Robeco introduces Robeco Clean Tech Certificate for private investors

 

 

 

 

The market for clean and sustainable technology is growing rapidly. The number of new, promising technologies is also growing rapidly. The reason for this trend lies in the increasing shortages of certain commodities, which lead to higher prices. Furthermore, government standards to prevent environmental pollution are becoming ever stricter. This has resulted in great demand for new, alternative energy sources and more efficient ways to use commodities. The technologies which help to realize this are referred to as 'clean tech'.

 

Robeco Clean Tech Certificate gives investors the opportunity to invest indirectly in unlisted companies active in the field of clean technology. Because most of these technologies are being developed by unlisted companies, private equity is the best method to benefit from innovation and the resulting creation of value. Private-equity funds are usually the first to invest in these companies, allowing investors to fully benefit from developments in the fast-growing clean-tech segment.

 

The companies in which the fund invests concentrate on the efficient use of energy sources and the development of alternative forms of energy creation, but they also focus on the development of specific technologies, products and services that limit pollution, waste and the use of natural resources. "At present there is a great need for everyone to act in a sustainable way. Clean technology is vital for the future and will benefit everyone in the end, both mankind and the earth", says Robeco CEO, George Möller.

 

The underlying fund, Robeco Clean Tech Private Equity II, is only available to institutional investors. Robeco Clean Tech Certificate now also gives private investors access to the clean-tech private-equity segment. The underlying fund is managed by Robeco Alternative Investments' experienced and dedicated private-equity team. Rabobank's Corporate Social Responsibility division will act as adviser in the field of clean tech. The fund will not invest directly in companies, but will invest in other private-equity funds. The fund will spread its investments over North America (10%-70%), Europe (20%-50%) and other regions (0%-20%). The return on this Certificate is linked to the return on Robeco's underlying institutional clean-tech fund.

 

 

 

Robeco provides discretionary asset-management products and services, as well as a complete range of mutual funds to a large number of institutional and retail clients worldwide. Robeco's product range encompasses fixed-income and equity investments, as well as balanced accounts, money-market funds and alternative investments.

 

Robeco distributes its funds for the retail market directly, and through other financial institutions. Several of its mutual funds, including the flagship Robeco N.V., are listed on major European stock exchanges such as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and London.

 

Robeco services its clients not only from its head office in Rotterdam but also from its European offices in Belgium, France, Germany, Spain and Switzerland. In the United States, Robeco has offices in New York, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco and Toledo (Harbor Capital Advisors). Robeco also has an office in Bahrain and an office in Japan.

 

Robeco is the center for asset management within the Rabobank Group and has full operational independence. The combination of the highest credit ratings from the major international rating agencies and the highest Sustainability Cluster Score within the banking sector reflects the high added value Rabobank has always offered its investors, members, clients and employees.

 

 

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