HYCAP's analysis of the UK's 2024 Budget reveals how public investment and private innovation are converging to supercharge Britain's green industrial revolution.
HYCAP
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Oxford, England 8,450 followers
Investing in the energy transition for a sustainable future.
About us
HYCAP is investing globally across Private Equity, Technology and Infrastructure, supporting broader climate goals such as the Paris Agreement, UNFCC, and the UK Government’s Ten Point Plan. The fund’s mission is to lead the energy transition by investing in multiple ‘energy arcs’. HYCAP’s vision is to set a global standard in decarbonisation, green energy transition and the creation of sustainable green jobs. Our investment strategy is to match supply and demand for energy transition, with a focus on demand origination allowing the market to scale rapidly. We take a holistic approach, investing across multiple ‘energy arcs’ needed to complete the transition – to deliver attractive returns and manage risk.
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Matt Holgate
Private Equity, Infrastructure, Energy Transition, Director
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Damian Ordish
Head of People - Private Equity and Venture Capital - Former Goldman Sachs MD
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Toby Fenwicke-Clennell
Private Equity and Venture Capital - Energy Transition
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Madiha Hasan
Non Executive Director, Board and Executive Advisor
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HYCAP are turning net-zero ambition into action across transport, energy and infrastructure. From Europe's fastest-growing zero-emission bus manufacturer to pioneering green hydrogen projects, our portfolio companies are delivering tangible impact in the energy transition. Explore how HYCAP's investments are: - Creating green jobs in UK transport - Delivering hydrogen to customers in mobility and industrial - Developing 4.5GW renewable energy in Oman - Building regional hydrogen economies - Enabling clean transport through fintech innovation #EnergyTransition #CleanTech #NetZero #Innovation #Hydrogen #RenewableEnergy #HYCAP
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Leadership appointments at HYCAP portfolio company Hygen Energy, accelerating our mission towards net-zero. Kevin Selleslags joins as CEO, bringing 20+ years of energy expertise, including ExxonMobil, PETRONAS, and TES. Nick Bradford steps in as COO, contributing deep energy sector experience from Atlantic Green, IFS, Zouk Capital and EDF Energy. These appointments position Hygen to deliver on its ambitious 500MW+ of installed electrolysis capacity from its planned network of hydrogen production development projects, driving the UK's energy transition. #HYCAP #HygenEnergy
We are delighted to announce two strategic senior appointments at Hygen. Kevin Selleslags joins as CEO, bringing over 20 years of energy sector expertise. His career spans roles at ExxonMobil, Fluxys, and GM&T (now SEFE). As European head of origination and business development at PETRONAS, and board member of MPF Holdings, he gained invaluable IPP experience in the UK. Following three years as Head of Origination & Business Development at private equity-backed Trailstone Group, and time with advisory firm Energex Partners, he most recently served as Executive Commercial Director at Tree Energy Solutions (TES), leading development across the Middle East and APAC region. Nick Bradford steps in as COO, contributing more than two decades of energy sector experience. Most recently MD of battery energy storage firm Atlantic Green, Nick's career includes positions as Global Industry Director at IFS and Portfolio Director at Zouk Capital. His career started at EDF Energy, where he spent almost 20 years progressing from electrical engineer to global asset management. Hygen Energy is focused on the development and build of low-carbon hydrogen production facilities, targeting more than 500MW of installed electrolysis capacity across its portfolio. "I'm thrilled to be joining the Hygen team at such an exciting time. Hygen is already leading the way to ensure green hydrogen plays a significant role in the UK's low-carbon energy transition movement," says Kevin Selleslags. Nick Bradford adds: "It's great to be part of a company that is at the forefront of the green hydrogen revolution. As clean energy pioneers, one of our biggest drivers is to ensure we can offer a reliable and consistent supply of green hydrogen that matures at rate that matches market demand." Hygen Director Jamie Burns notes: "Both Kevin and Nick have a vast amount of experience in the energy sector at their fingertips and their appointments have come at a pivotal moment for Hygen." Join us in welcoming Kevin and Nick as we continue our mission to expand green hydrogen infrastructure in the UK and beyond. #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergy #Leadership #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #HygenEnergy
