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.

Claire Alvarez

Partner

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

Partner

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

Co-Founder and Partner

Bernard Fairman

Executive Chairman

Lucio Favale

Investment Associate Director

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 and Head of Continental Europe

Amy Green

Commercial Managing Director

Danielle Gubbay JD

Senior Investment Manager

Danielle Gubbay

Senior Investment Manager

Stephan Gueorguiev

Investment Director

Robert Guest

Managing Director

Matt Hammond

Partner

Ray Harris

Director

Aqib Hashamali

Director

Fiona Hatch

Investment Director and Private Equity Team Sustainability Lead

Fiona Hatch

Senior Investment Manager

Christopher Holmes

Partner

Steven Hughes

Managing Director and Head of Portfolio

David Hughes

Chief Investment Officer and Partner

Franco Imperial

Investment Manager

Rob Jones

Investment Director

Robert Jones

Investment Director

Richard Kelly

Managing Director

Tom Laidlaw

CEO

Jordan Lavender

Investment Manager

Richard Lewis

Managing Director

Muxin Ma

Investment Director

Carly Magee

Partner

Graeme Mckinstry

Investment Director

Matthew McLoughlin

Director

Nicholas Mettyear

Investment Director

Nicholas Mettyear

Senior Investment Manager

Carlos Rey Micolau

Managing Director and Head of Iberia

David Miles

Investment Director

Hugh Minnock

Director

Hugh Minnock

Investment Director

Nick Morgan

Partner

Anouska Morjaria

Associate Director

Georgie Newton

Investment Manager

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

Partner and Group Finance Director

Humberto Toquero

Partner and Investment Director

Chris Wardle

Managing Director

Chris Wiles

Investment Director

Christopher Wiles

Director

Ed Wilson

Managing Director

Charlie Wright

Director

Rubina Singh

Senior Investment Manager

Ryan Finesy

Investment Analyst

Past deals in Oil and Gas

J+S Subsea

Private Equity Round in 2024
J+S Subsea is a supplier of systems and in-service support for the defence and offshore energy markets.

Novosound

Venture Round in 2022
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.

Beam

Series B in 2022
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.

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, aerosols for various applications, catering and hygiene products, oil removal and electrical cleaner solutions, and offshore chemicals such as degreasers and solvents. The company also engages in chemical distribution.

Beam

Series A in 2020
Rovco Ltd is a company based in Bristol, United Kingdom, specializing in underwater hydrographic survey and inspection services through the use of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Founded in 2015, Rovco serves clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors by offering advanced technologies that enhance the management and inspection of subsea assets. The company's innovative solutions include 3D photogrammetry, which creates detailed 3D models from high-resolution photographs, allowing clients to assess their assets for damage, corrosion, and marine growth. By leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning, Rovco provides autonomous subsea robotics and advanced inspection capabilities, enabling clients to make informed engineering decisions and undertake preventative maintenance, thereby reducing project risks and costs.

Novosound

Venture Round in 2019
Novosound Ltd, founded in 2016 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative ultrasound sensors that address the limitations of traditional technology. As the first spin-out from the University of the West of Scotland, Novosound employs groundbreaking thin-film manufacturing techniques to create highly customizable and scalable ultrasound solutions. The company’s products are utilized across various sectors, including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial applications, as well as in medical, veterinary, and dental fields. By developing advanced imaging sensors, systems, and software, Novosound enhances high-resolution ultrasound imaging, thereby providing clients with improved capabilities in non-destructive testing and diagnostics.

MIRICO

Venture Round in 2018
MIRICO Ltd. is a laser spectroscopy instrumentation company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in December 2015. The company specializes in developing high-performance gas sensing technology using Laser Dispersion Spectroscopy. MIRICO's innovative instruments are designed for trace gas analysis and provide precise, real-time measurements of gas emissions, even in challenging weather conditions. Its offerings include stable isotope analyzers for space exploration and advanced monitoring solutions for applications in environmental monitoring, geochemistry, medical diagnosis, and oil and gas exploration. Through autonomous and continuous monitoring capabilities, MIRICO enables industries to track emissions effectively and gain insights into their operations, contributing to efforts aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing productivity. The company emerged as a spin-out from the Laser Spectroscopy Group at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and is located on the Harwell Science & Innovation Campus.

Crowle Wharfe Engineers

Acquisition in 2014
Crowle Wharfe Engineers Limited is a UK-based company that offers comprehensive engineering solutions for the rail, power, oil, and steel industries, both domestically and internationally. Established in 1996 and located in Scunthorpe, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of mechanical installations. Its service offerings encompass a wide range of machining processes, including turning, CNC, drilling, milling, boring, and grinding, as well as fabrication and non-destructive testing services such as magnetic particle and dye penetrant testing. Additionally, Crowle Wharfe Engineers provides onsite maintenance, welding, and refurbishment services for critical components, ensuring high-quality support for its clients across various sectors.
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