Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
Columbia CaseWorks, Columbia Business School
Version: January 4, 2024
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics:
Nextracker; Solar panel; ESG; Sustainability; Venture capital; VC; Investment; PV; Photovoltaic; Clean technology; Start-up
Abstract
In 2014, Nextracker was the new most promising investment opportunity for venture capital firm SJF Venture. The Fremont, CA-based technology company, seeking series B funding, created a single-axis sunlight tracker to augment the energy produced by traditional PV solar panel. As the market for clean energy production expands, SJF must consider whether this is the ideal investment opportunity, considering a number of potential high-return factors as well as known and unknown risks.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2014.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured company
SJF Ventures
Featured protagonist
- David Kirkpatrick (male), Managing Director
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Abstract
In 2014, Nextracker was the new most promising investment opportunity for venture capital firm SJF Venture. The Fremont, CA-based technology company, seeking series B funding, created a single-axis sunlight tracker to augment the energy produced by traditional PV solar panel. As the market for clean energy production expands, SJF must consider whether this is the ideal investment opportunity, considering a number of potential high-return factors as well as known and unknown risks.
Teaching and learning
This item is suitable for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education courses.Settings
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 2014.Geographical setting
Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Featured company
SJF Ventures
Featured protagonist
- David Kirkpatrick (male), Managing Director