Fortistar is a privately-owned investment firm that provides capital to build, grow and manage companies that address complex sustainability challenges.

White Plains, NY
Joined April 2009
When diesel tops $6 a gallon, the economics change fast. Our portco @OPALFuels says #RNG can offer fleets a lower-cost, lower-emissions alternative while supporting domestic energy production. Co-CEO Adam Comora explains why: 535.news/op-ed/natural-and-r…
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How strong is the tech developed by our portco, @RISERobotics? Strong enough to earn a Guinness World Record. CEO Sonpal discusses their work to replace traditional hydraulics in heavy machinery with efficient electric actuation helping reduce energy use youtube.com/watch?v=NMrQKYqp…
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Our portco, @OPALFuels, was recognized with the 2026 @Energy_Vision Leadership Award for advancing renewable natural gas as a practical solution for lower-carbon transportation. The award was presented at the org’s 20th Anniversary Awards Celebration. businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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Our portco, @NanoramicLabs, took another step toward making advanced battery tech more sustainable and launched eight new Neocarbonix® products designed to help manufacturers produce better-performing lithium-ion batteries at lower costs. Congrats! chargedevs.com/newswire/nano…
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On Oct. 10 at 8PM ET, @RiseRobotics will be featured on the award-winning Advancements show hosted by actor Ted Danson on @BloombergTV, which will give an inside look at its work to rethink technology that powered heavy machinery for more than a century. prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Our portco, @OPALFuels, is contributing more than tech to clean transportation. They're providing leadership to advance #Sustainability. Jared Stedl, CCO of Fuel Station Services, has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Transport Project. investing.com/news/company-n…
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Our portco, Pellucere, received the 2026 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade, recognizing Arkansas companies that are successfully expanding their products and technologies into international markets. Congratulations to the entire team! nwahomepage.com/northwest-ar…
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Our portco, @Skyryse, took another big step toward bringing software-defined flight to aircraft around the world. Skyryse announced a partnership with @BAESystemsAus, Australia’s largest defense company to advance the next generation of autonomous flight. prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Nearly 3 decades of turning landfill gas into renewable energy, and the work continues. Our portco, @OPALFuels, secured a 5-year extension of its agreement with the City of San Diego at the Miramar Landfill, a project that has operated since 1998. businesswire.com/news/home/2…
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Our portco, @Nanoramic, is bringing its advanced battery technology to markets around the world. Nanoramic secured new investment at a $250 million pre-money valuation, led by Catalus Capital with participation from GM Ventures and existing investors. prnewswire.com/news-releases…
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Our portco, Pellucere, is bringing its innovation to the global stage in Bengaluru, a rapidly growing space market and India’s leading hub for commercial space technology. Pellucere selected to represent the U.S. at the 2026 Bengaluru Space Expo (BSX) english.mathrubhumi.com/amp/…
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Our portco, @OPOFarms, was featured on The Neuro Experience, a fast growing podcast with @louisanicola_, MMed, PhD, whose insights on health, science and human performance reach a global audience of nearly 700K on Instagram and more than 100K on YouTube. youtube.com/watch?v=7brf4bG3…
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In a new video released by our portfolio company @Skyryse, VP of Engineering Rush Patel tackles some of the biggest questions in aviation today. One message stands out: the future of aviation doesn't require waiting for entirely new aircraft. youtube.com/watch?v=6k9bh-jS…
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Our portfolio company @Skyryse was recognized by @FastCompany as a winner in its 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards. Skyryse was selected from more than 1,500 applicants across this year's awards program. fastcompany.com/91547245/pus…
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Our portco @OPALFuels, alongside @GFLenv is accelerating the buildout of #RNG infrastructure with two new projects in Alabama and Georgia, expected to generate enough fuel to power roughly 800 Class 8 heavy-duty trucks, directly displacing diesel. bicmagazine.com/api/amp/proj…
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Supporting the next generation of engineers is critical to advancing the future of #Mobility and #Sustainability. Our portco, @NanoramicLabs, which develops advanced battery materials, is supporting @UBuffalo as it competes in the EcoCAR EV Challenge. buffalo.edu/news/news-releas…
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