ATEL Capital Group is a diversified financial services firm founded in 1977 with headquarters in San Francisco. With over forty years of experience, it owns and manages assets including industrial equipment leased to major companies, finance agreements for expanding businesses and a mix of commercial and residential properties. Its leasing portfolio includes railcars, heavy machinery and low-tech equipment valued at billions of dollars. In 2024 the firm entered a Shariah-compliant leasing joint venture in Saudi Arabia, broadening its global reach.
The firm offers venture debt financing that allows high-growth firms to extend operational runway without reducing ownership, supporting companies from early stages to more mature phases. Its equipment leasing arm provides lease agreements for manufacturing, construction and transportation assets, while its property division administers offices, retail centers and rental housing across various markets. A dedicated credit team evaluates prospects in sectors such as life sciences, consumer products and energy, tailoring terms to reflect each client’s cash flow and asset profile. Investors can choose from institutional or retail offerings, accessing structured opportunities that benefit from deep experience in capital markets and asset management.
ATEL has backed several clean technology initiatives. It provided manufacturing finance to Menlo Micro, maker of micro-electrical-mechanical switches that boost energy efficiency and support power electronics. The company also funded Harbinger’s electric truck production to advance low-emission freight transport. Earlier venture debt helped Bloom Energy scale its solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site clean power generation. By focusing on asset finance for energy-saving innovations, the firm supports technologies that contribute to a cleaner energy future. The firm also tracks grid efficiency projects and supports pilot programs for advanced energy storage and electrification solutions.
