Financing Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2025

Attract private equity capital to achieve rapid expansionLever 7 Funding Source Public funding Industry funding Institutional funding Pathways (relevance of guideline by pathway, low = nice to have vs. high = must have) HEFA Alcohol-to-Jet G-FT Power-to-Liquid High High High Medium Lifecycle (relevance of guideline by pathway, low = rarely applicable vs. high = very common) Pre-feasibility Feasibility + FEED FID Construction Commissioning Low Low High High High Private equity investors play a pivotal role in scaling-up SAF projects by providing the growth capital required to accelerate commercialization and expand the operational footprint of a business. Unlike early-stage investors focused on research and development, private equity firms typically enter SAF projects when they are on the cusp of commercial viability and poised for rapid expansion. At this stage, SAF producers often require capital not only for infrastructure construction but also for scaling-up their production processes, optimizing supply chains and achieving economies of scale.In addition to capital injection, private equity investors often bring management expertise and industry connections, helping SAF producers gain access to crucial markets and potential offtake partners, such as major airlines or logistics companies. This hands-on involvement is aimed at rapidly scaling-up production capacity, improving cost structures and positioning SAF companies for a profitable exit, whether through mergers, acquisitions or public offerings. Financing Sustainable Aviation Fuels 32