and Moleaer, a company pioneering industrial nanobubble systems to improve water efficiency​. The firm’s strategy is to back companies that provide market-based solutions, ensuring financial returns while addressing global challenges like carbon emissions and resource scarcity​. By staying focused on scalable, economically viable technologies, Rusheen aims to play a significant role in driving the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.