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Why we invested in Vector Photonics: driving energy efficiency in data centres and beyond

In January, we announced our investment into Vector Photonics as part of a £2.4m investment round. This week, whilst at the 2023 Optical Fiber Communication Conference in California, Vector Photonics revealed their 1 Watt PCSEL (Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Laser) project for datacom. This is a breakthrough in laser technology, representing 10x the power targeted … Why we invested in Vector Photonics: driving energy efficiency in data centres and beyond

Clean Growth Fund joins Cleantech for UK coalition to supercharge UK cleantech

Clean Growth Fund joined other leading cleantech accelerators and investors in the UK with combined funds of over £6 billion in founding a coalition to help inform and shape a new initiative, called Cleantech for UK. This initiative, which aims to pave the way for a new generation of global cleantech champions in the UK, is supported by Breakthrough Energy … Clean Growth Fund joins Cleantech for UK coalition to supercharge UK cleantech

Holiferm open their first commercial biosurfactant plant

On Thursday 16th February 2023 Holiferm’s first commercial biosurfactant was opened by the Mayor of Wirral, Jeff Green. The opening ceremony was attended by representatives of biosurfactant and biochemical companies from around the world. Holiferm hosted an opening ceremony for its first commercial biosurfactant plant on the afternoon of 16th February. The ceremony was very … Holiferm open their first commercial biosurfactant plant

Holiferm and Eurosyn reaffirm their commitment to distribution partnership

At the recent Sepawa Congress in Berlin representatives from Holiferm and Eurosyn met on the side. The discussion which ensued covered all areas of the partnership between the two companies. Both companies came away with a renewed commitment to the distribution deal previously signed. This commitment will see Holiferm’s biosurfactants continue to be supplied to … Holiferm and Eurosyn reaffirm their commitment to distribution partnership

Holiferm announces new products to enter the market in 2024

Holiferm, who are soon to open their first ktonne scale commercial biosurfactant plant, announces they are launching rhamnolipid and MELs to the market in 2024. These new products can work alongside their sophorolipids to allow formulators to use 100% biosurfactant based formulations. 

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Personal and homecare cleaning products such as detergents, shampoos and laundry powders are manufactured on an industrial scale and rely on vast quantities of petrochemical surfactants. Consumer conglomerates are demanding more environmentally friendly feedstocks and Holiferm is satisfying this with natural, low-cost biosurfactants produced by fermentation.

E-REDES and Piclo lead the way towards Portugal’s first local flexibility market

Wednesday 30 November, London, UK – Piclo, the leading independent marketplace provider for flexibility services, has today launched Portugal’s first project to build a local flexibility market with E-REDES, Portugal’s largest distribution system operator (DSO). The collaboration will use the Piclo Flex marketplace to streamline the procurement and participation in E-REDES’ DSO flexibility market. Flexibility Service … E-REDES and Piclo lead the way towards Portugal’s first local flexibility market

Piclo and National Grid launch new marketplace for flexibility services in New York state

LONDON, 5 December 2022 – Piclo, the leading global marketplace provider for flexibility services, has started working with National Grid on a project to deliver an independent marketplace that widens and streamlines participation for all types of distributed energy resources (DERs) capable of providing flexibility services, otherwise known as non-wires alternatives (NWAs)*. The initial phase of … Piclo and National Grid launch new marketplace for flexibility services in New York state

Piclo to support National Grid ESO’s new Local Constraint Market in Scotland

LONDON, 16 December 2022 – After a competitive tender process, Piclo has been selected by National Grid to run a Local Constraint Market (LCM) in a move to clamp down on one of the fastest rising constraints costs of operating the power grid in the UK. The new initiative will allow Scottish homes and businesses to … Piclo to support National Grid ESO’s new Local Constraint Market in Scotland

MOF Technologies chosen as part of Net Zero 3.0

MOF Technologies is excited to announce that we have been selected to join Tech Nations Net Zero 3.0 programme. The Net Zero programme supports early-stage clean tech who can accelerate the UK towards their net zero goals and reduce the worlds carbon dioxide emissions in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing and building technology. … MOF Technologies chosen as part of Net Zero 3.0

Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £4.4m in MOF Technologies

With heavy industries like the cement industry accounting for over 30% of global carbon emissions, we are delighted to announce that Clean Growth Fund together with Barclays, via their Sustainable Impact Capital programme, have invested in MOF Technologies (MOF Tech) as part of a Series A funding round. This is our first investment in Northern … Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £4.4m in MOF Technologies

The Big Sustainability Awards, which champions businesses and public organisations making a difference to the planet, has crowned measurable.energy with the Carbon and Energy Reduction award.

