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.
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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