Year Founded: 1999
AUM: $1.1B | Dry Powder: $185.9M
26 Ives Street, London SW3 2ND, England, UK
Key Contacts
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Samer SaltyFounder & Managing Partner
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Gerhard SwartPartner and Finance Director
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Norris LatshawPartner & Head of Investor Relations and Fundraising
Investment Preferences
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Preferred IndustriesCommercial Products, Commercial Services, Commercial Transportation, Communications and Networking, Computer Hardware, Consumer Products and Services (B2C), Energy Equipment, Energy Services, Exploration, Production and Refining, Financial Services, Healthcare
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Geographical PreferenceEurope, US
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Preferred Deal TypesLater Stage VC, PE Growth/Expansion
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Other Investment PreferencesPrefers minority stake, Prefers majority stake, Seeks ESG investments, Seeks Impact investments
Investments By Year
Funds Closed
Size: $548M
Dry Powder: $120M
Details: The fund targets investments in the energy infrastructure and infrastructure sectors
Size: $304.1M
Dry Powder: $13.6M
Details: It targets energy, TMT, waste management & infrastructure industries in Europe
Size: $330.2M
Dry Powder: $46.4M
Details: It targets renewable energy, energy efficiency, IT industries etc
Investments By Industry
Investments By Region
Key Investments
In February 2023, EO Charging, a provider of EV charging solutions for fleets, secured $80 million of development capital from Zouk Capital ,Vortex Energy and other undisclosed investors. The investment will accelerate the growth plans and global expansion strategy of EO Charging. The investment will allow EO Charging to further expand its fleet charging solutions business in North America and Europe
In May 2020, Liberty Global & Zouk Capital formed Liberty Charge as a joint venture. Liberty Charge is a provider of vehicle charging facility
In Oct 2019, Italy’s Solar Ventures Srl teamed up with Zouk Capital to develop an initial 120MW portfolio of subsidy-free PV projects in Italy. The mid-development stage projects will be entirely financed by the two investors and won’t rely on feed-in tariffs (FiTs) or other government incentive mechanisms. After the completion, the solar power plants will generate revenue by selling output under long-term PPAs
In May 2019, Zouk Capital acquired a 51% stake in Building Energy Ltd.’s subsidiary BE Power through a capital increase. This funding allowed BE Power to pursue its business strategy. BE Power operates as a virtual power plant technology through its 100% owned subsidiary 4Energia, which operates as an energy trader and provides demand response services
In Sep 2018, EO Charging secured a £13 million investment co-led by Zouk Capital to continue its growth. The investment from Zouk was initially used to grow EO Charging’s team as well as for the development of its product range. This helped fleet solution EO Genuis, which connects smart-enabled chargers to the EO Hub, which manages the host business and communicate with the wider energy system
In Dec 2016, Basingstoke electric vehicle charging company InstaVolt was backed by a £12 million equity investment from Zouk Capital. InstaVolt provides rapid charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and planned to use the funding to achieve its target of introducing rapid charging points in more than 3,000 locations by 2020. The company is working with local authorities, businesses and landowners across the UK to install its charging points, which deliver a financial return for those who house them. These charging points can be utilised almost anywhere
In Jan 2016, Taulia raised $46 million in Series E financing led by Zouk Capital. This investment was used for rapid expansion. Taulia is a SaaS platform and network for supplier financing, e-invoicing and supplier portals. Some of the brands using Taulia’s services include Coca-Cola, Consolidated, Pfizer, Pacific Gas & Electric, Hallmark, and others
Other Details
Zouk invests in commercially proven technology companies to accelerate growth, increase market share and create value. Its infrastructure investment funds finance the construction of new high-yielding assets by acquiring, developing and funding late-stage renewable energy infrastructure projects. The firm’s total assets under management stands at $1.1 billion. Zouk’s investment team comprises 23 experienced professionals
The firm’s open fund Zouk Growth III is a private equity growth expansion fund managed by Zouk Capital. The fund is located in London, UK
83North, American Express Ventures, Aggregate, AME Ventures, BankInvest Group, Creandum, Elliott Management, Greylock Partners, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan, Masdar Capital, MissionPoint Partners, Novus Energy Partners, Renewable Capital, SEB Private Equity,Trinity Ventures, Vattenfall Europe Venture are some of the co-investors who invest alongside Zouk Capital
Source: Pitchbook, Company Website, Press Release