RO Group

RO Group is a family-owned investment company established in 1932 and now under the third generation of direct Rowlandson family management. Its activities span commercial real estate investment and active asset management, housebuilding through the majority-owned Metis Homes, strategic land promotion for residential, commercial and renewable energy development, and property finance via RO Finance. The group operates from the United Kingdom and describes its approach as long-term, with an emphasis on partnership-oriented opportunities and the responsible development of land and property.

For investors and operators focused on venture, the relevant vehicle is RO Capital Partners, the group's early-stage investment arm. It backs businesses in PropTech and CleanTech, including renewable energy development - sectors that sit adjacent to the parent's core exposure in real estate, housebuilding and energy. RO Capital Partners invests at an early stage; specific check sizes and fund structure are not disclosed.

The group's stated founding principle is "in business to do business", and it positions itself as a long-term holder rather than a short-cycle investor. Alongside its investment activities, RO Group supports local charitable projects and causes and states a focus on supporting local economies and communities. Further detail is available at rogroup.co.uk.