About
Gresham House
A specialist investment manager
We help our clients achieve their financial objectives through disciplined investment, deep sector expertise and active ownership.
Our clients include institutional investors, government entities, wealth managers, financial advisers, family offices, charities, endowments and individual investors.
£12.7bn
Assets under management
14
Offices located globally
Top 5
Natural Capital manager globally1
Largest
Operator of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Europe2
Figures as at 30 June 2026. 1IPE Real Assets, 2026. 2Aurora Energy Research 2025.
Our investment focus
We focus on areas where structural change is creating long-term opportunity and specialist expertise makes a meaningful difference.
Heritage
Our history
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1400
The Gresham grasshopper
The Gresham family crest becomes a golden grasshopper atop a green mound, after legend has it that the family's founder, Roger de Gresham, was abandoned as a newborn in long grass in Norfolk and rescued after a woman's attention was drawn by a grasshopper.
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1565
Sir Thomas Gresham
Sir Thomas Gresham, former Lord Mayor of London and financial agent to the monarchy from King Henry VIII to Queen Elizabeth I, establishes the Royal Exchange at his mansion between Old Broad Street and Bishopsgate.
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1854
Gresham House Estate Company expands
The Gresham House Estate Company expands its portfolio by acquiring 22-27 Old Broad Street. The prior year, the Company had acquired the premises of HM Excise Office under Chairman W. J. Chaplin.
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1857
Gresham House Estate Company incorporates
Gresham House Estates Limited is incorporated as company number 871 on 14 May, under George Burnand, with Corney and Barrow wine merchants among its first tenants.
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1928
Gresham House Estates expands further
Gresham House Estates Ltd acquires an 'island' site between London Wall and Great Winchester Street, forming a subsidiary, Great Winchester Street Estates Limited. Seven years earlier, the Company had acquired Broad Street Estates Limited, including a freehold building in Old Broad Street opposite Gresham House.
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July 1950
LSE Listing
Gresham House plc is first listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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December 2014
New management
An established management team buys into Gresham House plc with a transformation plan, and the business ceases to be an Authorised Investment Trust.
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March 2015
GHAM is established
Gresham House Asset Management is first established.
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October 2015
Launch of Gresham House Strategic
Gresham House launched its first investment division when it was appointed manager of the quoted investment company SPARK Ventures plc. Three months later, the company was rebranded as Gresham House Strategic plc, marking an important step in the firm's expansion into specialist asset management.
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November 2015
Aitchesse acquisition
Gresham House acquires specialist forestry firm Aitchesse Limited.
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August 2016
Strategic Public Equity fund
Gresham House launches and completes the first close of the Strategic Public Equity Fund LP.
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November 2016
Gresham House Forestry
Gresham House Forestry is born, with the rebranding of Aitchesse Limited, following a successful first close for Gresham House Forestry Fund LP.
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June 2017
AUM doubles and BSIF first close
Gresham House’s AUM doubles in a two year period. The British Strategic Investment Fund also achieves a successful first close of £150m.
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October 2017
Acquisition of Hazel Capital
Renewable energy-focused Hazel Capital is acquired, forming Gresham House Energy Transition.
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December 2017
Final legacy sale & profitability
Gresham House completes the sale of the final legacy property it inherited, marking the end of its transformation into a specialist asset manager and reaching profitability on a run-rate basis.
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May 2018
Acquisition of FIM
Gresham House acquires FIM Services Limited, an alternative investment fund manager specialising in UK forestry and renewable energy.
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November 2018
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (GRID)
The launch of Gresham House Energy Storage Fund plc (GRID), following a successful IPO that raises £100m.
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November 2018
Livingbridge acquisition
Gresham House acquires Livingbridge VC fund and investment management businesses, comprising two Baronsmead VCTs and two OEICs.
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May 2019
Irish Forestry deal
Gresham House is appointed to manage over 4,000 hectares of Irish Forestry by AXA Investment Managers in the largest single private forestry transaction to date.
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May 2020
Appointed Investment Manager to Strategic Equity Capital plc (SEC)
Gresham House Asset Management is appointed investment manager and AIFM to Strategic Equity Capital plc (SEC).
