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Inside the $80M Deal Powering 55,000 homes
How one partnership beat banks, grants, and venture capital—combined
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The $80M Renewable Energy Story That Changed Everything
Back when I was acting as a Fractional CFO for a Latin American renewable energy developer, we had already nailed the first part of the journey — development success. Land was secured, permits in place, grid connection lined up.
But then came the real challenge:
Capital to build the infrastructure.
Technology to power the project.
Most startups would now turn to banks, equity partners, or wait for grants.
We didn’t.
Instead, we saw an opportunity to flip the value chain on its head.
Through my network in the renewable energy sector, I approached several major players in the industry. What I noticed was this:
💡 These manufacturers were all stuck in a tight margin game — squeezing out a few percentage points from hardware sales.
Below is the Supply Chain I have personally worked with since 2008.
After Phase 1, most developers tend to run out of finance and needs support.
During Phase 2 finance is sought.
During Phase 3 construction is executed.
During Phase 4 energy is delivered to power homes and industries.

What they really needed was a better way to monetize their intellectual property.
So we made them an offer.
Provide the technology
Inject capital
And in return, earn revenues from the energy sold for the next 25 years,
plus a financial return on their investment
They went from being component suppliers to long-term co-owners of energy assets.
In short, they moved from selling a product to owning the outcome.
After months of negotiation, we signed a deal worth $80 million.
✅ The result?
A Joint Venture that now delivers electricity to the equivalent of 55,000 homes, every year, for the next 25 years.
🎥 This Week’s Expert Corners
💼 Flawless M&A Execution – with Marguerite Bolze (Bali)
Marguerite shares the most overlooked step in M&A: execution. From aligning management teams to syncing culture and cash flows, she breaks down how even small businesses can prepare for a flawless integration—so the deal doesn’t fall apart after the ink dries.
🛡️ How to Build a Moat Around Your Business – with Jim Joyce (Dublin)
Jim explains how IP isn't just about patents—it’s about defensibility. He shows how recurring revenue, usage rights, exclusivity agreements, and licensing pathways can build a durable moat, so your business doesn't just grow—it becomes uncopyable.
🎯 How to Handle Sales Objections Like a Pro – with Virtualcloser (UK)
Discover how 52% of founders lose deals not because of price—but because of hesitation. Virtualcloser walks you through the key phrases that flip “I need to think about it” into “Where do I sign?” This one’s a masterclass in conversion.
Why Partnerships Win (Even Over Acquisitions)
When you think about IP monetization, most people think of licensing. But the most powerful model is often one step up:
👉 Creating partnerships that expand usage and multiply value.
Think about these iconic partnerships — none of which required a merger:
Partnership | What They Did |
---|---|
Glaxo + Google | Built Verily Life Sciences, fusing AI with pharma |
Vodafone + Liberty Global | Combined infrastructure for European broadband expansion |
Microsoft + Intel | Created Wintel — the gold standard for personal computing |
Apple + Developers | Powered the App Store into a $1 trillion ecosystem |
LEGO + Disney, NASA, Warner Bros, Universal | Turned bricks into blockbusters and cultural icons |
Tesla + Panasonic | Co-built Gigafactories to scale EV battery production |
Nike + Foot Locker & global distributors | Created dominance through third-party leverage |
Disney + McDonald’s / Hasbro / LEGO | Distributed stories through food, toys, and games |
None of these required a takeover.
All of them required alignment and a shared mission.
10 Ways Small Businesses Can Build Powerful Partnerships
You don’t need to be Apple to make this work.
Here are 10 realistic and exponential ways any business can profit from partnerships:
Joint Ventures – Share risk, tech, or territory with a formal entity
Revenue-Sharing Models – Split proceeds for mutual upside
Co-Branding Initiatives – Combine marketing muscle for new offers
Service Exchange – Trade services at agreed commercial value
Licensing Your IP – Let others use it with performance incentives
Distribution Agreements – Scale through someone else's network
Technology Integration – Plug your IP into their solution
OEM Partnerships – Embed your product under their label
Referral Alliances – Commission-based collaboration
White-Label Solutions – Let partners resell your capabilities under their brand
Exponential growth doesn’t come from owning everything.
It comes from aligning with the right people at the right time.
🚀 Ready to Transform Your Business in Just 6 Weeks?
If you’re an ambitious founder, consultant, or product-based business, I invite you to join my 6-Week CFO Program.
We use a 3-step model:
IP Monetization Model – Unlock hidden value in your product or process
Valuation Readiness – Attract investment without giving away control
Execution Architecture – Build systems that scale and protect value
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🎁 Complimentary IP Monetization Audit
If you're unsure where the hidden value lies in your business, I’m offering a free 30-minute audit focused on:
What IP you already have but haven’t leveraged
How to structure monetization channels around it
Where to find partners, recurring revenue, or licensing pathways
🧠 It's not just about ownership.
It’s about strategy.
👉 Just reply to this email or book your audit here.
Connect & Grow with our Podcasts
I share quick, actionable insights on YouTube. Check out these podcasts to level up your business: |
Top picks to level up your business: |
Below is a podcast with Marguerite Bolze, M&A expert. Discover the $3.5 trillion M&A opportunity
Below is a podcast with JIm Joyce, serial entrepreneur and IP expert. The IP monetization market is estimated at $5 trillion.
In March I ran a webinar with 121 participants. You can watch it below.
Discover how to scale your business with Sam Palazzolo, a US investment banker. We discussed M&A, capital allocation, cash flows and major pitfalls when scaling.
Too many small businesses fail when scaling. Discover our recipe in this podcast with Jordan Molina.
Until next week,
Matteo Turi
Founder | The Exponential Blueprint
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