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.”
