Desmond Astley-Cooper, a director at Turquoise International, explains how execution, timing and leadership contribute as much to start-up success as a brilliant concept – and how M&A can turn ideas into scale. In the UK start-up ecosystem, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are the default exit strategy for venture-backed businesses. This backdrop doesn’t just determine how…
In the latest episode of Talks with Turquoise, we explore a breakthrough in long-duration energy storage that could reshape how the world balances renewable power. Turquoise Managing Director, Ian Thomas, sits down with Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise, to discuss the company’s innovative High-Density Hydro® (HD Hydro®) technology, a next-generation approach to pumped hydro storage.…
In the latest episode of the Talks with Turquoise podcast, Turquoise Managing Director Ian Thomas sits down with Guy Newcombe, CEO and co-founder of Archipelago Technology Group, for a compelling conversation about one of the most persistent challenges in sustainable packaging: replacing plastic without compromising performance. Roughly 150 million tonnes of plastic packaging roll off production lines…
In February, Low Carbon innovation Fund 2’s portfolio company Net Zero Now was acquired by Ecologi, a platform business that helps companies to measure and reduce their emissions and report their progress for every step towards Net Zero. The combined entity, operating under the Ecologi brand, will create a single solution for industry climate leadership…
In the latest episode of our podcast series, Talks with Turquoise, we explore the world of sustainable weed management with Leo de Montaignac, CEO of Weedingtech, and the revolutionary technology behind Foamstream. For decades, chemical herbicides have been the go-to solution for weed control. However, mounting concerns over their environmental and health impacts – particularly…
In the latest “Talks with Turquoise” podcast, Turquoise Managing Director Ali Naini sits down with James Widmer, CEO of Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), to explore ground breaking advancements in sustainable electric motor technology. AEM, a leading British electric motor company, is redefining electric powertrains that are more efficient, more cost effective, and cleaner to make…
As the UK works to meet its ambitious Net Zero targets, the role of innovative technologies and the investment community is becoming more crucial than ever. Ian Thomas, managing director, Turquoise International, explains. Recently, I presented to an online roundtable hosted by Pensions for Purpose, delving deep into the role that the UK’s financial community…
In the latest episode of our podcast series, Talks with Turquoise, we explore the cutting-edge world of thermal energy storage technology with Dr. Robert Pfab, Chief Operating Officer of carbonclean. Energy-intensive industries, particularly those reliant on industrial process heat, face a significant challenge in reducing their carbon footprints. In the UK alone, industrial processes are…
We are pleased to confirm that Shane Woodroffe has recently joined Turquoise in a director role. An experienced financier and investment professional, with a particular focus on clean energy, Woodroffe was previously CFO at Rezolv Energy, the clean energy platform backed by the $6 billion Actis Energy V fund. Describe your career journey in less…
In the latest episode of our podcast series, Talks with Turquoise, we dive into the remarkable journey of Adaptavate and its ground-breaking material Breathaboard, a sustainable alternative to traditional plasterboard. In the UK alone, the built environment contributes an estimated 25% of total national emissions (Environmental Audit Committee). Worryingly, there have been no ‘sustained’ reductions…