Ultra Capital

Ultra Capital is an independent investment firm based in Philadelphia that provides growth equity and asset capital to best-in-class management teams focused on the energy transition and sustainable infrastructure. The firm invests in companies with demonstrated track records of deploying proven solutions across sectors including solar, battery storage, distributed generation, EV charging, and fleet electrification. Ultra Capital differentiates itself through its ability to transact on deals below $50 million, filling a funding gap in the market for execution-oriented businesses.

The firm was founded by experienced professionals with deep roots in infrastructure development and finance. The team brings over 40 years of collective experience in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure, with members who have previously worked as developers, constructors, operators, and financiers of infrastructure assets. This operational background enables Ultra Capital to provide strategic value beyond capital deployment, leveraging their understanding of infrastructure markets and ability to navigate complex transactions.

Ultra Capital's investment approach emphasizes operational value-add and network leverage. The firm supports its portfolio companies in accessing deeper capital pools, securing strategic partnerships, and achieving successful exits. The team has extensive experience transacting with banks, large-scale private equity firms, and infrastructure capital providers, positioning them to help portfolio companies scale and transition to larger capital sources. The firm's focused mandate targets businesses that are execution-oriented and deploying demonstrated solutions rather than early-stage or unproven technologies.

Ultra Capital became a member of the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) in 2023, reflecting its commitment to impact investing principles alongside financial returns. The firm's team includes partners Kristian Hanelt, Tom Ferraro, and Mike Reynolds, along with Vice President Brandon Beehler, Senior Associate Natalie Aldrich, and Senior Advisor Ian Copeland, bringing diverse expertise to portfolio company support and deal sourcing.