Future Planet Capital
Impact investorLondon · Seed–Late Stage · 34 people tracked
Investment thesis
Future Planet Capital is an impact-led VC that backs high-growth companies solving global challenges profitably, mapping investments against the UN Sustainable Development Goals such as climate change, education, health, security and sustainable growth. The firm sources and benchmarks companies against the world's top universities and innovation centres, using a proprietary algorithm that tracks over 500,000 inputs to systematically score the most innovative companies. It focuses on university spinouts, startups and growth-stage businesses, and has a 25-year track record of being founding investor in unicorns and profitably exiting businesses.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 34 people
from the firm's website & public directories
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Future Planet Capital went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 162 of 207 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×52Biotech ×45Healthtech ×36Hardware ×34AI & Machine Learning ×32Cleantech ×26SaaS ×20Medical Devices ×17
HQs:United Kingdom×70United States×10Germany×1India×1Portugal×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×33 founders×6
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 207 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22024 · 12021 · 12020 · 15 dated
23andMe operates a research platform that collects genetic data from millions of users to advance genomic research and health discovery.
BiotechDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityMountain View, US
Anne Wojcicki(Co-founder & CEO)inLinda Avey(Co-founder)Paul Cheung(Co-founder)Andrew Page(Executive Officer, Director)Kathy Hibbs(Executive Officer)
BoardEsther Dyson(Director)
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEQUIAMG SquaredHouston Angel NetworkInvestX+12 more
44.01 is a carbon removal company that mineralizes CO₂ by using natural processes to permanently convert captured carbon dioxide into rock.
CleantechClimate TechDeep Tech
Co-investorsAir Liquide Venture Capital (ALIAD)Alumni VenturesBascom VenturesBasecamp FundBreakthrough Energy VenturesClimate Investment+8 more
4t2 Sensors develops fluid sensing technology aimed at providing measurement accuracy and insight in fluid analysis.
Deep TechHardwareIoT
Co-investorsWaterpoint Lane
52 North Health develops the patented Aster platform, a portable finger-prick blood test and companion app that measures cell-based and soluble biomarkers to identify immunosuppressed patients at risk of neutropenic sepsis.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupMeridian Health VenturesParkwalk AdvisorsMilltrust International Group
Adamo Foods develops meat alternatives using a proprietary fermentation technology, producing fungi-based (mycelium) steaks and fillets.
BiotechDeep TechFoodTech
Pierre Dupuis(Founder)in
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Alloyed offers a technology stack for designing and producing metal components using additive manufacturing (AM), integrating design, process, and production into one system.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsSBI Ventures Europe GmbH
AMLo Biosciences develops prognostic and companion diagnostic tests for cancer patients, initially focusing on melanoma and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesNewcastle upon Tyne, GB
Penny Lovat(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsConduit ConnectMilltrust International Group
Anexsys provides eDisclosure services and data hosting, managing entire eDisclosure environments for clients handling sensitive and classified information.
CybersecurityGovTechLegalTech
Antiverse is a techbio company that uses machine learning and cell line engineering to design de novo antibody therapeutics against difficult targets such as G-protein coupled receptors and ion channels.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechCardiff, GB
Ben H.(Founder)in
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupDeep Science VenturesDOMiNO VenturesInnospark VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
AQuark Technologies develops miniaturised quantum hardware based on cold-atom sensing and timing technologies, using expertise in vacuum engineering, micro-fabrication, and photonics.
Deep TechHardwareQuantum ComputingSouthampton, GB
Andrei Dragomir(Founder)in
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Aquatic Labs develops solid-state, semiconductor-based water sensors that measure parameters such as pH, total alkalinity, conductivity, and temperature without consumable reagents, paired with a data pipeline for real-time insights.
CleantechHardwareIoT
Allan Adams(Founder)in
Co-investorsBURNT ISLAND VENTURESPropeller VC
Arctoris operates as a partnership research organisation providing automated wet lab biology R&D and data generation services, using its Ulysses platform combining robotics, data science, and biological expertise to produce reproducible, AI-ready experimental data.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechRobotics
Martin-Immanuel Bittner(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)
ArkVax develops glycoconjugate vaccines for animal health using genetic engineering of bacterial cells, aiming to provide broader protection than current vaccines.
AgTechBiotechHealthtech
Jon Cuccui(Founder)in
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Armada Technologies develops PALS, an efficiency system for shipping vessels such as LNG carriers that improves operational efficiency and reduces carbon emissions without requiring installation during a five-year renewal survey.
CleantechClimate TechMobility & Transportation
Ascension develops technology related to the extraction or supply of critical materials used in applications such as magnets for wind turbines, solar panel coatings, speakers, displays, and batteries.
