Nesta Ventures
FoundationLondon · Seed–Late Stage · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Nesta is a UK innovation organization pursuing three long-term missions: a fairer start giving every child the best chance in life, a healthy life helping people live longer and healthier, and a sustainable future supporting the transition to a greener economy. It applies innovation methods such as mission-oriented discovery, policy work, and a mission studio to achieve social impact at scale rather than operating as a conventional financial investor.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
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What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesGovTech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathThe Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) is a global research and innovation consultancy that applies behavioural science to design and evaluate interventions for public and organizational challenges.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechImpact & Social Good
Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes that incentivise innovators to solve social and public problems, partnering with organisations to attract talent and fund new solutions.
GovTechImpact & Social Good
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Nesta Ventures invest at?
- Nesta Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Nesta Ventures focus on?
- Nesta Ventures focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, IoT, Medical Devices.
- Where is Nesta Ventures located?
- Nesta Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
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