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Renewable Environmental Investments Ltd (REIL)

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Investment thesis

REIL is a privately owned UK investment and development group focused on renewable energy, environmental services, infrastructure and technology businesses. Headquartered in Yorkshire with offices in Darlington, Teesside, London, Lisbon and Gibraltar, REIL invests its own capital through direct investments, joint ventures, development partnerships and shareholder funding arrangements, working alongside entrepreneurs, management teams and strategic partners to build and grow businesses that support the energy transition, resource efficiency and technological innovation. The firm targets opportunities across wind, solar, battery energy storage (BESS), waste recycling, circular economy and clean technology, with a portfolio of investments whose aggregate enterprise value exceeds £1.5 billion. REIL Innovations, a sub-division, specifically seeks technology start-ups with commercial opportunities in renewables and environmental businesses.

Notable quotes

It's a privilege to be working with the Harmony team and joining the board.

James Ritchie · Insider Media / Harmony Energy press release · 2020-10-14

We have a lot experience and a great interest in this challenging and growing sector.

Ian Bainbridge · reil.co.uk / GAP Group investment announcement

Investing in EV technology is a key part of our strategy as the world looks to replace combustion engines quicker to support the environment.

James Ritchie · reil.co.uk / Advanced Electric Machines investment announcement

Team

James Ritchie

CEO – Renewable Energy Lead

ClimateDeep Tech

Jack Simpson

CIO – Technology Lead

Deep TechClimate

Ian Bainbridge

COO – Recycling & Environmental

ClimateOther

Alex Thornton

Director of Operations

Climate

Recent investments

CompanyRoundSizeDate
Harmony Energy / Harmony Energy Income Trust PLCCorporate Minority / IPO exit2020-10-14
Advanced Electric Machines (AEM)Corporate Minority
GAP Group (NE) LimitedCorporate Minority2021-12-14
Plasterboard Recycling Group Ltd (PRG)Growth
tepeo (Zero Emission Boiler)Seed / Early Stage
InnoflowSeed2021-01-01
Renew2UEarly Stage
Advanced FibresEarly Stage
REIL Renewables (BESS/Solar SPVs)Development / JV

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