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Phillip Caplan

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At a glance

Full Name
Phillip Caplan
Title
Partner
Firm
Renova Capital Partners
Firm Type
Clean-energy infrastructure investment/development firm
Target Company Profile
Companies or projects tied to clean-energy infrastructure, especially power, transportation, and the built environment
Sector Focus
Solar power, advanced biofuels, zero-energy housing, sustainable building infrastructure
Geographic Focus
United States
Location
Denver, Colorado
Image
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Background

Phillip Caplan is listed by Renova Capital Partners as a member of its team and as a Partner in the supplied profile data. Renova Capital says it began work in 2007 to “develop, own and aggregate clean energy infrastructure” across three sectors: power, transportation, and the built environment.

Renova’s public site states that the firm built a reputation around sustainable technologies and had an impact in solar power, advanced biofuels, and zero-energy housing. The firm says it wound up operations in 2022 after 15 years.

Renova’s current team page says Caplan currently serves as a board member and Head of Corporate Affairs for Sustainable Living Innovations. The same page also states that he is a Commissioner of the Denver Urban Renewal Authority.

Investment Thesis & Focus

  • Renova’s stated focus was clean-energy infrastructure, specifically in “power, transportation, and the built environment.”
  • The firm emphasized developing, owning, and aggregating infrastructure rather than making purely passive financial investments.
  • Publicly described focus areas include solar power, advanced biofuels, and zero-energy housing.
  • For built-environment opportunities, Caplan’s current role at Sustainable Living Innovations suggests particular relevance for sustainable construction, housing, urban development, and capital formation around building infrastructure.
  • No verified public check-size range was found.

Notable Investments

  • Sustainable Living Innovations - Sustainable building company where Caplan is listed as a board member and Head of Corporate Affairs; no verified public round, check size, or outcome found.
  • Solar power, advanced biofuels, and zero-energy housing projects - Renova states that it helped drive industrial and financial acceptance in these categories, but its public site does not name the specific portfolio companies or transaction details.

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