OUR APPROACH
WindSail provides growth financing to companies advancing energy innovation and sustainability across a wide range of industries. WindSail’s investments typically range from $2 million to $5 million and are in the form of a secured loan. WindSail prides itself on thinking outside the box and structuring transactions that specifically address a company’s capital needs. WindSail’s investments include:
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Senior secured loans
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Junior secured loans
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Stretch loans
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Bridge loans (for existing portfolio companies)
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Equity, on a select basis
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Investment Criteria
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Focus on companies advancing energy innovation and sustainability
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Little-to-no technology risk
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Revenue generating or in early commercial stage (beyond the pilot stage)
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Strong perceived downside protection
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Clear path to cash flow break even
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Supportive equity partners
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Primarily U.S. and Canada based businesses
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Unique Sector Focus and Approach
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We understand the energy industry and its complex ecosystem
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We think creatively to structure well balanced transactions that enable growth
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Our investment approach allows us to focus on early stage companies that are often overlooked by institutional investors, such as service businesses
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We do not require institutional equity
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Our capital can replace or complement equity, minimizing dilution for management and early investors