Foresight Group

Foresight Group, established in 1984, is an independent investment company based in London, UK. It specializes in managing infrastructure and private equity funds, catering to a diverse range of clients including institutional investors, family offices, high net-worth individuals, and retail investors. With over £7.2 billion in assets under management, Foresight offers various investment products such as listed vehicles, limited partnerships, and tax-efficient schemes like Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Business Property Relief Funds. Its investment strategies focus on growth-stage companies across sectors like energy, infrastructure, technology, and industrials, with a strong emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to create sustainable long-term value.

Nigel Aitchison

Partner, Head of Infrastructure

Claire Alvarez

Director

Rodney Appiah

Director

Irfan Ashfak

Investment Manager

Oliver Bates

Investment Director - Private Debt

Mark Brennan

Partner and Lead Manager

Eric Bright

Director

Salim Chantler

Senior Investment Manager

Hugi Clarke

Director

Barclay Clibborn

Principal of the AIB Foresight SME Impact Fund

John Cordrey

Principal

Amy Crofton

Managing Director

Francesca Dickinson

Senior Investment Manager

Ross Driver

Managing Director

Lindsay Duebendorfer

Senior Investment Manager

Peter English

Founding Partner

Bernard Fairman

Chairman

Gary Fraser

COO, Partner and CFO

Robert Gallagher

Senior Investment Manager

Philip Gardiner

Investment Director

Philip Gardiner

Investment Director

Line Gauteplass

Investment Manager

Federico Giannandrea

Partner, Head of Foresight Southern Europe

Amy Green

Commercial Managing Director

Danielle Gubbay

Senior Investment Manager

Danielle Gubbay JD

Senior Investment Manager

Stephan Gueorguiev

Senior Investment Manager

Robert Guest

Managing Director

Daniel Halliday

Daniel Halliday Director at Foresight

Matt Hammond

Partner

Ray Harris

Director

Aqib Hashamali

Director

Fiona Hatch

Senior Investment Manager

Fiona Hatch

Investment Director and Private Equity Team Sustainability Lead

John Holden

Director

Christopher Holmes

Partner

Steven Hughes

Managing Director, Head of Portfolio

David Hughes

Partner, Chief Investment Officer

Franco Imperial

Investment Manager

Robert Jones

Investment Director

Rob Jones

Investment Director

Richard Kelly

Managing Director

Tom Laidlaw

CEO

Jordan Lavender

Investment Manager

Muxin Ma

Investment Director

Carly Magee

Partner, Infrastructure Team

Graeme Mckinstry

Investment Director

Matthew McLoughlin

Director

Nicholas Mettyear

Senior Investment Manager

Nicholas Mettyear

Investment Director

Carlos Rey Micolau

Managing Director and Head of Iberia

David Miles

Investment Director

Hugh Minnock

Director

Hugh Minnock

Investment Director

Anouska Morjaria

Associate Director

Georgie Newton

Investment Manager

Ricardo Piñeiro

Partner

Joseph Raffa

Venture Partner

Richard Ralph

Senior Investment Manager

Suzie Ruffley

Managing Director and Global Head of People and Sustainable Culture

Anastasia Sagaidachna

Senior Investment Manager

Nick Scullion

Partner and Head of Foresight Capital Management

Gideon Shmuel

Operating Partner

Jeroen Sibia

Investment Manager

Matt Smith

Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity

Tavia Sparks

Investment Director

Christopher Tanner

Partner

Stephen Thayer

Director

Richard Thompson

Partner

Humberto Toquero

Partner and Investment Director

Chris Wardle

Managing Director

Christopher Wiles

Director

Chris Wiles

Investment Director

Ed Wilson

Managing Director

Charlie Wright

Director

Rubina Singh

Senior Investment Manager

Ryan Finesy

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Utilities

The Electric Heating Company

Venture Round in 2023
Electric Heating Company is a distributor of electric heating and hot water products in the United Kingdom, targeting housing associations, residential developers, and private homeowners. The company provides a comprehensive range of high-quality products, including electric boilers, unvented stainless steel cylinders, water heaters, and electric fireplace suites. These offerings are designed with the needs of both installers and homeowners in mind, featuring modern and user-friendly controls to enhance usability. By focusing on central heating and hot water solutions, Electric Heating Company aims to meet the diverse requirements of its customers effectively.