CleantechDeep TechNew Materials
Jonathan Blundy(Co-founder)Mike Kendall(Co-founder)Motoaki Sumi(Co-founder)
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Assemble You provides podcast, short-form video, and AI-assisted content libraries for corporate learning and development teams, covering skills, leadership, compliance, and Microsoft 365/Copilot adoption.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work
Astut develops a hybrid AI system for supporting high stakes unseen decisions (HSUD), where organisations face one-off, irrevocable strategic choices with no prior outcomes to learn from.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise Software
Pete Grindrod(CEO)Sharon Whiteside(Head of Data & Analytics, CTO)
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed FundSure Valley Ventures
Atelerix develops hypothermic hydrogel encapsulation technology that stabilises and preserves fresh cells, tissues, and blood at room temperature, eliminating the need for cryopreservation and cold-chain logistics.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew Materials
Steve Swioklo(Founder)in
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupO2h VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Atheras Analytics develops AI-based predictive software that forecasts weather-related satellite network outages up to six hours ahead and automates network operations for satellite operators.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Attomarker develops a multiplexed blood testing platform that measures multiple biomarkers simultaneously and quantitatively, using gold particle nanotechnology, microfluidics and data analytics.
Deep TechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Andrew Shaw(Founder)in
Co-investorsMilltrust International Group
Co-investorsECONA AGEscalate Capital PartnersLavni VenturesScale InvestorsThree Hills Capital PartnersVast Ventures
Bendi provides AI-powered supply chain mapping and risk intelligence software, helping companies handle supplier disclosures, compliance, and risk management across sustainability, ethical trade, and labour requirements.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsHeartfelt Capital
Bitrobius Genetics is developing Gentrafix, a plasmid-based technology that delivers DNA into human cells and spreads it to adjacent cells to replace mutated genes.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Breaking Free was a company that was acquired by LifeWorks in January 2022 and later became part of TELUS Health in September 2022.
CAGEN (Commission of Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology) is an accreditation body that evaluates graduate chiropractic/functional neurology programs of 300 hours or more that prepare students to sit for the ACNB board examination.
EdTechTemple, US
CamGene Therapeutics develops RNA-based medicines, including mRNA, siRNA, and antisense oligonucleotides delivered via lipid nanoparticles, to treat the underlying cellular dysfunction that causes hearing loss.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechCambridge, GB
Arpan Desai(CEO & Co-founder)Prashant Shah(Co-founder)Sunil Shah(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupEos AdvisoryUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Capri Healthcare offers TriVice, an AI-powered platform used by NHS hospital trusts and clinicians to manage and triage patient referrals across primary, secondary, and community care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Captura develops Direct Ocean Capture technology using bipolar membrane electrodialysis to remove CO₂ from the upper ocean and atmosphere.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechPasadena, US
Chengxiang Xiang(Chief Technology Officer)Bernard David(Chairman of the Board of Directors)Harry Atwater(Executive Officer, Director)inStephen James Oldham(President and Chief Executive Officer)
BoardMichael Wheeler(Director)inEd Phillips(Director)in
Co-investorsEni NextFREEFLOWHitachi VenturesMaersk GrowthMOL SwitchTransLink Capital+3 more
CargoKite is a maritime hard tech company developing a new class of small, autonomous, wind-powered (kite-propelled) cargo ships for point-to-point ocean freight in the short-sea and feeder segment.
CleantechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMunich, DE
Co-investorsFraunhofer Tech Transfer Fund
CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing inobrodib, an oral small molecule inhibitor of the p300/CBP proteins, for the treatment of multiple myeloma and other cancers.
BiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAvego BioScience CapitalVenrock
CFP Composites makes fire-protection materials, including structural laminates and ultra-lightweight flexible sheets that shield structures from heat up to 2000°C, as well as 3D-molded fireproof parts in complex geometries.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)SynBioVen
BiotechBerkeley, US
Genine A. Winslow(Executive Officer, Director)Genine Winslow(Founder)inRan Geng(Director)Winnie Wan(Director)
Co-investorsBerkeley SkyDeck FundSolasta VenturesTachyon Ventures
Cipher Surgical makes OpClear, a laparoscopic scope lens cleaning device consisting of a control unit and a sheath that attaches to the scope, delivering automated CO2 flow to reduce fog and on-demand saline lens wash for continuous intra-abdominal vision.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsVenture FoundersWalking Ventures
Claresys is a UK company that designs and supplies covert video surveillance products, including intrusive pinhole lenses, compact telephoto and long-range PTZ lenses, and ruggedised cameras.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Congenica offers an AI-powered next-generation sequencing platform that turns raw genomic sequencing data into clinical insights across rare disease, oncology, and infectious diseases, along with clinical interpretation services staffed by NHS-trained genomic experts.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital Health
Co-investorsQVenturesCambridge Innovation Capital
Connexica offers CXAIR, a data management and analytics platform that consolidates disparate data sources into a single view and lets non-technical users query data through a search-based interface.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Crescendo Biologics develops T cell enhancing therapeutics for immuno-oncology, based on its Humabody platform, with clinical candidates including the bispecific CB307 and immune cell engager CB699.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsAndera PartnersAstellas Venture Management LLCEMBL VenturesQuan CapitalSofinnova PartnersAvlar BioVentures+1 more
Crossfield develops technology for the nuclear fusion fuel cycle, aimed at supporting economically viable fusion power generation.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Cryogenx develops the CGX1, a compact and portable body cooling device designed to rapidly lower core body temperature as an emergency treatment for heatstroke.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsBritish Design FundUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Curebase provides a software platform for clinical trial management, serving contract research coordinators and trial sites.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSFort Lauderdale, US
Storm Stillman(Chief Executive Officer)inThomas Lemberg(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Lemberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalBold Capital PartnersBreyer CapitalNotable CapitalXfundY Combinator
CyberQ Group is a cybersecurity services provider offering penetration testing, 24/7 security operations centre monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance support for businesses.
