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Alderway Backbone Sectors
Overlooked.
Underappreciated.
Undervalued.
But not by us.

 

Roughly $80 trillion of the world’s $100 trillion annual GDP comes from what we call Backbone Sectors - the industries that keep economies moving and societies functioning. These aren’t just important - they’re foundational.
 

At Alderway, they are our sole focus.

Backbone 
Sectors 

Alderway Backbone Sectors
What We Back

Energy & Power
Renewables, storage, efficiency, grid resilience, EV infrastructure.
 

Infrastructure
Construction, materials, HVAC, smart systems, sustainable building tech.
 

Manufacturing
Precision engineering, advanced materials, modern supply chains.
 

Logistics & Mobility
Cold chains, fleet innovation, transport optimisation, automation.
 

Agriculture
AgTech, food systems, water efficiency, waste management, packaging.

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Downstream Automotive
EV transition, aftermarket services, marketplaces, fleet electrification.

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Why Now?

Because these sectors are entering a new age.
 

Energy is decentralising. Infrastructure is digitising. Manufacturing is re-shoring. And capital is finally waking up.

But too much of that capital still flows to hype and software.
 

We invest in the real economy - with real value, real durability, and real people building it.
 

If you’re building something essential, let’s talk.

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Infrastructure

Infrastructure is being redefined from bricks and steel to systems that think, adapt, and sustain. We support companies that are rebuilding the foundations of how we live and work, with a focus on performance, sustainability, and scalability.
 

We’re backing:
 

  • Construction & Materials – Innovative builders and suppliers improving speed, quality, and emissions.
     

  • Smart Systems – Building automation, sensors, and energy performance optimisation.
     

  • Sustainable Building Tech – From HVAC efficiency to insulation and low-carbon construction methods.
     

  • Urban Resilience – Companies supporting flood mitigation, public health infrastructure, and environmental adaptation.
     

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Logistics & Mobility

Moving goods and people efficiently has never been more complex or more important. From cold chains to last-mile, we back operators and enablers building smarter, greener, more resilient logistics and mobility networks.
 

We look for:
 

  • Fleet Tech – Tools to optimise routing, maintenance, fuel, and electrification.
     

  • Cold Chain Infrastructure – Reliable, scalable systems for perishable and pharma-grade goods.
     

  • Mobility Platforms – Business models that improve access, utilisation, or experience in commercial transport.
     

  • Automation & Robotics – Warehouse and logistics automation solving structural labour and efficiency gaps.

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Energy and Power

We back the businesses shaping the future of energy. These companies are addressing the biggest challenge of our time: powering economies sustainably, reliably, and affordably. They’re not chasing headlines - they’re building the infrastructure of a new energy era.

We’re interested in:
 

  • Renewables – Scalable technologies across solar, wind, hydro, and biomass.
     

  • Energy Storage – Battery innovation, thermal storage, and large-scale grid solutions.
     

  • Efficiency & Demand Management – Smart grids, optimisation software, and building energy systems.
     

  • Grid Resilience – Tools and technologies that support stable, flexible, decentralised energy networks.
     

EV Infrastructure – Charging networks, software platforms, and services enabling mass EV adoption.

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Agriculture

Agriculture is being transformed by data, innovation, and a renewed focus on resilience. We back businesses that are enabling more sustainable, productive, and circular food systems without losing sight of the practical realities of farming.
 

We invest in:
 

  • AgTech – Tools that support precision farming, irrigation, yield forecasting, and soil health.
     

  • Water & Resource Efficiency – Technologies that minimise waste and optimise inputs.
     

  • Sustainable Packaging & Processing – Businesses rethinking materials, supply chains, and food waste.
     

  • Farm Services & Logistics – From machinery and parts to consulting and rural supply networks.
     

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Manufacturing

UK manufacturing is undergoing a quiet revolution. We invest in businesses that combine engineering talent with forward-thinking processes and strong commercial models. These aren’t legacy factories they’re modern operations shaping global supply chains.

We support:
 

  • Precision Engineering – High-performance components and specialist fabrication.
     

  • Advanced Materials – Lightweight, sustainable, and high-durability materials for critical industries.
     

  • Process Innovation – Robotics, automation, lean systems, and smart factories.
     

  • Modern Supply Chains – Technology-enabled platforms improving traceability, speed, and resilience.

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Downstream Automotive

The shift to alternative fuel vehicles is well underway and the downstream ecosystem needs rebuilding around it. We back companies enabling the practical transition to EVs across fleets, infrastructure, and marketplaces.
 

We focus on:
 

  • EV Charging – Hardware, software, and network operators.
     

  • Aftermarket Services – Repair, maintenance, battery lifecycle, and value retention in an electric world.
     

  • Fleet Electrification – Solutions that make commercial EV fleets viable, from finance to service models.
     

  • Marketplaces & Platforms – New ways to buy, lease, insure, or manage vehicles in a changing sector.
     

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