Andy Cooper

Co-CEO and Director at Unison Energy, LLC

Andy Cooper is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Unison Energy, LLC, where he currently serves as Co-CEO and Director.1 2 He has extensive experience in venture management, venture investing, and investment banking since 1984.3

Cooper co-founded Unison Energy in 2010, which provides innovative on-site energy solutions to help clients transition to zero carbon, lower costs, and improve resiliency.1 The company designs, builds, owns, operates, and maintains microgrids for various industries, including industrial facilities, data centers, healthcare, and hospitality.1

Career Highlights

Morgan Stanley: Worked for 14 years, including 7 years with Morgan Stanley Venture Partners, focusing on late-stage venture investments.1 3
Avesta Technologies: Co-founder, CFO, and SVP of Business Development. The company was later acquired by Visual Networks Inc.1 3
The Carlyle Group: Served as Managing Director - Venture.1
Unison Site Management: Co-CEO and Board Director, helping it become the largest independent cellular site management company in the nation.1 2

Education and Expertise

Cooper received his BA in Economics and Geology from Duke University in 1984.1 2 He has expertise in:

Growing technology-based companies
Operations and business development
Finance, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, and capital markets1

Throughout his career, Cooper has built, run, and sold three companies worth more than $800 million and has raised over $300 million in equity and debt financing.3