Cybersecurity
Chris Woods(Founder)in
Co-investorsWalking Ventures
DRisQ develops Modelworks, a software tool that automatically verifies designs created in Simulink and Stateflow, helping design engineers detect errors early and produce more maintainable designs.
Deep TechDeveloper ToolsSaaS
Implantly provides full mouth dental implants for patients in the UK, using 3D CBCT scanning, photogrammetry, and digitally guided implant surgery through CQC-registered clinicians at partner clinics.
HealthtechWellness & Fitness
Diverse School Travel plans curriculum-linked educational trips for UK schools, covering day trips and tours in the UK, Europe, and worldwide.
EdTechTravel & Hospitality
Platform enabling scientists to work with microbiome data.
Co-investorsB3 HoldingOmron Ventures
EDP is an energy company focused on renewable energy and the energy transition, generating and supplying electricity to consumers, businesses, and communities worldwide.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Joao Brito Martinsin
Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesAramco VenturesEni NextEquinor VenturesHitachi Ventures
Evoralis develops enzymes that depolymerise plastics such as polyester (PET), nylon, and elastane into their original building blocks so they can be recovered into virgin-quality polymers.
BiotechCircular EconomyCleantech
Co-investorsMoonstone Venture Capital
ExactTrak builds SmartSafe, embedded security technology that operates outside the operating system and BIOS to protect devices and data from cyber threats, tampering and human error.
CybersecurityHardwareIoT
Norman Shaw(Founder)in
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Fenix Rail Group provides depot control systems, mainline signalling design, installation, testing, and commissioning, along with rail maintenance and consulting services, organized across three divisions (Systems, Maintenance, Consulting).
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Forge Care operates purpose-built therapeutic residential care homes in rural Warwickshire for children and young people aged 6–18 who have experienced trauma, neglect, or developmental disruptions (including EBD, SEMH, and autism).
HealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Adam Wells(Managing Director)
Furbnow provides independent home energy efficiency assessments and advice for homeowners, sending qualified retrofit assessors to survey homes and delivering phased upgrade plans (a "BuildPack") covering insulation, ventilation, and heating systems.
Climate TechEnergyPropTech
Becky Lane(Founder)in
Fusion Energy Partners is a consultancy that advises on fusion energy across the full research, development, and operation lifecycle.
CleantechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Geospatial Insight combines satellite and aerial imagery with data analytics and AI to deliver geospatial climate intelligence, including tools for emission monitoring, sustainability planning, renewable energy location planning, and wildfire prediction.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & Infrastructure
Dan Schnurr(Founder)in
Guideline provides 401(k) retirement plan management services integrated with Gusto payroll, offering employees a self-serve portal and mobile app to track contributions, manage investments, and maintain plan compliance.
FintechHR TechPropTechSaaS
Jeremy CaballeroKevin BusqueMike Nelson
Co-investors500 GlobalEvolution VC PartnersFelicis VenturesLerer HippeauNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Propel Venture Partners+3 more
Gyre Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing drug candidates such as F351 (hydronidone) for the treatment of liver fibrosis, including CHB-induced liver fibrosis.
BiotechHealthtech
Halo Solutions provides The Halo System, an incident management and reporting platform for security and operational teams, comprising a central management hub (HaloHub), a virtual control room dashboard (HaloDashboard), and a mobile app (HaloApp).
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
HALO develops automatic X-ray diffraction screening technology and systems that operate alongside primary X-ray screening or within an open-architecture networked environment.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Health2Works builds web and mobile applications for the NHS and other healthcare organisations to help them support patients, clients and staff.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSNewcastle-under-Lyme, GB
Steve Pashleyin
Helix Geospace develops patented helical GNSS antennas (Dielectrix) and anti-jamming CRPx technology for resilient Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) applications.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Co-investorsBloc VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
HonuWorx builds persistent autonomous subsea robotics systems, including uncrewed submersibles (Loggerhead) with communications and software capabilities, that remove the need for conventional surface support vessels.
