Future Planet Capital

Founded in London in 2016, Future Planet Capital is a venture capital firm investing in growth-stage companies from top global universities. It focuses on breakthrough technologies addressing challenges in climate change, health, education, and sustainable growth.

Daniel Gaize

Investment Executive

Douglas Hansen-Luke

Executive Chairman

Sakura Holloway

Investment Director

David Knox

Founding Director and Shareholder

Alexander Leigh

Investment Director

Rupert Lyle

Investment Director

Hassan Mahmudul

VC Investor

Andrew Muir Ph.D

Investment Director

Guy Pengelley

Investment Director

Ed Phillips

Partner

Huw Sparkes

Investment Manager

Past deals in Birmingham

Diverse School Travel

Convertible Note in 2022
A UK-based educational tour operator specializing in cultural and historical trips for schools and colleges across Europe. Headquartered in Birmingham, their multilingual team focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

Midven

Acquisition in 2021
Midven, established in 1990 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, is a venture capital firm specialising in early-stage and growth-stage investments. It focuses on providing up to £1 million to fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), supporting their expansion and development. Midven's team, comprising experienced and hands-on investment managers, offers not only capital but also strategic guidance to its portfolio companies.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2021
Linear Diagnostics develops a proprietary diagnostic platform technology that enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple targets using a single reagent. Its core innovation, linear dichroism, facilitates molecular diagnostics tests across various sectors, including infectious diseases and food safety.

Linear Diagnostics

Venture Round in 2019
Linear Diagnostics develops a proprietary diagnostic platform technology that enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple targets using a single reagent. Its core innovation, linear dichroism, facilitates molecular diagnostics tests across various sectors, including infectious diseases and food safety.

Cytox

Series B in 2017
Cytox Limited is a company focused on developing innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects millions worldwide. The company employs cellular and genetic assays to identify early cell cycle deficits in patients, aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in clinical trials and drug development for Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Cytox's strategic partnership with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhances its capabilities in delivering these assessments and supporting the development of novel therapeutics.

Linear Diagnostics

Seed Round in 2017
Linear Diagnostics develops a proprietary diagnostic platform technology that enables rapid, simultaneous detection of multiple targets using a single reagent. Its core innovation, linear dichroism, facilitates molecular diagnostics tests across various sectors, including infectious diseases and food safety.

Diverse School Travel

Funding Round in 2015
A UK-based educational tour operator specializing in cultural and historical trips for schools and colleges across Europe. Headquartered in Birmingham, their multilingual team focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

Cytox

Grant in 2015
Cytox Limited is a company focused on developing innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects millions worldwide. The company employs cellular and genetic assays to identify early cell cycle deficits in patients, aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in clinical trials and drug development for Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Cytox's strategic partnership with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhances its capabilities in delivering these assessments and supporting the development of novel therapeutics.

Diverse School Travel

Funding Round in 2014
A UK-based educational tour operator specializing in cultural and historical trips for schools and colleges across Europe. Headquartered in Birmingham, their multilingual team focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

Etive

Series A in 2014
Etive Technologies Limited specializes in providing digital data handling solutions focused on personal and property information through a range of web-based log book products. The company's offerings include the Digital Log Book, which helps individuals create a digital identity, and the Home Log Book, designed to enhance the buying process for new home developers by providing essential information and improving post-occupancy customer service. Additionally, the Energy Log Book allows users to monitor and manage home energy consumption. Etive serves a diverse clientele, including local authorities, housing associations, new home builders, healthcare providers, financial service companies, and estate agencies. Founded in 2011 and based in Edinburgh, with an additional office in Birmingham, the company was previously known as Home Log Book Solutions Limited before rebranding in December 2013.

Cytox

Series A in 2014
Cytox Limited is a company focused on developing innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects millions worldwide. The company employs cellular and genetic assays to identify early cell cycle deficits in patients, aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in clinical trials and drug development for Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Cytox's strategic partnership with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhances its capabilities in delivering these assessments and supporting the development of novel therapeutics.

Diverse School Travel

Seed Round in 2013
A UK-based educational tour operator specializing in cultural and historical trips for schools and colleges across Europe. Headquartered in Birmingham, their multilingual team focuses on delivering high-quality experiences at competitive prices.

Cytox

Series A in 2013
Cytox Limited is a company focused on developing innovative products and services for the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Birmingham, UK, with additional offices in Manchester and Oxford, Cytox has created a genetic-based blood test that assesses the risk and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, which currently affects millions worldwide. The company employs cellular and genetic assays to identify early cell cycle deficits in patients, aiding pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies in clinical trials and drug development for Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment. Cytox's strategic partnership with Affymetrix, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, enhances its capabilities in delivering these assessments and supporting the development of novel therapeutics.
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