IP Group

IP Group, established in 2001 and headquartered in London, specializes in commercializing intellectual property from research-intensive institutions. The company's core business involves identifying promising IP, managing its development, and creating value through either building businesses or forging strategic partnerships. IP Group's success stems from its deep expertise in IP management, combined with insights into both industry and finance, consistently delivering strong results for its companies, partners, and shareholders.

Dani Bach

Partner, Life Sciences

Jon Edington

Partner, Technology

Kelsey Lynn

Partner, Technology Venture Capital

Michael Molinari

Managing Director, IP Group Australia

Ben Murphey

Investment Director

Mark Reilly

Managing Partner, Technology

Greg Smith

CEO and Board Member

Lee Thornton

Partner, Technology

Ben Murphy

Investment Director, Kiko Ventures

Past deals in Great Britain

Deep Render

Series A in 2023
Deep Render Ltd. is a London-based AI start-up that originated from the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. The company specializes in developing advanced media compression algorithms using proprietary and patented technology grounded in machine learning research. Its innovative approach focuses on deep learning, density estimation, and unsupervised learning, resulting in state-of-the-art Biological Image Compression that offers at least a 50% efficiency gain over existing standards. Deep Render's technology is notable for being the first AI-based codec capable of real-time video playback, allowing for significant market expansion and cost reduction for users.

SLAMcore

Series A in 2022
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.

GripAble

Series A in 2022
GripAble Ltd. designs and develops digital therapy devices aimed at improving rehabilitation for individuals with movement impairments such as stroke, arthritis, cerebral palsy, and trauma. Founded in 2017 and based in London, the company offers a portable, wireless handgrip device that connects to a mobile application. This application allows users to engage with therapy games while providing assessment and training for hand and arm functions. GripAble's innovative approach focuses on making therapy more accessible and engaging for patients, enabling them to practice essential daily tasks in a fun and motivating way. By combining hardware and software, GripAble addresses the needs of over 500 million people worldwide who face challenges with arm mobility, facilitating self-training both in clinical settings and at home.

Bramble Energy

Series B in 2022
Bramble Energy Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of printed circuit board (PCB) fuel cells, specifically proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Incorporated in 2015, it leverages the capabilities of the global PCB industry to produce high-performance, cost-effective fuel cell stacks. The company's product lineup includes modular PCBFC stacks, ranging from 20 W to 5 kW, as well as custom-designed solutions. Bramble Energy serves various sectors, including stationary, portable, and automotive applications, aiming to provide gigawatts of fuel cell hardware. By utilizing innovative manufacturing methods and materials, the company enables clients to reduce energy consumption and lower their carbon footprints.

Monolith AI

Series A in 2021
Monolith AI Limited is a London-based software company that assists engineers in enhancing the product development process through the application of machine learning and data science. Founded in 2016, Monolith AI specializes in algorithms that integrate engineering simulations with machine learning techniques to identify optimal solutions for engineering designs. The company enables organizations to leverage existing simulation and test data, allowing them to predict the behavior of new products. This approach helps businesses streamline their research and development processes by minimizing the need for extensive simulations, tests, and prototypes, ultimately leading to faster and more effective product development. Monolith AI was formerly known as UQuant Limited and rebranded in June 2018.

Bramble Energy

Series A in 2020
Bramble Energy Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of printed circuit board (PCB) fuel cells, specifically proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Incorporated in 2015, it leverages the capabilities of the global PCB industry to produce high-performance, cost-effective fuel cell stacks. The company's product lineup includes modular PCBFC stacks, ranging from 20 W to 5 kW, as well as custom-designed solutions. Bramble Energy serves various sectors, including stationary, portable, and automotive applications, aiming to provide gigawatts of fuel cell hardware. By utilizing innovative manufacturing methods and materials, the company enables clients to reduce energy consumption and lower their carbon footprints.

Yoyo Wallet

Series C in 2018
Yoyo Wallet, established in 2013 and headquartered in London, specializes in mobile payment solutions. It offers a user-friendly app enabling customers to make in-store purchases using their smartphones, processing over 150,000 monthly transactions. The platform combines payment and loyalty features, providing retailers with a marketing tool for in-store customer engagement and targeted rewards based on purchase history. Yoyo Wallet serves retailers, universities, and corporate locations across the United Kingdom.

Garrison

Series B in 2018
Garrison Technology Limited, established in 2014 and located in London, specializes in cybersecurity solutions tailored for enterprise needs. The company has developed an innovative anti-malware product designed to protect organizations from significant cyber threats, particularly internet-borne targeted attacks. Garrison's technology addresses critical security challenges faced by enterprises and cloud computing, effectively mitigating risks associated with malware, phishing, and other web-borne threats. This solution allows users to securely access web content, ensuring safe browsing and secure data transfer while maintaining a high-quality user experience. Garrison aims to meet the increasing demands of the enterprise cybersecurity market by providing ultra-secure internet connectivity and scalable solutions.

