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Oxford Innovation Finance provides growth and development capital to innovative UK businesses through two routes: the OION angel investment community and the Oxford Innovation EIS Growth Fund. It focuses on early-stage science and technology startups developing breakthrough technologies, and offers tax-efficient (EIS/SEIS) investment options. The firm matches investors with vetted opportunities, hosts online and in-person showcase events, and supports founders through pitching, due diligence and follow-up meetings. Many investor members are entrepreneurs who contribute management expertise, contacts and industry knowledge alongside capital.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$190K – $2.5M
HQ
Oxford, GB
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1994
Tracked investments
131
IPOs
1

What they invest in

from 105 of 131 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×29AI & Machine Learning ×28Healthtech ×23Hardware ×21SaaS ×17Biotech ×16Cleantech ×16New Materials ×16

HQs:United Kingdom×72United States×3Denmark×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 50 portfolio companies
56%
solo founders
28 of 50 mapped founding teams
32%
repeat founders
of 53 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×282 founders×153 founders×64+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 43 founders with education data

University of Oxford ×5Imperial College London ×4Goldsmiths, University of London ×3London Business School ×3The University of Edinburgh ×2UCL ×2University of Bath ×2University of Cambridge ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 52 founders with field-of-study data

Engineering ×19Business & Management ×11Chemistry ×6Design & Architecture ×5Economics ×4Physics ×4Finance & Accounting ×3Humanities ×3

Where their founders worked beforefrom 53 founders with career history

University of Oxford ×4University of Bristol ×3Altitude Tech LTD ×2Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London ×2Lightpointmedical ×2Rolls-Royce ×2University of Southampton ×2

18 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 52 with degree data)

Investments · 131 tracked

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Sigma Lithiumsigmalithium.comNASDAQ: SGML

Sigma Lithium develops 3D-Li, a porous metallic lithium anode material with over 95% lithium content designed to deliver high energy density, high power, and dendrite-free operation for next-generation batteries.

Deep TechEnergyNew Materials

Action AIaction.aiin𝕏

action.ai builds natural language and conversational AI technology that captures, interprets, and responds to language to power human-like automated conversational interfaces for businesses at scale.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

John Taylor(CEO)inRich Tolcher(CTO)in

ActiveNeedleactiveneedle.comin𝕏

Active Needle Technology develops active (vibrating) needle technology to improve ultrasound-guided needle interventional procedures.

Deep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Ian Quirk(Founder & CEO)inMuhammad Sadiq(Founder & Senior Technical Officer)in

Co-investorsOxford Technology Management

Aide Healthaide.healthin𝕏

Aide is a digital health app that helps patients self-manage multiple chronic conditions between clinic visits, improving medication adherence at scale.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Ian Wharton(Founder)in

Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalFuel VenturesHeartfelt CapitalSalica InvestmentsZEMU Venture Capital1818 Ventures

Albothermalbotherm.comin

Albotherm develops a heat-activated coating for adaptive glazing that changes transparency in response to temperature, validated in commercial greenhouse trials and in development for the built environment, energy, and mobility surfaces.

AgTechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsBristol, GB

Siân Fussell(Co-founder & CTO)inMolly(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsInnovate UKCambridge Angels groupSustainable VenturesBristol Private Equity ClubGreen Angel VenturesSeedrs

Altered Carbonaltered-carbon.com

Altered Carbon builds a chemical-sensing platform based on proprietary graphene nanomaterials that lets machines detect and interpret airborne chemical signals at ultra-low power.

Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsBristol, GB

Sam Onwugbenu(CPO & Founder)inFrazer Barnes(CTO & Founder)inGeorge Hawkins(CEO)in

BoardSuresh Pushpananthan(Chairman)in

Anaphite Limitedanaphite.comin

Anaphite develops DCP®, a dry coating powder technology platform, for use in applications such as solid-state batteries and silicon anodes.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsBristol, GB

Samuel BurrowinAlex HewittinJoe Stevenson(CEO)in

Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalElbow Beach CapitalEnergy & Environment InvestmentManiv MobilityWorld FundZero Carbon Capital+1 more

Argonauteargonauterna.comin

Argonaute RNA develops siRNA-based (RNA interference) therapeutics, with a pipeline focused on cardiovascular disease, combining oligonucleotide chemistry and drug development expertise.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechCardiff, GB

Anthony Parker(Co-founder)inRichard Tompkins(Co-founder)inMike Khan(CEO)in

Arma Karmaarmakarma.insurein

Arma Karma is a B Corp certified insurtech offering subscription-based insurance that lets subscribers control their cover on demand and protect their valuables.

FintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTech

Ben(Founder)

Auraaura.lifein𝕏

Aura provides end-of-life and funeral care services, helping people plan and arrange funerals and fostering open conversations about death.

ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Paul Jameson(Executive Chairman and Founder)inDavid Jameson(Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder)inBen May(Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder)

Co-investorsAccelGeneral CatalystTen ElevenWarburg PincusWndrCo

Automated Architectureauar.ioin

AUAR builds robotic MicroFactories that deploy directly onto live construction sites to produce housing, working alongside homebuilders in the construction industry.

Construction TechPropTechRobotics

Mollie ClaypoolinGilles Retsinin

Co-investorsPlanet A VenturesPT1Shadow VenturesUnruly CapitalSemantic Ventures

Bactobiobacto.bioin𝕏

Bacto.bio is a biotechnology company developing a multidisciplinary pipeline, staffed by scientists, engineers, and other technical specialists.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsBridford Investments (Bridford Group)Granatus Ventures

Bodytrakbodytrak.coin𝕏

Bodytrak provides in-ear wearable safety devices and cloud-based monitoring software to detect and prevent workplace incidents related to heat stress, fatigue, and noise exposure in industrial and hazardous environments.

Enterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechIoT

Brikkbrikk.dkin

Brikk is a real estate brokerage platform that connects property sellers with local agents who handle property valuations, viewings, buyer follow-up, and sales guidance in Denmark.

B2B MarketplacesPropTech

British Business Bankbritish-business-bank.co.ukin𝕏

The British Business Bank is a government-owned economic development bank that provides finance, guarantees, and investment support to UK small businesses.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechGovTechImpact & Social GoodUK, GB

Co-investorsEnterprise Capital Funds

Carmediccardmedic.com

CardMedic is a healthcare communication platform offering an A-Z library of clinical interaction flashcards with interpretation, translation into 200+ languages, British Sign Language, EasyRead, and read-aloud features to help staff communicate with patients across language, hearing, visual, and cognitive barriers.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Chainergychainergy.ioin

Chainergy operates in the energy and infrastructure technology space, led by a founding team with experience scaling technology and infrastructure businesses.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnergyUK, GB

CharterSyncchartersync.comin

CharterSync provides a platform that automates air cargo chartering, matching and quoting aircraft across a global network of operators with support from charter specialists.

B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Ed Gillett(Founder)in

Clippdclippd.comin𝕏

Clippd is an AI-powered golf app that tracks and analyzes player performance across on-course and practice activities, providing data-driven insights on skills, trends, and areas for improvement.

AI & Machine LearningSports Tech

Piers Parnell(Founder)in

Collegiacollegia.co.ukin

Collegia offers sustainable pension investments that exclude or minimise exposure to industries such as arms manufacturing, coal, fossil fuels, and tobacco, directing savers' money toward companies aligned with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Climate TechFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSUnited Kingdom, GB

Commonplacecommonplace.isin𝕏

Commonplace (operating as Zencity) provides an engagement and insights platform that analyzes community data to help government teams measure resident sentiment and embed those insights into decisions, budgeting, planning, and public consultations.

