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Greencoat Capital

Institutional investor

London · Growth–Late Stage · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The fund invests exclusively in operating onshore and offshore wind farms in the UK, giving investors direct ownership exposure to renewable generation assets. It targets an annual dividend that grows in line with CPI while preserving real capital value through the reinvestment of surplus cashflow. As the UK's largest listed renewable infrastructure fund by market capitalization, it manages a portfolio of 49 operating wind farms totaling around 2 GW of installed capacity, supporting the country's energy transition and emphasizing sustainability throughout its investment and operational decisions.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
HQ
London, GB
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
AUM
$12B

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website
Matt Ridley· Partner, Schroders Greencoatin

Partner at Schroders Greencoat co-leading the investment management team, with 22 years of investment experience including 16 years focused on UK wind projects. Formerly Co-Head of Investment Management at Temporis Capital.

Stephen Packwood· Partner

Partner at Schroders Greencoat co-leading the investment management team, joining in January 2025, with 20 years of renewable energy experience across development, construction and operations. Formerly Regional Director of Projects at BayWa r.e.

Abigail Rotheroe· Non-Executive Directorin

Non-Executive Director and CFA Charterholder with over 25 years in investment management, with a recent background in ESG and sustainable investing. Previously Investment Director of Snowball Impact Management.

Caoimhe Giblin· Director and Audit Committee Chairman

Director and Audit Committee Chairman with extensive electricity industry experience, currently Co-CEO at ElectroRoute; formerly Director of Finance at SSE Renewables. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Jim Smith· Director

Director and former Managing Director of SSE Renewables with 34 years in the electricity industry at SSE, having led offshore and onshore wind development and construction. A mechanical engineer and trained mediator.

John Musk· Investor Relations

Serves as the investor relations contact, based at Schroders Greencoat, the investment manager.

Lucinda Riches· Chairman

Chairman with extensive financial and capital markets experience; spent 21 years at UBS as Managing Director and global head of Equity Capital Markets, and holds multiple public company non-executive roles. Awarded a CBE in 2017.

Lucinda Riches CBE· Non-Executive Chair, Schroders Greencoat

Serves as Non-Executive Chair for Schroders Greencoat.

Nick Winser· Senior Independent Director

Senior Independent Director with a 30-year energy sector career, including serving as CEO of National Grid across the UK and Europe. Appointed Electricity Network Commissioner in 2022 and awarded a CBE.

Taraneh Azad· Non-Executive Director

Non-Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer of Paratus; formerly Managing Partner and CIO at Systemiq, with over 25 years of finance and energy sector experience at firms including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Greencoat Capital invest at?
Greencoat Capital invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Greencoat Capital focus on?
Greencoat Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Greencoat Capital located?
Greencoat Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
Does Greencoat Capital lead rounds?
Greencoat Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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