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PODCAST: Energy Perspectives Speaker Series Interview with WAVE Equity Partners Managing Director, Praveen Sahay

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Aug. 3, 2023 Join the dialogue as Michael Wood, Founder, Energy Terminal speaks with Praveen Sahay, Managing Director, WAVE Equity Partners about Impact Investing, Mentorship and Support of Portfolio Companies, what differentiates a good investment partner & more!

In addition to listening to this podcast interview here at WAVEep.com, it can also be accessed via:

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About WAVE Equity Partners

WAVE Equity Partners (WAVE) is an independent sustainability-focused investment firm. We partner with early-growth companies whose proven clean technologies drive meaningful bottom-line impact and environmental benefits for large industrial manufacturers. Our industry knowledge and dedication to true partnership allow us to identify and support leaders whose innovative solutions are commercially accepted, deliver immediate impact and are poised to scale. WAVE is currently investing out of its third institutional fund and has approximately $420 million under management (AUM) as of Dec. 31, 2022. For more information please visit https://waveep.com/ or by following the company on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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