Clarum Advisors, a leader in energy transition strategy and advisory services, today announced the launch of its Energy Transition Advisory Practice, aimed at accelerating the global shift toward a low-carbon economy. Supported by ClearSky, a venture capital and growth equity firm investing in innovative companies in cybersecurity and energy transition, Clarum’s Advisory Practice collaborates with leading and high-growth companies driving innovation in renewable energy, decarbonization technologies, and sustainability solutions to achieve measurable results and long-term success. Clarum Advisors uniquely combines strategy, operational and financial expertise, access to capital, and a network of senior industry leaders, delivering unique insights, expertise and approaches to help clients navigate the complexities of the energy transition.
Advisory Practice clients benefit from bespoke strategic advisory services designed to support every stage of their energy transition journey, further enhanced by ClearSky’s strategic deployment of investment capital to catalyze real-world change. Additionally, pioneering companies and technologies will have access to capital to shape the future of energy and support from a global network of leading innovators, investors, energy companies, policy makers, and financial institutions to unlock cross-sector opportunities.
“We are thrilled to partner with Clarum Advisors to provide strategic, operational, and financial consulting services that will accelerate the energy transition ecosystem,” said Alex Weiss, CEO and Managing Partner of ClearSky. “This partnership not only strengthens our ability to support portfolio companies and investors, but also plays a pivotal role in driving the adoption of groundbreaking technologies and solutions essential to achieving a sustainable, low-carbon future.”
Clarum’s Advisory Practice is led by David Port, David Allen, Jan Vrins, and Molly Podolefsky and leverages a network of industry leaders serving as Senior Advisors, including Greg Wikler, Lisa Frantzis, Todd Williams, Peter Asmus, Karl Popham, and others. Together, they bring deep expertise across clean technology, decarbonization, sustainability, utilities and the broader energy sector, capital markets, and financial restructuring.
“Our Advisory Practice is unmatched, delivering high-value, high-impact strategic services by engaging a uniquely skilled network of senior industry leaders who work hand-in-hand with clients to drive meaningful change and deliver outstanding outcomes,” said Molly Podolefsky, Director of Clarum Advisors. “We are breaking the mold of traditional consulting by providing clients with direct access to thought leaders, executives, and experts who are writing the playbook and shaping the future of the energy transition.”
“Mobilizing venture capital and private equity, unlocking investment opportunities for cutting-edge clean tech companies, and providing financial restructuring for startups in the clean tech space is essential to our mission to drive economy-wide decarbonization,” said David Port, Partner of Clarum Advisors. “Our Advisory Practice aims to bridge the gap between innovation and sound financial strategy, empowering clients to achieve sustainable, long-term success.”
Clarum Advisors invites partners across industries to join this transformative journey to propel the global economy toward a clean energy future. Clarum’s Energy Transition Advisory Practice, in concert with ClearSky’s investing capabilities, represents a bold combined step toward reducing emissions, fostering innovation, and ensuring a resilient, sustainable global economy.