The Big Sustainability Awards, which champions businesses and public organisations making a difference to the planet, has crowned measurable.energy with the Carbon and Energy Reduction award. The Big Sustainability Awards ceremony, organised by the Southern Sustainability Partnership, had multiple award categories for this year including Carbon & Energy Management, Collaboration, Communicating Sustainability, Finance For Good, … The Big Sustainability Awards, which champions businesses and public organisations making a difference to the planet, has crowned measurable.energy with the Carbon and Energy Reduction award.

The Building Innovation Awards, which champions individuals, organisations and partnerships that improve UK construction, has crowned us with the Most Innovative New Hardware Product award.

The Building Innovation Award ceremony is a big occasion with over 300 building professionals from across the country attending. This year’s finalists were top innovators from across the sector, who are pioneering technologies, approaches and projects that deliver a greener, smarter and safer built environment for all. Commenting on the awards, editor at Build in … The Building Innovation Awards, which champions individuals, organisations and partnerships that improve UK construction, has crowned us with the Most Innovative New Hardware Product award.

Clean Growth Fund leads £4.5M investment in measurable.energy

Clean Growth Fund has invested £2.5m in measurable.energy, an award-winning UK start-up technology company, that designs and manufactures smart, machine learning enabled power sockets that reduce the energy costs of commercial buildings by more than 20%. As part of a £4.5M of Series A funding, Clean Growth Fund invested alongside a suite of other investors, including Vectr7 … Clean Growth Fund leads £4.5M investment in measurable.energy

Vector Photonics is commercialising all-semiconductor, PCSELs using a prototype supply chain based entirely in Scotland’s world-leading, photonics cluster.

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This capability is unique in the industry. Each step of the supply chain is provided by a Scottish company which is established, profitable, independent, world-class, and competing successfully in their own, respective, vertical markets. Additionally, each company is a member of Technology Scotland, the industry association representing Scotland’s wider, enabling, technologies sectors. Dr Alastair McInroy, … Vector Photonics is commercialising all-semiconductor, PCSELs using a prototype supply chain based entirely in Scotland’s world-leading, photonics cluster.

Clean Growth Fund has co-lead a £2.4m investment alongside Foresight WAE Technology (FWT) Funds into Vector Photonics, a Glasgow-based laser developer.

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The funding round also included continued commitment from existing investors UKI2S and Equity Gap, and new investment from Scottish Enterprise. This is Clean Growth Fund’s first venture capital investment in Scotland and the growing clean technology cluster in the region. Vector Photonics is commercialising PCSELs (Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers) with the aim to revolutionise … Clean Growth Fund has co-lead a £2.4m investment alongside Foresight WAE Technology (FWT) Funds into Vector Photonics, a Glasgow-based laser developer.

Piclo

Piclo has built an online platform which unlocks new revenue streams for flexible energy assets while simultaneously supporting the balance of supply and demand on power grids. This is accomplished by creating independent marketplaces for trading ‘flexibility’. These reduce grid congestion rates which in turn enables greater renewable energy penetration and reduces the need for costly network upgrades.

Nuada

Nuada is a vertically integrated pure-play carbon capture company that is poised to decarbonise heavy industries through its next generation point-source capture technology. The company builds energy-efficient CO2 filtration machines that enable industrial emitters in hard-to-abate sectors to achieve their Net Zero targets whilst minimising the impact on their bottom line.

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measurable.energy designs and manufactures smart, machine learning enabled power sockets that reduce the energy costs of commercial buildings by more than 20%. The sockets eliminate small power waste energy by identifying a plugged-in device that’s wasting energy and automatically turning it off. The socket also contains a light system that indicates whether the energy being supplied at the time is coming more from fossil fuels or renewable energy sources, helping to improve consumer habits.

Vector Photonics

Phototonic Technology

Vector Photonics is a Glasgow-based laser developer commercialising PCSELs (Photonic Crystal Surface Emitting Lasers). This new class of laser offers high speed and power and can be manufactured at low cost. The world relies on lasers…datacentres use lasers to power their communications networks. Globally, these datacentres account for 2-3% of electricity usage and this demand is forecast to grow by up to 400% by 2030.

