- European Investment Fund and a leading US pension fund among cornerstone investors
- Three high-growth energy transition companies already in the portfolio
- Fund targets final closing in 2026
Munich – 19 December 2025 – T2Y Capital, a financial investor specializing in growth and buyout capital with a focus on the energy sector and adjacent industries, today announced the first closing of its debut T2Y Fund I with €125 million in commitments, including co-investments. This marks a significant milestone for the Munich-based firm, which has established itself as a sector specialist with a strong proprietary deal flow and a pan-European investment strategy.
Cornerstone investors in the first closing include the European Investment Fund (EIF) and a leading US pension fund, alongside a select group of family offices and wealth managers. The fund is targeting a final closing at the end of 2026, positioning T2Y Capital to scale its investment program and support the next generation of European energy transition champions.
Patrick Bettscheider, Founder of T2Y Capital, commented:
“Our first closing is an important milestone for T2Y Capital. It reflects our investors’ strong confidence in both our focused strategy and the compelling opportunities within the energy transition sector. With the support of our partners, including the European Investment Fund and a major US pension fund, we are well-positioned to back European champions that deliver superior returns together with significant transformative impact.”
Andreas Haindl, Co-Founder of T2Y Capital, added:
“This first closing is just the beginning of an ambitious journey to help shape the future of the energy transition sector. Our team’s deep sector expertise and entrepreneurial commitment enable us to source proprietary opportunities and scale viable business models. Our existing investments demonstrate the clear direction and significant potential of our strategy.”
T2Y Capital focuses on both core energy transition companies such as manufacturers of energy storage solutions and ecosystem players driving aspects including electrification, energy efficiency, and industrial decarbonization. The firm invests across the value chain and leverages co-investments to support larger transactions. The SFDR Article 9 fund meets the highest standards of the EU Disclosure Regulation and has a significant team commitment, reflecting its entrepreneurial setup.
Since inception, T2Y Capital has executed several investments in high-growth companies. These include Wetrax Group, a leading German provider of innovative aerosol-based fire suppression solutions used in rapidly growing sectors such as battery storage, Prime Batteries, one of the technologically leading and independent providers of lithium-ion-based energy storage solutions in the European Union, and Tretau, an innovative supplier of solvent-free, high-performance magnet wire.
About T2Y Capital:
T2Y Capital is a growth and buyout investor focused on the energy sector and adjacent industries. The fund aims to scale innovative companies with a proven business model by providing capital and expertise, thereby generating superior returns for its investors. T2Y Capital invests along the entire value chain and helps to build European champions in the energy transition. As an SFDR Article 9 fund, T2Y Capital meets the highest standards of the EU Disclosure Regulation. The Munich-based investment firm was founded in 2022 by former investment bankers Patrick Bettscheider and Andreas Haindl. Bettscheider was the founder and majority shareholder of the European investment boutique MainFirst Bank AG and subsequently majority shareholder of Kommunalkredit Austria AG from 2015 to 2024. Haindl was CEO of MainFirst and previously held positions at Deutsche Bank and McKinsey. For additional information about T2Y Capital, please visit T2Y Capital’s website www.t2ycapital.com and LinkedIn page.
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