Future Planet Capital
London · Seed–Late Stage · 30 people tracked
Investment thesis
Future Planet Capital backs high-growth companies solving global challenges profitably, benchmarked against world-leading universities and innovation centres. The firm systematically evaluates over 500,000 inputs to identify and support exceptional companies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on climate, education, health, security, and sustainable growth. With 25 years of experience, the firm has been a founding investor in 8 unicorns and executed over 60 profitable exits.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 30 people
from the firm's websiteFounded Future Planet Capital in 2015 after two years of research with major global investors to address the world's largest challenges.
Founding team member and origination lead investing across flagship Future Planet Fund strategies. Previously conducted molecular genetics research at HKU and holds a BSc in Biology from Bristol.
Managing Director for UK2IS with 9+ years of investment experience in deeptech venture capital and private equity. Holds a BEng in Mechatronics and an MBA.
Investment manager leading Future Planet Capital's impact efforts, formalizing impact measurement for investment decisions, operations, and portfolio management.
Investment director with previous venture capital experience at NESTA. Holds an MSc and PhD in Chemistry from Oxford and has worked in pharmaceutical and startup sectors.
Innovative researcher with experience conducting large-scale statistical analyses for government and international organizations. Completing a PhD at the University of Oxford with a master's degree from Harvard.
Investment manager working on Future Planet's UKI2S fund. Previously founded two start-ups and worked as a scout for Ada Ventures.
Investor on the Midlands Engine Investment Fund team with prior boutique venture consulting experience. Holds a BSc in Economics with Politics from the University of Birmingham.
Investment Director and Investment Committee member of the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund with 20+ years of investment experience and periods in UK investment banking.
Investment Director and Investment Committee Member for the UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund with 15+ years of deeptech venture capital experience specializing in life sciences.
Fund Principal for the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund bringing 30+ years of portfolio management and investing experience to develop the regional capital ecosystem.
Investment professional with extensive commercialisation experience. Previously headed the Asset Portfolio at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory.
Portfolio Director working on the UK Innovation and Science Seed fund.
Investment Director supporting the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund. Previously an investor at Sustainable Ventures managing a 36-company portfolio and building impact measurement practices.
Fund Principal and Investment Committee Member for the MEIF West Midlands Equity Fund. Chartered accountant with 11+ years of fund-raising advisory experience.
Investment director with 20 years of board-level experience in growing businesses including as CEO of the UK Midlands' oldest venture group. Created 20+ millionaire entrepreneurs.
Network director with experience working with governments, NGOs, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Previously served as Political Private Secretary to David Cameron.
Senior corporate lawyer and former partner at prominent international law firms with extensive experience in UK and global corporate law.
Chartered Accountant trained at KPMG with experience managing equity portfolios at RBS. Holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Leeds University.
Investment associate working on the Midlands Engine Investment Fund with prior experience at LGPS Central and family offices. Holds the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.
Qualified accountant with extensive financial sector experience, including directing financial reporting operations in Asia for an international bank and leading major transformation initiatives.
Founder and CEO of Lazarus with more than 20 years in financial markets advisory, including roles as head of research and executive committee member at J.P. Morgan Cazenove.
Executive assistant to the Executive Chairman with over 30 years of experience in the finance industry.
Previously worked at Gresham House in the housing division. Holds a BA in Politics from the University of Exeter with proficiency in leadership.
Associate working across the Midlands Engine Investment Fund and Co-Investment Fund supporting the West Midlands. Previously worked at The Development Bank of Wales.
Chartered accountant and chartered tax advisor previously at Deloitte and EY, specializing in advisory services for entrepreneurial businesses.
Investment analyst working within the regional investment team at Future Planet Capital's Birmingham office.
Compliance professional with 15+ years of experience specializing in financial crime prevention, business integrity, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring.
In-house accountant at Future Planet Capital holding an AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
Senior associate most recently working as a Principal Consultant at London Economics advising on strategic opportunities in the space sector.
What they invest in
from 9 of 198 portfolio companiesBiotech ×3Cleantech ×3Climate Tech ×3SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Hardware ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×2United States×2
Investments · showing 60 of 198
founders shown can be your intro pathCaptura develops electrodialysis technology for direct ocean capture of carbon dioxide from seawater, removing CO₂ while enhancing the ocean's natural carbon removal cycle. The company also produces its electrodialysis platform for applications in lithium extraction, desalination, wastewater treatment, energy storage, and electrochemical carbon capture.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechPasadena, US
Curebase provides technology infrastructure for clinical trial sites, offering tools to help research centers manage and conduct trials more efficiently. The platform serves contract research organizations and trial sponsors conducting clinical studies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Future Planet Capital invest at?
- Future Planet Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Future Planet Capital focus on?
- Future Planet Capital focuses on Climate Tech, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is Future Planet Capital located?
- Future Planet Capital is headquartered in London, GB.
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