Education is proving key to the UK’s net-zero transition

Eduction is key to net-zero transition

Stephen Price is an Investment Director at Clean Growth Fund and is passionate about finding the next climate tech leaders. Prior to being an early-stage investor, Stephen held a role as Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) at Newcastle University, a position in which he was responsible for identifying the research projects coming out of the University … Education is proving key to the UK’s net-zero transition

UK Clean Growth Fund makes first investment in low carbon heating sector

Clean Growth Fund leads £2.5m investment round in tepeo to support commercialisation of its Zero Emission Boiler for the domestic heating market tepeo, a British clean technology company that has developed a low-cost, easy-to-install low carbon boiler, has secured a £2.5m investment in a round led by the UK venture capital fund, the Clean Growth … UK Clean Growth Fund makes first investment in low carbon heating sector

THE PERFECT BOILER REPLACEMENT? TEPEO’S ZERO EMISSION BOILER

Our Founder & CEO, Johan du Plessis, recently spoke to Robert Llewellyn at Fully Charged about his ZEB and how it is a great low carbon solution for heating your home. Take a look!

Global growth of Above’s solar data analytics solutions powers further collaboration with university

18th July 2022 Global solar plant data analytics company Above has expanded to larger offices in Colchester as its ongoing partnership with the University of Essex helps keep its intelligent software ahead of the field. Global solar plant data analytics company Above has expanded to larger offices in Colchester as its ongoing partnership with the … Global growth of Above’s solar data analytics solutions powers further collaboration with university

Above launches first autonomous drone trial in the UK for solar PV

4th October 2022 Above, leading aerial data and solar software provider announces the successful autonomous drone trial at a UK solar farm managed by Octopus Energy Generation. The proof of concept is the first of its kind in the UK and demonstrates how remotely operated drones have the potential to support operational and maintenance improvements … Above launches first autonomous drone trial in the UK for solar PV

Above partners with Bullitt Group to bring mobile thermal imaging to its all-in-one solar inspection solution

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Above’s bespoke EyeSite app combined with the Cat® S62 Pro thermal imaging camera helps solar companies improve efficiency and safety when conducting plant inspections. Above today announced that it has partnered with Bullitt Group, the global licensee for Cat® phones, to bring a next-generation solar inspection solution to the industry. Above’s smart-mobile application EyeSite is already widely used … Above partners with Bullitt Group to bring mobile thermal imaging to its all-in-one solar inspection solution

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CGF Portfolio Above

Every Net Zero scenario is underpinned by remarkable growth of global solar photovoltaic capacity. Above provides asset owners and operators with the tools required to optimally manage their solar plants, enabling effective fault identification and rectification to increase the quantity of green power they generate.

Sunswap

Sunswap has developed a zero-emission transport refrigeration unit which combines solar panels, battery storage and low environmental impact refrigerants with cloud-based remote monitoring. Compared to traditional diesel systems Sunswap’s solution can reduce emissions by up to 93% while delivering a total cost of ownership saving between 20-50%.

Indra leads the charge for smart charging compliance ahead of new regulations

20th October 2022, Malvern UK Schedule 1, the second phase of the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 will come into effect on 30th December 2022. Just like phase one* in June, Indra supports these positive changes to help raise standards in the industry and ensure that homes across the country support a smart, safe, … Indra leads the charge for smart charging compliance ahead of new regulations

Indra drives green agenda in first V2G technology trial with NHS Hospital Trust

25th October 2022, Malvern UK. Innovative British smart energy technology business, Indra, has announced the results from the first-ever NHS project to use pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and Hitachi ZeroCarbon, part of Hitachi Europe. The two-year study, which ended in June 2022, explored the potential cost … Indra drives green agenda in first V2G technology trial with NHS Hospital Trust

Clean Growth Fund & Gulf Oil co-invest in Indra – UK’s leading smart charging technology company

Indra, the fast-growing electric vehicle and smart energy technology company developing innovative charging and energy storage solutions for home and commercial use, has secured a £6million investment led by the UK venture capital fund, the Clean Growth Fund, alongside Gulf Oil International (Gulf).  Through their investment in Indra, Gulf is making its first strategic move … Clean Growth Fund & Gulf Oil co-invest in Indra – UK’s leading smart charging technology company

Indra

Indra has a vision to support global Net Zero ambitions through intelligent vehicle charging technology. The company has developed the smartest EV charger available on the market, the Smart Pro, which automatically optimises for the cleanest, cheapest electricity. In addition, its bi-directional Vehicle-to-Grid charger enables power to be stored in vehicle batteries and discharged back to the grid when needed most.