Defense TechEnergyRobotics
Co-investorsTRICAPITALUK Innovation & Science Seed FundVala CapitalScottish Enterprise
HotHouse Therapeutics uses AI combined with plant bioengineering to discover and produce complex natural-product-based molecules, including vaccine adjuvants and small-molecule therapeutics, for pharma, biotech, and global health.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNorwich, GB
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupTwin Path VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
HutanBio produces HBx Bio Oil, a carbon-negative biofuel made from microalgae grown in desert regions using seawater and sunlight as a drop-in replacement for fossil diesel.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Hydregen develops biocatalysis platform technologies that integrate into existing chemical manufacturing infrastructure, aiming to cut process costs by 40-50% while lowering energy use and carbon emissions.
BiotechCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Oxford Technology ManagementUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
iEthico provides predictive intelligence for the medicine supply chain, aggregating signals on supply pressure, pricing volatility, and active ingredient risk to give market visibility and forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)
iFAST Diagnostics develops a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) system that uses a microfluidic impedance chip to measure the electrical properties of individual bacteria, delivering resistant/susceptible and MIC results from Gram-negative blood cultures or bacterial isolates in under three hours.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWhiteley, GB
Co-investorsMeridian Health VenturesCambridge Capital GroupRaw VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Igloo Vision designs and builds shared immersive spaces—such as cylinders, cubes, CAVEs, and custom rooms—powered by its Igloo Core Engine operating system, which displays 360°, 3D, XR, and everyday enterprise content.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Co-investorsFrontier Development Capital
International Geoscience Services (IGS) Ltd is a consultancy that collects, processes, interprets, and quality-controls geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to support mineral exploration.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Ikarovec is a company focused on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye condition that impairs central vision and can progress from Dry AMD to Wet AMD.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsLifeArc VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Navenio provides indoor location technology and a location-based workforce management platform used to coordinate hospital operational and care teams.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsBig Pi VenturesPerivoli InnovationsQBN Capital
Inductosense develops the WAND system, which uses ultrasonic sensors to digitize wall thickness monitoring and corrosion inspection of industrial assets.
Deep TechHardwareIoT
Matt Butcherin
Co-investorsPerivoli InnovationsAramco Ventures
Invosys provides Maestro Suite, agent guidance and patient interaction management software for healthcare contact centers.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaS
Inicio AI offers Budgie, a specialist conversational AI virtual agent that conducts income and expenditure affordability assessments with consumers 24/7.
AI & Machine LearningFintech
Rachel Curtis(CEO)
Co-investorsAngel AcademeHaatchMint VenturesMorgan Stanley
이명열(Founder)Boris G.(Founder)in
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Co-investorsCambridge Innovation Capital
Interpac provides contract packing, pick-pack-and-despatch fulfilment, and warehouse storage services, along with an inventory and order management system supporting 40+ e-commerce integrations such as Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce plus marketplaces like eBay, Amazon and Etsy.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechNorwich, GB
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Oxford Science Enterprises
Keit makes the IRmadillo, an infrared spectrometer for real-time, in-line chemical process monitoring in industrial production lines such as bio-ethanol and pulp.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsWren Capital
Kubos Semiconductors develops a Cubic GaN growth process to produce more efficient long-wavelength (green, amber, red) LEDs and full-colour microLED displays for applications including AR/VR headsets, TVs, general lighting, and visible light communications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Laverock develops programmable engineered cell therapies that control gene expression based on cell identity and environment, activating only in the target cell population and tuning expression to precise levels.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsEos AdvisoryTekfen VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Learnerbly provides a platform for learning and development, helping organizations manage employee training, growth, and wellbeing programs.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech
Rajeeb Dey MBE(Founder)in
Co-investorsBeringeaBY Venture PartnersDigital HorizonDigital Horizon VCFrontline VenturesUfi VocTech Trust+2 more
Learning Labs is an e-Learning portal that provides training on assistive technology and other software (such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and accessibility features in Windows 11 and iOS) for users of assistive technology.
EdTechHealthtechSaaS
Lexverify offers a real-time compliance tool that flags potential issues as staff communicate, with support for GDPR compliance, data literacy, and staff training.
AI & Machine LearningLegalTechSaaS
Co-investorsLegalTech
Linear Diagnostics develops near-patient (point-of-care) diagnostic technology using EXPAR that delivers results in under 15 minutes, initially focused on detecting sexually transmitted infections and other infectious diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Lineat develops Aligned Formable Fibre Technology (AFFT™), producing uni-directional tapes that recycle and re-use carbon fibre across multiple cycles.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyNew Materials
Co-investorsOne Planet CapitalOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
An affiliate content site that reviews, ranks, and compares online casinos and sportsbooks not registered with the UK GamStop self-exclusion scheme, aimed at UK gamblers.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Luffy AI develops neuroplastic AI controllers that provide a real-time adaptive control layer for physical systems, running on existing on-board hardware.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechRobotics
Alex Meakins(Founder)in
Co-investorsBow CapitalChrysalixMomenta VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Mach42 develops AI tools for high-performance computation challenges, including test plan development and silicon verification for semiconductors and real-time control mechanisms for fusion energy.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechSemiconductors
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed FundForesight Group
Medmin provides practice management support for private medical consultants across specialities in the UK, handling medical secretarial services, billing, operations, marketing, and growth.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsShackleton Ventures Ltd.
