Supporting Mitsui’s Investment in Next-Generation Geothermal

YEARS AS A POWERHOUSE INNOVATION CLIENT

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Supporting Mitsui’s Investment in Next-Generation Geothermal

YEARS AS A POWERHOUSE INNOVATION CLIENT

3

Supporting Mitsui’s Investment in Next-Generation Geothermal

YEARS AS A POWERHOUSE INNOVATION CLIENT

3

Supporting Mitsui’s Investment in Next-Generation Geothermal

YEARS AS A POWERHOUSE INNOVATION CLIENT

3

SERVICES

  • Sourcing

  • Diligence

SEGMENT

  • Corporate

  • Investor

TECH TOPICS

  • Next-Generation Geothermal

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Client Need

Mitsui, a global trading and investment conglomerate, engaged Powerhouse Innovation to source and evaluate next-generation geothermal startups.

Services Delivered

  • Sourcing: In 2024, Powerhouse Innovation developed a comprehensive landscape of next-generation geothermal startups, mapping technology pathways, leading companies, and investment activity across the sector. This work enabled Mitsui to quickly build conviction and prioritize investment opportunities aligned with its strategic objectives.

  • Diligence: Powerhouse Innovation provided in-depth technical and commercial diligence on Fervo Energy. The resulting investment memo assessed market size and growth drivers, evaluated core technology and risk factors, analyzed the competitive landscape, and reviewed the team’s capabilities and execution track record. This work supported investment committee discussions and helped enable an investment decision.

Outcome Achieved

Powerhouse Innovation’s diligence informed Mitsui’s investment in Fervo Energy’s $462 million Series E, advancing Mitsui’s strategic priorities in the sector. The investment establishes a foundation for Mitsui’s collaboration with Fervo on geothermal project development and operations in the U.S., while opening opportunities to explore expansion of next-generation geothermal deployment globally.

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