Kero Development Partners
Venture capitalDaresbury · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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 · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 10 of 15 portfolio companiesHardware ×5Cleantech ×4New Materials ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Deep Tech ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×7
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRedesigns industrial hardware to reduce friction wear and fugitive emissions, including the Callimorph actuator and Dragonfly stemless valve.
Developer of a durable coating for overhead power lines that increases network performance while reducing losses, cost and emissions.
Limely is a web design and ecommerce agency that builds Shopify, Shopify Plus, and Magento 2 (Hyvä) stores for DTC brands, handling design, integrations, and digital marketing.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechChester, GB
Ceramic membrane filtration technology with surface area and flux that outperforms current ceramic filtration.
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 handheld soil testing device that measures over 12 key soil health indicators on-site within minutes using volatile organic compound detection technology, serving agricultural land managers and farmers.
AgTechDeep TechHardwareDiss, GB
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)
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
Developer of the V-Duct, a patented aerodynamic channel reducing motorcycle drag and improving fuel efficiency for ICE and electric powertrains.
In-wheel suspension and electric hub motor reducing vehicle weight and road vibrations for improved handling.
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)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGo Eve · engineersireland.ie · Sep 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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