Profile
Generation Investment Management LLP is a sustainable investment manager based in London, established in 2004. It was co-founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, who also serves as Chairman. The firm has a dedicated focus on sustainability, with all investment strategies integrating sustainability research and analysis. Generation has a diverse team, including professionals with expertise in finance, sustainability, and technology. They are recognized for their long-term perspective and rigorous approach to sustainable investing.
The firm operates multiple strategies across both public and private equity, including Global Equity, Asia Equity, Growth Equity, and Private Equity. Generation typically invests in sectors such as CleanTech, ClimateTech, HealthTech, and AI. They have an investment horizon of 7-10 years, with check sizes and target stages varying from growth equity to late-stage private companies. Their funds include Sustainable Private Equity Fund II, with a fund size of $1 billion, among others.
Notable investments by Generation Investment Management include companies like Tesla - electric vehicles, ByteDance - internet technology, Slack - team collaboration tools, M-KOPA - solar energy solutions, and ASML - semiconductor equipment. As a pioneer in sustainable investing, they focus on backing companies that align with their mission of sustainability and long-term impact.
Industry
Generation Investment Management LLP Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Climate Solutions Fund
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Fund of funds
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Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Technology
Energy
CleanTech
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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Europe
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$5-10 m
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$683 M
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April 2008
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Sustainable Solutions Fund III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
Technology
Energy
CleanTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1000 M
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May 2019
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Sustainable Solutions Fund IV
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Security
Transportation
Energy
CleanTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
|
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$1700 M
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May 2022
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Sustainable Private Equity Fund II
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SaaS
AI
CleanTech
Internet of Things (IoT)
HealthTech
ClimateTech
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Series A
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$100+ m
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September 2026
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