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Embryo Ventures
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Embryo Ventures backs exceptional founders at the earliest stages under the belief that true progress is human at its core. It invests across two broad domains: human health — restoring acute dysfunction through surgical, procedural and diagnostic innovation; sustaining wellness via continuous monitoring and chronic disease management; and expanding healthspan and human potential — and human experience, thematically backing core systems such as connectivity, mobility, care, safety and built environments that shape daily life at scale. The firm invests in both software and hardware across healthcare, industry and consumer sectors, prioritizing distinctive, high-conviction, high-value opportunities grounded in deep intellectual capital.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from curated & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 13 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Deep Tech ×3Healthtech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Climate Tech ×2Digital Health ×2Fintech ×2FoodTech ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×5Canada×1United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×14+ founders×1
Investments · 13 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGladys operates an online platform that connects families directly with local carers and helpers for at-home elderly and social care, cutting out agency overheads to lower costs for families and increase carer pay.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesBristol, GB
George Robinson(CEO)inAlex(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsAntlerUfi VocTech TrustExceptional VenturesHoughton Street VenturesCornerstone VC
Biolumen is a biotech company focused on bioengineering for wellness, founded by a serial entrepreneur with expertise in biopolymers.
BiotechFoodTechWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Paolo Costa(CEO & Founder)inGabriel Paulino(President and Chief Executive Officer)inStefan Pinter(Treasurer)
Mexican software company building Bluetooth mesh-networking technology for offline mobile messaging apps and SDKs.
Co-investorsAvalancha VenturesFocal VenturesMaC Venture CapitalMGV CapitalSpringTime Ventures
Calla Lily Clinical Care is a women's health company developing intravaginal drug delivery products based on its proprietary Callavid platform device, targeting IVF, prevention of preterm birth and miscarriage, delivery of live biotherapeutics to restore the vaginal microbiome, and biomarker sample collection for diagnostics such as endometriosis.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr Lara Zibners(Co-founder & Chairman)Thang Vo-Ta(Co-founder & CEO)inAkeel Khan(Chief Product Officer)inStuart Prince(Chief Financial Officer)
Cheeky Panda produces bamboo-based tissue products, including toilet paper, sold to households via one-off and subscription orders.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
Julie(Founder)
Impli develops implantable biotech devices that enable continuous monitoring of biological data, starting with hormone monitoring applications.
BiotechDeep TechDigital Health
Anna Luisa Schaffgotsch(Founder)in
Laka offers collective bicycle insurance for cyclists, distributing monthly claim costs across a shared pool of members with zero excess on bike claims and no depreciation.
FintechInsurTechSports Tech
Ben Allen(Founder)Jens Hartwig(Founder)Tobias Taupitz(Founder)inJens H.(Founder)in
BoardAriel ArrietaFrancisco Coronel
Co-investors1818 Venture Capital500 GlobalLocalGlobeMS&AD VenturesYes VCABN AMRO Ventures+3 more
OSSTEC is a medical device startup developing a 3D-printed biomimetic knee implant intended for use in hospitals.
Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesLondon, GB
Alex Liddle(DPhil FRCS(Orth))in
Co-investorsNew Wave VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Empirical Ventures
Pluvo is an AI platform for finance teams that connects to a company's systems, pulls ledger data, and generates decision-grade financial reports where every number traces back to its source.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSOttawa, CA
Alexandre Labreche(Founder)Andrew Ingram(Founder)Matteo Maccario(Founder)Rikesh Chotai(Founder)Sebastian Fallenbuchl(Founder)Vanessa Galarneau(Founder)
STAXY is a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform that started as a student carpooling service and now provides data-driven, low-carbon travel solutions for organisations and events.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsAxial Capital PartnersThe FSE GroupSouth West Investment Fund
TasteIndex enables customers to discover food and beverage products matching their personal taste preferences using a scientifically-developed model that measures flavor across three objective dimensions.
FoodTechMarketing Tech
Peter Klosse(Professor)
Thermulon develops and scales the production of high-performance, fire-safe aerogel insulation materials aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB
Dr Samuel Cryer(Founder & Inventor)
Co-investorsDeep Science VenturesSustainable VenturesRegeneration.VC
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
The Cheeky Panda
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘArash Moavenian — 75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Embryo Ventures made?
- Embryo Ventures has 13 tracked investments.
- What stage does Embryo Ventures invest at?
- Embryo Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Embryo Ventures focus on?
- Embryo Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Hardware, Healthtech, Longevity, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Robotics, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Embryo Ventures located?
- Embryo Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Embryo Ventures co-invest with?
- Embryo Ventures most often shares deals with Antler, LocalGlobe, MaC Venture Capital, among 20 tracked co-investors.
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