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December 2020
Acquisition of Appian Asset Management
Gresham House acquires Dublin-based Appian Asset Management Ltd, expanding the Group’s presence into Ireland.
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October 2021
Acquisition of Mobeus VCT contracts
Gresham House completes the acquisition of four Mobeus VCT contracts, bringing 20 staff into the business.
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March 2022
Acquisition of Burlington Real Estate Limited
Gresham House announces the acquisition of Burlington Real Estate Limited, an Irish commercial property asset and development management company.
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May 2022
New Zealand forestry acquisition
Gresham House’s forestry division completes the acquisition of New Zealand forestry and carbon credit assets for £49m on behalf of an institutional client.
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December 2023
Acquisition and delisting
Gresham House is acquired by Searchlight Capital Partners L.P., delisting from the London Stock Exchange on 20 December. Gresham House becomes a privately owned company.
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September 2024
Launch of GH30 strategic plan
The Group launches GH30, a five-year strategic plan to grow the business and deepen alignment with clients for the long term.
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January 2026
Acquisition of SUSI Partners
Gresham House completes its acquisition of Switzerland-based energy transition investor SUSI Partners AG. The combined AUM places Gresham House Group among Europe’s top ten energy transition asset managers.
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June 2026
Acquisition of Molpus Woodlands Group
Gresham House completes its acquisition of a majority interest in Mississippi-based Molpus Woodlands Group. The combined AUM makes Gresham House one of the largest timberland investment managers globally.
What we
stand for
Six values are deeply rooted across Gresham House, keeping us focused on the outcomes that matter most to our clients.
Ambitious
We are driven, ambitious and reflective. We make decisions based on robust analysis and in-depth research, while always ensuring we look back on our results with a critical eye to understand how to improve.
Dynamic
We act with purpose and urgency and are dedicated to creating value for our investors and stakeholders.
Meritocratic
We recognise and develop talent from a range of backgrounds to help us be innovative, forward thinking and ultimately to deliver the best for all our stakeholders.
Empowered
We have created a culture of empowerment that encourages individual flair and entrepreneurial thinking. This enables us to design and implement creative investment solutions with the end goal of building a sustainable future for all our stakeholders.
Collaborative
We work together for the long-term benefit of our clients, employees, and society. We also work proactively with management teams and key stakeholders to instigate positive change.
Authentic
We are committed to building a sustainable future through authentic alignment of our actions to our purpose, including implementation, monitoring and reporting. We pride ourselves on being honest about our key strengths whilst understanding where improvements are needed.
Locations
Global platform,
local execution
Select a location to explore
Mississippi
+1 (601) 948 8733
402 West Park Parkway Place
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Tasmania
1098 Cape Portland Road
Rushy Lagoon, TAS 7264
Tokyo
Komatsu Building, 3F
3-3-2 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Singapore
1 Kim Seng Promenade
Singapore 237994
Head office, London
+44 (0) 20 3837 6270
80 Cheapside
London, EC2V 6EE
Dublin, Ireland
+353 (0) 1 662 3001
The Oval, 160 Shelbourne Road
Dublin, D04 T8F2
Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 (0)1738 631949
59 George Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 2JG
Dumfries, Scotland
+44 (0) 1576 224100
Hestan House, Bankend Road
Dumfries, DG1 4TA
Witney, Oxfordshire
+44 (0) 1451 844 655
1 Des Roches Square
Witney, OX28 4BE
Zug, Switzerland
Gotthardstrasse 28
6300 Zug
Zurich, Switzerland
Maneggstrasse 17
8041 Zurich
Liechtenstein
Meierhofstrasse 39
9495 Triesen
Frankfurt, Germany
Bockenheimer Anlage 46
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Luxembourg
1a, Place du Marché
Grevenmacher L-6755
A year of growth,
delivered against our targets
We’re continuing to deliver strong performance for our clients while advancing our long-term growth plan
- Assets under management rose to £10.7bn
- Grew our international investor base, welcoming our first Japanese institutional investor and first Australian super fund investor
- On track against GH30, our plan to reach £20bn in assets under management by 2030
Connect with our team
Whether you would like to explore our investment strategies, discuss your objectives or learn more about Gresham House, our team is here to help.