Messium uses satellite hyperspectral imaging (160 wavelengths at 5m resolution) and AI trained on lab samples to measure crop nitrogen levels and generate variable-rate fertiliser application maps.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningSpace TechLondon, GB
George Gilks(CEO)inVishal Soomaney Vijaykumar(CTO)in
Co-investorsEntrepreneur FirstExpansion VenturesNewland SyndicateUK Innovation & Science Seed FundSuperSeed
METCLOUD provides a UK sovereign, secure hybrid cloud platform delivering AI infrastructure and managed cybersecurity services—including backup, disaster recovery, endpoint protection, penetration testing, and security operations—for operators of critical national infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurity
Mirico builds a laser-based methane sensor deployed as-a-service (hardware and analytics bundled) that continuously scans oil and gas facilities up to 1 km² to detect, pinpoint, and quantify emissions.
CleantechClimate TechHardware
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Foresight GroupLongwall Venture Partners LLPNew Climate Ventures
MitoRx is a preclinical-stage biotech developing MTRX31, a first-in-class small molecule that restores mitochondrial metabolism to eliminate ectopic fat in patients with metabolically unhealthy, high-risk obesity.
BiotechLongevity
Jon R.(Founder)in
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Oxford Technology ManagementUK Innovation & Science Seed FundWren Capital
MuWave engineers high-power microwave technologies spanning the GHz to THz spectrum, including waveguides, components, microwave sources, and loads, primarily for fusion energy plasma heating alongside medical, geothermal, and other scientific and industrial uses.
Deep TechEnergyHardware
Steven Craig(Founder)in
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is a UK public body that invests over £9 billion of public money each year into research and innovation across disciplines including the arts, humanities, social sciences, biological and environmental sciences, physics and engineering.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsInnovate UK Investor PartnershipsSFC Capital
NanoSyrinx is a synthetic biology company engineering bacterial nanomachines ("Nanosyringes") into a therapeutic platform for targeted intracellular delivery of biologic drugs, aiming to reach previously undruggable intracellular targets.
BiotechDeep TechCoventry, GB
Thomas J. Farrell(CEO)
Co-investorsIQ CapitalM Ventures
NeoVac develops mRNA therapeutics using lipid nanoparticles designed for improved safety, flexibility, and precision.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
NK:IO develops natural killer (NK) cell and small molecule therapies for cancer, targeting both haematological and solid tumours such as ovarian cancer.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechLondon, GB
Hugh Brady(Co-founder)Matthew J. Fuchter(Co-founder)Andrew Baxendalein
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
NorthRow provides Know Your Business (KYB) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance software, including WorkStation, a case management platform that handles business verification, ownership analysis, screening, and monitoring for compliance teams.
CybersecurityFintechSaaS
Co-investorsBayes Entrepreneurship FundPerscitus LLPQVenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
UK direct-to-consumer brand making personalised 3D-printed 7-layer nutrient gummy "stacks" made to order.
Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesRiverPark VenturesADM Ventures
Nuclera develops eProtein Discovery, a benchtop protein screening system that uses cell-free protein synthesis and digital microfluidics to design, screen, characterize, and express proteins in-house.
BiotechDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsAmadeus Capital PartnersCambridge Innovation Capital
Nutri-San develops proprietary seaweed-based formulas used as animal feed supplements, including blends aimed at reducing methane emissions and lowering reliance on fishmeal in livestock and aquaculture feed.
AgTechClimate TechFoodTech
San Chau(Founder)in
Kameese D.(Founder)in
OLPRO designs and sells outdoor and camping gear, including tents and related equipment, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
ONI develops the Nanoimager, an automated super-resolution imaging system.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesOxford, GB
Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersArtis VenturesOxford Technology ManagementVertical Venture PartnersCasdin Capital
Optera provides carbon management and climate compliance software for corporate sustainability teams, with AI-powered tools for emissions reporting and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsMucker CapitalNext Frontier CapitalTech Square VenturesBlackfinch VenturesMassive
Optera develops event-based neuromorphic sensors and on-orbit and ground systems for space domain awareness, aimed at satellite operators, defence contractors, and research partners.
Deep TechDefense TechSpace Tech
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed FundEmpirical VenturesForesightForesight Group
Orbit Discovery is a drug discovery company that participates in industry conferences focused on peptide therapeutics and GPCR-targeted drug discovery.
