Frontier

About Frontier

Frontier Conversations, a podcast by Foresight, exploring the strategies, trends, and challenges shaping today's investment landscape across private and public markets.

Publisher

Foresight Group

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Mar 2020

Latest episode

5 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Mar 2026

   Natural Capital - Moving into the mainstream

   In this episode of Frontier Conversations, hosts Richard Kelly and Robert Guest, Co-Leads of Foresight Natural Capital, explore how investing in nature is moving into the mainstream. Richard and Rob discuss the policy and market developments shaping the space - from EU deforestation regulation and emissions trading schemes to England's Biodiversity Net Gain legislation - and explain how these frameworks are fundamentally changing land use economics. The episode also looks at natural capital investing in practice, including afforestation, sustainable forestry, carbon credits and biodiversity outcomes, alongside the critical role of community engagement in delivering projects at scale. Richard and Rob explain why pension funds, family offices and other institutional investors are beginning to allocate capital to natural capital - and how these strategies can deliver competitive returns while supporting climate resilience, biodiversity recovery and rural economies. This conversation offers a practical perspective on the intersection of finance, land and policy - and why investing in nature is moving from the margins to the mainstream. Find out more about our natural capital strategy here: https://foresight.group/strategies-funds/private-markets/natural-capital/ +++ Important Information This podcast is issued by Foresight Group LLP ("Foresight") on 16.02.2026. Foresight is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 198020). Foresight's registered office is at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG. This podcast has not been approved as a financial promotion for the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"). This podcast is not to be reproduced, distributed or otherwise use this video or any of its contents without the prior written consent of Foresight. This podcast is for information and discussion purposes only and may not be used for the purpose of, and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to acquire any securities. Viewers should not construe the contents of this podcast as financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. If you are in any doubt about the content of this podcast and/or what action you should take, you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This podcast contains information of a preliminary nature that is based on unverified and unaudited information. The information and opinions contained in this podcast are for background purposes only and do not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information or opinions present in this podcast for their accuracy and completeness. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and is not guaranteed. Capital at risk. This podcast contains certain forward-looking statements. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by the user of terms such as "believes". "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "expects", "intends", "may", "will", "seeks" or "should" or variations thereof, or by discussions of strategy plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from any outcomes or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All information contained in this podcast is subject to updates, revision and amendments (although there shall be no obligation to do so).

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Deep Tech: From breakthroughs to returns

   In this episode of Frontier Conversations, host Alex McMullen is joined by Andy Bloxam, Partner at Foresight and lead of its Ventures strategy, for an in-depth discussion of the fast-evolving world of deep tech. The conversation explores cutting-edge breakthroughs - such as hyperspectral imaging that can detect conditions like anaemia from a single photograph - and what they signal for the future of science-led innovation. Andy outlines the most investable areas within deep tech, including AI, biotechnology, and climate tech, and explains why collaboration with universities, research institutions, and governments is often essential to scaling these technologies. The episode also tackles common misconceptions around deep tech investing, particularly the longer time horizons and higher uncertainty compared to traditional software investments. Andy discusses how investors can better understand the unique risks of deep tech and why conventional metrics such as ARR often fall short in this space. Drawing on examples including Nvidia and AR Labs, Andy highlights how deep tech can both address critical global challenges and deliver outsized returns. The episode concludes with practical guidance for institutional investors considering deep tech - emphasising patience, technical understanding, and a fundamentally different mindset from traditional venture investing. Find out more about our deep tech strategy here: https://foresight.group/strategies-funds/private-markets/deep-tech/ +++ Important Information This podcast is issued by Foresight Group LLP ("Foresight") on 16.02.2026. Foresight is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 198020). Foresight's registered office is at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG. This podcast has not been approved as a financial promotion for the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"). This podcast is not to be reproduced, distributed or otherwise use this video or any of its contents without the prior written consent of Foresight. This podcast is for information and discussion purposes only and may not be used for the purpose of, and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to acquire any securities. Viewers should not construe the contents of this podcast as financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. If you are in any doubt about the content of this podcast and/or what action you should take, you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This podcast contains information of a preliminary nature that is based on unverified and unaudited information. The information and opinions contained in this podcast are for background purposes only and do not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information or opinions present in this podcast for their accuracy and completeness. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and is not guaranteed. Capital at risk. This podcast contains certain forward-looking statements. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by the user of terms such as "believes". "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "expects", "intends", "may", "will", "seeks" or "should" or variations thereof, or by discussions of strategy plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from any outcomes or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All information contained in this podcast is subject to updates, revision and amendments (although there shall be no obligation to do so).

3. 

   10 Dec 2025

   Inside the energy transition - where capital meets the grid

   Season 2 of Foresight's Frontier Conversations opens with a discussion on the most powerful force reshaping infrastructure investing today: the energy transition. Hosts Richard Thompson and Dan Wells, Partners at Foresight Group and Co-Managers of Foresight's flagship energy transition funds FEIP I and FEIP II, explore the realities behind deploying capital into renewable generation, storage, and the grid infrastructure needed to support a decarbonised power system. They unpack why the energy transition has become the largest subsector in infrastructure, the challenges of integrating variable renewable energy into ageing grids, and why regulatory frameworks are now make-or-break for investor confidence. From the valuation of renewable assets to the emerging role of long-duration storage and flexibility solutions, this episode sets out the investment landscape that will define the next decade. If you're looking for clarity on where the opportunities lie - and what stands in the way - this is where to start. Find out more about our energy transition strategy here: https://www.foresight.group/strategies-funds/private-markets/energy-transition/ Important Information: This podcast is issued by Foresight Group LLP ("Foresight") on 09.12.2025. Foresight is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 198020). Foresight's registered office is at The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG. This podcast has not been approved as a financial promotion for the purpose of Section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"). This podcast is not to be reproduced, distributed or otherwise use this video or any of its contents without the prior written consent of Foresight. This podcast is for information and discussion purposes only and may not be used for the purpose of, and does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to acquire any securities. Viewers should not construe the contents of this podcast as financial, legal, accounting, tax or investment advice. If you are in any doubt about the content of this podcast and/or what action you should take, you should seek advice from an independent financial adviser authorised under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. This podcast contains information of a preliminary nature that is based on unverified and unaudited information. The information and opinions contained in this podcast are for background purposes only and do not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information or opinions present in this podcast for their accuracy and completeness. The value of investments and any income from them may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and is not guaranteed. Capital at risk. This podcast contains certain forward-looking statements. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by the user of terms such as "believes". "estimates", "anticipates", "projects", "expects", "intends", "may", "will", "seeks" or "should" or variations thereof, or by discussions of strategy plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from any outcomes or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All information contained in this podcast is subject to updates, revision and amendments (although there shall be no obligation to do so).

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