Foresight Group

We are pleased to announce the exit of Hospital Services Limited (“HSL”), a specialist distributor of diagnostic medical devices, surgical equipment and consumable products, servicing public and private hospitals across the Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. The transaction will deliver returns ranging between 2.5x to 8.5x across Foresight’s four invested funds, dependant on entry date. HSL received an initial investment from Foresight in 2015 through its two generalist VCTs - Foresight VCT and Foresight Enterprise VCT. These funds invest in a diverse range of companies across sectors and at different stages of development, from start ups to scale ups and enterprises. During Foresight’s investment period, HSL has achieved strong organic growth, made strategic acquisitions and made significant ESG improvements. Find out more about VCTs here: https://lnkd.in/efgE5rTa Find out more about the exit here: https://lnkd.in/gw_P7Pq8 #PrivateEquity #Growth #ESG Important Information: VCTs make investments in small unquoted companies, which carry a higher risk than many other forms of investment. These investments are likely to be illiquid and difficult to realise. The value of shares and income from them may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and may not be repeated. Capital is at risk and investors may lose all the money they invest. VCTs are not suitable for all investors and we recommend investors seek professional advice before deciding to invest.

Chris Wiles, Director of Private Equity and Venture Capital at Foresight Group, recently spoke with IFA Magazine's Senior Financial Journalist Jenny Hunter BA (Hons) APFS to discuss the strategy behind Foresight Technology VCT (“FWT VCT”), the megatrends shaping its portfolio, and why investors should consider adding this fund to their investment strategies. FWT VCT offers investors the opportunity to gain exposure to an exciting portfolio of early-stage companies developing disruptive technologies with high growth potential. Click here to read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eX_ciKkQ #VentureCapital #Investing Capital at risk.

Our Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, Bernard Fairman, spoke to Seb McCarthy about Foresight's strong financial performance since listing and our ongoing focus on scaling up across infrastructure and private equity. Bernard also discusses the impact of the current London stock market environment and the need for regulatory reform to boost liquidity and attract more listings. You can read the full interview in Financial News: https://lnkd.in/eyjKM_g5 and Private Equity News: https://lnkd.in/ew-MFd7Y #UkGovernment #Infrastructure #Policy #Regulation #StockMarket #EnergyTransition

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of the trade and assets of WHEB Asset Management LLP (“WHEB”). WHEB is a leader in impact investing, managing five funds across a single global mid-cap equity strategy that invests in listed companies whose products and services provide solutions to key sustainability challenges. All three WHEB partners will become employees at Foresight with the team continuing to manage WHEB’s investment strategies as a fully integrated part of Foresight Capital Management (FCM). Their extensive experience in impact investing will bring valuable insights and expertise to Foresight. The deal will increase Foresight Group’s assets under management by approximately £800m, with assets covering the UK, Ireland and Australia. Bernard Fairman, Executive Chairman of Foresight Group, commented: “We continue to pursue opportunities to support business growth, and today's announcement is a prime example of our proactive management. The FCM transactions further diversify our product offerings, bring significant investment experience and add scale to the division.” To read the full RNS, please click here: https://lnkd.in/eW9fZXCc To find out more about Foresight’s public market funds, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ehUCumtJ #Acquisition #ImpactInvesting #BusinessGrowth

We are delighted to announce that Foresight Natural Capital has successfully raised an additional £27 million in capital from East Riding and West Yorkshire pension funds. This latest investment doubles the backing from these investors towards the £0.3 billion UK strategy, taking their investment to date through a £50 million milestone.   Since 2019, Foresight has been active in natural capital, transacting on over 80 properties. Our portfolio primarily focuses on afforestation and established forestry assets. With this new capital, we are excited to also explore further opportunities in Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects, peatland restoration, and regenerative agriculture. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ggixWEaV #naturalcapital #investment #afforestation #forestry #biodiversity #peatlandrestoration #regenerativeagriculture Robert Guest Richard Kelly West Yorkshire Pension Fund East Riding of Yorkshire Council

This morning, our Executive Chairman, Bernard Fairman, appeared on the BBC Today programme to discuss the UK Government’s decision to accelerate infrastructure planning approvals.   Bernard emphasised the crucial role modern infrastructure plays in advancing economic growth and shared insights on the energy transition: “Net zero will be driven by economics. By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s energy needs will be met by solar or wind.”   To hear Bernard’s full perspective, listen here at 25:30: https://lnkd.in/gZaye5qz   #Infrastructure #NetZero #EnergyTransition #UKGovernment

We’re pleased to announce that the Board of Foresight Ventures VCT Plc has declared a dividend of 2p which will be paid on 14 March 2025. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 27 February 2025 and the record date for payment will be 28 February 2025. The Fund invests into a portfolio of emerging tech growth companies developing innovative and disruptive technologies which address the large market opportunity presented by some of the world’s greatest current challenges. To read the full RNS announcement, click here: https://lnkd.in/eTsNNu4X To find out more about Foresight Ventures VCT which is now open for fundraising, click here: https://lnkd.in/etFiBVgw #VentureCapital #Dividend #VCT

How can we invest in tomorrow’s real estate and infrastructure solutions? Earlier this week, two members of the Foresight Capital Management team, Alexandra Neto, CFA, Senior Strategy Manager, and Jasmine Savage, Investment Associate, presented an insightful webinar with Female Invest on this topic. Click here to read the key takeaways of the webinar including how to invest in Real Estate and Infrastructure, along with the key trends shaping these sectors: https://lnkd.in/etVwehTS #RealAssets #Infrastructure #FemaleInvest

Over 7,000 companies have now committed to and had their Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated, ensuring their emission reduction targets align with the Paris Agreement and the latest climate science. This marks a significant leap forward in corporate climate accountability, with businesses prioritising tangible emission reductions and using high-integrity carbon credits only for unavoidable emissions.   Richard Kelly, Co-Lead of Foresight Natural Capital, comments: "The rapid adoption of SBTi commitments is driving a surge in demand for voluntary carbon credits, with markets projected to grow 50x by 2030 and 750x by 2050. Meanwhile, initiatives like the Symbiosis Coalition, which includes major companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce, are securing 20 million tonnes of nature-based carbon credits through long-term contracts. This approach mitigates investment risks and enhances support for natural capital investment." https://lnkd.in/ewwP6EAh #naturalcapital #parisagreement #carboncredits #nature #investing

It’s great to see progress being made in the solar energy sector ☀️   At Foresight Group, we actively manage a portfolio of solar assets across the UK and beyond, contributing to a greener future.   Our solar farms play a vital role in delivering sustainable energy, reducing carbon emissions, and supporting the transition to net zero.   The video below by Solar Energy UK highlights the impact solar energy is having across the country.   #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #NetZero