BiotechHealthtech
Neil Butt(CEO)
Co-investorsOxford Science EnterprisesOxford Technology ManagementPerivoli Innovations
OXECO is an Oxford University spin-out that develops ultra-thin functional coatings using its ONTO™ surface-modification chemistry based on reactive carbenes applied via wet coating techniques.
CleantechDeep TechNew Materials
Jon-Paul Griffiths(Founder, CTO)Vassilis Ragoussis(CEO)
Oxford Brain Diagnostics develops MRI-based technology, including its Cortical Disarray Measurement (CDM) analysis, to assess brain cellular microstructure for predicting, detecting, and tracking Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative conditions.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsPerivoli Innovations
Oxford Flow designs and manufactures industrial flow control valves, pressure regulators, and pilot valves using precision engineering and fluid dynamics.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersOxford Science Enterprisesbp ventures
Oxford Space Systems designs and manufactures deployable antennas for satellites, focused on reducing mass and improving stowage efficiency and performance.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechHarwell, GB
Sean Sutcliffein
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupEMV CapitalLongwall Venture Partners LLPMartlet CapitalOxford Investment Opportunity NetworkOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)+4 more
Co-investorsAlbionVCRockley Group
P2i develops molecular-level protective coatings, including dry plasma coating and liquid barrier coating, to protect electronic devices from liquid and moisture damage.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials
Co-investorsJolt CapitalOmbu Group
Pencil Biosciences develops a fully synthetic, modular, non-CRISPR gene editing platform that edits DNA without causing a break or nick.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsEMV CapitalMartlet CapitalNorthern GritstoneOctopus VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Phoenix provides health and safety training courses (including NEBOSH, IOSH, CITB, NVQ diplomas and e-learning) delivered online, in classrooms across 36 UK venues, via distance and in-house learning, along with consultancy services such as risk assessments, audits and inspections.
EdTechEnterprise Software
Jude Ower MBE(Founder)in
Pragmatic Semiconductor makes FlexICs, ultra-thin flexible integrated circuits built with thin-film transistor technology on flexible substrates for edge and item-level intelligence applications.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsIn-Q-TelMaven Capital PartnersNorthern GritstoneProsperity7 VenturesCambridge Innovation CapitalMilltrust International Group
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Prism Claims Group is a UK nationwide provider of end-to-end insurance claims management services, handling motor impact and building/property damage claims for domestic and commercial policyholders.
InsurTech
Mark Orton(Founder)in
Procarta Biosystems develops oligonucleotide-based antimicrobial drugs to treat serious bacterial infections, including strains resistant to existing antimicrobials.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Productive Machines develops software, including its SenseNC product and stability-map technology, that optimizes CNC machine tool settings and toolpaths to eliminate chatter vibrations, improving part quality, productivity, and tool life.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Erdem Ozturk(Founder)in
Co-investorsACT Venture PartnersUK Innovation & Science Seed FundFuel Ventures
Proxisense develops smart sensor products for process monitoring and control across multiple markets, including Process Analytical Technology for pharmaceutical and other manufacturing, engine air and oil condition monitoring for aerospace, and medical diagnostic sensors for assessing skin lesions.
Deep TechHardwareMedical Devices
Qdot develops custom aerothermal and thermal management technologies, including heat exchangers, battery packs, and hybrid propulsion systems, using additive manufacturing and AI-driven design.
CleantechDeep TechHardware
Jack Nicholas(Co-founder)Holt Wong(Co-founder)Peter Ireland(Co-founder)
Co-investorsEast InnovateOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Quantum Dice is a University of Oxford spinout working in quantum technology.
Deep TechQuantum Computing
Co-investorsA15UK Innovation & Science Seed FundElaia
Quantum SAS, part of the Quantum Group, provides senior executive recruitment and outplacement services to UK and international businesses.
Future of WorkHR TechSolihull, GB
AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3IoTNew York City, US
Stephanie Joy Benedetto(Executive Officer, Director)Phil Derasmo(Director)
BoardSarah Brand(Director)
Co-investorsTechstarsTrue Wealth Ventures
XRHealth (Realized Care) delivers at-home care for chronic conditions using FDA-registered VR/AR headsets, wearables, mobile apps, and prescription digital therapeutics (such as Stanza) combined with licensed clinicians.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Aaron Gani(Founder)in
Co-investorsCity Light
REGENT designs and manufactures Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect aircraft for regional coastal transportation and defense logistics, offering high-speed zero-emission travel between coastal cities and military applications.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDefense TechHardwareMobility & TransportationSpace TechNorth Kingstown, US
Billy Thalheimer(Founder)inMichael Klinker(Founder)in
Co-investorsFounders FundAurum Venture PartnersDarco CapitalGlobal BrainGraph VenturesKohala Ventures+15 more
Resurrect Bio develops genetic disease-resistance traits for crops by restoring plant R-genes, using its FloraFold AI platform and rapid in-planta screening for trait discovery.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech
Cian Duggan(CEO / Co-Founder)Tolga Bozkurt(Co-Founder)Sophien Kamoun(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsCalculus Capital Ltd.SynBioVenUK Innovation & Science Seed FundAgFunderPymwymic
Revolver Therapeutics develops peptide therapeutics targeting transcription factors for cancer treatment.
