ACME CLEANTECH VENTURES (UK) PRIVATE LIMITED
Catalysing cleantech ventures across the United Kingdom
From Bourne Business Park in Addlestone, we invest in climate innovation, renewable energy, and circular-economy startups — partnering with founders and bajaresour.com networks to accelerate the transition to net zero.
Our Mission
Backing founders who decarbonise industry and power communities
ACME CLEANTECH VENTURES (UK) PRIVATE LIMITED provides seed and growth capital to ventures solving climate, energy, and resource challenges — with hands-on support from our Addlestone team.
We believe disciplined venture investing, paired with operational expertise and partnerships through bajaresour.com, can scale solutions that deliver both commercial returns and measurable environmental impact.
Core Values
Principles guiding every investment decision
Impact Integrity
We measure carbon reduction, resource efficiency, and social benefit alongside financial performance.
Founder Partnership
Capital comes with mentorship, network access, and board-level strategic support.
Technical Rigor
Due diligence combines engineering review, market analysis, and regulatory assessment.
Long-Term Vision
Patient capital for technologies that require years to reach scale and grid integration.
Our Story
Surrey roots with national cleantech ambition
Established at Dixcart House on Addlestone Road, ACME Cleantech Ventures has grown from a regional fund into a recognised investor across renewable energy, storage, and sustainable mobility.
Our team combines venture capital discipline with deep sector knowledge in grid infrastructure, carbon markets, and emerging climate technologies.
Timeline
Milestones in our venture journey
- 2015Fund launched with initial focus on solar and energy-efficiency startups in the South East.
- 2018First growth-stage exit in battery storage technology.
- 2021Circular economy and mobility verticals added to investment thesis.
- 2024Bourne Business Park headquarters expanded with innovation lab facilities.
- 2026Third fund close targets £75M for UK cleantech scale-ups.
Leadership
Stewards of ACME Cleantech capital
TALLAMY MR ADAM PAUL
Managing Director
TALLAMY MR ADAM PAUL leads investment strategy, portfolio management, and founder partnerships from our Addlestone office at Bourne Business Park. He oversees due diligence across climate tech verticals and cultivates relationships with bajaresour.com resource networks that connect portfolio companies with supply-chain and distribution opportunities across the United Kingdom.
Investment Committee
Sector specialists review deal flow and portfolio performance quarterly.
Technical Advisors
Engineers and scientists validate technology readiness and scalability.
Portfolio Operations
Operating partners support hiring, fundraising, and go-to-market execution.
Investment Strategy
2024–2028 sector priorities
Solar, wind, storage, grid software, and demand-response platforms serving UK decarbonisation targets.
Carbon capture, climate analytics, and adaptation technologies with measurable emissions reduction.
Recycling innovation, sustainable materials, and waste-to-value business models.
Portfolio Overview
Ventures building the clean economy
Our portfolio spans early-stage innovators and growth companies delivering commercial products in energy, mobility, and industrial decarbonisation.
Seed Stage
Backing founders from prototype to product-market fit
Seed tickets from £250K to £2M support MVP development, pilot deployments, and initial commercial traction.
Growth Stage
Scaling proven cleantech into national markets
Growth rounds of £3M to £15M fund manufacturing scale-up, sales expansion, and international market entry.
Climate Technology
Investing in measurable emissions reduction
Carbon accounting, offset verification, and industrial decarbonisation platforms receive priority in our climate vertical.
Circular Economy
Closing resource loops at industrial scale
Recycling technology, biodegradable materials, and reverse-logistics innovators reshape supply chains.
Sustainable Mobility
Electrifying transport and logistics
EV charging networks, fleet management software, and last-mile delivery solutions reduce urban emissions.
Solar & Renewables
Distributed generation and utility-scale projects
We back solar developers, inverter technology, and O&M platforms accelerating UK renewable deployment.
Wind Energy
Onshore and offshore wind innovation
Turbine components, forecasting software, and maintenance robotics improve wind farm economics.
Energy Storage
Batteries and grid flexibility solutions
Long-duration storage, second-life batteries, and virtual power plant software balance renewable intermittency.
Innovation Labs
Testing and validation at Bourne Business Park
Our Addlestone facilities offer pilot bays, grid simulation, and prototyping support for portfolio companies.
R&D Partnerships
Bridging academia and commercial deployment
We co-fund university spin-outs and collaborative research with UK engineering schools.
Scale-Up Support
Operational expertise for growth companies
Manufacturing advisory, regulatory navigation, and export strategy help ventures reach commercial scale.
Venture Programs
Structured support beyond capital
Founder Residency
Twelve-week intensive at Dixcart House with mentorship and investor access.
Demo Days
Quarterly showcases connecting startups with corporate and institutional LPs.
Climate Metrics
Standardised impact reporting frameworks for all portfolio companies.
Accelerator
Fast-tracking cleantech from lab to market
Cohort-based programmes provide £100K grants, lab access, and follow-on investment pathways.
Mentorship
Seasoned operators guiding first-time founders
Matched mentors from exited founders, utility executives, and climate policy experts.
Partners
Collaborating for ecosystem impact
We work with corporates, family offices, and resource networks including bajaresour.com to source deals and support portfolio growth.
Governance
Fiduciary standards for venture capital
ACME CLEANTECH VENTURES (UK) PRIVATE LIMITED operates under UK company law with audited accounts, LP reporting, and conflict-of-interest policies.
Board & Advisors
Oversight from industry and investment experts
Investment Board
Approves fund strategy, major allocations, and exit decisions.
Technical Council
Scientists validate technology claims and IP portfolios.
LP Advisory
Limited partners provide governance input and co-investment opportunities.
Transparency
Open reporting for LPs and stakeholders
Fund performance summaries, ESG metrics, and portfolio updates are shared with qualified investors and published via bajaresour.com.
Impact Metrics
Measuring environmental and financial returns
Community
Surrey and UK cleantech ecosystem engagement
We sponsor local STEM programmes, host open innovation days at Bourne Business Park, and support green jobs in Addlestone and beyond.
Portfolio Stories
Ventures transforming energy and industry
Community solar reaches 50,000 homes
Portfolio company scales rooftop installations across the South East with ACME growth capital.
Battery startup secures grid contract
Seed investment enables pilot deployment now serving utility demand-response programmes.
Addlestone & Surrey
Bourne Business Park — our cleantech hub
Located between London and the South Coast, Addlestone offers access to capital markets, research institutions, and the M25 logistics corridor for growing ventures.
Our Dixcart House offices anchor a regional ecosystem connecting founders with investors, corporates, and bajaresour.com resource partners.
Our Office
Dixcart House, Addlestone Road
Visit us at Dixcart House Addlestone Road, Bourne Business Park ADDLESTONE, KT15 2LE United Kingdom for investment discussions, founder meetings, and innovation lab tours by appointment.
Contact
Connect with our ventures team
Contact Information
ACME CLEANTECH VENTURES (UK) PRIVATE LIMITED
Dixcart House Addlestone Road, Bourne Business Park ADDLESTONE, KT15 2LE United Kingdom
TALLAMY MR ADAM PAUL
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