Anup M. Jacob

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Anup M.
Jacob is the founder of VGF Advisers (US) LLC, founded in 2007, holding the title of Venture Partner.
Mr. Jacob was the founder of Virgin USA, Inc., founded in 2007, holding the title of Partner.
Mr. Jacob is the founder of Activate Capital Management LP, founded in 2018, holding the title of Managing Director.
Mr. Jacob currently holds the title of Director at Volta Industries, Inc. Mr. Jacob currently holds the title of Director at Passport Labs, Inc. Mr. Jacob currently holds the title of Partner at VGF Advisers (UK) LLP.
Mr. Jacob currently holds the title of Board Member at PosiGen PBC.
Mr. Jacob currently holds the title of Board Member at Calirides LLC.
Former positions include Director at Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc., Director at Stem, Inc. (Old), Director at Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd., Director at Solyndra LLC, Director at GRID Alternatives, Associate Director at Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) from 2015 to 2017, Partner at TPG Capital LLC from 1999 to 2007, Principal at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International from 1996 to 1999, and Managing Partner at Masdar from 2013 to 2015.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The University of Chicago, conferred in 1996.

Anup M. Jacob active positions

Companies	Position	Start
VGF Advisers (US) LLC VGF Advisers (US) LLC Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers' Virgin Green Fund focuses on middle market growth and expansion investment opportunities in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors including water. They seek to help companies realize their full growth potential. They back strong management teams deploying field-proven technologies. The Virgin Green Fund invests across stage, geography and technology in its core sectors. VGF Advisers provides equity to achieve a wide variety of objectives, including growth capital, MBOs, recapitalizations and corporate spin-outs. Diversification and thoughtful portfolio construction are cornerstones of the fund's approach.	Founder	2007-02-28
Activate Capital Management LP Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on clean energy, intelligent mobility, digital industry and industrial sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Founder	2017-12-31
Volta Industries, Inc. Volta Industries, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and installs electronic vehicle charging stations	Director/Board Member	-
Passport Labs, Inc. Passport Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops technology in parking compliance and curbside payment solutions	Director/Board Member	-
PosiGen, Inc. PosiGen, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Provides solar energy services	Director/Board Member	-
Calirides LLC Calirides LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures electric skateboards and scooters & sells through online	Director/Board Member	-
VGF Advisers (UK) LLP VGF Advisers (UK) LLP Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers UK is an active manager which invests primarily in buyout and growth transactions. They diversify investments across stage, geography and technology in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors including biofuels, biomass, fuel cells, geothermal, hydro, solar, wind, emissions reduction, energy efficiency, energy storage, monitoring systems, waste management, water management and transport.	Private Equity Investor	-

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Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance MIC invests in companies located globally, primarily in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of media, sports and entertainment, energy infrastructure, consumer and food services, industrials and financial services. It provides financing in the form of equity, debt and mezzanine with an investment size between USD 50 - 250 million. It makes co-investments and acquires control, minority investments. It also acquires seat on the board of director.	Private Equity Investor	2017-11-30
Masdar Masdar Investment ManagersFinance Masdar invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on renewable energy and cleantech sectors. It participates in buyout stage capital transactions.	Private Equity Investor	2015-05-31
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Private companies	18
Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides commercial research and development services of battery materials	Commercial Services
Stem, Inc. (Old) Stem, Inc. (Old) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and provides intelligent energy storage and predictive software services	Technology Services
Volta Industries, Inc. Volta Industries, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs and installs electronic vehicle charging stations	Producer Manufacturing
TPG Capital LLC TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating in fields of wide range of sectors. It provides equity financing for buyout transactions.	Finance
Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures irrigation systems, plastic pipes, plastic sheeting, pesticides and processes fruits & vegetables	Producer Manufacturing
The University of Chicago The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking, equity, fixed income and financial services	Finance
Solyndra LLC Solyndra LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures solar panels & kits	Electronic Technology
VGF Advisers (UK) LLP VGF Advisers (UK) LLP Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers UK is an active manager which invests primarily in buyout and growth transactions. They diversify investments across stage, geography and technology in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors including biofuels, biomass, fuel cells, geothermal, hydro, solar, wind, emissions reduction, energy efficiency, energy storage, monitoring systems, waste management, water management and transport.	Finance
VGF Advisers (US) LLC VGF Advisers (US) LLC Investment ManagersFinance VGF Advisers' Virgin Green Fund focuses on middle market growth and expansion investment opportunities in the renewable energy and resource efficiency sectors including water. They seek to help companies realize their full growth potential. They back strong management teams deploying field-proven technologies. The Virgin Green Fund invests across stage, geography and technology in its core sectors. VGF Advisers provides equity to achieve a wide variety of objectives, including growth capital, MBOs, recapitalizations and corporate spin-outs. Diversification and thoughtful portfolio construction are cornerstones of the fund's approach.	Finance
Virgin USA, Inc. Virgin USA, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Virgin USA invest in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early-stage transactions.	Finance
GRID Alternatives GRID Alternatives Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides scientific and technical consulting services	Commercial Services
Masdar Masdar Investment ManagersFinance Masdar invests in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on renewable energy and cleantech sectors. It participates in buyout stage capital transactions.	Finance
Passport Labs, Inc. Passport Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops technology in parking compliance and curbside payment solutions	Technology Services
PosiGen, Inc. PosiGen, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Provides solar energy services	Utilities
Activate Capital Management LP Activate Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Activate Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on clean energy, intelligent mobility, digital industry and industrial sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.	Finance
Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Mubadala Investment Co. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance MIC invests in companies located globally, primarily in North America and Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of media, sports and entertainment, energy infrastructure, consumer and food services, industrials and financial services. It provides financing in the form of equity, debt and mezzanine with an investment size between USD 50 - 250 million. It makes co-investments and acquires control, minority investments. It also acquires seat on the board of director.	Finance
Calirides LLC Calirides LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures electric skateboards and scooters & sells through online	Consumer Durables