BiotechHealthtech
RIPE Building Services builds greenhouse structures for growers, horticulturists, and environmentally focused investment funds, including a Natural Light Growing (NLG) centre in Warwick, England that transmits full-spectrum natural daylight to crops.
AgTechCleantechConstruction TechMelton Mowbray, GB
Rovco (operating as Beam) develops autonomous subsea robotic systems and AI-powered technologies for offshore and subsea engineering applications.
AI & Machine LearningEnergyRoboticsBristol, GB
Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Sustainable Ventures
Sention provides battery analytics using ultrasound imaging, data fusion, and AI to give visibility into battery internals for researchers, manufacturers, and operators.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsEndgame CapitalTwin Path VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed FundThird Sphere
.UK.COM is a domain registry offering an unrestricted, globally accessible .UK.COM domain extension for businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors seeking a British online identity without local ccTLD restrictions.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLas Vegas, US
Co-investorsDSW VenturesElderstreet InvestmentsRockpool InvestmentsZouk Capital
SMG develops high-precision resonant MEMS inertial and gravity sensors, including accelerometers, gyroscopes, and the GAIA gravity system, spun out from Cambridge University research.
Deep TechDefense TechHardwareCambridge, GB
Ashwin Seshia(Professor (technology originator))
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Silveray develops Digital X-ray Film (DXF®), a flexible detector under 1 mm thick that wraps around pipes and complex shapes to deliver digital radiography where rigid detectors cannot fit.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardware
Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupUK Innovation & Science Seed FundNorthern Gritstone
Smart Green Shipping develops wind-propulsion systems for commercial shipping, including FastRig rigid wingsails that it states deliver up to 40% fuel and emissions savings, alongside consultancy, route optimisation, and a wind-as-a-service leasing model.
CleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply Chain
BrocStar sells a patented "super-broccoli" high in sulforaphane, offered as a once-weekly soup, a raw powder supplement, and dark chocolate-coated snacks aimed at supporting metabolic health.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Soap2o produces soap products designed to reduce the shipment of water and the use of single-use plastics.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumer
SOLASTA Bio develops peptide-based, precision-targeted biological insecticides that control specific pest insects while remaining non-toxic to non-target species such as pollinators, wildlife and humans.
AgTechBiotechCleantech
Shireen Davies(CEO)
Co-investorsCarbonCavallo VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed FundThe Yield LabThe Yield Lab Europe
Spaceflux operates a global network of proprietary optical telescopes with SWIR cameras and AI-driven analytics to detect, track, and characterise objects in orbit from LEO to GEO and cislunar.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechSpace TechLondon, GB
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesForesight GroupSeraphim SpaceUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Steel Seal makes a pour-in thermochemical liquid that seals blown head gaskets, cracked cylinder heads, and minor engine block leaks as an alternative to mechanical repair.
ConsumerMobility & Transportation
Stok.ly is a cloud-based, inventory-centric ERP and order management platform for growing retail, wholesale and distribution businesses, covering orders, stock transfers, warehouses, purchasing, fulfilment, manufacturing, finance and B2B operations.
Logistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaS
Iain Coplans(Founder)in
Strolll offers an augmented reality platform for neurological rehabilitation, providing gait training, rehab exercises, and assessments in one system.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Tom Finn(Founder)in
Co-investorsEMV CapitalIW CapitalKluz VenturesMartlet Capital
SugaROx develops biostimulants based on precision molecules that boost plant metabolism to increase crop yields for farmers.
AgTechBiotechClimate Tech
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Surrey H2 is developing an advanced thermochemical hydrogen generation process, combining thermochemistry and electrochemistry to produce green hydrogen at low energy cost.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyDidcot, GB
Co-investorsOxford Technology ManagementUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Synthace provides software and expert services that help life sciences teams design, automate, run, and analyze high dimensional, multifactorial biology experiments and produce contextualized, AI-ready datasets.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechSaaS
Co-investors11.2 CapitalHorizons VenturesSofinnova PartnersUK Innovation & Science Seed FundAmadeus Capital PartnersSOSV
T-Cypher develops drugs against novel disease-specific targets to treat patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, focusing on immune-system-engaging medicines.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsLifeArc VenturesOxford Science EnterprisesPerivoli Innovations
Reelyze is an AI-powered training and internal communications platform for hospitality, F&B, and frontline teams, delivering compliance courses, short TikTok-style instructional reels, and chat-based learning.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech
The Electrospinning Company is a contract developer and manufacturer of electrospun materials, components and coatings for medical devices, working from feasibility through full-scale manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingMedical DevicesNew Materials
Ann Kramerin
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Thruvision develops passive terahertz (THz) body-screening systems with AI-driven detection to identify concealed weapons, explosives, cash, narcotics and stolen goods on people.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
Totem builds structured, simulation-based learning environments where employees and leaders rehearse high-stakes decisions in realistic conditions, with behaviour made observable and measured.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Tropic develops improved varieties of tropical crops using gene editing and gene silencing technologies to enhance yield, disease resistance, and climate resilience.