Connect Fibre

Private Equity Round in 2022
Connect Fibre, established in 2019, is a UK-based broadband provider and full fibre network operator dedicated to delivering high-quality internet services to homes and businesses. The company focuses on communities experiencing low internet speeds, offering full-fibre broadband with guaranteed symmetrical speeds and Wi-Fi 6 routers. Connect Fibre emphasizes fair pricing, ensuring no hidden fees or mid-contract price increases. Additionally, the company provides free installation and setup, along with exceptional customer support from a UK-based call centre. With a team of broadband experts, Connect Fibre aims to improve connectivity and enhance digital experiences for its customers.

FIS Chemicals

Private Equity Round in 2020
FIS Chemicals, established in 1980 and headquartered in Aberdeen, UK, specializes in the formulation, manufacturing, and supply of cleaning and maintenance chemicals for diverse industries. Its extensive product portfolio includes rust protection primers, automotive cleaning solutions, water treatment chemicals, aerosol products, catering and hygiene supplies, oil removal and electrical cleaner products, paint strippers, and offshore chemicals such as degreasers and solvents. The company also engages in chemical distribution.

Pensions Infrastructure Platform

Acquisition in 2020
Pensions Infrastructure Platform Ltd is a London-based principal investment firm that focuses on infrastructure investments, particularly for pension funds. The firm specializes in various sectors, including transportation, energy—especially renewable energy—utilities, communications, housing, and social infrastructure. Pensions Infrastructure Platform aims to facilitate long-term investments in the UK, offering expertise in alternative investment fund management. By enabling pension funds to identify high-quality investment opportunities, the firm seeks to enhance value, alignment, and governance within its portfolio. As of August 2020, it operates as a subsidiary of Foresight Group LLP.

Mcintyre Electrical

Venture Round in 2020
Mcintyre Electrical Ltd. is a prominent electrical contractor based in Peterborough, United Kingdom, established in 2006. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including electrical installation and repair, electrical testing, portable appliance testing, fire alarm installation, emergency lighting, CCTV installation, door entry system installation, and car park gate setups. Additionally, Mcintyre Electrical offers a 24-hour call-out service to address urgent electrical needs. The firm serves various sectors, including retail, commercial, domestic, and industrial markets, and is known for its commitment to delivering projects on time and within budget.

Utonomy

Seed Round in 2017
Utonomy Ltd., established in 2015 and headquartered in Southampton, UK, specializes in manufacturing and selling innovative actuators for gas distribution networks. Its core product optimizes network pressure, reducing methane gas leakage and enabling increased biomethane feed-in capacity. This technology, which communicates with a cloud-based centralized software, helps network operators lower costs, enhance safety, and meet regulatory requirements. Utonomy serves customers in the UK and internationally.

Utilities Design & Planning

Venture Round in 2016
Utilities Design and Planning Limited is a UK-based company specializing in civil engineering, traffic management, and utilities management services. Established in 1996 and located in Manchester, the firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including temporary traffic light systems, lane closures, urban traffic management, and crowd control measures. Additionally, it handles civil engineering tasks such as the installation of traffic signs, pedestrian crossings, street lighting, drainage connections, and various concrete works. The company also focuses on utilities and project management, planning and installing services related to high-pressure gas pipelines, water mains, and sewer connections. By offering a wide array of planning and management services, Utilities Design and Planning serves utilities, local authorities, and private developers, ensuring that clients can access all necessary project services efficiently.

Utility Funding

Venture Round in 2013
Utility Funding Limited is a privately owned company based in Salisbury, United Kingdom, established in 2009. It specializes in the ownership, management, and rental of advanced smart meters for electricity, gas, and water, catering to energy suppliers, meter operators, and various consumers across the UK. The company focuses on meeting regulatory requirements related to the installation of smart metering technology, particularly as mandated by the UK Government for larger industrial and commercial premises and the residential sector. Utility Funding deploys and installs metering and energy management assets, providing accurate real-time data on energy consumption, which helps consumers manage their usage and reduce carbon emissions. As of December 2016, Utility Funding operates as a subsidiary of Foresight Metering Limited.
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