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Sustainable Ventures

Venture capital

London · Pre-Seed–Seed · 39 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Sustainable Ventures positions itself as a hub for the climate tech economy, backing sustainability-focused startups across their full journey from early idea to exit. It combines equity investment with non-dilutive funding support such as grant-writing and R&D tax credit recovery, alongside climate-focused coworking spaces and community, plus advisory services spanning product, brand and experience design. The firm emphasizes building an ecosystem for climate and green economy ventures, primarily in the UK, aiming to accelerate venture development and job creation within the sector.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
London, GB
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Founded
2023
Tracked investments
62

Team · 39 people

from the firm's website
Amanda Waller· People Lead
Clare Hayward· Non-Executive Chairin

Non-Executive Chair and board member (MBE).

Josh Armistead-Woodin
Peter Shorttin

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Sustainable Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 38 of 62 portfolio companies

Cleantech ×23Climate Tech ×17New Materials ×14Circular Economy ×13Energy ×10Biotech ×6Deep Tech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5

HQs:United Kingdom×29Luxembourg×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 17 portfolio companies
47%
solo founders
8 of 17 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×73 founders×2

Investments · 62 tracked

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AirEx Technologiesairex.techin𝕏✓ verified

AirEx makes Floorvent, a smart underfloor ventilation and draught-proofing product that reduces heat loss through suspended floors, improving SAP scores and EPC ratings.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyIoTPropTech

Co-investorsBritish Business BankBayes Entrepreneurship FundOne Planet Capital

Forge Mineralsforgeminerals.com✓ verified

Forge Minerals converts carbon dioxide from biogenic emissions into high-purity magnesium carbonates using advanced chemical processes.

CleantechClimate TechNew MaterialsEdinburgh, GB

Ian Spencer(Co-founder | CEO)inSylvain Petitgirard(Co-founder | CSO)inMatthew Vaughan(Co-founder | COO)in

Co-investorsOne Planet CapitalOld College CapitalScottish EnterpriseCarbon13

Minimassminimass.netin✓ verified

minimass™ is a patented family of prefabricated concrete structural elements (beams, frames and slabs) that combines 3D concrete printing with post-tensioned steel to cut material use, cost and embodied carbon versus conventional concrete or steel structures.

CleantechClimate TechConstruction Tech

Andy Coward(Founder & CEO)inSarah Blake(Commercial Director & Co-founder)

Co-investorsInnovate UK

Plantseaplantsea.co.ukin✓ verified

PlantSea develops seaweed-based packaging materials as an alternative to single-use plastics.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Rhiannon Rees(Co-Founder & CEO)Alex Newness(Co-Founder & COO)

Co-investorsSFC Capital

Rumagerumage.comin✓ verified

Rumage operates a search engine and aggregator for secondhand and refurbished goods, using database and AI technology to give shoppers a refined view of millions of items across circular economy marketplaces.

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyClimate TechE-commerceMarketplaces

Thermulonthermulon.comin✓ verified

Thermulon develops and scales the production of high-performance, fire-safe aerogel insulation materials aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of buildings.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Dr Samuel Cryer(Founder & Inventor)

Co-investorsDeep Science VenturesEmbryo VenturesRegeneration.VC

Uplift360uplift360.techin✓ verified

Uplift360 develops chemical recycling technologies that regenerate high-performance fibres (such as aramid and carbon fibre) from composite and advanced-material waste at room temperature.

Circular EconomyCleantechDefense TechNew MaterialsEsch-sur-Alzette, LU

Co-investorsTwin Track VenturesPromus VenturesExtantia Capital

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)Molly(Co-founder & CEO)

Co-investorsInnovate UKCambridge Angels groupOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)

Anzenanzenwalls.co.ukin𝕏

Anzen develops thermoelectric heating, cooling, and ventilation technology for residential buildings to reduce carbon emissions cost-effectively.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware

Michael Reid(CTO)

BoardSaffa Riffat(President of World Society of Sustainable Energy)

Co-investorsOne Planet Capital

Autotrip

Mileage claim automation platform helping SMEs move toward net zero.

Batchbatch.worksin

Batch builds an intelligent additive manufacturing platform that enables brands to produce circular plastic products on demand through 3D printing, with integrated design tools, production software, and material recycling technology for sustainable manufacturing at scale.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyUK, GB

Co-investorsEndgame Capital

Beagle

Browser extension helping users find sustainable products when shopping online.

Biophilicabiophilica.co.ukin

Biophilica is a biotechnology company that develops Treekind, a 100% biobased, plastic-free material for the fashion, footwear, packaging, furniture, homeware and automotive industries.

BiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Mira Nameth(CEO)

Co-investorsRhapsody Venture Partners

Circla

Circular retail platform for refillable beauty and personal care products.

ClearWattclearwatt.co.ukin

ClearWatt provides an independent set of online resources focused on second-hand electric vehicles, helping consumers choose, charge, and understand the range and performance of used EVs.

