CT Investment Partners LLP appoints Peter Linthwaite as Managing Partner

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15 April 2008
Former BVCA Chief Executive to head up Carbon Trust Investments team


Peter Linthwaite, former Chief Executive of the British Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (BVCA), today becomes Managing Partner at CT Investment Partners LLP (CTIP).  In this role Peter will lead the CTIP team which advises Carbon Trust Investments.  Peter will look to develop further CTIP’s leading market position in the rapidly growing clean energy sector. Prior to his BVCA role, Peter’s 20 year career in private equity included senior positions in Murray Johnstone and Royal London Private Equity in both the UK and Asia.

Carbon Trust Investments has to date invested in eleven companies and leveraged total funding of £80 million. Recent investments include CamSemi, an energy efficient power supply unit developer; and Green Biologics, a developer of novel fermentation processes for the biofuel sector. Two of its investments, Ceres Power and CMR Fuel Cells, have successfully listed on Aim.

Tom Delay, Chief Executive of the Carbon Trust, said:
“With more than 20 years experience in private equity, fund management and venture capital, Peter is an excellent choice to take this part of our business forward and help us showcase the potential returns that can be made from investing in clean energy technologies. As Carbon Trust Investments continues to grow its portfolio in 2008, Peter will be able to provide invaluable strategic advice and direction.”

Peter Linthwaite said:
“I am delighted to be joining the team at such an exciting time. The Carbon Trust is recognised globally as being in the forefront of the drive to create a low carbon economy. Backing new technologies and innovative companies is an important component. With its successful and experienced team, CT Investment Partners is well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities this growing sector present. Key priorities will be to expand CT Investment Partner’s scope of operations and its sources of funding.” 

 
 
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About CT Investment Partners LLP
• CT Investment Partners LLP is the FSA authorised and regulated venture capital advisory firm, jointly owned by Carbon Trust and its executives, which advises Carbon Trust Investments.
 
About Carbon Trust Investments
• Carbon Trust Investments is the venture capital investment subsidiary of the Carbon Trust. Carbon Trust Investments has invested in 11 investments over the last 5 years, with two of these companies - Ceres Power PLC and CMR Fuel Cells PLC - having listed on AIM. Other portfolio companies include Pelamis Wave Power Ltd, Heliswirl Technologies Ltd, Natural Buildings Technology Ltd, Whitfield Solar Ltd, Acal Energy Ltd,CamSemi, Green Biologics, Bowman Technology and Exus Ltd.

About The Carbon Trust
• The Carbon Trust is an independent company set up by government in response to the threat of climate change, to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies. The Carbon Trust works with UK business and the public sector through its work in five complementary areas: insights, solutions, innovations, enterprises and investments. Together these help to explain, deliver, develop, create and finance low carbon enterprise.

• The Carbon Trust is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government and Invest Northern Ireland.

About the BVCA
• The British Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (BVCA) is the industry body for the UK’s venture capital and private equity industry. The BVCA represents over 200 leading fund managers as well as over 200 Associate Members providing professional services to the industry.