Clean Growth Fund has won the GP (below £1bn AUM) category at the UK Private Capital’s Excellence in Impact Awards 2026 — a prestigious award judged by senior figures from across UK private equity and venture capital.
The awards are designed to spotlight firms driving responsible investment and real-world impact. Judges praised Clean Growth Fund for a clear impact strategy focused on climate and supporting regional growth, noting that its investments have successfully achieved their intended impact goals. That distinction matters: the fund exists to drive returns for its investors alongside real-world climate impact, and the team is equally deliberate about its place-based investment strategy, actively seeking out founders outside the traditional London and South East funding corridors. This recognition stands as meaningful validation of the team’s approach and efforts — and comes at a pivotal time as they progress through the second fund raise.
Managing Partner Beverley Gower-Jones said:
“We exist to deliver return on capital and return on carbon through investment in UK start-up companies — so to be recognised in UK Private Capital’s Excellence in Impact Awards means a great deal to us. Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for our team; it’s paramount to our investment strategy — and this couldn’t come at a more exciting time as we raise Fund II and begin deploying it into even more brilliant companies.”
The post CGF Wins UK Private Capital Award appeared first on Clean Growth Fund.
