London · Pre-Seed–Seed · 15 people tracked
Also known as Zinc VB
Investment thesis
Zinc operates as a mission-driven venture builder dedicated to accelerating Science-for-Impact innovation. It works across the entire ecosystem to build the conditions, capabilities, and coalitions needed for transformative change, aiming to build a better future for both people and the planet. Rather than acting solely as a traditional investor, Zinc creates new ventures and supports founders through a network of Visiting Fellows (experts and advisors from business, academia, design, technology, and the public sector), an executive coaching network for personal and team development, and partnerships with investors and organisations that help founders gain traction with users and drive growth.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 19 portfolio companiesDeep Tech ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Biotech ×2Healthtech ×2Medical Devices ×2Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×2
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathReading
Board seatNatalie Pankova· per SEC Form D · $1.1M raise · filed May 2023
Anocis Therapeutics discovers and develops novel medicines for pain and itch treatment, focusing on peripheral target compounds with low addictive potential.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
CO2Volt develops high-performance acidic CO₂ electrolysers that convert captured carbon dioxide into valuable chemicals, fuels, and industrial feedstocks.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechLiverpool, GB
Alex Cowan(CTO)
Mildenhall, GB
A laser- and AI-powered surgical system for high-precision brain surgery.
Neurolase develops AI-powered technology for brain surgery, aiming to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes in neurosurgery, particularly for brain tumor resection.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Monika Kott(Co-Founder & CEO)Babar Vaqas(Co-Founder & CMO)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Zinc invest at?
- Zinc invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Zinc focus on?
- Zinc focuses on Biotech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Energy, FemTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Mental Health, New Materials, Robotics.
- Where is Zinc located?
- Zinc is headquartered in London, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamChangemakers: Ella Goldner, co-founder of ZINC VC
Virgin StartUp · Ella Goldner
4: Ella Goldner of Zinc - Creating Solutions to Women's Emotional & Mental Health
Impact Hustlers - Entrepreneurs with Social Impact · Ella Goldner
We’re live with Zinc VC co-founder Paul Kirby, who is explaining the background of Zinc, the social business accelerator! | By LSE Generate
Paul Kirby · facebook.com
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