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OxVent designs and produces a low-cost electro-mechanical medical ventilator, originally developed for the UK Government's 2020 Ventilator Challenge by engineers and medics from the University of Oxford and King's College London. Operating as a social venture, the company deploys its ventilator for use during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founders & leadership

PMProf Mark Thompson
Prof Mark ThompsonChair, Co-founder of OxVent
PFProf Federico Formenti
Prof Federico FormentiFounding Director, Co-founder of OxVent
PIPaul Inness
Paul InnessCEO

Investors · 1

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
OXVENT LIMITED
Company number
12630229
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
28 May 2020
Registered office
1 Carnegie Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5DJ
Nature of business (SIC)
71121 — Engineering design activities for industrial process and production71122 — Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities72190 — Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Accounts
last made up to 31 May 2025 · next due 28 Feb 2027
Confirmation statement
last made up to 27 May 2026 · next due 10 Jun 2027

Current officers · 4

  • Andrew David Farmery — director, appointed 10 Sept 2020
  • Federico Formenti — director, appointed 28 May 2020
  • Sebastien Roger Gustave Ourselin — director, appointed 10 Sept 2020
  • Mark Stuart Thompson — director, appointed 28 May 2020

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 8 Aug 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Frequently asked questions

What does Oxvent do?
OxVent designs and produces a low-cost electro-mechanical medical ventilator, originally developed for the UK Government's 2020 Ventilator Challenge by engineers and medics from the University of Oxford and King's College London. Operating as a social venture, the company deploys its ventilator for use during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who founded Oxvent?
Oxvent was founded by Prof Mark Thompson, Prof Federico Formenti.
Who are Oxvent's investors?
Oxvent's investors include Oxford Technology Management.