AgTechBiotechNorwich, GB
Co-investorsAgronomicsAliment CapitalBlue Horizon CorporationCanaan PartnersCarbonEmerald Technology Ventures Ag+6 more
Twig.bio uses AI and machine learning to generate and score novel microbe designs — covering pathway and enzyme selection, gene edits, and expression levels — through its "dry lab" platform bio:drive, then transfers lab-ready designs to an automated system for growth.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsProject A VenturesUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund
Ultromics develops FDA-cleared AI software (EchoGo Heart Failure and EchoGo Amyloidosis) that analyzes routine echocardiograms to help clinicians identify patients with HFpEF and screen for cardiac amyloidosis.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Ross Upton(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsGV (Google Ventures)Nina CapitalNovaCapitalOptum VenturesOxford Science EnterprisesALLEGIS CAPITAL
Unique IQ is a care management software provider for homecare and domiciliary care providers, offering configurable systems for scheduling, data capture, and operations along with HR, CRM, and finance integrations.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Curebase offers an AI-powered eClinical software platform that supports clinical trials from study startup through database lock, covering study launch, data capture, and participant engagement.
BiotechDigital HealthSaaS
Tom Lemberg(Founder)in
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalNotable Capital
Utility Stream is a business energy brokerage and consultancy that helps companies with multi-utility procurement, including energy supply, renewables, commercial water, new connections, and net-zero/CO2 reduction strategies.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Utonomy develops UtonomyOne, a retrofittable network monitoring and remote control system combining cloud software and control hardware for dynamic pressure management in gas grids.
CleantechEnergyIoT
Adam Kingdonin
Vector Photonics develops PCSELs (photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers), a type of semiconductor surface-emitting laser designed to be lower cost and easier to integrate than conventional lasers.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsGlasgow, GB
Dr Richard J E Taylor(Founder)in
Co-investorsClean Growth FundEquity GapUK Innovation & Science Seed FundForesight Group
Virtue Health operates a "Home Hospital" model that delivers consultant-led clinical programs and treatment in patients' homes, using continuous remote monitoring of biometric data by a nurse hub and proprietary technology to coordinate remote specialists, therapists, diagnostics, pharmacies and in-home care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsNina Capital
Vitarka is a biotechnology company developing cancer therapeutics designed to deliver potent drugs to intracellular targets.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed FundSOSV
WELL Training provides UK apprenticeship schemes and bespoke commercial and management training programmes for national and international clients across commercial, educational, public, and not-for-profit sectors.
EdTechFuture of Work
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- How many investments has Future Planet Capital made?
- Future Planet Capital has 197 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
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- Future Planet Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
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- Future Planet Capital focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Space Tech.
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- Future Planet Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
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- Future Planet Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Future Planet Capital co-invest with?
- Future Planet Capital most often shares deals with UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund, Midven Ltd., Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), among 172 tracked co-investors.
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SOSV is a deep tech venture capital firm that makes first-check pre-seed investments and follow-on rounds in startups focused on human and planetary health, providing lab space and hands-on support at its US locations.
Xfund is a venture capital partnership connecting leading VC firms with top research universities in the US and abroad, backing entrepreneurs with multidisciplinary backgrounds building technology companies.
Notable Capital is a venture capital firm that has partnered with founders for over two decades, backing companies from the earliest stages through to exit.
Founders Fund is a venture capital firm that backs technology companies building transformative products.
Alumni Ventures (AV) is a venture capital firm that co-invests alongside lead VCs in startups, backing founders with capital and access to a large investor and operator community.
Felicis Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs founders primarily at the Seed and Series A stages, frequently leading or co-leading rounds. It operates with a founder-first approach, including a founder pledge and voting commitments.
Union Square Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York City that invests at the edge of large markets undergoing transformation from technological and societal pressures.
Yes VC is an early-stage venture firm that invests in category-defining companies at the pre-seed and seed stages.
Propel Venture Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders building companies for the new economy.
8090 Industries is an investment firm that partners with established industrial companies to invest in and accelerate the next generation of category-leading industrial businesses.
Parkwalk Advisors is a UK-based investment manager focused on backing deeptech companies spun out of UK universities, bridging the gap between academic research and commercial success. It operates as part of IP Group plc and is a leading EIS fund manager.
Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage founders, with teams on the ground across multiple continents.
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