AI & Machine LearningGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsBeringeaBethnal Green VenturesConduit Connect

Cortiriocortirio.comin

Cortirio develops a wearable infrared brain imaging headset for rapid detection of stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Paul Macey(Founder)in

Crainiocrainio.com

Crainio develops a non-invasive brain monitoring device that uses an optical sensor placed on the forehead to detect rising intracranial pressure and intracranial hypertension.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsNLC

CybaVersecybaverse.co.ukin

CybaVerse provides cyber security through CybaOps, a unified platform combining AI, automation and expert-led managed security services (MSSP) to help organisations protect, detect, and respond to threats.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLeeds, GB

Oliver Spence(CEO & Co-founder)inGemma Blake(CRO & Co-founder)Simon Phillips(CTO)in

BoardAndreas Wuchner(Chairman)

Co-investorsPembroke VCTThe FSE Group

Cyjaxcyjax.comin𝕏

CYJAX is a cyber threat intelligence provider offering an AI-driven SaaS platform that helps security teams triage, prioritise, and act on threat alerts.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Jonathan Bennett(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsLiebenthal Ventures

DAMEwearedame.coin𝕏

Dame creates toxin-free, reusable period products including organic cotton tampons, reusable pads, and period pants as sustainable alternatives to conventional disposable menstrual products.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechLondon, GB

CeliaAlec

Co-investorsJenson VenturesRegeneration.VC

Demeter Usademeter-usa.org

Demeter USA is a nonprofit organization that provides Biodynamic certification services for farms and processors, reviewing and inspecting operations to help growers and producers obtain and maintain certification.

AgTechCircular EconomyFoodTechImpact & Social GoodUnited States, US

Evrett Lunquist(Executive Director)

EcoSync STOP HEATING EMPTY ROOMS! New Technologyecosync.energyin

EcoSync builds smart thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) and a cloud-based management platform that use AI and IoT to adjust heating in commercial buildings based on real-time occupancy data.

CleantechEnergyIoT

Elaitraelaitra.comin
FA Biofa-bio.netin𝕏

FA Bio (formerly FungiAlert) discovers unique soil microbes to develop microbial-based biocontrol and biostimulant products for growers, aiming to replace agrochemicals and reduce farming's environmental impact.

AgTechBiotechClimate Tech

Co-investorsClean Growth FundOxford Investment Opportunity NetworkRadicle GrowthSussex Place VenturesPymwymicShip2B Ventures

Figura Analyticsfigura-analytics.co.uk

Figura Analytics develops platform technology for the characterisation of nanomaterials, biomarkers, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechNew MaterialsUK, GB

Dr Mark Platt(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsInnovate UKSFC Capital

Filisiaexplorecosmo.com

Cosmo makes inclusive, play-based learning tools combining a single app of learning suites with a Bluetooth multi-sensory controller (the Cosmo Dot) to support SEND learners, early years education, and music therapy.

EdTechHardwareHealthtech

Co-investorsDeepbridge Capital

Finboot techfinboot.comin𝕏

Finboot builds products and solutions based on blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), helping clients adopt and derive value from these technologies.

Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsSABIC Ventures

FinCrime Dynamicsfincrimedynamics.comin

FinCrime Dynamics provides fraud red team testing services to help financial institutions and fintech companies identify and strengthen weaknesses in their fraud controls through bespoke threat scenario testing and expert analysis.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechCambridge, GB

Stephen Quick(Founder & Director)inDaniel Turner-Szmykiewicz(Founder & Director)

Co-investorsOxfordSyndicateRoomTwin Path VenturesOutrun Ventures

Flare Brightflarebright.comin

Flarebright develops patented software and machine learning technologies that add capabilities such as autonomous flight and flight safety systems to robotic and crewed vehicles, including drones.

AI & Machine LearningDefense TechRoboticsUK, GB

Dr. Kelvin Hamilton(Founder & CEO)Dr. Conrad Rider(Co-founder & CTO)Dr. Carl Sequeira(Interim CTO)Gavin McEwan(Finance Director)in

Co-investorsOxford Technology Management

FluoretiQfluoretiq.comin

FluoretiQ develops rapid point-of-care diagnostic tools that identify bacteria and determine effective antibiotics for veterinarians and clinicians, aiming to reduce reliance on empirical antibiotic treatment.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesBristol, GB

Neciah Dorh(Co-founder & CEO)inJosephine Esposito-Elston(Founder & Co-inventor of NANOPLEX)

Co-investorsDeepbridge Capital

Founders Handbookmishcon.comin𝕏

Mishcon de Reya is a law firm providing dispute resolution, corporate legal services, and private client advisory to businesses and individuals in Cambridge's innovation-driven sectors including healthcare and technology.

