Grantchester C Change Group, a private equity investment firm specializing in electrification, infrastructure, and clean energy generation, has expanded its portfolio management team.

Grantchester C Change Group (GCC), a global private equity investment firm specializing in electrification, infrastructure, and clean energy generation, announced Ilia A. Dubinsky, Ph.D. has joined its management team as a Partner. GCC’s management team has a proven track record of operating both public and privately held companies, working closely with their portfolio companies, leading, scaling, and investing in sustainable energy with seasoned industry partners.

Grantchester C Change Group (GCC), a global private equity investment firm specializing in electrification, infrastructure, and clean energy generation, announced its UCAP Power, Inc. investment, funding UCAP’s expansion in the ultracapacitor market with the acquisition of Maxwell Technologies. The purchase includes Maxwell’s non-dry electrode, ultracapacitor business, other related assets, and the Maxwell brand.

UCAP Power Inc., a leading developer of ultracapacitor-based power solutions today announced the close of a special purpose venture round of funding led by Grantchester C Change. “I am extremely pleased to have Grantchester invest in UCAP’s strategy and vision for clean and reliable power” said Gordon Schenk, CEO of UCAP Power. “Grantchester C Change is the perfect partner for UCAP Power given their broad global reach in the Energy sector and their talented base of operating partners.”

We pursue a “double bottom line” strategy to deliver best-in-class financial returns while achieving positive ESG impact. Leveraging our deep technical and operational expertise as well as an extensive industry network, we partner with founders to scale their businesses and accelerate deployment of sustainable technologies.

Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fully electric Class 5 to Class 8 commercial vehicles ("Xos" or the "Company") and NextGenAcquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: NGAC) ("NextGen"), a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced today that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement that will result in Xos becoming a publicly listed company. The combined company is expected to be traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market under “XOS”.

The competition for high-quality deals is more intense than ever, leaving many buyers to think outside the box for ways to win dealflow. The competitive environment is forcing family offices, like Pritzker Private Capital and Sam Zell’s Equity Group Investments, and independent sponsors, like the Grantchester Group and Rotunda Capital Partners, to look for new ways to participate.