Kero Development Partners
Venture capitalDaresbury · Seed–Series A · 10 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Kero invests in innovative engineering technologies addressing real-world problems, focusing on ventures built on patented or patentable ideas with a committed core team. It looks for technology that can make a genuine difference, passionate and well-balanced founding teams, and opportunities where it can add value through relevant experience as well as capital. The firm emphasizes ethical investing in technologies that benefit society and the environment. Beyond funding, Kero offers strategic insight, exit planning, company secretarial, bookkeeping and accounts support, IP strategy development, and operational support and management, positioning itself as a hands-on partner during a company's early growth stages.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 10 people
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What they invest in
from 11 of 15 portfolio companiesCleantech ×6Hardware ×5New Materials ×5Energy ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Deep Tech ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×8Ireland×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12022 · 12 dated
Redesigns industrial hardware to reduce friction wear and fugitive emissions, including the Callimorph actuator and Dragonfly stemless valve.
Co-investorsDeepbridge CapitalZero Carbon CapitalZero Carbon Capital
AssetCool builds robotic systems, including its Capacity-1 line robots, that apply capacity-enhancing coatings to existing overhead power lines to increase grid capacity without lengthy outages or reconductoring.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsRobotics
Jasmin Stewart(Head of People)inWinter Wilson(Head of Marketing)inNiall Coogan(CEO)in
Co-investorsCarbonEnergy Impact PartnersMercia VenturesNorthern GritstoneExtantia Capital
DEScycle operates a circular technology platform focused on critical minerals processing, with a demonstration facility in Teesside, UK.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechDefense TechNew MaterialsTeesside, GB
Co-investorsCisco InvestmentsTSP VenturesVorwerk VenturesDeep Future
Go Eve develops DockChain, a patented sequential charging technology that enables multiple electric vehicles to charge from a single DC fast charger without power sharing or speed reduction.
CleantechHardwareIoTLondon, GB
Co-investorsAutomotive Ventures MobilityTechstarsAutomotive VenturesCur8 Capital
Go Eve manufactures wall-mounted DC fast charging infrastructure for commercial parking environments, enabling multiple parking bays to access rapid charging through a scalable, modular system.
CleantechEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationDublin, IE
Hugh Sheehy(Co-Founder & CEO)inJohn Goodbody(Co-Founder & Marketing Director)in
Limely is a web agency specializing in e-commerce platform migrations and bespoke website development, helping merchants move between systems like Magento, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce while preserving SEO and data integrity.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechRetail TechChester, GB
Niko(Director)Gavin(Director / Developer)Graham(Director / Developer)
Microtech Ceramics develops high-performance ceramic membranes for water and wastewater filtration, aimed at the water sector with lower energy consumption and improved whole-life value.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
PES Technologies develops a soil health sensor with a consumable design that uses machine learning to analyse soil, aimed at agriculture and sustainable land management.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareDiss, GB
Jim Bailey(Co-founder, CEO & CTO)Andrej Porovic(Co-founder & Business Development Director)in
Co-investorsAnglia Capital GroupDeep Science VenturesGreen Angel Ventures
Power Roll develops lightweight, flexible solar film technology that can generate electricity from surfaces such as rooftops and vehicle roofs previously unsuitable for conventional solar panels.
CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsUK, GB
Neil Spann(Managing Director)in
Co-investorsMaven Capital PartnersNorth East Development Capital FundShackleton Ventures Ltd.SPWOne
Tribol Braking makes brake pads with composite backplates using space-grade composite technology and racing friction compounds, cutting backplate weight by up to 79% versus steel while insulating against heat and resisting corrosion.
HardwareMobility & TransportationNew Materials
Samuel Erland(Founder)in
Developer of the V-Duct, a patented aerodynamic channel reducing motorcycle drag and improving fuel efficiency for ICE and electric powertrains.
Co-investorsBritish Design Fund
This site, operating as "Gambling Zone," reviews and ranks UK-licensed online casinos offering roulette, evaluating platforms on security, licensing, bonuses, payment methods, and mobile compatibility.
ConsumerGamingMedia & Entertainment
Zelim develops AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems, including man-overboard detection (ZOE), a rapid recovery system (Swift), and an unmanned rescue vessel (Guardian).
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareRoboticsEdinburgh, GB
Sam Mayall(Founder)in
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Microtech CeramicsZak Mobility
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesZelim · zelim.com · Jan 26, 2026
PES Technologies · epicentrehaverhill.co.uk · Nov 14, 2025
Go Eve · engineersireland.ie · Sep 24, 2025
Power Roll · spglobal.com · Aug 19, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kero Development Partners made?
- Kero Development Partners has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Kero Development Partners invest at?
- Kero Development Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Kero Development Partners focus on?
- Kero Development Partners focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Hardware, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Kero Development Partners located?
- Kero Development Partners is headquartered in Daresbury, GB.
- Who does Kero Development Partners co-invest with?
- Kero Development Partners most often shares deals with Cisco Investments, Energy Impact Partners, Maven Capital Partners, among 17 tracked co-investors.
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