Leaf Clean Energy Company is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in subordinated or mezzanine debt securities, growth capital, and in Series B through pre-IPO rounds. The firm does not participate in auction-base transactions. It seeks to invest in renewable energy projects and companies and in sustainable technology including clean energy companies and projects including activities such as the production of alternative fuels, renewable power generation, waste-to-energy, water, and the use of technologies to reduce the environmental impact of traditional energy The firm seeks to invest in clean energy projects that create environmental benefits through greenhouse gas emission reductions and generation and commercialization of carbon credits. It prefers to invest in green or renewable energy including hydropower, solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal; alternative fuels including ethanol and biodiesel; gasification; cellulosic ethanol and future fuels; advanced solar; offshore wind; and tidal and wave power. The firm primarily invests in companies located in North America. It seeks to make initial investments of $5 million to 10 million, typically rising to $10 million to $20 million over the life of the investment. The firm seeks to make either debt or equity investments. It prefers to lead rounds for smaller investments or co-invest for larger rounds. It primarily targets majority or controlling positions in development or operating assets. Leaf Clean Energy Company was founded on May 14, 2007 and is based in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, with additional office in London, United Kingdom.