Travers Smith LLP has advised Pears Partnership Capital on its investment in Energy Drive.
Pears Partnership Capital acts as an advisor to the Pears family in originating, arranging and overseeing direct private equity investments in operating businesses. Pears takes a long-term and flexible approach to investing, supporting entrepreneurs, managers, and investors in established businesses with permanent capital to support sustainable future growth.
Energy Drive is a provider of zero-capex energy efficiency for large motors in the Mining and Metals Industry. This investment will help to drive the continued expansion of the business into North America and Europe, from its origins in South Africa.
The Travers Smith team was led by Private Equity & Financial Sponsors Partner Alex Dixon with support from Senior Associates Max Conway and Heidi Jempeji, and Associates Katie O'Riordan, Navi Suglani and Pansy Doyle.