Touchstone Innovations

Acquisition in 2017
Touchstone Innovations is a venture capital firm that focuses on creating, building, and investing in pioneering technology companies emerging from exceptional scientific research in the 'Golden Triangle' of London, Cambridge, and Oxford. Established in 1986, the firm employs a comprehensive strategy that encompasses the entire process from idea generation to intellectual property protection, company formation, seed funding, incubation, and scale-up. By providing continuous investment from start-up to scale-up, Touchstone Innovations supports scientists and entrepreneurs in commercializing their ideas through licensing and recruitment of top management teams. The firm has a proven track record of leveraging early-stage research into high-quality, well-managed businesses, maintaining active involvement with its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycle. With a commitment to de-risking investment, Touchstone Innovations has facilitated over £1.5 billion in funding to drive technological innovation in the UK. In 2017, the firm was acquired by IP Group plc, further expanding its capabilities in the investment landscape.

Parkwalk Advisors

Acquisition in 2016
Parkwalk Advisors, established in 2009 and headquartered in London, is a venture capital firm specializing in investing in UK-based technology companies spun out from universities. The firm focuses on sectors such as AI, big data, life science, materials, cleantech, medtech, and quantum computing, typically investing between £2.5 million and £10 million. Parkwalk seeks to generate capital gains for its investors, enhanced by attractive tax reliefs like the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). It operates as a subsidiary of IP Group Plc since 2017, with combined net assets of £1.2 billion as of March 2019.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2015
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

Givey

Seed Round in 2014
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2014
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

Verticly

Seed Round in 2013
Verticly, established in 2014 and headquartered in London, offers a SaaS platform that bridges online and offline customer data for FMCG brands, retailers, and manufacturers. It specializes in real-time, personalized engagement, providing solutions for omni-channel landscape, channel attribution, vouchering, and more. The company's platform facilitates data exchange and delivers targeted content to consumers, driving purchases and simplifying marketing for SMEs.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Adludio

Seed Round in 2012
Adludio, established in 2012 and headquartered in London, specializes in interactive mobile advertising. The company creates, delivers, and optimizes advertising campaigns at scale, using AI-powered technology, data, and algorithms to design and optimize ad creatives. Adludio partners with international publishers and brands, including global giants like Nike, Microsoft, and Chanel, as well as direct-to-consumer challengers. With offices across North America, Europe, and Asia, and a remote workforce spanning 17 countries, Adludio fosters a start-up culture and has been recognized for its growth and innovation, such as winning 'Best Mobile Campaign' at The Drum APAC Awards in 2018 and being listed in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 'Ones to Watch'.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2012
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2011
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Crysalin

Series A in 2011
Crysalin Limited, founded in June 2007 in London, focuses on the research and development of crysalin lattice technology, which originated from patented work at Oxford University. The company specializes in crysalins, a protein-based nanotechnology that significantly enhances protein structure determination, particularly for challenging macromolecular targets such as membrane proteins and flexible soluble proteins. By imposing order on these targets, crysalins enable advanced imaging techniques like X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy to resolve three-dimensional molecular structures that other methods cannot. In addition to protein structure determination, Crysalin's technology holds promise for applications in biosensor development and optoelectronics, positioning the company as a key player in the field of biophysical research and nanotechnology.

Seren Photonics

Seed Round in 2010
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

TheraGenetics

Series A in 2007
TheraGenetics was spun out of King's College London in April 2006. Their technology is based upon pharmacogenetics; the study of genetic factors involved in influencing an individual's response to drug treatments. The strong foundation of TheraGenetics stems from the founding team's long commitment to pharmacogenetics that has situated us at the cutting edge of personalised medicine. Under the umbrella of the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London, the founding team translated 15 years of research into the commercial world by developing the first pharmacogenetic test for response prediction in psychiatry. In 2005, this test which focuses on the schizophrenia treatment clozapine, was successfully licensed by King's College London to a major UK laboratory who have successfully brought the test to market in 2006. Based on this achievement and the overwhelming enthusiasm for personalised medicine solutions, King's College London, the academic founders and the London based venture firm IPGroup PLC launched TheraGenetics in April 2006. TheraGenetics unique knowledge and experience in CNS disorders extends from the bench to the bedside. The ultimate clinical utility has been a priority consideration at all stages of their test development; their clinical team knows what is required at the patient care interface and they develop tests accordingly. The TheraGenetic's team has a threshold of knowledge and experience spanning the whole test development process that is now allowing us to rapidly advance their work in the field of pharmacogenetic response prediction.
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