Energy
Energy poses particular conundrums for the sophisticated investor: it is an absolutely massive industry that is in dire need of reform, yet the opportunities for innovation are relatively restricted.
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Water
Unlike any other commodity, water has no substitute regardless of price. Huge efficiency gains in water distribution, treatment, use, and reuse must be made to address the growing imbalance between water supply and demand in both developed and developing economies.
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Consulting
Aquillian’s expertise lies in the sourcing and evaluation of private equity investment opportunities in clean technology, natural resources, and health innovation. By applying systematic sustainability thinking and resource use efficiency as material drivers of competitive advantage, Aquillian seeks out funds and companies that deliver superior financial returns in an increasingly resource constrained world.
We learn from, and provide value to, a wide variety of investment professionals.
Aquillian’s clients range from single family offices to institutional investors to large corporates. Typical assignments involve providing landscapes of the players within an investment subsector, performing due diligence on specific opportunities, and providing perspective on the most prudent method to build a portfolio in one of the sectors that we cover.
As an independent firm, we have a great deal of latitude in structuring an engagement so that it can best serve the needs of a particular customer.