Clime Capital, a Singapore-based investment manager focused on advancing the low-carbon transition in emerging economies, has launched the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility Technical Assistance Facility (SEACEF TAF), according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The facility enhances Clime Capital’s investment approach by offering targeted technical support to develop markets and build the capabilities of portfolio companies. Over the next five years, the facility plans to deploy $10–15 million, backing 15–20 projects each year across Southeast Asia.
The facility will enable pre-investment market development and post-investment capacity-building. This assistance covers operational efficiency, risk management, carbon strategies, impact measurement, governance, and advancing gender equity in the clean energy sector.
SEACEF TAF is backed by a strong coalition of global development and philanthropic partners, including the Tara Climate Foundation, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), FMO – the Dutch Development Bank, and British International Investment (BII).
Feng Guat Tan, SEACEF TAF Manager, emphasised the need for both financial and technical solutions. “Southeast Asia has immense potential for low-carbon growth, but enabling conditions are still evolving. SEACEF TAF bridges the gap between capital and scalable projects by strengthening market infrastructure and providing the technical expertise early-stage companies need.”
Targeted support—beyond funding—is crucial to unlocking high-impact clean energy opportunities. By equipping entrepreneurs and project developers with the tools and guidance to succeed, SEACEF TAF aims to catalyse transformative change in the region’s energy landscape.
Expected outcomes include accelerated clean energy innovation, greater market readiness, reduced CO₂ emissions, increased renewable energy capacity, sustainable job creation, and improved gender diversity across leadership and operational teams.
Clime Capital manages the Southeast Asia Clean Energy Facility II (SEACEF II), an early-stage investment fund supporting high-impact ventures in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean mobility. The fund achieved its first close at $127 million in December 2023 and reached full capitalization of $175 million in early 2025.
