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First Green Partners
First Green Partners was founded in the fall of 2011. The firm invests in two areas: processing renewable carbon into fuels and chemicals, and applying clean...
First Green Partners
First Green Partners was founded in the fall of 2011. The firm invests in two areas: processing renewable carbon into fuels and chemicals, and applying clean technologies to fossil carbon processes. Investments range from $500,000 to $100 million.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Stillwater
Corporate office
Stillwater, MN, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of companies does First Green Partners back?
The firm backs companies working on cellulosic ethanol, bio-based polymers, precision fermentation, green chemistry, and novel food ingredients from agricultural waste. It often partners with scientists and entrepreneurs spinning technology out of land-grant universities and U.S. National Laboratories.
Where does First Green Partners source its investment opportunities?
The firm sources heavily from the USDA and DOE research ecosystems, including land-grant universities in the Upper Midwest and federal National Labs. Its concentration in Stillwater, Minnesota, places it in proximity to agricultural feedstocks and the regional biorefining industry, supporting a relationship-driven origination model rather than broad marketing.
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