Sustainable Infrastructure Investment
We are investing in sustainable infrastructure, helping drive the transition to net zero.
A new wave of sustainable infrastructure is emerging
The UK has already made significant steps towards it’s climate goals – for example, solar and wind assets are now mature sectors. However, this is only a part of the solution in reaching net zero.
Meeting net-zero targets will require billions of pounds of investment to scale up new emerging infrastructure assets across critical sectors. The opportunity is ripe for progressive companies to shape and grow these emerging sectors, supported by private growth capital.
New sectors need to scale up
Reaching net zero will require a new breed of asset classes, including long-duration electricity storage, hydrogen, electric vehicle charging, carbon capture, battery recycling and other ways of tapping into renewable resources and recycling finite resources.
Existing sectors need to adapt
We also need to set new, higher benchmarks for existing sectors. For example, we need to decarbonise our heating, industrial processes and construction industry, dramatically improve the energy efficiency of expanding digital infrastructure and make sure that we improve and scale recycling processes and technologies.
Society is at an inflection point
Our approach
Our team have a combined 70+ years of experience working on infrastructure investments. We are experts in backing asset-intensive platforms in critical emerging sections with truly transformative potential, and scaling them up.
As hands-on managers, we are actively involved in the key operational, commercial and financial aspects of each asset. This is critical for emerging infrastructure which requires more proactive asset management.
We have committed approximately £1 billion into our strategy and continue expanding by working with companies looking for growth capital.
Sectors we invest in
Circular economy
- Recycling
- Waste management
- Supply chain
Energy transition
- Energy storage
- Power and heat networks
- Energy efficiency
- Hydrogen and carbon capture
Future mobility
- EV Charging
- Clean fuel
- Clean transport
- Clean equipment
Digital infrastructure
- Green data centres
- Edge computing
- Network densification
“The transition to net zero and a more digitally connected world presents an exciting range of new investment opportunities. By supporting the next generation of sustainable infrastructure businesses, we can help them build the foundations of the UK’s future economy, while targeting suitable risk-adjusted returns for investors.”
Rob Skinner, Head of Sustainable Infrastructure
Our team
Rob Skinner
Sean McLachlan
Portfolio companies
Weev
Weev is an electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator based in Northern Ireland. With thousands of planned charging points, they are building the infrastructure needed to enable mass adoption of electric vehicles.
Insights
Sustainable Infrastructure: Going Beyond Renewables
Unlocking the UK’s regional potential by building a new generation of sustainable infrastructure
The road to zero-emission transport in the UK
From the White House to the EU: How the world is driving green investing
Paving the way to a more sustainable future
The new venture shaking up the construction of sustainable infrastructure
Investing in today’s Thomas Edisons
Devon goes cyber with fibre: How Octopus delivered full fibre to a rural village
‘Judge, I am not a cat!’
Upgrading the UK’s digital infrastructure
In the news
The road to zero-emission transport in the UK
July 2023
The transition to electric is most welcome – but in the UK, there is a major hurdle: infrastructure, says Lukasz Michalak at Octopus.
Coverage in Funds Europe
People Moves 23 June: Who is hiring who within the industry?
June 2023
An overview of this week’s most important hires and departures within the net zero investment community.
Coverage in Net Zero Investor
Electric cars: Investment boost for charging network firm Weev
May 2023
An investment company has bought a significant stake in Weev, a firm which is developing an electric car charging network in Northern Ireland.
Coverage in BBC News
£50m investment will see thousands more electric vehicle charging points across Northern Ireland
May 2023
Electric vehicle charge point operator Weev has received £ 50 million worth of funding for its plans to address the shortage of charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
Coverage in ITV News
Other investment capabilities
Real Estate
At Octopus, we’re committed to reimaging real estate investment. From seeing opportunities to bring institutional capital to emerging or underserved sectors, to our relentless focus on those living in the buildings we finance and manage.
Natural Capital
Octopus Capital’s natural capital strategy focusses on generating trustworthy carbon credits through our robust investment management and high quality conservation.
Ventures
Octopus is home to one of Europe’s largest venture capital teams. We back early stage companies run by the world’s brightest minds.
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