Founder Buys Back Alive Capital, Targets Green Energy Dominance in SEE

BUCHAREST, Romania – March 03, 2026 – In a decisive move signaling a new era of strategic ambition, Alive Capital founder Giacomo Billi is set to regain full ownership of the integrated energy services company. Through his investment holding, Omnia Capital, Billi will acquire the majority stake currently held by Premier Energy, consolidating a 100% stake in the firm he established. The transaction, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, is now pending clearance from the Romanian Competition Council and the Commission for the Examination of Foreign Direct Investments.

This ownership restructuring is more than a corporate shuffle; it marks the launch of an aggressive expansion phase for Alive Capital. The company is poised to scale its renewable generation capacity, energy storage solutions, and digital services, aiming to build a dominant, integrated energy platform across the rapidly evolving Southeast European (SEE) market.

A Founder's Renewed Vision

The buyback is designed to provide what Billi describes as newfound strategic clarity and agility. By bringing the company back under the complete control of its founder, Alive Capital aims to accelerate decision-making and execute a unified, long-term vision without the complexities of a divided ownership structure.

“Regaining full ownership gives us strategic clarity and execution agility,” said Giacomo Billi, Founder and CEO of Alive Capital. “Our priority is to scale an integrated regional platform combining renewable generation, storage, energy supply and digital optimization services for producers and end customers.”

Billi, an Italian entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in energy and infrastructure, founded Omnia Capital in 2022 as the investment vehicle to drive his strategic vision. With Romania as its core market, Omnia focuses on building resilient infrastructure through disciplined capital allocation and operational integration. This move to consolidate ownership of Alive Capital is a cornerstone of that strategy, placing the firm at the center of his regional ambitions.

Tapping into Southeast Europe's Green Revolution

Alive Capital's strategic pivot is timed to capitalize on a profound transformation sweeping the Southeast European energy landscape. The region is emerging as a critical hub for Europe's green transition, driven by the EU's REPowerEU plan, which mandates an accelerated shift away from fossil fuels and sets a binding renewable energy target of at least 42.5% by 2030.

Countries like Romania and Bulgaria are at the forefront of this surge, with solar power installations growing exponentially. In 2023, Romania's solar capacity increased by over 300% from the previous year. This explosive growth creates a substantial market for companies that can provide integrated services, from generation and supply to grid balancing and optimization.

Alive Capital is already a significant player, managing over 1.5 GW of generation capacity across 198 power plants. In 2025, the company supplied 1.95 TWh of electricity and held a 1.8% share of Romania's non-household supply market. Through its affiliate, Alive Energy, the group is developing a formidable portfolio of around 500 MW of wind, solar, and battery storage projects in Romania, positioning it to capture future growth.

The Critical Role of Storage and Digitalization

A central pillar of Alive Capital's strategy is the integration of energy storage and advanced digital services. As the share of intermittent renewables like solar and wind grows, the need for grid stability becomes paramount. Energy storage, particularly utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), is the key technology for balancing supply and demand, ensuring power is available even when the sun isn't shining or the wind isn't blowing. The European energy storage market is projected to nearly quintuple by 2030, making it a lucrative and essential field.

Alive Capital's focus on storage is not just a forward-looking ambition; it's already embedded in its development pipeline. The company's integrated platform, which covers forecasting, dispatching, and optimization, is designed to manage the complexities of a renewable-heavy grid. By combining physical assets like solar farms and batteries with a sophisticated digital layer, the company aims to offer predictable and competitive energy solutions.

“The energy market in Southeast Europe is entering a phase where integration, flexibility and digitalization drive value,” Billi noted, highlighting the core drivers of his strategy.

Strategic Repositioning and Market Impact

The transaction marks the end of a successful partnership with Premier Energy, which, controlled by Emma Capital, became the majority shareholder in February 2022. This collaboration supported Alive Capital's growth and consolidation during a period of rapid market expansion. Billi acknowledged the partnership's value, stating, “I thank the Premier Energy team for the partnership over the past years. We built an important phase of Alive Capital’s development together, and I am confident our professional relationship will continue going forward.”

The move to 100% ownership under Omnia Capital strategically repositions Alive Capital for its next chapter. Full control empowers the company to make bold, long-term investments in large-scale infrastructure projects without needing to align with external shareholder timelines. This agility is a significant competitive advantage in a dynamic market where speed and decisiveness are crucial.

With the deal awaiting regulatory green lights, the industry is watching closely. If approved, the buyback will unleash a more nimble and focused competitor in the SEE energy market, led by a founder with a clear vision for regional leadership. Billi's objective is unambiguous: to position Alive Capital as a leading regional platform capable of delivering stable, competitive, and predictable energy solutions for customers across the entire region.