Utilico Emerging Markets Trust plc (UEM) is a UK-listed closed-ended investment trust that specializes in investing in infrastructure and utility assets within emerging markets. Established in 2005, UEM aims to provide long-term total returns by capitalizing on structural growth drivers accelerated by global infrastructure megatrends. The trust is managed by ICM Limited and ICM Investment Management Limited, with portfolio managers Charles Jillings and Jacqueline Broers leading the investment strategy. UEM has consistently outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index since its inception, delivering a net asset value total return of 9.1% per annum as of 30 June 2025. The trust has also increased its annual dividend per share for ten consecutive years, reaching 9.125p for the year ending 31 March 2025. UEM's diversified portfolio spans various sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, social infrastructure, and global trade, primarily across Asia, Latin America, Emerging Europe, and Africa.
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Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
£1,000 - £1,000,000
When engaging Utilico Emerging Markets Trust, founders should highlight scalable infrastructure or utility projects with robust, defensible business models and clear paths to sustainable cash flow. Demonstrate a deep understanding of regulatory environments and risk mitigation in emerging markets, as well as the potential for long-term value creation. Articulate how your company leverages macroeconomic trends and addresses critical needs in sectors like energy, digital infrastructure, or logistics, with a focus on operational resilience and measurable impact.
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