Carbon Re and Materials Processing Institute join forces for ground-breaking use of Artificial Intelligence to decarbonise steel

The steel industry is one of the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions globally, accounting for 8% of global emissions, and is facing tremendous pressure from high energy prices and growing carbon taxes. Carbon Re, an AI and climate tech start-up spun out of UCL, and the University of Cambridge, is partnering with the … Carbon Re and Materials Processing Institute join forces for ground-breaking use of Artificial Intelligence to decarbonise steel

Carbon Re raises £4.2m seed funding to tackle gigatonnes of emissions from the highly pollutive cement industry

Cambridge University and UCL joint spin-out to accelerate roll-out of AI-based industrial decarbonization technology Carbon Re, a climate tech company building state-of-the-art AI to decarbonize energy-intensive industries, has raised £4.2 million seed funding to scale up development and deployment of its novel technology. Their Delta Zero AI platform enables the highly pollutive cement industry to … Carbon Re raises £4.2m seed funding to tackle gigatonnes of emissions from the highly pollutive cement industry

New research highlights technologies that can cut 0.8 gigatonnes per year of CO2 emissions from cement production by 2030

New research by climate tech pioneer Carbon Re has found that the cement industry could deploy a combination of 13 existing technologies to reduce CO2 emissions by 0.8 gigatonnes per year. This is equivalent to the total annual greenhouse gas emissions of the United Kingdom and France, combined.  What’s more, the combination of just three … New research highlights technologies that can cut 0.8 gigatonnes per year of CO2 emissions from cement production by 2030

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Carbon-Re team

Carbon Re is developing a leading edge artificial intelligence platform which uses deep reinforcement machine learning to address complex process optimisation challenges within the foundation industries. Carbon Re will enable process plants to radically reduce carbon emissions and operational costs.

Clean Growth Fund & Foresight co-lead £2.4m investment in Glasgow’s Vector Photonics

Clean Growth Fund has co-lead a £2.4m investment alongside Foresight WAE Technology (FWT) Funds into Vector Photonics, a Glasgow-based laser developer. The funding round also included continued commitment from existing investors UKI2S and Equity Gap, and new investment from Scottish Enterprise. This is Clean Growth Fund’s first venture capital investment in Scotland and the growing … Clean Growth Fund & Foresight co-lead £2.4m investment in Glasgow’s Vector Photonics

Clean Growth Fund leads £4.5M investment in measurable.energy

Clean Growth Fund leads investment meaurable.energy

Clean Growth Fund has invested £2.5m in measurable.energy, an award-winning UK start-up technology company, that designs and manufactures smart, machine learning enabled power sockets that reduce the energy costs of commercial buildings by more than 20%. As part of a £4.5M of Series A funding, Clean Growth Fund invested alongside a suite of other investors, … Clean Growth Fund leads £4.5M investment in measurable.energy

CGF Managing Partner Awarded OBE

Beverly Gower-Jones OBE Award 2023

Clean Growth Fund’s Founder & Managing Partner, Beverley Gower-Jones, has been bestowed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2023 New Year’s Honours by His Majesty The King (Charles III), for services to Net Zero innovation. Over the past 20 years, Beverley has been at the forefront of … CGF Managing Partner Awarded OBE

New ‘Neat Heat’ zero emission boiler trial launches, where customers could cut their carbon emissions by 40%

17% of the UK’s overall carbon emissions come from delivering heating and hot water to our homes. We’re working with like minded organisations to help fuel the race to net zero and increase the options available to the consumer.  We’re excited to announce that this week we’ve launched a trial with OVO Energy and UK … New ‘Neat Heat’ zero emission boiler trial launches, where customers could cut their carbon emissions by 40%

tepeo

tepeo’s Zero Emission Boiler (ZEB) technology is revolutionising the way we heat our homes. ZEBs are powered by electricity and work like batteries to store heat efficiently until it is needed. This decoupling of energy demand and heat supply enables affordable decarbonisation of residential heating and integration of more renewable power.

Clean Growth Fund provides follow on funding for tepeo

Clean Growth Fund provides-follow on funding for tepeo

Clean Growth Fund is delighted to provide further investment for tepeo as part of its £10.5m Series A funding round. 17% of all UK carbon emissions come from heating our homes and Clean Growth Fund is committed to supporting innovative technologies that help to move the world away from burning fossil fuels.   Designed and … Clean Growth Fund provides follow on funding for tepeo

CGF hosts its third portfolio day

On the 17th November, Clean Growth Fund held its third ‘Portfolio Day’ at its London office. Founders and management from across the fund’s eight portfolio companies came together for a day of networking and best practise sharing. These important days are held twice a year and give our portfolio companies the chance to interact with … CGF hosts its third portfolio day

CGF delighted to provide further investment for Carbon Re

Clean Growth Fund has invested a further £1m in Carbon Re as part of its £4.2m seed funding round, having first invested in the climate tech start up in 2021. Clean Growth Fund is committed to supporting innovations that offer the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Carbon Re uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to … CGF delighted to provide further investment for Carbon Re

