The energy and cleantech sector represents a strong growth, transformative opportunity we've witnessed the global transition toward renewable energy and sustainable solutions accelerates. Scientia Holdings is focused on acquiring or investing in companies that are driving this shift, including renewable energy providers, energy technology firms, and cleantech companies with scalable solutions. 

Our investment thesis is built around supporting businesses that are positioned to benefit from the increasing regulatory push for decarbonization, rising consumer demand for more sustainable practices, and a higher number of advancements in clean energy technologies. In Southern Africa, our geographic focus includes regions with abundant natural resources conducive to renewable energy generation, such as solar farms in the Northern Cape and wind energy projects along the Western and Eastern Cape coasts. Internationally, we target North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, particularly markets with strong energy incentives and commitments to net-zero carbon goals.

Scientia actively prioritizes energy and cleantech firms with proven technologies, established customer bases, and the potential to scale operations rapidly. Target companies should have annual revenues between R250 million and R2.5 billion, EBITDA margins exceeding 15%, and a strong pipeline of projects or contracts that demonstrate future growth potential. Firms specializing in solar, wind, and energy storage solutions, as well as those developing energy efficiency technologies such as smart grids or carbon capture systems, are of particular interest. Scientia also seeks companies with strong ESG alignment, emphasizing sustainable practices and adherence to international environmental standards. We focus on organizations with scalable business models, such as project-based revenue streams or recurring revenue from energy-as-a-service offerings. 

Management teams with a strong track record of executing projects on time and within budget are critical to our selection process.