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Frankfurt am Main, 04.09.2024

Capcora, a leading consulting firm, has announced the addition of Dr. Sebastian Rothe to its team as a new Director Energy & Infrastructure in Frankfurt. Starting in September 2024, Sebastian brings over 15 years of diverse experience in M&A, strategy, and business development, primarily within the energy sector.

Before joining Capcora, Sebastian led the energy & environment division at TÜV Rheinland in Germany. There, he developed and oversaw technical M&A advisory services tailored for wind assets, assisting a wide array of clients including financial investors and utilities in navigating complex wind farm deals. His extensive background also includes roles at PwC and BET, where he specialized in valuing and managing transactions for renewable energy assets and utilities.

Sebastian’s academic journey includes studies in business across Cologne, Prague, and Stockholm, topped with a Ph.D. in energy finance from the University of Hamburg.

Jochen Magerfleisch, Managing Partner at Capcora, expressed his enthusiasm about Sebastian’s arrival: "We’re excited to have Sebastian join us. His deep expertise in renewable energy will be invaluable as we continue to grow and take on new challenges in the industry."

Sebastian is also looking forward to his new role, saying, "I am thrilled to be part of Capcora, a firm that’s at the forefront of advising on Europe’s energy transition. I am eager to work with a team that is not only skilled but incredibly diverse, spread across Europe with members from over 15 different nationalities."

Sebastian's addition to Capcora is expected to enhance the firm’s capabilities in M&A and provide clients with expert guidance in the rapidly changing energy sector.

About Capcora:

Capcora is an independent financial advisory boutique specializing in M&A and project finance services to accelerate the energy transition in Europe. Founded in 2015, the Frankfurt-based company helps its clients succeed in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors by advising them on sell-side and buy-side transactions, and by raising mezzanine, unitranche or senior debt.