ReEx Capital Asia (previously known as the Renewable Energy Exchange)

ReEx Capital Asia is an investment banking boutique based in Singapore, specializing in the Asian Clean Energy sector.

Even though there is no lack of funds available and no lack of financially viable projects in Asia, the lack of transparency and still immature nature of the green energy market makes it difficult for entrepreneurs and financiers to find each other.

The challenge for large mainstream investment bank is building the expertise to find viable, fundable companies in this sector, and matching them with investors who have an appetite for small deals, which will dominate the space for the next few years. Indeed the more mature companies that seek (or sought) investments such as Suzlon, Goldwind, Moser Baer, etc. are very few.

ReEx Capital Asia aims exactly at filling this gap in the value chain by connecting capital with clean energy investment opportunities available today. We have a unique positioning and possess leading expertise and deep experience in the Asian clean energy sector.

ReEx main activity is capital-raising: originating investment opportunities, structuring deals and raising funds (debt/equity) for renewable energy infrastructure, biofuel production facilities, energy efficiency projects and green products/services companies.

ReEx is also offering financial advisory services:
- due diligence & investment strategy (buy-side)
- business plan, financial models, project structuring (sell-side)

As commented by Dr. Mike Allen, chairman of the company, “Our goal is to accelerate the implementation of green projects so we are not asking for exclusive mandates with clients. It’s up to ReEx to be faster and better at fundraising. Project developers appreciate keeping their flexibility and we are confident in the business model as we have tight relationships with a large group of investors and lenders. Incentives are aligned since ReEx gets a success fee only at financial closure”.

ReEx was started mid-2006 in Singapore supported by an advisory board of individuals from major institutions (REEEP, DEG, EcoSecurities, E+Co, CVC Group, IUT Global and Greenbank capital) giving the company a lot of credibility from inception. It was established with support from REEEP, the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership, and DEG, the development finance arm of German KfW Bank.