CleantechConsumerMobility & TransportationSaaS

CompAir

Air pollution monitoring solutions for construction sites.

Danu

AI-powered robotic waste processing and sorting system.

Danu Roboticsdanurobotics.comin𝕏

Danu Robotics manufactures AI-controlled two-arm robots and computer vision systems for sorting and picking dry mixed recyclable materials, designed to retrofit into existing manual waste sorting facilities (MRFs).

AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyRoboticsEdinburgh, GB

Xiaoyan Ma(Founder)

Co-investorsSnatched Ventures

Deep Blue Biotechdeepbluebiotech.comin𝕏

Deep Blue Biotech develops sustainable chemicals by re-engineering cyanobacteria to convert CO₂ into high-value molecules, using AI-driven metabolic modelling.

BiotechCleantechNew Materials

Tim Corcoran(Chief Executive Officer)inLucia Burdisso(Chief Scientific Officer)in

Co-investorsCarbon13One Planet Capital

Dizzie

Reusable packaging system for retailers and brands to cut grocery packaging waste.

Furrow

Online farmers market connecting producers directly to consumers.

H2Chph2chp.co.ukin

H2CHP develops fuel-flexible electricity generators that run on clean fuels to produce near zero-emission, decentralised power.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsSyndicateRoom

Hiyacarhiyacar.co.uk𝕏

Co-investorsLyall Ventures

Hychorhychor.comin

Hychor develops HySET, an electrochemical technology that produces green hydrogen from seawater and renewable electricity, reducing reliance on freshwater and grid connection.

CleantechDeep TechEnergyAberdeen, GB

Jani Shibuya(Chief Executive Officer & Founder)inAlex Colledge(Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsOne Planet Capital

HydroSurvhydro-surv.comin

HydroSurv develops uncrewed surface vessel (USV) platforms for maritime survey and marine operations.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechHardwareRobotics

David Hull(Founder & CEO)in

Ignota Labsignotalabs.aiin

Ignota Labs uses SAFEPATH, a proprietary AI platform combining machine learning with bioinformatics and cheminformatics data, to identify and resolve drug safety and toxicity problems.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech

Co-investorsAIX VenturesBlue Wire CapitalModi VenturesMontage Ventures

Inclusive Energyinclusive.energyin

Inclusive Energy provides digital tools for energy entrepreneurs to scale off-grid, distributed clean energy solutions, aimed at expanding energy access in under-served and emerging markets.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyImpact & Social GoodIoT

Infiniti Recyclinginfinitirecycling.com

Infiniti builds and operates battery recycling systems that recover critical materials through controlled, closed-loop chemical processes to support electrification and energy technologies.

Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsLondon, GB

Junee

Borrow-and-return system for reusable takeaway packaging.

Kuppakuppa.co.uk

Platform offering insights and recommendations for decarbonising buildings.

Loopcycle

Digital ecosystem for equipment tracing, management, and reclamation.

Lowr

Software for businesses and sports clubs to measure and reduce fans' environmental impact.

Masterfilter

Dual filtration technology for wind turbine performance.

Minvirominviro.comin

Minviro provides a life cycle assessment (LCA) ecosystem combining LCA software (XYCLE), consultancy, and supply chain data to help companies measure and reduce environmental impact and produce ISO-compliant, regulation-ready reports.

Climate TechNew MaterialsSaaS

Mykormykor.co.ukin

MyKor is a female-founded company with a team experienced in construction, manufacturing, materials science, engineering and biotechnology.

BiotechCircular EconomyConstruction TechNew Materials

Valentina D.(Founder)in

Co-investorsClean Growth FundHEC Paris IncubatorThe FSE Group

Negawatt

Smart energy efficiency platform using AI for buildings.

Nuw

Fashion rental platform for curated high-quality clothing.

Open Hydroopenhydro.netin

Open Hydro develops technology to assess and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater systems, including reservoir emissions, providing climate mitigation and resilience insights for hydropower utilities and water industries.

CleantechClimate TechEnergySaaS

Co-investorsCarbon13Echo River Capital

OWNIowni.app

OWNI is an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing from sustainable brands, with a "collect and try on" option at its Exeter studio.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplacesExeter, GB

Kalkidan Legesse(Founder)

People Owned Powerpop.energyin

POP supports communities in the UK to install, generate, store and share solar energy and battery systems while developing local skills and keeping investment within communities.

CleantechEnergyHardwareImpact & Social GoodEast Sussex, GB

Howard Johns(Chief Executive Officer)Dave Franklin(Chief Technology Officer)Simon Griffiths(Commercial Operations Director)

Petit Plipetitpli.com

Petit Pli makes children's clothing designed to expand and grow with a child over time, using materials such as ripstop breathable fabric.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsRegeneration.VC

Pherosynpherosyn.comin𝕏

PheroSyn produces pheromone lures designed to monitor and control agricultural pests through insect attractants.