Enterprise SoftwareLegalTechLondon, GB

Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network

Fundmentfundment.comin

Fundment provides a proprietary platform for financial advisers that combines custody, trading, automation, and reporting into a single workflow to implement investment advice.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Ola Abdul(Founder)in

Co-investorsETFS CapitalHighland EuropeInnvotec Ltd.

Gardingardin.agin𝕏

Gardin builds sensors that measure chlorophyll fluorescence to assess plant photosynthetic efficiency in real time, giving commercial growers early stress detection and feedback on lighting, irrigation and climate strategy.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT

Sumanta Talukdar(Founder)in

Co-investorsLDV CapitalMMC VenturesMolten VenturesNavus VenturesNauta Capital

Habitudehabitude.com𝕏

Habitude is a salon and day spa in Seattle offering beauty, spa, and wellness services, along with an in-house training academy for staff.

ConsumerWellness & FitnessSeattle, US

Inez Gray(Founder)

Hello Lamp Posthlp.cityin𝕏

Hello Lamp Post is a community engagement platform that gives familiar objects, landmarks, and places a conversational voice ("Digital Team Members") via chat, social media, and email, letting people interact with public spaces.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Tiernan Mines(Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder)inBen Barker(Chief Operating Officer / Co-Founder)inSam Hill(Chief of Product / Co-Founder)in

Hexigonehexigone.comin

Hexigone develops corrosion-inhibition technology through its Intelli-ion "smart-release" platform (including the bio-based PX1 series) used in protective coatings, supplying coatings manufacturers with lower-carbon, safer inhibitors at over 800 MT per year.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew MaterialsSwansea, GB

Patrick Dodds(Founder)in

Co-investorsSunnybarn InvestmentsDevelopment Bank of WalesFuture Planet CapitalUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Hide Biotechhidebiotech.comin

PACT develops earth-positive bio-based materials for fashion and consumer brands, focusing on scalable, sustainable alternatives to conventional materials.

BiotechCleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsCambridge, GB

Yudi Ding(Founder & CEO)in

Homemovehomemove.comin

Technology augmenting the home-moving process for customers and service providers.

James Freestone(Founder)in

Co-investorsAnglia Capital GroupFuel Ventures

Hoxton Analyticshoxtonanalytics.comin

Hoxton Analytics provides hardware sensors, analytics dashboards, and feedback collection tools for retail and event venues to measure visitor traffic, conversion rates, and capture real-time customer feedback through voice and QR code interfaces.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRetail Tech

Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity NetworkR/GA Ventures

HoxtonAIhoxton.aiin

Hoxton.ai provides AI-powered overhead sensors, feedback terminals, and analytics dashboards that count visitors, measure in-store conversion, monitor occupancy, and capture spoken visitor feedback.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareRetail Tech

Duncan Mann(Founder)in

Co-investorsOxfordTrue.

Hsbcinnovationbankinghsbcinnovationbanking.comin

HSBC Innovation Banking provides banking services to innovation-economy businesses and their investors.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechLondon, GB

Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity NetworkUpscale

Hummingbirdhummingbird-tech.com

OLG Machinery, founded in 2008, trades new and certified used industrial spare parts and machinery, serving U.S. companies operating across North and South America with a focus on Mexico.

Advanced ManufacturingB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply Chain

Co-investorsAlly Bridge GroupAltium CapitalAmgen VenturesDroia VenturesFrazier Healthcare PartnersNovo Holdings+2 more

HydRegen Seedhydregenoxford.comin𝕏

Hydregen develops biocatalysis platform technologies that integrate into existing chemical manufacturing infrastructure, aiming to cut process costs by 40-50% while lowering energy use and carbon emissions.