Clean Growth Fund selected for Mission Innovation video

The first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum took place 21-23 September in Pittsburgh, USA, and saw members of the world’s Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) and the ministerial for Mission Innovation (MI) in attendance. Clean Growth Fund’s Managing Partner, Beverley Gower-Jones, was one of six clean energy leaders selected to take part in a video … Clean Growth Fund selected for Mission Innovation video

Clean Growth Fund Addresses Net Zero Festival

Clean Growth Fund sponsored the two day Net Zero Festival hosted by Business Green, which took place 28/29 September at the Mermaid, London. Our Founder & Managing Partner, Beverley Gower-Jones, took to the stage to deliver a keynote speech to an audience of approximately 600 industry innovators and leaders. The talk demonstrated that investment in … Clean Growth Fund Addresses Net Zero Festival

Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £4.4m in MOF Technologies

With heavy industries like the cement industry accounting for over 30% of global carbon emissions, we are delighted to announce that Clean Growth Fund together with Barclays, via their Sustainable Impact Capital programme, have invested in MOF Technologies (MOF Tech) as part of a Series A funding round. This is our first investment in Northern … Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £4.4m in MOF Technologies

Clean Growth Fund managing partner appointed to UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Board

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Beverley Gower-Jones, Clean Growth Fund’s founder and Managing Partner, has been appointed to the Government’s Net Zero Innovation Board, chaired by Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser. Beverley joins the board as one of the Board’s four independent members. Beverley was appointed after an open application process. Her position is not remunerated. Philip Taylor, Pro-Vice … Clean Growth Fund managing partner appointed to UK Government’s Net Zero Innovation Board

Two years in…..

As Clean Growth Fund celebrates its second birthday, Beverley Gower-Jones, our Managing Partner, considers what’s been achieved and what the next 12 months is likely to bring. It seems longer than two years when we launched CGF with investment from CCLA and BEIS and with the clear ambition to invest in the UK’s very best … Two years in…..

What does Clean Growth Fund invest in?

Susannah McClintock, Investment Director Since we launched in mid-2020, we have received approaches from many different early-stage companies wanting us to invest in them and help take them through their next phase of growth. It’s great to have received so many approaches but why have we invested in the seven companies in our portfolio so … What does Clean Growth Fund invest in?

Clean Growth Fund achieves target final close at £101m for first fund

Final close includes £31m of new commitments to invest in the very best UK clean tech companies from Aviva Investors, Merseyside Pension Fund, Queens’ College Cambridge and South Yorkshire Pension Fund The Clean Growth Fund, a venture capital fund investing in the most promising early-stage UK clean technology ventures, has closed its first fund with … Clean Growth Fund achieves target final close at £101m for first fund

Cutting diesel from the logistics sector: Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £3m in Sunswap

New investment boosting Sunswap’s growth to offer clean, efficient and cost-effective alternative to high emission diesel-powered refrigeration amidst looming diesel shortage and higher prices Sunswap’s fully electric Transport Refrigeration Units provides 100% reduction in harmful air quality emissions First investment in the UK logistics sector by Clean Growth Fund Clean Growth Fund (CGF) and Barclays … Cutting diesel from the logistics sector: Clean Growth Fund & Barclays invest £3m in Sunswap

Beverley Gower-Jones takes part in Future Focus podcast at Expo 2020 Dubai

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Listen to Beverley talking to Mark Jameson on this episode titled “Net Zero Investment: What role do investors play?”  Beverley Gower-Jones is a world expert on the investment in and commercialisation of environmental technologies who spent 20 years with Shell International in a variety of roles, including Vice President of Shell Technology Ventures. In this … Beverley Gower-Jones takes part in Future Focus podcast at Expo 2020 Dubai

Clean Growth Fund leads £2.4m investment in Above solar technology company

Above’s technologies enhance the design, construction, and overall management of solar plants Investment will establish Above as a global leader in solar plant data and analytics First investment in solar tech by Clean Growth Fund The Clean Growth Fund, the UK venture capital fund, has led a GBP£2.4m investment in Above, a world-leading solar data … Clean Growth Fund leads £2.4m investment in Above solar technology company

Beverley Gower-Jones explores the complexities of meeting electricity demand in a net-zero world with Aviva

Decarbonising energy is leading to a raft of infrastructure challenges for the electric grid. So, what will this mean for investors? Read this article to understand: How meeting net zero will scale up electricity demand Why a smarter grid is needed to match supply and demand Investment opportunities associated with grid hardening Read the article: … Beverley Gower-Jones explores the complexities of meeting electricity demand in a net-zero world with Aviva

