London · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kiko Ventures backs early-stage, science-based and IP-rich companies whose core mission is improving planetary sustainability and fighting climate change. As part of IP Group plc, it deploys permanent, evergreen capital, giving it the flexibility to invest very early and continue funding companies throughout their entire growth journey — from research breakthrough to climate impact at scale. The firm favors businesses with enduring technological advantages capable of outlasting market cycles, and pursues returns alongside meaningful environmental impact, aiming to support a transition to a regenerative world.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
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What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesCleantech ×4Climate Tech ×3Energy ×2AgTech ×1Deep Tech ×1Hardware ×1New Materials ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1Sweden×1United States×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
Alithic manufactures a carbon-negative supplementary cementitious material (SCM) that replaces cement by upgrading low-cost feedstocks in a single low-energy process while capturing and permanently storing CO2.
CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsMadison, US
Co-investorsCounteract OneCounteract
Mantle8 is a natural hydrogen exploration company developing proprietary geoscience technology—including its GeoLogix prospect-generation algorithm and HOREX multiphysics imaging—to locate and quantify naturally occurring hydrogen resources.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Emmanuel Masini(Founder)in
Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesSandwaterWind Venture
AirForestry is a Swedish deep-tech company that develops an autonomous, electric multi-drone system for airborne forestry operations such as tree thinning and harvesting, aimed at forest owners and the forestry industry.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechRoboticsUppsala, SE
Olle Gelin(Founder)Dr Mauritz Andersson(Founder)Mauritz Andersson(Dr, Co-founder)
BoardCaroline Walerud(Founding investor)
Co-investorsNorthzoneWalerud Ventures
Mixergy makes patented smart hot water cylinders that heat only the water needed, helping reduce energy bills, improve EPC scores, and support compliance for social housing, new builds, and commercial buildings.
CleantechEnergyHardware
Co-investorsOxford Science Enterprises
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAlithic · engineering.wisc.edu · Apr 14, 2025
Mixergy · marriottharrison.com · Mar 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Kiko Ventures invest at?
- Kiko Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Kiko Ventures focus on?
- Kiko Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Energy, Impact & Social Good, New Materials.
- Where is Kiko Ventures located?
- Kiko Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
- Who does Kiko Ventures co-invest with?
- Kiko Ventures most often shares deals with Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Northzone, Sandwater, among 4 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRobert Trezona pitches Kiko Ventures
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