About pegasus

25 years of
lasting impact

Founded in 1996, our way is rooted in a deep commitment to creating long-term value beyond returns. We pioneered commercial impact investing and on behalf of our clients, invested more than USD 2.6bn helping great businesses to grow and making a positive difference.

A look at the Pegasus story

Our successful entrepreneurial history of investing in private markets is the foundation on which we continue to build our track record to innovate into new strategies and drive growth through long-term oriented partnerships with both employees and business partners.

2021: Pegasus celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Timeline 2021

2020: Pegasus launches the Sub-national Climate Fund, with an anchor commitment of USD 150mn by the Green Climate Fund, investing in renewable energy & energy efficiency, waste & water management, and nature based solutions across global emerging markets.

Aerial view of rainforest

2018: Pegasus obtains accreditation by the Green Climate Fund as the first US based private equity investment manager.

Timeline 2018

2011: Pegasus raises Private Equity Fund V, emerging market coverage is further expanded, core investments in energy transition.

Aerial photo of iconic BNI 46 Tower Jakarta Indonesia

2007: Pegasus raises Private Equity Fund IV, investment coverage is expanded into emerging markets, key investments address energy efficiency improvements of buildings.

Team Meeting of Renewable Energy Engineers

2004: Pegasus raises Private Equity Fund III, includes first investments in the recycling sector.

Recyling icons and symbols

1999: Pegasus raises Private Equity Fund II, identifies healthy nutrition as important investment sector.

Nutritionist giving consultation to patient with healthy fruit and vegetable, Right nutrition and diet concept

1996: Craig Cogut starts Pegasus Capital Advisors focusing on sustainability and health investments and raises first private equity fund

Wind farm on Kashubian - Poland

Our Partners

We selectively build partnerships with organizations and people who share the same values and vision to develop solutions to the world’s greatest challenges.

Africa Adaptation Initiative

Africa Adaptation Initiative (AAI) aims to strengthen collaboration on adaptation across the continent through high-level pan-African and regional dialogues, adaptation action on the ground, and addressing the adaptation financing gap. It is designed as the initiative for Africa driven by Africa.

AltaSea

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles is dedicated to accelerating scientific collaboration, advancing an emerging blue economy through business innovation and job creation, and inspiring the next generation, all for a more sustainable, just and equitable world.

AltaSeads Conservancy

AltaSeads Conservancy aims to develop into a leading non-profit organization in kelp restoration, breeding, farming, education and outreach. We welcome researchers, farmers, restorationists, and public come for Knowledge, Information, Resources and other Ocean-Health Needs.

Blue Climate Initiative

The Blue Climate Initiative is a global initiative bringing together scientists, community groups, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, influencers, and others to protect the ocean and accelerate ocean-related strategies to address the climate crisis and other pressing environmental issues.

Blue Natural Capital Financing Facility

The BNCFF supports the development of sound, investable blue natural capital projects with clear ecosystem service benefits, based on multiple income streams and appropriate risk-return profiles.

Catalytic Finance Foundation

Catalytic Finance Foundation is dedicated to developing solutions to enable sustainable infrastructure investments. A significant gap remains today between the need for developing sustainable infrastructure and the risks investors are willing to take. Catalytic believes in creating a better ecosystem of project financing where the public and private sectors come together as the catalysts of change.

CC35

The CC35 aims to accelerate the commitment of the Capital Cities of the Americas to address the climate emergency that the planet is experiencing. It was officially established under the leadership of the heads of government of the hemisphere as the first initiative born in Latin America with the firm purpose of achieving regional climate integration through local diplomacy and decisive contribution from a sub-national perspective to the UNFCCC in terms of legislation, financing and communication.

Forum for Farmers and Food Security

Representing civil society, public and private sectors, and the financial and philanthropic communities, Forum for Farmers and Food Security work to leverage the power of strategic partnerships to spur purchase commitments, increase strategic investments that benefit producers, encourage knowledge sharing, and validate sustainability data.

Gold Standard

With the adoption of the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals, Gold Standard launched a best practice standard for climate and sustainable development interventions to maximize impact, creating value for people around the world and the planet we share.

Green Climate Fund

Pegasus is the first traditional North American alternative asset manager accredited by the United Nations’ Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF was established by the 194 countries who are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and seeks to support the efforts of developing countries to respond to the challenge of climate change.

Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) is the specialized agency for agriculture of the Inter-American System that supports the efforts of Member States to achieve agricultural development and rural well-being. The Institute provides cooperation services through close and permanent work with its 34 Member States, addressing their needs in a timely manner. IICA has broad experience in areas such as technology and innovation for agriculture, agricultural health, food safety and quality, international agricultural trade, family farming, rural development, natural resource management and the bioeconomy.

International Union for Conservation of Nature

IUCN is a membership Union composed of both government and civil society organizations. It harnesses the experience, resources and reach of its more than 1,400 Member organizations and the input of more than 18,000 experts.

OceanX

OceanX is a mission to explore the ocean and to bring it back to the world through captivating media. Uniting leading media, science, and philanthropy partners, OceanX utilizes next-gen technology, cutting edge science, compelling storytelling, and immersive experiences to educate, inspire, and connect the world with the ocean and build a global community deeply engaged with understanding, and protecting our oceans. OceanX is an initiative of Dalio Philanthropies, which furthers the diverse philanthropic interests of Dalio family members.

United Cities and Local Governments Africa

United Cities and Local Governments Africa (UCLG Africa) is the umbrella organization of local governments in Africa. It represents 51 national associations, 2,000 cities, and 16,000 local authorities in the continent. UCLG Africa aims to strengthen local governance, promote decentralized cooperation, foster urban development, and advocate for the recognition of the role and contribution of local governments in the implantation of United Nations Agenda 2030, the African Union Agenda 2063, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, among other global agendas.

UNCDF

The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 46 least developed countries (LDCs). UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development.

UNDP

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet by helping countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UN MPTF Office

Established in 2003 and housed within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office (MPTF Office) facilitates UN coherence and development effectiveness in addressing multifaceted issues and engages in collaborative international efforts on pandemics, climate change and biodiversity conservation.