Susannah McClintock appointed Investment Director at Clean Growth Fund

Susannah McClintock has joined the Clean Growth Fund as Investment Director.  Susannah is a specialist environmental investor with more than 20 years’ experience in start-up growth, finance and investing within the climate change and resource efficiency space. Susannah has held previous roles at Sustainable Ventures, Carbon Trust Enterprises, WRAP and HSBC. She holds Board and … Susannah McClintock appointed Investment Director at Clean Growth Fund

Post COP26, Aviva invests in UK Clean Growth Fund

The Clean Growth Fund, a venture capital fund investing into the most promising early-stage UK clean technology ventures, announces new investment from Aviva.  Established in 2020, with cornerstone funding from the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and investment manager, CCLA, and subsequently Strathclyde Pension Fund, the Clean Growth Fund is accelerating the … Post COP26, Aviva invests in UK Clean Growth Fund

The imperative of addressing the climate change in investment portfolios

Writing in Pensions Expert (November 19 2021), Chris Rapley, a professor of climate science at UCL and board member for the Clean Growth Fund, and Beverley Gower-Jones, the CGF’s managing partner, make the case for pension funds to invest in cleantech: “from an investment perspective, investing in clean technology is not only an opportunity — … The imperative of addressing the climate change in investment portfolios

Clean Growth Fund listed in Future 40 Impact Investment Funds

We are very pleased to have been listed in the Real Deals’ Future 40 Impact Investment Funds, published in association with PER. Real Deals provides news and analysis on the European private equity markets. The Real Deals Future 40 Impact Investment Funds showcases alternatives funds that are aligning profit and purpose, highlighting the funds that are … Clean Growth Fund listed in Future 40 Impact Investment Funds

Clean Growth Fund invests in Holiferm to decarbonise a wide range of personal and home care products

Holiferm’s pioneering work will put an end to everyday household products using fossil fuel petrochemicals and tropical oils ingredients. Holiferm’s technology allows, for the first time, the production of clean and natural cleaning ingredients at a scale that makes them widely available to all consumers. Manchester & London: The Clean Growth Fund, the UK venture … Clean Growth Fund invests in Holiferm to decarbonise a wide range of personal and home care products

Clean Growth Fund, UCL Technology Fund & Cambridge Enterprise lead investment into Carbon Re to cut emissions from industry by gigatonnes

Investment will accelerate development of Carbon Re’s AI technology to help the global cement industry and other energy intensive industries reach net zero targets. The Clean Growth Fund, the UK venture capital fund, has co-led a £1m investment in Carbon Re, a UK climate tech start-up that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cut CO₂ emissions in … Clean Growth Fund, UCL Technology Fund & Cambridge Enterprise lead investment into Carbon Re to cut emissions from industry by gigatonnes

Business Green 2021 Awards: leadership of Beverley Gower-Jones, Clean Growth Fund’s Managing Partner, recognised

Beverley’s determination to establish and launch the Clean Growth Fund, coupled with her work in the UK clean tech sector over the past 15 years, has been recognised by the Business Green Annual Awards, which were held last week.  Beverley was highly commended in the Leader of the Year category. Her success in establishing the … Business Green 2021 Awards: leadership of Beverley Gower-Jones, Clean Growth Fund’s Managing Partner, recognised

Investing for net zero? Direct investment into new clean technologies is imperative to get us there

Paris Alignment Forum Online Morning CoffeeTuesday 12 October 2021 10:30am – 11:30am Hosted by Clean Growth Fund and Pensions for Purpose Event Description Pensions for Purpose and Clean Growth Fund are hosting a Paris Alignment Forum Morning Coffee to discuss how direct investing in clean technologies is essential on the journey to net zero. It … Investing for net zero? Direct investment into new clean technologies is imperative to get us there

Beverley Gower-Jones addresses Smart Energy Systems webinar

Last week, Beverley Gower-Jones spoke at the SES webinar, organised by UKRI, KTN and Net Zero Wales. Beverley spoke about the remit of the Clean Growth Fund, its investments to date and its focus towards “Return on Carbon” in addition to “Return on Investment”.  Beverley’s presentation starts at 32 minutes. If you want to know more … Beverley Gower-Jones addresses Smart Energy Systems webinar

UK Clean Growth Fund makes first investment in low carbon heating sector

Clean Growth Fund leads £2.5m investment round in tepeo to support commercialisation of its Zero Emission Boiler for the domestic heating market tepeo, a British clean technology company that has developed a low-cost, easy-to-install low carbon boiler, has secured a £2.5m investment in a round led by the UK venture capital fund, the Clean Growth … UK Clean Growth Fund makes first investment in low carbon heating sector

