Infinium Secures Strategic Investment from Japan Hydrogen Fund
Deal News | Jan 17, 2025 | Advantage Partners LLP
Advantage Partners LLP has announced that Japan Hydrogen Fund (JHF), along with its parallel investment funds, has acquired a minority stake in Infinium Holdings, Inc., a pioneering firm in eFuel technology. Headquartered in California, Infinium operates the world's first plant producing eFuels with their proprietary technology aimed at replacing fossil fuels in aviation and other industries. The investment marks JHF’s first venture and includes a right to invest up to $150 million in Infinium’s projects. This move aims to boost the adoption of carbon-neutral energy solutions, aligning with Japan’s long-term vision for carbon neutrality. The strategic partnership will also enable Infinium to collaborate with JH2A’s member companies and other Japanese firms. Established with contributions from giants like Toyota Motors and MUFG Bank, JHF signals a strong move towards global energy transition. Concurrently, Infinium is in the process of a Series C Preferred Stock offering, attracting existing and new investors. This investment not only provides financial backing but also technological and business development synergies.
Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Private Equity
- Aviation and Transportation
Geography
- United States – Infinium Holdings, Inc. is headquartered in California and operates in Texas.
- Japan – Advantage Partners and Japan Hydrogen Fund are based in Japan, and the investment aligns with Japan's carbon-neutral vision.
Industry
- Renewable Energy – The article discusses Infinium's role in developing eFuel technologies that contribute to carbon-neutral energy solutions.
- Private Equity – The involvement of Advantage Partners and their management of the Japan Hydrogen Fund highlights the role of private equity in strategic investments.
- Aviation and Transportation – Infinium is developing eFuels for the aviation industry, aiming to replace fossil fuels in long-haul transportation.
Financials
- 150,000,000 – The investment right in Infinium's projects by Japan Hydrogen Fund as part of the minority stake acquisition.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinium Holdings, Inc. | Target | Company | A leading eFuel technology provider innovating in ultra-low carbon fuel solutions. |
| Advantage Partners LLP | Fund Manager and Investor | Company | Manages the Japan Hydrogen Fund and specializes in private equity investments. |
| Japan Hydrogen Fund (JHF) | Investor | Company | Investment fund focused on hydrogen-related assets, managed by Advantage Partners. |
| Brookfield Global Transition Fund (BGTF I) | Co-Investor | Company | Participating in Infinium's Series C Preferred Stock offering to support its growth. |
| Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A) | Collaborator | Company | Supports the hydrogen supply chain and collaborates with JHF to promote decarbonization. |
| Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Company, Limited (SMDAM) | Fund Manager | Company | Co-manages the Japan Hydrogen Fund, providing sustainability assessments. |
| Robert Schuetzle | CEO | Person | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Infinium. |
| Richard Folsom | Co-Founder and Representative Partner | Person | Co-Founder of Advantage Partners, representing the firm's involvement in the investment. |
| Hiroshi Fukushima | Director General | Person | Director General of Japan Hydrogen Association, commenting on the investment. |