AXA IM Alts is a global alternative investment manager overseeing substantial assets across private real estate, private debt, and infrastructure equity.
Head of Fund Management – Impact PE & Natural Capital
Jonathan brings fund management experience in impact private equity and natural capital. His background includes portfolio management at AXA Investment Managers and board positions at Circularity Capital and Komaza.
Octopus Ventures joined returning backer AXA IM Alts in backing the social housing technology provider.
"Switchee has been doubling year on year for the last three consecutive years. We are really proud of the Switchee journey, and the ethics and values we have built in the business are critical to us. We have had some great investor partnerships over the years and are thrilled to see AXA IM Alts further invest in us, and warmly welcome Octopus Ventures as a new investor. It is a sign of their trust in the team’s ability to execute our strategy; and we also see it as a stamp of approval in terms of the impact we are looking to achieve."
The financing round was co-led by World Fund and CPT Capital to help scale sustainable protein production in Europe.
"Our strides in launching the new factory in the Netherlands and expanding collaborations across the UK and Europe have been significant. This fresh funding will drive accelerated growth."