January 23, 2025

ACAP Expands Energy Expertise with Appointment of Yehuda Lethbridge and Launch of Renewable Energy Initiative

ACAP appoints Yehuda Lethbridge as Energy Investment Director and launches a renewable energy business, allocating dedicated capital to invest in transformative renewable energy and decarbonisation projects.
ACAP is delighted to announce the appointment of Yehuda Lethbridge, a distinguished Chartered Physicist, as Energy Investment Director. Yehuda brings extensive expertise in renewable energy innovation and decarbonisation strategies, significantly enhancing ACAP’s leadership team.

With extensive experience in renewable energy policy and technological innovation, Yehuda previously represented the UK within the International Energy Agency’s Hydrogen Collaboration Programme, helping shape national and international hydrogen strategies. At ACAP, Yehuda will lead the identification and management of transformative energy investments, particularly those focused on renewable technologies, hydrogen initiatives, and sustainability-driven infrastructure.

Building on Yehuda’s appointment, ACAP has announced the creation of a dedicated renewable energy investment business. Recognising the rapidly evolving landscape of global energy markets and the pressing need for sustainable solutions, this initiative underscores ACAP’s commitment to responsible investment and long-term value creation.

The new renewable energy business will receive significant capital allocation from ACAP, underscoring the seriousness of its commitment. Initial investment targets will include projects focusing on innovative renewable technologies, hydrogen development, and infrastructure solutions that support global decarbonisation. Through carefully selected projects and strategic partnerships, ACAP intends to build a portfolio of renewable energy assets that not only deliver attractive financial returns but also address pressing environmental challenges.

ACAP’s strategic vision is to invest in renewable energy projects that have clear potential to scale effectively, with an initial focus on markets demonstrating supportive regulatory frameworks and strong demand for sustainable energy solutions. Yehuda’s industry expertise, alongside ACAP’s robust financial backing and active management approach, will ensure rigorous oversight, strategic alignment, and maximised value creation across the entire investment lifecycle.

Daniel Allen, Founder of ACAP, said: "Yehuda brings extraordinary technical insight and strategic vision to our energy investments. His appointment signifies ACAP’s commitment to driving forward impactful, sustainable solutions in the renewable energy space. Our dedicated energy initiative will enable us to invest significant resources and operational expertise into ventures that meaningfully advance global sustainability goals."

Yehuda Lethbridge added:"I'm looking forward to building ACAP’s renewable energy portfolio into a market leader, investing strategically to accelerate the energy transition. Our Nature Positive approach will target projects and technologies that have the potential to reshape the future of energy—delivering long-term value to investors, communities, and the environment."

ACAP has allocated initial capital to fund immediate project opportunities, alongside planned deployments at selected strategic locations. Details on specific ventures and key partnerships will be shared as the initiative develops over the coming months.

This announcement reaffirms ACAP’s positioning as a thoughtful investor in sectors shaping the future, supporting projects and businesses aligned with enduring global trends and sustainable growth.