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An insightful breakdown from our portfolio company Hygen Energy on how the Autumn Budget 2024 is helping catalyse the UK's hydrogen revolution. The government's comprehensive support package, including HAR1 funding and the innovative Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, creates the policy certainty that investors need. As net-zero investors, we're encouraged by the infrastructure-first approach, which will help unlock the massive potential of projects like the Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen facility. This budget marks a crucial step in establishing the UK as a global hydrogen leader. #Hydrogen #NetZero #Decarbonisation #HYCAP #HygenEnergy
Here are several reasons why the Chancellor's Autumn Budget is an encouraging endorsement of the UK's hydrogen future: The Autumn Budget 2024 represents significant momentum for Britain's hydrogen economy. Here's why this matters for our clean energy transition: 1. Strategic Investment in Scale The renewed HAR1 funding supports 11 transformative projects, including our Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen facility - the UK's largest output green hydrogen project (digital render pictured below). This demonstrates government confidence in hydrogen's role in our energy mix and provides the scale needed for market development. 2. Infrastructure-First Approach The Budget's £70bn annual clean infrastructure commitment enables the development of comprehensive hydrogen ecosystems. At BLCH, this means building not just production facilities but entire networks of refuelling stations and distribution infrastructure across West Yorkshire. 3. Market Framework Innovation The introduction of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism from 2027 creates a level playing field for low-carbon technologies. This innovative policy approach will drive investment in domestic hydrogen production and boost international competitiveness. 4. Regional Growth Acceleration Government backing enables projects like BLCH to become catalysts for regional development. Beyond creating over 100 direct jobs, we're establishing West Yorkshire as a hydrogen centre of excellence, supporting the region's 2038 net-zero ambitions. 5. Clear Investment Signals The Budget's comprehensive support package sends a powerful message to global investors: the UK is serious about leading the hydrogen revolution. This policy certainty will attract the investment needed to scale the hydrogen economy. The Autumn Budget 2024 doesn't just provide funding - it creates a robust framework for building Britain's hydrogen future. At Hygen Energy, we're proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. (Pictured below: cgi render of our Bradford Low Carbon Hydrogen facility) #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #AutumnBudget2024 #NetZero
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Latest update from HYCAP portfolio showcases significant progress across clean hydrogen, sustainable transport, and renewable energy projects.
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Our portfolio company Yamna together with their partners EDF and J-POWER remains committed to advancing their landmark project and significantly contributing to Oman's ambitious renewable hydrogen strategy, further positioning the Sultanate as a leader in green hydrogen production. Earlier this year, Yamna and the consortium signed a project development agreement with Hydrom which grants the consortium the exclusive right to develop, build, own, operate and maintain the project for 47 years. #greenhydrogen #yamna #decarbonisation #HYCAP
🌍✨ Advancing our green ammonia project with the site visit in Oman! The Yamna team, alongside our Consortium partner EDF, conducted a productive site visit in the Salalah region. We explored potential locations for the project facilities in preparation for launching detailed site studies and renewable energy measurement campaign. This visit marks the beginning of the advanced project development activities, bringing us one step closer to making our large-scale #greenammonia project in Oman, with a planned capacity of 1 million tons per year. Together with our partners, EDF and J-POWER, we remain committed to advancing this landmark project and significantly contributing to Oman's ambitious renewable hydrogen strategy, further positioning the Sultanate as a leader in green hydrogen production. Earlier this year, the Consortium signed a project development agreement with Hydrom, which grants the Consortium with the exclusive right to develop, build, own, operate and maintain the project for 47 years. #Hydrom #GreenAmmonia #GreenHydrogen #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuture #HydrogenOman #Oman #EnergyTransition #Salalah #Yamna #EDF #JPOWER #ClimateAction
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More here on our £10 million investment in ion Ventures, a company focused on clean energy solutions. Co-founded by Dan Taylor and Hassen Bali, ion Ventures aims to further its mission of supporting independent and regional renewable power production and developing energy storage assets. As the energy sector continues to evolve, strategic investments like this play a significant role in shaping the future of renewable energy and energy storage. #HYCAP #ionVentures #CleanEnergy #InvestmentNews #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage
HYCAP invests £10 million in ion Ventures, a clean energy leader
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Our portfolio company, Wrightbus, is leading the charge towards zero-emission public transport. From securing a landmark contract with The Go-Ahead Group to driving economic growth and job creation, Wrightbus is making significant strides in the energy transition. #SustainableFuture #CleanEnergy #ZeroEmission #HYCAP #TransportInnovation #Wrightbus #GreenJobs #EnergyTransition
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HYCAP has invested £10 million in ion Ventures, a clean energy leader, as we continue to grow our decarbonisation portfolio. The investment will support the development of energy storage and renewable energy pipelines. HYCAP’s funding is part of a wider equity raise for ion Ventures’ co-founders Dan Taylor (pictured right) and Hassen Bali (pictured left), following their strategy to develop, build, own and operate energy storage and renewable energy assets. The eight-figure investment will help continue supporting independent and regional renewable power production as well as developing energy storage assets. Ranked 17th fastest-growing technology company in the UK by Deloitte in its 2023 Technology Fast 50, ion Ventures has participated in a series of important industry milestones, including demonstrating the commercial viability of sodium-ion technology for grid-connected storage. HYCAP’s investment underlines its commitment to advancing sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. It follows significant investments across the UK, Europe, and global outreach including the Middle East, to help speed up the world’s transitional journey to clean energy and clean technology. Scott Lanphere, HYCAP’s Chief Investment Officer, said: “Although a climate emergency was announced in 2021 it still feels like the world isn’t taking the issue seriously enough. But this funding support, along with the hundreds of millions of pounds we have already invested, shows how seriously HYCAP takes it. “We are delighted to welcome ion Ventures to our stable and we are committed to working collaboratively and strategically to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.” Hassen Bali explained: “As the complexity of our energy systems increases, with a shift to distributed generation and more localised networks, the need for clean, flexible and responsive solutions is paramount. HYCAP has seen the importance of our mission and we are hugely indebted to Scott and the team for their support, as we accelerate our portfolio through all stages from development to operational, diversified across our selected markets.” Jo Bamford, Chairman and founding partner of HYCAP Group, added: “We continue to explore all avenues in our bid to accelerate decarbonisation and we truly believe in what Dan and Hassen are trying to achieve at ion Ventures.” #ionventures #HYCAP #NetZero #Decarbonisation #EnergyStorage
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Big Wins for HYCAP portfolio company Wrightbus and the UK’s Net Zero Future. Yesterday, Wrightbus Chairman Jo Bamford, CEO Jean-Marc Gales, and The Go-Ahead Group CEO Matthew Carney were joined by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh MP to celebrate the landmark deal between Wrightbus and Go-Ahead. With 90% of the 1,000+ buses ordered being zero-emission, this deal is a massive leap towards decarbonising UK transport. The Secretary of State reaffirmed the government’s commitment to UK manufacturing and creating green jobs, while the team toured the Oxford Bus Company depot to see Wrightbus’s zero-emission buses already making a difference. This partnership is set to drive the UK closer to its goal of 4,000 zero-emission buses, and we’re just getting started. Exciting times ahead. #NetZero #GreenTransport #CleanEnergy #Wrightbus #UKManufacturing
The Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh MP, met with Wrightbus Chairman Jo Bamford, our CEO Jean-Marc Gales, The Go-Ahead Group Bus CEO Matthew Carney and senior members of the Wrightbus and Go-Ahead Group teams, as the landmark deal between our two companies was announced. The Secretary of State once again highlighted the government’s commitment to supporting UK manufacturing, securing local jobs and accelerating the decarbonisation of public transport. The event took place in The Go-Ahead Group Oxford Bus Company depot on the Crawley Road, where the group where able to view many of the existing Wrightbus zero emission buses already in service and met with depot staff and Go-Ahead apprentices, who will also benefit directly from the deal. With 90% of the order zero-emission, the deal represents a huge boost to the UK’s net zero goals and the Government’s Decarbonisation Transport Plan, which is committed to supplying 4,000 new zero-emission buses in the UK. Yesterday was been a fantastic day for everyone involved and we look forward to sharing more on this momentous occasion! https://lnkd.in/e8wFAP4N #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #TheGoAheadGroup #GoAhead #Decarbonisation #ZeroEmissions #LandmarkDeal Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom
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