Oxford Innovation

Oxford Innovation operates and manages business and innovation centres on behalf of building owners, including local authorities and property investors, delivering a sustainable model that generates economic outputs for owners while providing the best possible environment for occupiers. It also acts as a charitable trust that supports the region’s science and technology ecosystem and runs accelerator programs that offer startups advice, space, and the opportunity to raise finance.

Richard Cooper

Advisor

Neil Griffin

Business Support Director

Chris Oliver

Investment Principal

14 past transactions

Homemove

Seed Round in 2025
Founded in 2022, Homemove is a real estate services platform that simplifies the home selling process. It helps homeowners select the best estate agents by providing access to agent profiles, reviews, and market knowledge, ensuring accurate property valuation and negotiation for optimal pricing.

Wilder Sensing

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Wilder Sensing is a nature technology company that specializes in biodiversity monitoring services. It employs artificial intelligence and bioacoustic analysis to process and interpret large datasets, providing ecological assessments and actionable insights to environmental consultants, researchers, and industries. This enables clients to track biodiversity trends, ensure environmental compliance, and optimize site management.

Iota Sciences

Venture Round in 2024
Iota Sciences Ltd. is a company focused on developing tools and technologies that utilize fluid shaping technologies to enhance drug discovery processes. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company specializes in creating fluidic mu-wells specifically designed for cell biology applications. Through its innovative approach, Iota Sciences aims to provide unique capabilities that facilitate advancements in the understanding and manipulation of cellular processes, thereby accelerating research and development in the pharmaceutical sector.

Oxford Space Systems

Venture Round in 2024
Founded in 2013, Oxford Space Systems specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative deployable hardware structures for space environments. The company's products include deployable panels/hinge systems, composite linear boom systems, and deployable antennas, designed to be lighter, less complex, and lower cost than traditional alternatives. With a team of experienced professionals and backing from venture capital funds, Oxford Space Systems has successfully completed government co-developments and commercial contracts with leading satellite builders worldwide.

Hexigone Inhibitors

Venture Round in 2024
Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive, novel, micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating 'smart' coatings. Our additives will enable the coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.

Commonplace

Venture Round in 2023
Commonplace is a developer of a citizen engagement platform focused on enhancing local planning and development processes. The company enables communities to actively participate in shaping their environments by allowing residents to comment on local issues, engage in planning discussions, and influence development projects. Through its platform, Commonplace facilitates ongoing communication between developers, city managers, and communities, moving beyond traditional, one-off consultations. This approach not only helps identify community needs and concerns but also fosters collaboration and co-design of solutions. Additionally, the platform provides real-time analytics to track community sentiment and social impact, enabling governments and developers to respond more effectively to public input. By simplifying local participation, Commonplace aims to create stronger connections between citizens and decision-makers, ultimately benefiting all stakeholders involved in the urban planning process.

Albotherm

Seed Round in 2023
Albotherm specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative passive cooling polymer coatings aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts. The company's core technology involves a smart transitioning coating that regulates surface temperatures without requiring energy input. This coating transitions reversibly from clear to white when temperatures exceed a specified trigger point, effectively reflecting unwanted light and preventing overheating. By offering this unique solution, Albotherm serves various industries seeking to enhance thermal management and reduce energy consumption associated with cooling.

Mind Foundry

Series B in 2023
Mind Foundry Limited, incorporated in 2015 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom, develops enterprise software that enables organizations to extract valuable insights from their data. As an Oxford University company founded by leading experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Mind Foundry focuses on creating Responsible AI solutions designed to address significant real-world challenges across various sectors, including insurance, infrastructure, and defense. Their AI platform leverages advanced machine learning and algorithmic modeling techniques to help organizations tackle issues such as insurance fraud detection and complex signal processing. By promoting the responsible and transparent use of AI, Mind Foundry aims to foster collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence to address pressing global problems.

EcoSync

Seed Round in 2022
EcoSync offers an intelligent cloud-based platform that helps commercial buildings optimize energy usage. By integrating with room booking systems and utilizing hardware-free occupancy detectors, EcoSync pre-sets temperatures based on real-time occupancy data, reducing energy consumption by up to 50% and lowering carbon footprint.

Infersens

Pre Seed Round in 2022
InferSens is a developer of advanced Tiny ML water sensors that provide real-time monitoring of water infrastructures. The company utilizes artificial intelligence to create an affordable and user-friendly IoT sensing solution. Its compact sensor devices can be easily attached to any pipe to monitor liquid flow and temperature. This innovative technology aims to enhance the efficiency of water management while significantly reducing environmental impact. By minimizing water waste and lowering carbon emissions, InferSens supports property managers in achieving cost savings and promoting eco-friendly practices within the global water monitoring sector.

Oxford Medical Products

Venture Round in 2022
Oxford Medical Products is focused on developing a breakthrough gastro-retentive hydrogel technology aimed at addressing weight loss challenges. The company has created a self-expanding capsule that occupies space in the stomach, effectively reducing hunger and promoting significant weight loss. This innovative solution is designed to expand rapidly upon ingestion, providing a prolonged feeling of satiety. The capsules gradually break down and pass naturally through the digestive system, offering an affordable and safe option for individuals seeking to manage their weight. Led by a diverse team of scientists, medical professionals, and entrepreneurs, Oxford Medical Products is dedicated to tackling one of the most pressing medical issues in today's society.

Uzimatech

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Uzimatech develops lifesaving wearable technology that alerts people to the presence of danger.

Gardin

Gardin is a technology company specializing in optical phenotyping and advanced analytics aimed at optimizing food production. The company utilizes remote sensing technology and machine vision to assess plant physiology and measure the density of key compounds with high precision. By providing detailed analytics, Gardin enables food producers to enhance crop yields, minimize resource consumption, reduce variations in crop quality, and improve forecasting accuracy. Through its innovative deep technology products, Gardin is positioned to significantly advance agricultural efficiency and sustainability.

NavLive

NavLive specializes in real-time 3D modeling and site surveying, serving the construction, nuclear, and automotive industries. Their platform integrates multi-sensor fusion and high-precision positioning technology to create instant, accurate 3D models of both indoor and outdoor environments, empowering clients to make data-driven decisions.
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