Beverley Gower-Jones addresses UK/Saudi Sustainable Investment Forum

Speaking to the investment community  – UK and international, as well as the UK clean tech community, is an important part of the Clean Growth Fund’s modus operandi.  Yesterday, at the Mansion House in the City of London, Beverley Gower-Jones – our Managing Partner – was a speaker at the UK/Saudi Sustainable Investment Forum.  Addressing … Beverley Gower-Jones addresses UK/Saudi Sustainable Investment Forum

Clean Growth Fund provides expert advice at Cambridge Cleantech webinar

Beverley Gower-Jones, our Managing Partner, presented to SMEs involved in carbon reduction, and interested in securing funding, at the Cambridge Cleantech and Oxfordshire Greentech Finance for Green SMEs: Clean Growth Fund and post-pandemic growth webinar on June 29th.

Strathclyde Pension Fund commits £20 Million investment to the Clean Growth Fund

London, 17th June 2021 – The Clean Growth Fund, a venture capital fund investing into promising early-stage UK clean technology ventures, announce the formal approval of a new capital commitment of UK£20 million from Strathclyde Pension Fund. This latest investment will bring the total amount raised by the Clean Growth Fund close to two-thirds of its UK£100 … Strathclyde Pension Fund commits £20 Million investment to the Clean Growth Fund

Clean Growth Fund-led funding round sees Mott MacDonald Ventures invest in smart energy company Piclo

Mott MacDonald Ventures, the strategic corporate venture arm of global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald, has made an equity investment in energy-market disruptor, cleantech start-up Piclo. The investment, part of a Series A £4.7M funding round led by the Clean Growth Fund, will see Mott MacDonald Ventures take a stake in the energy … Clean Growth Fund-led funding round sees Mott MacDonald Ventures invest in smart energy company Piclo

Earth Day: Five trends we will see on our journey to Net Zero

Understanding the evolving landscape is critical for successful investment Two years ago the UK was targeting an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to 1990. This week – coinciding with Earth Day – the government announced acceptance of the Climate Change Committee’s recommendation for the Sixth Carbon Budget which sets us on … Earth Day: Five trends we will see on our journey to Net Zero

Janet Wood of New Power talks to Beverley Gower-Jones

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Beverley Gower-Jones, Managing Partner of Clean Growth Fund, was interviewed by Janet Wood, editor of New Power.  Beverley speaks about the Fund’s remit, the interest from investors and companies seeking investment, and the areas – like the commercial buildings sector – where there is great scope to see innovative low carbon technologies and solutions make … Janet Wood of New Power talks to Beverley Gower-Jones

Beverley talks to Investors at BVCA North America Roadshow

Which key emerging markets and technologies will deliver superior financial returns on our journey to a Net Zero world?

Investing in clean tech to reach Net Zero

Bill Gates’ latest book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need, was published earlier this week, and understandably sparking much comment. Jonathan Tudor, the Clean Growth Fund’s Investment Partner, offers his take on what Bill Gates has to say against what’s happening now and what needs to … Investing in clean tech to reach Net Zero

Beverley Gower-Jones featured in Energy Monitor magazine

Beverley Gower-Jones

After the recent investments in Piclo and Indra, Beverley Gower-Jones, the Clean Growth Fund’s Managing Partner, was interviewed by Philippa Nuttall-Jones of Energy Monitor magazine. Beverley talks about the Fund’s ambitions and criteria for investing in the very best UK clean-tech companies.  https://energymonitor.ai/finance/sustainable-finance/how-to-finance-meaningful-cleantech-projects

Clean Growth Fund & Gulf Oil co-invest in Indra – UK’s leading smart charging technology company

Indra Car charger in action

1st strategic move by Gulf Oil International into the e-mobility sector 2nd investment made by the Clean Growth Fund in a UK clean-tech company Indra, the fast-growing electric vehicle and smart energy technology company developing innovative charging and energy storage solutions for home and commercial use, has secured a £6million investment led by the UK … Clean Growth Fund & Gulf Oil co-invest in Indra – UK’s leading smart charging technology company

Cleaning Up with Michael Liebreich: Beverley Gower-Jones ‘Clean Growth Funder’

Premieres / January 20, 2021 at 8.00 PM Once a week Michael Liebreich has a conversation (and a drink) with a leader in clean energy, mobility, climate finance or sustainable development. https://www.cleaningup.live/episode-27-beverley-gower-jones About our Guest  ​Beverley Gower-Jones is the leading figure in the cleantech start-up world. She is the Managing Partner at the Clean Growth … Cleaning Up with Michael Liebreich: Beverley Gower-Jones ‘Clean Growth Funder’

