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Downing

Downing

Overview

Downing is a responsible investment manager founded in London in 1986 that specializes in alternative assets, including renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, and private credit, with a focus on delivering attractive financial returns while contributing to a sustainable future.

Year Founded

1986

Portfolio Companies

16

Investments

Downing investments
CompanyDateStageLead
TouchlightOct 2014VC RoundCo-investor
ElectronFeb 2020GrantCo-investor
TidalSenseMay 2023VC RoundLead
Cydar MedicalFeb 2023Series ACo-investor
PapierFeb 2022Series CCo-investor
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Key People

Chris Allner

Partner, Investment

Jonathan Boss

Partner

Laurence Callcut

Partner

Mark Gross

Partner & Head of Private Equity

Tom Moore

Partner

Tom Williams

Partner

Tony McGing

Partner

Tony Sime

Partner

Andreas Kibe

Commercial Portfolio Manager

Ben Young

Portfolio Manager

Cameron Waite

Portfolio Manager

John Saunders

Portfolio Manager

Laura Beckingham

Senior Portfolio Manager

Mikael Roos

Technical Portfolio Manager Renewable Energy (Hydropower) Project & Asset Management Expert

Ollie Pettafor

Portfolio Manager

Sanna Lundin

Portfolio Manager

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Sector & Stage Mix

Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.

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Investment Activity

Yearly cadence, pace, and funding raised over time.

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2026

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FAQ

Where is Downing based?

Downing is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

When was Downing founded?

Downing was founded in 1986.

How many portfolio companies does Downing have?

Downing has 16 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Downing's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Touchlight, Electron, TidalSense, Cydar Medical, Papier.

What was Downing's most recent investment shown here?

Downing's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TidalSense in 2023.

What sectors does Downing focus on?

Downing focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does Downing focus on?

Downing typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Downing's AUM?

Downing's assets under management are estimated between $3.2B and $3.2B.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded1986

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