BiotechCleantechNew Materials

Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalOxford Technology ManagementUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Hypetexhypetex.comin𝕏

Hypetex develops FlaxTex, a coloured natural flax fibre technology that serves as a sustainable, biodegradable alternative to carbon and glass fibre for manufacturing applications.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechDeep TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Marc Cohen(CEO)in

Co-investorsInnovate UK24 Haymarket

iEthico Seediethico.comin𝕏

iEthico provides predictive intelligence for the medicine supply chain, aggregating signals on supply pressure, pricing volatility, and active ingredient risk to give market visibility and forecasting.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtechCoventry, GB

Co-investorsFuture Planet Capital

Inovoinovorobotics.com

Inovo Robotics builds versatile, easy-to-configure robotic arms to help growing businesses automate repetitive, hazardous, or precise tasks.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics

Interpacinterpac.ukin

Interpac develops cold corrugation technology that forms corrugated board flutes without steam, heat, or water, enabling sheet converters to produce board in-house.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware

Investing in Women Codewww.gov.uk

GOV.UK is the official website of the UK government, providing access to public services and information for citizens and businesses, including benefits, taxes, passports, visas, driving, and employment guidance.

GovTech

Co-investorsNatWestSFC CapitalSouth East Angels

JetEngjet-eng.co.ukin

JET Connectivity (formerly JET Engineering System Solutions) builds 5G hardware and software solutions designed to maintain connectivity in challenging environments, with a focus on maritime and defence applications.

Deep TechDefense TechHardwareIoT

Kaldikaldiapp.co.ukin

Kaldi is a financial technology company operating an app-based product, currently updating its website ahead of a product launch.

FintechLondon, GB

Co-investorsSFC Capital

La Salle Educationlasalle-education.com

La Salle Education Limited owns and maintains the Complete Mathematics educational platform.

EdTechLondon, GB

Lineat Seedlineat.co.ukin

Lineat develops advanced fibre-forming technology (AFFT) for manufacturing recycled carbon fibre products, including sporting equipment.

Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyDeep TechNew MaterialsBristol, GB

Dr. Lourens Blok(CTO, Co-founder)Gary Owen(CEO)inLuis Cunha(Director of Engineering)in

Co-investorsFuture Planet CapitalOne Planet CapitalUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

LivinWithlivingwith.healthin𝕏

LivingWith develops remote healthcare technology for clinicians and patients managing long-term conditions, starting with the Squeezy app for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and expanding into a multi-condition platform.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSBath, GB

Chris Robson(CEO and Co-Founder)inJonathan Waywell(Co-Founder and Head of Product Management)

Loowattloowatt.com

Loowatt develops a patented waterless, chemical-free flush toilet that seals waste in a lining and offers end-to-end sanitation-as-a-service, including servicing and processing of waste into biogas and fertiliser via anaerobic digestion.

Circular EconomyCleantechHardware

Virginia Gardiner(CEO + Founder)in

Co-investorsAngel AcademeBill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

AiydecAtoCapCHAIN Biotechnology SeedCognitantCrypta LabsDeep PlanetExaactlyFlomarkFourth State MedicineInfersensInuloxInvestMyCommunity a Karadoo BrandIota Sciences SeedLambdaStretch Ltd Stretching Solar Boundaries New TechnologyLearning with ExpertsLEO Leading Edge OnlyLunaMuddy machinesPulmo BioMedRAB MicrofluidicsSunnticsTableYeti

Exits · 1

1 IPOs

Sigma LithiumNASDAQ: SGML

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Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Katharine Hannah Wright

Secretary & Director · since 2016

Richard Cooper

Director · British · since 2020

David James Laurens Crichton-Miller

Director · British · since 2015

Jens Jorgen Tholstrup

Director · Danish · since 2017

Ownership & control

Oxford Innovation Limited75–100% of shares

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) made?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) has 131 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) invest at?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)'s typical check size?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) typically writes checks of $190K – $2.5M.
What sectors does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) focus on?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic, Space Tech.
Where is Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) located?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) is headquartered in Oxford, GB.
Who does Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) co-invest with?
Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION) most often shares deals with Future Planet Capital, Cambridge Angels group, Oxford Investment Opportunity Network, among 114 tracked co-investors.

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