About GEF Capital Partners
GEF Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2018. It is primarily based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As of Aug 2026, GEF Capital Partners is an active investor with a portfolio of 29 companies, comprising 29 funding rounds and 6 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 4 funding rounds. The firm primarily invests in companies based in India and United States. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Environment Tech to Energy Tech. Its latest investment was a $***** Series C round in Yulu on Aug 11, 2026
A lot of funds co-invest with GEF Capital Partners, with names like Swedfund sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
GEF Capital Partners has a team of 9 people, including 6 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Portfolio Companies
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
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GEF Capital Partners' Portfolio
GEF Capital Partners has a portfolio of 29 companies. They have invested in a total of 29 companies. Their most recent investment was in Yulu (Series C round) on Aug 11, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by GEF Capital Partners:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Aug 11, 2026 | Series C | 7466 | - | |
Apr 30, 2026 | Series B | 5004 | ||
Jan 02, 2026 | Series D | 9095 | ||
Oct 06, 2025 | Series C | 1381 | - |
GEF Capital Partners has acquired 6 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Polargy on Nov 02, 2023. Here are the most recent acquisitions by GEF Capital Partners:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Nov 02, 2023 | Designer and manufacturer of data center equipment and peripherals | - | 2008 | |
Jul 01, 2022 | Provides, installs and operates on-site energy generation solutions that utilise biomass | - | 2008 | |
Jun 01, 2024 | Provider of solar energy services | - | 2005 | |
Aug 17, 2020 | Provider of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment services | - | 2008 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of GEF Capital Partners:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2021
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2022
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in India and United States
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Environment Tech
Team profile of GEF Capital Partners
GEF Capital Partners has a team of 9 members including 6 Partners located in Brazil, India and 1 more location. GEF Capital Partners' team sits on the board of 1 company.Here is a list of all team members in GEF Capital Partners:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Sao Paulo | - | ||
Partner | Arlington | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | Washington, DC | - | ||
Partner | Mumbai | |||
Partner | Mumbai | |||
Analyst | Sao Paulo | - |
Co-investors of GEF Capital Partners
Over the past 8 years, 4 investors have co-invested in GEF Capital Partners's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of GEF Capital Partners: 4 investors entered a company along with GEF Capital Partners. These include investors like Swedfund (1 company).
GEF Capital Partners News
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Kimbal raises $22M in Series B round led by GEF CapitalViestories•Apr 30, 2026•Kimbal, GEF Capital Partners, Niveshaay
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Arya.ag Raises Rs 725 Crore in Series D Funding from GEF Capital Partners to Drive Climate-Smart Agriculture and Reduce Food LossMedia Bulletins•Jan 02, 2026•Arya.ag, Aeka Advisors, GEF Capital Partners, JSA and 3 others
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Arya.ag to Raise Over Rs 250 Cr in New Funding RoundStartupNews•Dec 16, 2025•Arya.ag, GEF Capital Partners
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GEF Capital to invest $50 mn in Membrane GroupVCCircle•Oct 08, 2025•Membrane Group, GEF Capital Partners
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GEF Capital enjoys upside as new portfolio firm goes publicVCCircle•Sep 22, 2025•GEF Capital Partners
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GEF Capital achieves remarkable returns from green energy investmentVCCircle•Jun 10, 2025•GEF Capital Partners
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