Rougemont Capital

Exeter's student-run sustainable investment fund — applying rigorous research, disciplined risk management, and institutional standards to drive positive impact.

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MANDATE

Sustainable Equities

HORIZON

1-3 years

BENCHMARK

MSCI World ESG

COVERAGE

Global / Multi-sector

Introduction to Rougemont Capital

Rougemont Capital is Exeter's student-run sustainable investment fund. We leverage the technical depth of the University of Exeter Business School to generate novel insights, combined with our commitment to sustainable finance principles to drive positive environmental and social impact through our investment decisions.

Led by sector heads, our analysts publish their top sustainable investment ideas in Rougemont Capital's research reports, culminating in our commitment to supporting companies that align with our ESG criteria and sustainable development goals.

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Investment Philosophy

We aim to hold long-term positions in high-quality sustainable companies over a 1-3 year horizon, seeking to generate positive returns while driving meaningful environmental and social impact. Our approach focuses on identifying companies with strong ESG fundamentals, sustainable business models, and positive impact potential across geographies, sectors, and market caps within a diversified equity portfolio.

Team Structure

Equity Team

Sector heads and analysts collaborate to fundamentally analyze sustainable companies across:

Clean Energy & Technology
Sustainable Healthcare
Green Infrastructure
Impact Industrials
Sustainable Transport
ESG Leaders

Governance Layers

1. Alumni Advisory Committee

Sustainable finance professionals provide portfolio oversight and feedback on investment decisions each term.

2. Investment Committee

Senior students with final accountability for sustainable investment decisions and ESG criteria compliance.

3. Sector Heads

Lead research process, mentor analysts, and drive coverage in sustainable sectors.

4. Analysts

Source ideas, build sustainable investment models, and deliver ESG-focused investment pitches.

Recruiting Focus

We are recruiting for Sector Heads and Analysts. Strong sustainability knowledge, clear thinking, and ownership mindset are key. Experience with ESG analysis and impact measurement is valued.

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ESG Integration & Research

ESG Analysis Team

Comprehensive ESG integration strategies implemented across our investment process, with focus on measurable impact outcomes and sustainable development alignment.

This year we're also developing enhanced ESG scoring methodologies to support the main fund's sustainable investment mandate and impact measurement.

Sustainable Finance Research

Research group exploring sustainable finance innovation and impact measurement. Example topics:

  • Carbon footprint optimization algorithms
  • Impact measurement across investment types
  • ESG data quality and reliability
  • Sustainable transition modelling

Recruiting across both teams.

Ready to Drive Sustainable Impact?

Join a team that combines rigorous investment analysis with meaningful environmental and social impact through sustainable finance.

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