Inspired entrepreneurs creating the new future
We make seed and pre-seed investments of $25,000 to $50,000 initially per company (with reserve for follow-on), and have frequently introduced or syndicated 10x additional capital per deal through our network.
In 2023, we initiated a series of vehicles incorporating third-party capital, that are deploying $250,000+ per investment.
Our Foundry capability gives us enhanced value creation opportunities.
Investments
Angel Portfolio
We are managing a portfolio of thematic angel investments.
Opportunity Fund
We are deploying capital into ‘graduates’ from our angel portfolio as well as foundry projects.
Portfolio Strategy
We are typically making pre-seed through Series A-round investments.
We focus on a selection of deep tech themes where we have insight-led advantage. We are concentrated on three themes where we can create value across ultra-large markets.
New Financial Architectures
Web3 and fintech companies that are building new solutions to address deficiencies globally and transform our lives.
Bioscience
The $12 trillion global health market contains a number of inefficiencies and gaps that can be addressed with AI
Platform Technologies
AI and digital technologies are creating new, scalable solutions to address deficiencies in an array of incumbent industries.
Energy & Sustainability
Digital technologies are revolutionizing the global energy supply and energy grid as we make our way towards the energy transition.
Investment Focus
Investing in Innovation, Backed by Expertise
Investing in Early-Stage Innovation
We back companies from pre-seed to Series A, focusing on differentiated technologies and market-defining solutions. Our expertise helps drive strategic growth in key industries.
A Network-Driven Approach
Over 60% of our portfolio is built on university connections. We prioritize ventures aligned with our relationship network and support cross-border opportunities between the UK and Cambridge, MA.
Championing Diversity & Inclusion
More than 25% of our portfolio includes female founders—far surpassing industry norms. We actively foster inclusive innovation and the next generation of industry leaders.
Our strategy is to maximize probability of success and economic returns through a ‘venture foundry’ model
Foundry: Crafting Success
We source senior executives, can provide core shared services (such as finance, accounting, legal, IT) and closely manage the growth of the individual portfolio companies, in addition to investment capital.
Our focus is on opportunities with built-in assets and/or proven entrepreneurial management
Our advisory business provides a pool of talent, market insights and access to potential customers and partners.
Independent research has shown that Foundry-style funds have an IRR roughly double that of traditional venture capital
The Foundry Model
Core Assets
Leveraging spinout or startup assets such as software IP, real estate or
similar accelerating advantage to derisk product/market fit and tech translation.
Management
We have a bench of technology and innovation executives to bring seasoned expertise across the portfolio.
Shared Services
Efficiency for subscale functions like finance and accounting, legal, IT, and marketing is provided via a shared services function.