Karl Smith
Private Equity Investor at Green Investment Group Management Ltd.
Network origin in Karl Smith first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Downing Ventures
 Downing Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Downing Ventures (Downing Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1986. The firm is headquartered in London.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 71 |
| Public Company | Financial Conglomerates | 61 | |
| Public Company | Major Banks | 12 | |
Macquarie Bank
 Macquarie Bank Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Macquarie Bank provides investment banking and financial services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 8 |
Green Investment Group Management Ltd.
 Green Investment Group Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Green Investment Group Management Ltd. (Green Investment) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of UK Green Investment Bank Ltd. founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 7 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Karl Smith via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Austraclear (New Zealand) Ltd.
 Austraclear (New Zealand) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Austraclear (New Zealand) Ltd. is an electronic registry and New Zealander settlement systems company. The company is based in Auckland, New Zealand and ultimately controlled by the Government of New Zealand. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE HOLDINGS, LLC | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| TOUCHSTONE INNOVATIONS PLC | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
UK Green Investment Bank Ltd.
 UK Green Investment Bank Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance UK Green Investment Bank Ltd. provides investment services. The firm invests in sectors that include offshore wind, energy efficiency, waste, bio ,and community-scale renewable. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| WOOLWORTHS GROUP LIMITED | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
| QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ASX LIMITED | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Imperial College London | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Foresight Group LLP
 Foresight Group LLP Investment ManagersFinance Foresight Group LLP (Foresight Group) is a private equity subsidiary of Foresight Group CI Ltd founded in 1984 by Bernard William Fairman. The firm is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst | |
Bankers Trust Australia Group
 Bankers Trust Australia Group Investment ManagersFinance Part of Principal Financial Group, Inc., Bankers Trust Australia Group is an Australian company that provides investment services. The company is located in Australia. Bankers Trust Australia Group was acquired by Principal Global Investors LLC from Deutsche Bank AG on August 31, 1999 for $1,361.73 million. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Edinburgh | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Macquarie University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Macquarie Capital Alliance Group
 Macquarie Capital Alliance Group Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Capital Alliance Group Acts as Private Equity Fund. invests in companies located across the globe. The company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Durham | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Reserve Bank of Australia
 Reserve Bank of Australia General GovernmentGovernment Reserve Bank of Australia provides commercial banking services. It offers financial services. The company implements monetary policy, market operations and payment systems. Reserve Bank of Australia was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | General Government | Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
IP2IPO Innovations Ltd.
 IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services IP2IPO Innovations Ltd. provides business development and technology transfer services. The firm also provides strategic industry University partnerships, patenting, licensing, spin-out incubation and equity management services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Loughborough University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Australian Institute of Co. Directors is a non-profit organization that provides leadership on director issues. It offers governance education, director development, and advocacy. The organization was founded in January 1, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Centre for Independent Studies
 The Centre for Independent Studies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Centre for Independent Studies is an organization that conducts research on the importance of a sound financial and monetary system for economic prosperity. The non-profit company is based in St. Leonards, Australia. The Australian company advocates for free choice and individual liberty, defend cultural freedom, and promote the open exchange of ideas. The organization provides media releases, opinion pieces, commentary, videos, and audio podcasts. The company also has experts who are available to provide insights. The Centre for Independent Studies believes that quality school education is crucial for individual potential and a healthy society, and that all children should have access to education. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd.
 Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Touchstone Innovations Ltd. founded in 1986. Touchstone Innovations Investment Management Ltd. is headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
Nesta Investment Management LLP
 Nesta Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Nesta Investment Management LLP. (NESTA Investments) subsidiary of Nesta formerly NESTA, is a venture capital firm founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in London city United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
Nexeon Ltd.
 Nexeon Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Nexeon Ltd. develops novel battery technology and silicon anodes. It is a battery materials and licensing company developing silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion battery. The firm's silicon anodes enable significantly greater Li-ion battery capacity to be achieved, providing lighter batteries with more power and longer lifetime between charges. The company was founded by Mino Green and Paul David Atherton on February 22, 2006 and is headquartered in Abingdon, the United Kingdom. | Electrical Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ASX Clearing Corp. Ltd.
 ASX Clearing Corp. Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of ASX Ltd., ASX Clearing Corp. Ltd. is a company based in Sydney, Australia. The Australian company was founded in 1999. The CEO is Dominic J. Stevens. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Lowy Institute For International Policy
 The Lowy Institute For International Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Lowy Institute for International Policy is a research organization based in Sydney, Australia. The company conducts polls and publish reports on Australian attitudes towards the world, including relations with major powers and the risk of conflict in the region. The Lowy Institute also tracks development projects through an interactive aid map. The private company has a team of experts and nonresident fellows who contribute to their research and analysis. The company is committed to promoting public opinion and informing policy decisions. The company was founded by Frank P. Lowy and focuses on aid and development, as well as research on topics such as diplomacy, defense, and security. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Caird Capital LLP
 Caird Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Caird Capital LLP (Caird Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006.The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd.
 ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance ASX Clear (Futures) Pty Ltd. engages in the provision of real estate services. The company was founded on November 9, 1990 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ASX Clear Pty Ltd.
 ASX Clear Pty Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Part of ASX Ltd., ASX Clear Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that provides clearing house services. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ASX Settlement Corp. Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| ASX Settlement Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
The Clean Energy Finance Corp.
 The Clean Energy Finance Corp. Investment ManagersFinance The Clean Energy Finance Corp. operates as a capital investment in renewable energy, low-emission technology, and energy efficiency. It also invests with co-financiers to develop new sources of capital for the clean energy sector, including climate bonds, equity funds, aggregation facilities and other financial solutions. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia. | Investment Managers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
British Business Bank plc
 British Business Bank plc Major BanksFinance British Business Bank plc is a government-owned business development bank that aims to improve access to finance for smaller businesses. The private company is based in Sheffield, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company offers bank referrals for designated finance platforms and provide commercially focused finance through microfinance, debt, and equity finance funds. The company invests in businesses to accelerate technological development and focuses on developing dual-use technologies. The company also provides helpful guides on how to identify spam texts, emails, or calls from legitimate companies or scammers. The company was founded in 2014, and Louis Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Major Banks | Chairman Private Equity Investor | |
Downing Renewables
 Downing Renewables Investment ManagersFinance Downing Renewables a subsidiary of Downing LLP, is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm headquartered in London. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Downing LLP
 Downing LLP Investment ManagersFinance Downing LLP is an independent sustainable investment manager headquartered in London, UK. Founded in 1986, the firm manages the assets of retail and institutional investors under a broad range of investment mandates across the firm’s funds, investment trusts and tax-efficient products. Downing is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI). | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities Analyst-Equity | |
Indigo Generation Ltd.
 Indigo Generation Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Indigo Generation Ltd. was founded in 2016 and engages in the production of electricity. The private company is based in London, UK. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ironhide Generation Ltd.
 Ironhide Generation Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Part of Downing LLP, Ironhide Generation Ltd. generates solar electric power. The company is based in London, UK. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MACQUARIE BANK LTD | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Savion LLC
 Savion LLC Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Savion LLC provides wind and solar project development services. The company is headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
UK Green Infrastructure Platform Ltd.
 UK Green Infrastructure Platform Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance UK Green Infrastructure Platform Ltd. is an investment holding company founded in 2017. The company is based in London, UK. The British company functions as an investment holding company and is ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Green Investment Group Ltd. (United Kindom)
 Green Investment Group Ltd. (United Kindom) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Green Investment Group Ltd. provides investment services. The company was founded on August 18, 2017 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
Corbiere Renewables Ltd.
 Corbiere Renewables Ltd. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities Corbiere Renewables Ltd. is a British company that generates renewable electric power. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2013. | Alternative Power Generation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Forth SPV 2 Ltd.
 Forth SPV 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Forth SPV 1 Ltd., Forth SPV 2 Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. It was founded in 2017. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Pentland SPV 2 Ltd.
 Pentland SPV 2 Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Founded in 2017, Pentland SPV 2 Ltd. is an investment holding British company that functions as a subsidiary of Macquarie Group Ltd. The company is based in London, UK. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DOWNING RENEWABLES & INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST PLC | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Investment Officer | |
Chablis TK Holdings Ltd.
 Chablis TK Holdings Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of Macquarie Group Ltd., Chablis TK Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding British company with interest in developing, constructing and operating renewable energy projects. The company is based in London, UK. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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| United Kingdom | 28 |
| Australia | 20 |
| United States | 4 |
| New Zealand | 2 |
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| Finance | 27 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Utilities | 5 |
| Retail Trade | 2 |
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| Director/Board Member | 355 |
| Private Equity Investor | 108 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 91 |
| Chairman | 82 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 71 |
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| Peter Warne | 39 |
| Michael Hawker | 37 |
| Christopher Charles Allner | 33 |
| Rebecca McGrath | 33 |
| Robert Smith | 31 |
| Jillian Broadbent | 29 |
| Nigel Pitchford | 29 |
| Diane Grady | 27 |
| Colin George Eric Corbally | 25 |
| Edward Northam | 25 |
| Patricia Cross | 24 |
| Gordon Cairns | 22 |
| Nicholas William Moore | 17 |
| Russell Cummings | 16 |
| Joseph J. Raffa | 16 |
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