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Prime Capital

Also known as Prime Capital AG, Prime AIFM Lux S.A.

Frankfurt alternative asset manager founded in 2006 and owned by its management; runs energy infrastructure equity, private debt and absolute-return funds; EUR 4.3bn AUM (June 2026).

Frankfurt alternative asset manager Prime Capital AG (founded 2006). Not Prime Capital Partners or other similarly named firms outside Germany.

HEADQUARTERS
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
FOUNDED
2006
AUM
€4.3B (2026)
OUTSIDE CAPITAL
Yes
TEAM LISTED
7 people

Focus

STAGES
—
SECTORS
Climate & EnergyIndustrial & ManufacturingReal Estate & PropTech
ASSET MIX
Private creditPrivate equityHedge fundsFunds (as LP)
GEOGRAPHY
Europe

Overview

Prime Capital AG is an independent Frankfurt asset manager founded in 2006 that focuses exclusively on alternative investments, with a second office in Luxembourg and about 120 staff. It invests across three areas: Energy Infrastructure (equity in greenfield renewable, battery storage and e-fuel projects across Europe), Private Debt (infrastructure and real estate debt) and Absolute Return (fund of hedge funds portfolios). It also offers Alternative Services, including AIFM services through its Luxembourg subsidiary Prime AIFM Lux S.A. Its press releases describe it as owned by management and current and former senior employees, and regulated by BaFin and CSSF.

Investment thesis

In energy infrastructure, invests early, mainly in equity under Core+ and value-add strategies, in low-cost renewable generation, storage and sustainable fuels; in private debt, invests across senior, unitranche and junior debt with a focus on infrastructure and real estate debt.

PORTFOLIO (4)

  • Project Jupiter (WBS Power; 500 MW BESS plus up to 150 MWp solar PV, Brandenburg)
    Climate & Energy · since 2025
  • Project Monet (135 MW BESS, Sachsen-Anhalt; from Zelos Energy Developments)
    Climate & Energy · since 2026
  • Green Capital BESS joint venture (Poland)
    Climate & Energy · since 2026
  • ElectroFleet (debt financing)
    Climate & Energy · since 2026

People

  • Andreas Kalusche
    Board Member, CEO · source
  • Dr. Werner Goricki
    Board Member, CIO · source
  • Marco Gerlach
    Board Member, CFO/CRO · source
  • Kerstin Hübsch
    Board Member, CHRO · source
  • Dr. Mathias Bimberg
    Head of Energy Infrastructure · source
  • Stefan Futschik
    Head of Private Debt · source
  • Jens Walzner
    Managing Director · source

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Frequently asked questions

Prime Capital is a private equity fund based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 2006.

Yes. Prime Capital invests its own capital in private companies. It also commits capital to third-party funds as an LP.

Prime Capital invests in Climate & Energy, Industrial & Manufacturing and Real Estate & PropTech.

Key people at Prime Capital include Andreas Kalusche (Board Member, CEO), Dr. Werner Goricki (Board Member, CIO), Marco Gerlach (Board Member, CFO/CRO) and Kerstin Hübsch (Board Member, CHRO).

Prime Capital's investments include Project Jupiter (WBS Power; 500 MW BESS plus up to 150 MWp solar PV, Brandenburg), Project Monet (135 MW BESS, Sachsen-Anhalt; from Zelos Energy Developments), Green Capital BESS joint venture (Poland) and ElectroFleet (debt financing).

The most recent publicly reported investment by Prime Capital is Green Capital S.A. (50% stake in a Polish BESS project, 300 MW portfolio JV) (Infrastructure equity), announced in May 2026.

Yes. Prime Capital manages capital from outside investors.