Gresham House PLC (AIM:GHE) chief executive Tony Dalwood described himself as delighted as the company announced a number of recent developments and award wins ahead of the year’s end.
The investment company, in a succinct statement, noted the most recent deal by Gresham House's Residential Secure Income LP vehicle which was for 469 shared ownership homes in Cornwall acquired for £46mln on 16 December.
On 13 December, the Mobeus VCT closed a successful fundraising round, raising £76mln to invest in UK SMEs. Baronsmead Venture Trust and Baronsmead Second Venture Trust, meanwhile, published a prospectus to raise up to £40mln in aggregate, plus an option to raise an extra £10mln via over-allotment facilities.
Away from the deal tables, Gresham House recently appointed Simon Adcock as head of portfolio and co-fund manager for its sustainable infrastructure strategy.
Amid November’s round of industry awards, the company was named 'Alternatives Investment Manager of the Year' and 'Boutique Manager of the Year' at the Financial News - Excellence in Institutional Fund Management Awards.
The firm’s Energy Storage Fund was awarded the 'Environmental & Renewables Award' at the Investment Week Investment Company of the Year Awards, whilst The Income & Growth Trust won the 'Generalist VCT' category.
Dalwood, in this morning’s statement, added: “As we come to the end of the year, we are delighted with the continued progress within the group.
“In recent weeks, we have raised further funds, expanded our presence in key asset classes and strengthened our capabilities.
“Furthermore, the awards we have won are testament to the excellence that resides across the business, and the commitment of our team to delivering strong returns for stakeholders."