Q5D was founded by Stephen Bennington, Chris Elsworthy in 2018.

Who are Q5D's investors?

Q5D's investors include Chrysalix, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, UntroD Capital, Future Planet Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, SOSV.

Where is Q5D headquartered?

Q5D is headquartered in Portishead, Bristol, GB.

Q5D

Portishead, Bristol, GB · Founded 2018 · 37 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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Q5D develops automated wiring solutions for manufacturing, addressing labour shortages and enabling electrification in automotive and industrial sectors. The company manufactures machines that automate wire harness production to reduce costs, improve quality, and support net-zero goals.

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Founders & leadership

Q5D was founded in 2018 by Stephen Bennington and Chris Elsworthy.

Stephen BenningtonCEO

Chris Elsworthy CTOChris Elsworthy founded CEL over a decade ago to develop and manufacture mechanical and manufacturing designs; he previously designed the POWER8 workshop system and Robox 3D printer, and has appeared on BBC's Dragon's Den. He is now CTO at Q5D, which develops automated wiring solutions for manufacturing.

Rachel EggingtonCOOCOO at Q5D Managed by: Mark White

Janet Donovan CFOShe has held finance leadership roles across engineering, manufacturing, and technology commercialization.

Simon Baggott CMOMark White is CMO at Q5D, which develops automated wiring solutions for manufacturing in the automotive and industrial sectors. He has over 20 years of business leadership and marketing experience in engineering, manufacturing, energy, and heritage sectors.

Investors · 6

Chrysalixlisted by ChrysalixDelft · $36.5K – $2.9M

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fundlisted by UK Innovation & Science Seed FundManchester · $127K – $635K

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UntroD Capitallisted by UntroD CapitalTokyo

Future Planet CapitalreportedLondon

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Lockheed Martin VenturesreportedBethesda

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SOSVreportedNew York · $30K – $550K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Q5D do?: Q5D develops automated wiring solutions for manufacturing, addressing labour shortages and enabling electrification in automotive and industrial sectors. The company manufactures machines that automate wire harness production to reduce costs, improve quality, and support net-zero goals.
Who founded Q5D?: Q5D was founded by Stephen Bennington, Chris Elsworthy in 2018.
Who are Q5D's investors?: Q5D's investors include Chrysalix, UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, UntroD Capital, Future Planet Capital, Lockheed Martin Ventures, SOSV.
Where is Q5D headquartered?: Q5D is headquartered in Portishead, Bristol, GB.