AgTechBiotechCleantech

Dr Mary Ellis(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Daniel Bahia(Co-founder and Director of Operations)

Co-investorsAngel AcademeRockstartTall Grass Ventures

POP

Fixed packages of home energy upgrades including renewables and heat pumps.

PulpaTronicspulpatronics.comin

Pulpatronics develops recyclable, metal-free paper RFID tags using a laser process that prints a conductive circuit directly onto paper, avoiding metal antennas.

Circular EconomyHardwareNew Materials

Chloe So(Co-Founder & CEO)Barna Soma Biro(Co-Founder & CTO)

QuberTechqubertech.ukin

QuberTech is a UK-based biotechnology company developing biotech tools to produce natural rubber from alternative crops grown in controlled environments, aiming to deliver traceable and sustainable materials.

AgTechBiotechNew Materials

Co-investorsUK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Radiant Matter - companyradiantmatter.co

Cellulose-based sustainable colorants for fashion, cosmetics, and packaging.

Co-investorsCambridge Angels groupEMV CapitalMartlet CapitalAda Ventures

Raze

Community rewarding members for engaging with sustainable brands.

Reloderelode.energyin

Relode develops transmission-connected battery storage and electric vehicle charging infrastructure on the UK electricity grid, drawing on expertise across grid, planning, and engineering.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Remix Robotics

Bespoke automation solutions including agricultural farming robots.

Ride Tandemridetandem.coin𝕏

RideTandem runs a technology platform that partners with local taxi, minibus, and coach companies to provide managed workplace and education shuttle services.

B2B MarketplacesClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Huw McLeod(Co-founder)inAlex Shapland-Howes(Co-founder & CEO)Tatseng Chiam(Co-founder)

Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesConduit Connect

Rookwood

Removing phosphates from waterways and recycling them as fertilisers using biochar.

Rookwood Operationsrookwoodoperations.co.ukin

Rookwood Operations develops phosphate recovery materials and solutions to remove excess nutrients from water treatment systems.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantech

RoundRack

Collaborative platform driving textile material and dye innovation.

Rovcorovco.comin

Rovco (operating as Beam) develops autonomous subsea robotic systems and AI-powered technologies for offshore and subsea engineering applications.

AI & Machine LearningEnergyRoboticsBristol, GB

Co-investorsOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)Future Planet Capital

Sabbio

Digital platform for land managers to measure biodiversity and carbon data.

Sennensennen.tech

Software and data optimisation platform enabling renewable energy investors and operators to monitor, manage and optimise their assets, used by global operators such as EDF and London Array.

Co-investorsVala Capital

Sunswapsunswap.co.ukin𝕏

Sunswap designs and manufactures electric, zero-emission transport refrigeration units (its "Endurance" product) for logistics fleets and retailers, aiming to replace diesel-based refrigeration in the cold chain.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationLeatherhead, GB

Nikolai Tauberin

Co-investorsClean Growth FundMove EnergyShell VenturesOxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION)

Super 6super6.ukin

Super6 develops advanced supercapacitors using scalable materials for high-power energy storage applications.

Deep TechEnergyNew Materials

Co-investorsThe Footprint Firm

Vaterisvateris.co.ukin𝕏

Vateris (formerly Concrete4Change) is a UK-based advanced materials technology company whose proprietary process converts industrial flue gas CO₂ into GypCarb, a vaterite-based mineral additive for cement and concrete, while co-producing high-purity SOP mineral fertiliser.

CleantechClimate TechNew Materials

Sid Pourfalah(Co-founder (Professor))inDalraj Nijjar(Co-founder)

Co-investorsHolcim MAQER VenturesZacua VenturesCounteract One

Vendivendiapp.comin𝕏

Vendi runs a marketplace for buying and selling second-hand and new tech devices such as smartphones, using a verification and authentication system to secure peer-to-peer transactions.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Principals & officers · per Companies House

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Anthony Khan

Director · British · since 2023

Ownership & control

Anthony Khan75–100% of shares, 75–100% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Sustainable Ventures made?
Sustainable Ventures has 62 tracked investments.
What stage does Sustainable Ventures invest at?
Sustainable Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Sustainable Ventures focus on?
Sustainable Ventures focuses on Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, IoT.
Where is Sustainable Ventures located?
Sustainable Ventures is headquartered in London, GB.
Who does Sustainable Ventures co-invest with?
Sustainable Ventures most often shares deals with One Planet Capital, Carbon13, Oxford Investment Opportunity Network (OION), among 32 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Andrew Wordsworth - Sustainable Ventures

Climate Connection · Andrew Wordsworth

ECO15 London: Andrew Wordsworth Sustainable Ventures

Ecosummit · Andrew Wordsworth

SUSTAINABLE VENTURES(CHRISTOPHER MORRIS)

Christopher Morris · vimeo.com

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