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Atapco Properties is a privately held, full-service commercial and residential real estate development, investment, and management firm. The firm specializes in the acquisition, development, and operation of high-quality commercial real estate properties, including industrial, retail, office, residential, and mixed-use assets. They are known for their extensive expertise across various real estate categories, enabling them to navigate different market cycles and deliver diverse developments. Atapco Properties emphasizes thoughtful site selection, planning, and sustainable design standards, aiming to create lasting value for tenants and communities while contributing to local economies.The company's roots trace back over a century through its parent, American Trading and Production Corporation (Atapco), which was formed to consolidate and diversify the business activities of the Blaustein family, founders of the American Oil Company (AMOCO). Atapco Properties itself began operations in 1961, building its foundation on principles of quality, integrity, and community dedication. Today, the firm continues under the leadership of Chairman Daniel B. Hirschhorn, a grandson of Jacob Blaustein, upholding the long-standing family commitment to responsible development and high-quality service.Atapco Properties' investment strategy focuses on acquiring properties ranging from $5 million to $75 million. Their approach includes transit-oriented development, redevelopment, new development in urban and growth markets, value-add or opportunistic development, and land for residential lot development. The firm also provides comprehensive property management, leasing, and sales services, leveraging its in-house capabilities and partnerships with leading brokerage firms. Their commitment to sustainability is evident in their focus on LEED certification and incorporating green building methods into their projects.The firm operates across several states in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States, including Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Virginia, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Their team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering top-notch results and fostering strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders. Atapco Properties' integrated approach, from zoning and entitlement to sustainable design and property management, allows them to execute complex projects that meet diverse market demands and enhance the quality of life in the regions they serve.

Good Energies was initially established in 2001 by Marcel Brenninkmeijer as an investment company with a strong focus on the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries. Headquartered in New York, the firm quickly grew to manage over €4 billion in assets, making significant investments in companies within the solar and broader renewable energy sectors. They were known for their strategic approach to funding initiatives that aimed to advance clean energy solutions and mitigate climate change.In a significant strategic shift in 2012, Good Energies Capital, a key part of the investment firm, rebranded as Bregal Energy. This transition marked a broadening of its investment scope beyond solely renewables to encompass the wider North American energy industry, including traditional sectors like oil & gas, midstream, and power generation. Concurrently, a dedicated Good Energies Venture team continued its operations from London, supporting existing venture-stage portfolio companies, while the philanthropic arm, the Good Energies Foundation, maintained its separate activities.The firm, in its various iterations, has made notable investments in companies such as Q-Cells and Renewable Energy Corporation, playing a role in the growth of the solar energy market. Other portfolio companies included DunAn Microstaq, Konarka Technologies, NorSun, Tendril, and Power Assure. Their investment strategy often involved both control and non-control opportunities, with individual equity investments typically ranging between $15 million and $75 million.While the investment firm evolved into Bregal Energy, the Good Energies Foundation, established in 2007 as an integral part of the original private equity company, continues its philanthropic mission. Based in Switzerland and part of Porticus, the foundation focuses on funding initiatives that reverse the impact of climate change through access to clean energy and the protection of tropical forests. The historical investment firm's legacy is rooted in its early commitment to sustainable energy and its subsequent expansion into a broader energy investment mandate under the Bregal Energy brand.