Clean Growth Fund makes first VC investment in smart energy company Piclo

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Piclo, the pioneering smart energy company that is making the UK’s electricity grids more efficient, reliable and sustainable, is the first company to be backed by the Clean Growth Fund, the venture capital fund that was established in May of this year to invest in the UK’s most promising clean-tech companies. The investment in Piclo … Clean Growth Fund makes first VC investment in smart energy company Piclo

PWC’s Climate Tech/Venture Capital report: big money being invested but I’m sorry there’s still much to do

At the end of last week, PWC’s published a 60-page report on the state of climate tech investing. It provides a global perspective on the level and types of investment between 2013 and 2019.  I was struck by the huge amount of money that’s been invested in early stage companies and the rapid growth: US$418 … PWC’s Climate Tech/Venture Capital report: big money being invested but I’m sorry there’s still much to do

Clean Growth Fund to close in 2021 on £150m hard-cap

Katharine Hidalgo Managing partner Beverley Gower-Jones said: I want to close at the hard-cap and I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t in the next 12-18 months. The fund held a first close on £40m in May 2020, against its target of £100m. Clean Growth Fund, which is structured as a UK LLP, will … Clean Growth Fund to close in 2021 on £150m hard-cap

Delivering Net Zero: Lord Turner’s Energy Transition Commission echoes why the Clean Growth Fund is needed

Last week the Energy Transition Commission, the body that Lord (Adair) Turner chairs, published its report ‘Making Mission Possible: Delivering a Net-Zero Economy’. I agree with all its recommendations, and the reasons behind them. The ETC’s mission is to help us achieve the Paris climate objectives of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, preferably … Delivering Net Zero: Lord Turner’s Energy Transition Commission echoes why the Clean Growth Fund is needed

Jonathan Tudor appointed Investment Partner at the Clean Growth Fund

Jonathan Tudor has joined the Clean Growth Fund as Investment Partner.  The Clean Growth venture capital fund was established earlier this year to invest in UK early stage, clean technology companies.  Jonathan joins the Clean Growth Fund from Centrica Innovations, where he has been Technology & Strategy Director for the past three years.  In his … Jonathan Tudor appointed Investment Partner at the Clean Growth Fund

The road to net zero – the importance of investing in sustainability

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Date: 11th September 2020, 11amLocation: Zoom webinar 2020 has highlighted to many people the importance of sustainability and the need to look after our planet. Launched in May 2020, the Clean Growth Fund invests in companies with products and services focused on driving clean growth in the low carbon economy. Beverley Gower-Jones, Managing Partner at … The road to net zero – the importance of investing in sustainability

CGF Managing Partner, Beverley Gower-Jones talks about the Clean Growth Fund.

With the UK’s green recovery plans, we have a once in a lifetime opportunity not only to boost economic activity

Beverley Gower-Jones talks about the Clean Growth Fund.

Watch CGF’s Managing Partner Beverley Gower-Jones discuss the mandate and vision of the Clean Growth Fund

Zoom in on Net Zero – with Carbon Limiting Technologies’ Beverley Gower-Jones

VIDEO: Carbon Limiting Technologies and Clean Growth Fund head chats to BusinessGreen editor-in-chief James Murray about scaling up clean tech and unlocking finance to deliver net zero Beverley Gower-Jones has been a key figure in the UK’s energy and clean tech world for several decades, having previously worked at Shell International, where she founded Shell Technology … Zoom in on Net Zero – with Carbon Limiting Technologies’ Beverley Gower-Jones

Interview with Beverley Gower-Jones

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Why is the Clean Growth Fund needed? It’s been clear for many years that there has been a need to improve venture capital funding of clean tech firms in this country.  One body in particular, the Green Finance Taskforce, had identified this funding gap and made a recommendation to Government on how to stimulate investment … Interview with Beverley Gower-Jones

Clean Growth Fund update

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BEIS, CCLA and the team at the Clean Growth Fund have been delighted with the response to the Fund’s establishment, and importantly the level of interest shown by clean tech companies up and down the UK.  We have received more than 250 inquiries from companies seeking funding from the Clean Growth Fund.  The investment team … Clean Growth Fund update

Investment boost for the UK’s very best early stage clean growth companies

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The UK’s most promising early stage clean growth ventures have the opportunity to secure investment from a new £40M investment fund, established by the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), in partnership with CCLA, one of the UK’s largest fund managers.   The Clean Growth Fund will invest in the UK’s most promising early-stage … Investment boost for the UK’s very best early stage clean growth companies