Entrepreneur First

Entrepreneur First is a London-based venture capital firm established in 2011, with offices in five cities across three continents. It uniquely invests in high-potential individuals, helping them find co-founders, develop ideas, and secure funding to build globally significant technology companies. With a portfolio of over 300 companies, including notable successes like Tractable and Magic Pony Technology, and a global alumni network of over 5000, Entrepreneur First has a combined portfolio value of over $5 billion. Backed by prominent tech founders and investors, the firm focuses on the software and technology sectors.

Milad Alucozai

Venture Partner

Clémence Bellanger

Principal, Paris

Jonny Clifford

Partner and General Partner, London

Philipp Herkelmann

Partner and General Manager

Elspeth Lawson

Partner and Deputy CPO

Nadav Rosenberg

Venture Partner

Rahul Samat

Partner and General Manager, Banglore

Tom Shinner

Partner and COO

Oliver Walerys

Founder

Past deals in Nanotechnology

Level Zero

Pre Seed Round in 2025
Level Zero Health is a technology company specializing in advanced biosensor solutions. It develops wearable devices equipped with DNA-based sensors, designed to precisely monitor key endocrine biomarkers in real-time. By combining biochemistry and nanotechnology, the company collects novel data, empowering users to gain insights into their hormonal health.

Level Zero

Seed Round in 2024
Level Zero Health is a technology company specializing in advanced biosensor solutions. It develops wearable devices equipped with DNA-based sensors, designed to precisely monitor key endocrine biomarkers in real-time. By combining biochemistry and nanotechnology, the company collects novel data, empowering users to gain insights into their hormonal health.

Allozymes

Series A in 2023
Allozymes is a deep technology company that specializes in ultrahigh-throughput microfluidics technology to enhance enzyme evolution and development. It focuses on creating sensitive and accurate assays for enzymatic reactions, alongside proprietary microfluidic chips and proteomics technologies. By employing molecular biology and process engineering, Allozymes aims to produce pure enzymes tailored for specific applications. This innovative platform enables clients to expedite custom enzyme development and to create novel, sustainable natural products.

SunGreenH2

Seed Round in 2022
SunGreenH2 is a company focused on producing green hydrogen through advanced nanotechnology and proprietary electrolysis systems. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Singapore, with additional offices in Melbourne and London, the company has developed a modular and scalable electrolyser stack that enables efficient on-site hydrogen production using only sunlight and water. This innovative approach results in zero emissions and significantly reduces costs, facilitating the widespread adoption of green hydrogen across various sectors, including transportation, energy storage, and specialty chemicals. With over a decade of research in electrochemistry and nanotechnology, SunGreenH2 aims to unlock sustainable and scalable hydrogen solutions for industries worldwide.

Allozymes

Seed Round in 2021
Allozymes is a deep technology company that specializes in ultrahigh-throughput microfluidics technology to enhance enzyme evolution and development. It focuses on creating sensitive and accurate assays for enzymatic reactions, alongside proprietary microfluidic chips and proteomics technologies. By employing molecular biology and process engineering, Allozymes aims to produce pure enzymes tailored for specific applications. This innovative platform enables clients to expedite custom enzyme development and to create novel, sustainable natural products.

Nanofy

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Nanofy Technologies was an industrial solutions developer that focused on creating nano-materials, particularly a self-disinfecting coating designed to eliminate microbes upon contact. The coating operated through photocatalytic reactions activated by visible light, aimed at reducing the spread of pathogens in high-traffic indoor environments. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Entrepreneur First's 8th Singapore cohort, the company invested a year in research and development. However, it struggled to compete with established technologies in ISO-certified trials, leading to its closure in September 2021 after failing to advance beyond pilot implementations.

BioFeyn

Seed Round in 2020
BioFeyn focuses on enhancing aquaculture by optimizing the feed for farmed fish. The company employs a specialized method of biodegradable nanoencapsulation that surrounds trace amounts of marine ingredients with naturally-derived compounds. This innovative approach improves digestion, absorption, and bioavailability of nutrients, ensuring that fish receive what they naturally consume in the ocean. By delivering essential nutrients and natural disease preventatives through a targeted delivery mechanism, BioFeyn aims to improve fish health and reduce environmental pollution. This method not only contributes to the sustainability of fish farming but also helps produce more nutritious fish for consumers.

Allozymes

Seed Round in 2020
Allozymes is a deep technology company that specializes in ultrahigh-throughput microfluidics technology to enhance enzyme evolution and development. It focuses on creating sensitive and accurate assays for enzymatic reactions, alongside proprietary microfluidic chips and proteomics technologies. By employing molecular biology and process engineering, Allozymes aims to produce pure enzymes tailored for specific applications. This innovative platform enables clients to expedite custom enzyme development and to create novel, sustainable natural products.

Seppure Technologies

Seed Round in 2019
Seppure Technologies is focused on transforming the energy-intensive processes of chemical separation and purification across various industries. By introducing innovative chemical-resistant nanofiltration membranes, Seppure aims to replace traditional methods like distillation and evaporation, which are known for their high energy consumption and environmental impact. The company's sustainable technology operates without the need for heat, significantly reducing global energy use, emissions, and pollution. This approach not only enhances efficiency in industrial-scale chemical separations but also contributes to a more sustainable future.

FabricNano

Seed Round in 2019
FabricNano is a biomanufacturing company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing biocatalysts and artificial cells to enhance chemical reaction speed, purity, and adaptability. By utilizing nanotechnology and biotechnology, FabricNano creates innovative designs and construction schematics for artificial cells that enable the production of small quantities of new target molecules at low unit costs. This approach helps businesses overcome production capacity bottlenecks and reduces costs associated with traditional manufacturing workflows, positioning FabricNano as a key player in the future of biochemistry.

ShapeNine

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ShapeNine Ltd is a London-based company established in 2019 that specializes in the development of software for designing DNA structures. Utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced algorithms, ShapeNine creates low-cost biomolecules through 3D deep learning and generative design, facilitating one-step purification of proteins and biologicals. The company's nanotechnology platform leverages DNA as an engineering material, allowing for precise control over industrial applications in the biochemical, electronic, and pharmaceutical sectors. Through its innovative approach, ShapeNine enables customers to optimize functional designs tailored to specific tasks, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in various industries.

Seppure Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Seppure Technologies is focused on transforming the energy-intensive processes of chemical separation and purification across various industries. By introducing innovative chemical-resistant nanofiltration membranes, Seppure aims to replace traditional methods like distillation and evaporation, which are known for their high energy consumption and environmental impact. The company's sustainable technology operates without the need for heat, significantly reducing global energy use, emissions, and pollution. This approach not only enhances efficiency in industrial-scale chemical separations but also contributes to a more sustainable future.
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