Zouk Capital

Zouk Capital is a London-based fund manager dedicated to investing in the digital and sustainable economy. The firm focuses on opportunities arising at the intersection of infrastructure, technology, and sustainability, addressing pressing environmental and social challenges. Their investment strategy encompasses both infrastructure and climate technology. The infrastructure arm actively invests in, builds, and scales projects and companies within environmental infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, with a particular emphasis on decarbonisation of transport and power networks, sustainable home infrastructure, electrification of industry, recycling, the circular economy, and smart agriculture. They prioritize investing in platforms rather than individual assets and are proactive in launching new businesses or supporting early-stage companies, primarily across Europe and the UK.

The firm's climate technology track is dedicated to supporting digital technology firms that are developing scalable solutions for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and the journey towards Net-Zero. They invest in companies building the application layer of the net-zero economy, leveraging technological advancements that have led to the emergence of scalable business models in digital climate innovation. Zouk Capital manages approximately €1 billion in assets, including the £420 million Charging Investment Fund (CIIF), which is sponsored by the UK Government and specifically targets the public EV charging market in the UK.

Founded in 1999, Zouk Capital was established by Samer Salty, who serves as the Founder and Managing Partner. With nearly 30 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, and technology, Samer Salty designed Zouk's distinctive platform, integrating technology and sustainable infrastructure strategies. The firm's commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in its DNA, ensuring that ESG considerations are central to every investment.

Zouk Capital's portfolio includes notable investments such as enspired, a leading optimizer for battery energy storage systems (BESS), which secured over €40 million in Series B funding. They have also supported Believ, an Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point operator, with a £300 million investment facility to install 30,000 public EV charge points across the UK. Other portfolio companies include Energy Park, a certified B Corporation, and Optimus Energy, an aggregator for renewables in Greece. The firm has also invested in Dendra, which uses AI and drone technology for nature restoration, and Zest, focused on democratizing EV adoption in the UK. The team comprises experienced investors with over 200 years of collective experience, offering integrated expertise across technology and infrastructure to deliver value to their portfolio companies. Key team members include Partners Anthony Fox and George, along with investment professionals like Suvesshaa Iyanathan, Tarek Sabbagh, Radhika Patel, Francine Bourgeois, and George Lipczynski.