Sami Walter

Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) exists to transform Oxford’s cutting-edge scientific research into companies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. We strive for global impact and strong investor returns. We’re an independent investment company and venture builder, powered by a unique partnership with the University of Oxford. We have unrivalled access to world-leading science, and a 60+ strong team embedded in Oxford’s innovation ecosystem. Our proven venture-building engine systematically creates 8-10 new companies each year – and this is set to double by 2030. We find. We fund. We build. In our first decade, we’ve created 50+ core companies, partnered with 300+ co-investors, and together invested more than £3bn. And we’re only just getting started – with a new wave of Oxford spinouts emerging and later-stage companies scaling fast. Based in the heart of Oxford, our mission is clear: turning world-class science into transformational companies with global impact and billion-pound potential.

Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) exists to transform Oxford’s cutting-edge scientific research into companies to tackle the world’s greatest challenges. We strive for global impact and strong investor returns. We’re an independent investment company and venture builder, powered by a unique partnership with the University of Oxford. We have unrivalled access to world-leading science, and a 60+ strong team embedded in Oxford’s innovation ecosystem. Our proven venture-building engine systematically creates 8-10 new companies each year – and this is set to double by 2030. We find. We fund. We build. In our first decade, we’ve created 50+ core companies, partnered with 300+ co-investors, and together invested more than £3bn. And we’re only just getting started – with a new wave of Oxford spinouts emerging and later-stage companies scaling fast. Based in the heart of Oxford, our mission is clear: turning world-class science into transformational companies with global impact and billion-pound potential.

Actis is a leading growth market investor in sustainable infrastructure. Actis has been building critical infrastructure focused on essential services in growth markets for over 20 years. Today, it is one of the largest and longest-standing sustainable infrastructure investors globally. Actis is a growth market specialist because this is where it sees the best risk adjusted returns. It has an industrialist mindset that brings deep operational expertise to every investment, and a focus on sustainability with the aim of mitigating risk, creating value and future-proofing assets. Actis invests at scale and draws on a legacy of over 70 years. Since inception, it has raised circa US$26 billion. In October 2024, Actis joined forces with General Atlantic, a leading global growth investor, creating a diversified, global investment platform with approximately US$108 billion in combined assets under management. Actis operates as General Atlantic’s sustainable infrastructure business. This strategic combination further enhances Actis’ focus as a leader in global sustainable infrastructure.

Future VC was established to support talented individuals from backgrounds that are currently under-represented in venture capital, to help them learn about and work in VC, and in doing so improve the inclusiveness of the industry. We provide an eight-week, paid internship with leading Venture Capital funds in Europe and the US. Participants gain the key skills and practical experience necessary to kickstart their careers in VC, including deep-dive masterclasses from worldwide industry experts.

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises over 13 GW of gross generating capacity in 27 states, including over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation, 10.3 GW of battery energy storage, solar, and wind assets providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit https://www.clearwayenergygroup.com.

PowerAdvocate became part of Wood Mackenzie in 2022, building out energy supply chain intelligence solutions that enable our customers to achieve significant, sustainable cost reductions, and mitigating risk. Wood Mackenzie is the global insight business for renewables, energy and natural resources. Driven by data. Powered by people. In the middle of an energy revolution, businesses and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience in natural resources. Today, our team of over 2,000 experts operate across 30 global locations, inspiring customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make bold decisions when it matters most.