Greenfield, Grit, and Growth Equity: Emma Tinker, CIO and Co-Founder of Asper Investment Management

In this episode of Real Assets, Real Leaders, we’re joined by Emma Tinker, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Asper Investment Management, to explore how specialist investors are backing the people and platforms shaping Europe’s energy transition.

Emma shares Asper’s mission to build the new - developing greenfield infrastructure that delivers real decarbonisation and long-term value. From spinning out of a major private equity house to managing €1.3bn across Europe, Emma offers a rare inside look at how conviction, patience, and culture come together to create lasting impact.

She talks us through: From spin-out to scale-up – The story of Asper’s evolution from a renewable energy strategy inside HG Capital to an independent platform investing across Europe.

Building the new - Why greenfield investment in clean power and heat decarbonisation is vital for real change, and how Asper makes it investable.

Backing founders with conviction - What defines the teams Asper partners with, and the traits that separate resilient founders from the rest.

Risk, reward & resilience - Lessons from building projects at the earliest stages and managing capital through complexity.

Leadership that lasts - Emma’s reflections on courage, curiosity, and long-term kindness as cornerstones of effective leadership.

This conversation dives deep into the realities of infrastructure growth equity - from how to manage risk in uncharted markets to how to build teams that thrive under pressure. Whether you’re in private equity, renewables, or leadership yourself, Emma’s perspective blends wisdom, humility, and grit in equal measure.