CO2Sense is a small fund that typically invests between £100,000 and £2 million per investment.
Funding
CO2Sense is a small fund that typically invests between £100,000 and £2 million per investment. They provide senior debt, subordinated debt and equity at project or corporate level and normally look to exit within five years or less. Projects or companies should contribute to the development of an innovative and vibrant low-carbon sector in the UK, be commercially viable and provide an attractive risk/reward and portfolio balance for CO2Sense.
For over a decade, we've played a pivotal role in enabling communities and local authorities turn their clean energy visions into reality.
Uniquely occupying the space between the public and private sectors, we enable low carbon projects that would otherwise struggle to secure funding.
By using public funds to crowd in private investment, we multiply the impact of every pound, turning small-scale projects into commercially viable solutions that generate lasting value for communities and investors alike.
With over £100 million of private investment secured so far and over 50 projects delivered, we are the trusted partner in accelerating the UK’s green transition. Acting as a bridge between between communities, investors and policy makers, we’re proud to play our part contributing to the UK’s clean energy and economic growth missions.
Who do we work with?
- Local authorities: Offering a risk-managed pathway to achieving local and regional climate goals. We accelerate deployment, providing both financial and technical support.
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Community energy groups: We empower community-led renewable energy projects by offering tailored financial and technical support. We help to realise the benefits to the local economy and environment creating sustainable and resilient communities.
- Investors: We de-risk investments in early-stage low carbon projects, making them attractive to private investors looking for both financial returns and environmental impact.
- Innovators: Working with innovative low carbon start-ups, we support, nurture and develop tomorrow's game-changing technology today.