Altira to Speak at 21st Annual NREL Industry Growth Forum

DENVER, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Altira Group LLC, a leader and pioneer in
Energy Technology Investment will attend and speak in Denver on October 28-30
at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel.
Altira Group announced today Peter Edwards, Partner, will participate on
the "USDOE Initiatives & Future Policies for Accelerating Technology
Commercialization" panel on Tuesday October 28th at 1:45pm during next week's
21st Annual NREL Industry Growth Forum in Denver.
As a thought-leader in energy innovation, Altira Group leverages its
proven knowledge and vision for the profitable application of "transformative,
efficient technology" across traditional and alternative sources, driving
efficiencies and productivity gains through the value chain, maximizing the
return for their portfolio companies and investors.
"Our success is driven by our desire to deliver energy efficiencies and
support companies developing tomorrow's energy sources," said Dirk McDermott,
Altira Group's Managing Partner. "Our investments span renewable, alternative,
and petroleum-based energy technologies and we will be making two
announcements at NREL."
Altira Group is committed to building a future of efficient, sustainable
energy by pioneering full-spectrum investments that will transform the energy
sector. Founded in 1996 with the sole purpose of successfully investing in
the energy technology sector, Altira Group focuses on growth technology
companies spanning the energy value chain -- from source to resource, taking
an active lead investment role, and providing solid follow-on capabilities for
its investor partners and portfolio companies.
About Altira Group
Altira Group LLC (http://www.altiragroup.com) is a Denver based private
equity and venture firm that has profitably invested in energy technology
companies for over 12 years. Their portfolio includes companies in both the
traditional and renewable energy sectors. Altira pursues opportunities to
commercialize energy technologies while reducing the carbon footprint.
Altira is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The typical initial
investment in a portfolio company is in the $5-$15 million range, with
follow-on investments as warranted. Altira seeks investment opportunities led
by experienced and dedicated management teams who are commercializing new
energy technologies with high growth potential.
SOURCE Altira Group LLC

Jeff Blanc, +1-415-252-1703, jeff@square1Strategy.com, for Altira Group LLC