KGAL
KGAL is a Gruenwald-based real-asset investment manager founded in 1968 that manages around EUR 15 billion for institutional and private investors across sustainable infrastructure, real estate and aviation. Its sustainable infrastructure arm has invested directly in European renewable energy since 2003 through the European Sustainable Power Fund (ESPF) series, building direct equity stakes in onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery storage and green hydrogen assets. The firm is led by co-CEOs Florian Martin and Andre Zuecker, with Michael Ebner responsible for the sustainable infrastructure asset class.
KGAL is a Gruenwald real estate firm with €15.0B AUM, 12 active companies and 5 exits.
- ·5 exits in the last 5 years · consistent DPI cadence.
- ·Average hold across 5 realized deals: 6 years.
- ·Top sector focus: ClimateTech (100% of portfolio).
- ·Fund cadence: ~3Y between vintages · last raise 2023.
Geography breakdown
6 geographiesKey facts
Recent exits
KGAL sold Spalletti Solar Park to Altea Green Power in 2026 after 5 years.
KGAL sold Ciekocinko Wind Farm to Octopus Energy Generation in 2026 after 6 years.
KGAL sold Krasin Wind Farm to Octopus Energy Generation in 2026 after 6 years.
KGAL sold Rywald Wind Farm to Octopus Energy Generation in 2026 after 5 years.
Coverage notes
3 funds tracked, 17 portfolio companies (12 active · 5 realized). Verified weekly from public filings and deal announcements.
Funds & portfolio
Every fund KGAL has raised, with its portfolio companies. Hand-checked from public filings.
KGAL ESPF 6Impact2023€250M2 assetsImpact2023 · 3yr€250M2–
Unrealized
2 held| Company | Entry |
|---|---|
| Arcadia eFuels ClimateTech · Denmark | 2023 |
| Lubmin Hydrogen Platform ClimateTech · Germany | 2024 |
KGAL ESPF 5Energy2020€344M8 assets1 exitsEnergy2020 · 6yr€344M81
Unrealized
8 held| Company | Entry |
|---|---|
| Bierbergen Wind Farm ClimateTech · Germany | 2025 |
| Calvoerde Ost Solar Park ClimateTech · Germany | 2023 |
| Calvoerde West Solar Park ClimateTech · Germany | 2024 |
| GP Joule Projects ClimateTech · Germany | 2022 |
| Grauingen Solar Park ClimateTech · Germany | 2024 |
| Grevesmuehlen Battery Storage ClimateTech · Germany | 2026 |
| PVPP Saxonie Solar Park ClimateTech · Czech Republic | 2024 |
| SEO Holding Battery Storage ClimateTech · Italy | 2024 |
Realized
1 exit| Company | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalletti Solar Park ClimateTech · Italy | 2021 | 2026 | Trade Sale | Altea Green Power | – |
KGAL ESPF 4Energy2017€750M2 assets4 exitsEnergy2017 · 9yr€750M24
Unrealized
2 held| Company | Entry |
|---|---|
| GP Joule Projects ClimateTech · Germany | 2022 |
| Veja Mate Offshore Wind Farm ClimateTech · Germany | 2019 |
Realized
4 exits| Company | Entry | Exit | Type | Buyer | MOIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baeckhammar Wind Farm ClimateTech · Sweden | 2018 | 2025 | Trade Sale | Aneo | – |
| Ciekocinko Wind Farm ClimateTech · Poland | 2020 | 2026 | Trade Sale | Octopus Energy Generation | – |
| Krasin Wind Farm ClimateTech · Poland | 2020 | 2026 | Trade Sale | Octopus Energy Generation | – |
| Rywald Wind Farm ClimateTech · Poland | 2021 | 2026 | Trade Sale | Octopus Energy Generation | – |
Frequently asked questions
- What investment strategy does KGAL focus on?
- KGAL focuses on Real Estate, Growth strategies in the private equity space.
- How many portfolio companies does KGAL have?
- KGAL has 12 active portfolio companies and 5 completed exits and 3 funds tracked on GP Intel.
- Where is KGAL headquartered?
- KGAL is headquartered in Gruenwald, Germany.
- What is KGAL's assets under management?
- KGAL manages approximately €15.0B in assets under management.
- When was KGAL founded?
- KGAL was founded in 1968.
- What sectors does KGAL invest in?
- KGAL invests across Energy, Real Estate, Industrials.
- What are KGAL's recent exits?
- Recent realized exits by KGAL include: Spalletti Solar Park (2026) to Altea Green Power; Ciekocinko Wind Farm (2026) to Octopus Energy Generation; Krasin Wind Farm (2026) to Octopus Energy Generation; Rywald Wind Farm (2026) to Octopus Energy Generation; Baeckhammar Wind Farm (2025) to Aneo.
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