IP Group

IP Group, founded in 2001 and based in London, specializes in the commercialization of intellectual property derived from research-intensive institutions. The company focuses on identifying and developing valuable intellectual property and forming strategic commercial partnerships to maximize its potential. With a strong background in industry and finance, IP Group offers financial, strategic, and commercial expertise to its clients on an international scale. The firm has established a solid track record of delivering significant results for its portfolio companies, partners, and shareholders, particularly in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Through its comprehensive approach, IP Group aims to create long-term value while fostering innovation in the marketplace.

Liz Vaughan Adams

Director of Communications

Alan Aubrey

Chief Executive Officer

Gregory Simon Smith

CFO and Executive Director

Greg Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Alastair Stewart

Partner, IP Capital

Stuart Thompson

Talent Partner & Head of IP Exec

Mike Townend

Chief Investment Officer

Liz Vaughan-Adams

Director of Communications & IR

Past deals in Nanotechnology

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2021
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Quantum Motion

Series A in 2020
Quantum Motion Technologies Limited is focused on developing a technology platform that utilizes an array of qubits to create innovative quantum computing architectures. Established in 2017 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company aims to build a universal quantum computer using silicon and CMOS-compatible processes. Its quantum computing technology is designed to address complex challenges across various fields, including chemistry, medicine, and artificial intelligence.

Instrumems

Seed Round in 2020
Instrumems Inc. develops nano-wire sensors, a sensing platform that allows measuring of temperature, velocity, and humidity. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Altos, California.

Aqdot

Series B in 2019
Aqdot Limited, founded in 2012 and located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of smart microcapsules with customizable properties tailored for various industries. The company has developed a unique one-step shrink-wrap approach that combines emulsion technology and supramolecular chemistry, simplifying the microencapsulation process. This innovative technology promotes energy and raw material efficiency, resulting in reduced energy consumption and waste production. Aqdot's microcapsules have potential applications across multiple sectors, including encapsulating enzymes for laundry detergents and fertilizers in agriculture. The microencapsulation market is substantial, with established uses in household and personal care products, food, and agrochemicals.

Quantum Motion

Seed Round in 2017
Quantum Motion Technologies Limited is focused on developing a technology platform that utilizes an array of qubits to create innovative quantum computing architectures. Established in 2017 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company aims to build a universal quantum computer using silicon and CMOS-compatible processes. Its quantum computing technology is designed to address complex challenges across various fields, including chemistry, medicine, and artificial intelligence.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2016
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Instrumems

Seed Round in 2016
Instrumems Inc. develops nano-wire sensors, a sensing platform that allows measuring of temperature, velocity, and humidity. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Altos, California.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2015
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Durham Graphene Science

Seed Round in 2012
DGS is an R&D company that specialises in the synthesis of Graphene. The company uses a unique and scalable 'bottom-up' approach to prepare Graphene that is protected by a patent application. The company was founded by Dr. Karl Coleman (Durham University) who has over 12 years experience working in the field of nanocarbons where he has published extensively.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2012
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Surrey NanoSystems

Series C in 2012
Surrey NanoSystems Limited specializes in the manufacture of nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications. The company is renowned for its Vantablack coating, a super-black material applied to surfaces through vacuum-deposition technology, as well as alternative methods like spraying and post-processing. Vantablack finds utility in a wide range of applications, including stray light suppression, architectural lighting, aesthetic enhancements, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, infrared imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive components, cinematography optics, and camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and based in Newhaven, United Kingdom, the company was initially known as CEVP Limited before rebranding to Surrey NanoSystems later that same year.

Durham Graphene Science

Seed Round in 2012
DGS is an R&D company that specialises in the synthesis of Graphene. The company uses a unique and scalable 'bottom-up' approach to prepare Graphene that is protected by a patent application. The company was founded by Dr. Karl Coleman (Durham University) who has over 12 years experience working in the field of nanocarbons where he has published extensively.

Durham Graphene Science

Seed Round in 2011
DGS is an R&D company that specialises in the synthesis of Graphene. The company uses a unique and scalable 'bottom-up' approach to prepare Graphene that is protected by a patent application. The company was founded by Dr. Karl Coleman (Durham University) who has over 12 years experience working in the field of nanocarbons where he has published extensively.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Venture Round in 2011
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Crysalin

Series A in 2011
Crysalin Limited, founded in June 2007 and based in London, specializes in the research and development of crysalin lattice technology, which is derived from patented work initiated in 2002 at the Oxford University Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics. The company's core product, crysalins, is a protein-based nanotechnology that significantly enhances the determination of protein structures, particularly for challenging targets such as membrane proteins and soluble proteins with flexible regions. Crysalins enable the resolution of three-dimensional molecular structures using X-ray and electron microscopy techniques, where traditional methods have struggled. In addition to protein structure determination, crysalins hold potential applications in biosensor development and optoelectronics, showcasing the versatility and innovative capacity of the technology.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Surrey NanoSystems

Venture Round in 2009
Surrey NanoSystems Limited specializes in the manufacture of nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications. The company is renowned for its Vantablack coating, a super-black material applied to surfaces through vacuum-deposition technology, as well as alternative methods like spraying and post-processing. Vantablack finds utility in a wide range of applications, including stray light suppression, architectural lighting, aesthetic enhancements, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, infrared imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive components, cinematography optics, and camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and based in Newhaven, United Kingdom, the company was initially known as CEVP Limited before rebranding to Surrey NanoSystems later that same year.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Surrey NanoSystems

Seed Round in 2006
Surrey NanoSystems Limited specializes in the manufacture of nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications. The company is renowned for its Vantablack coating, a super-black material applied to surfaces through vacuum-deposition technology, as well as alternative methods like spraying and post-processing. Vantablack finds utility in a wide range of applications, including stray light suppression, architectural lighting, aesthetic enhancements, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, infrared imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive components, cinematography optics, and camera lenses. Founded in 2006 and based in Newhaven, United Kingdom, the company was initially known as CEVP Limited before rebranding to Surrey NanoSystems later that same year.
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Seed Round in 2005
Oxford Nanopore Technologies Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of nanopore-based electronic systems for the analysis of single molecules, particularly in the fields of DNA and RNA sequencing. The company offers a range of products, including the portable MinION device for molecular analysis, the benchtop PromethION for large-scale sequencing projects, and the GridION system suitable for various molecular sensing applications. Their technology supports diverse scientific research areas such as genomics, cancer studies, microbiology, and environmental research, with applications extending to healthcare, agriculture, and food safety. The Flongle device caters to on-demand sequencing needs, while the MinIT accessory enhances the functionality of their sequencing devices. Oxford Nanopore’s innovative technology emphasizes accessibility and ease of use, with rapid library preparation and automated processes. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, the company operates additional offices worldwide, enabling its products to be utilized in over 80 countries.