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

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

Jamie Vollbracht

Partner, Cleantech

Ben Murphy

Investment Director, Kiko Ventures

Past deals in New Zealand

Alimetry

Series A in 2024
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device detects the underlying motility of the stomach, helping to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By enabling patients to better understand their gastrointestinal health, Alimetry aims to enhance the overall care and management of GI disorders.

Alesi Surgical

Venture Round in 2024
Alesi Surgical Ltd. specializes in the development and commercialization of laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems aimed at enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures. Founded in 2009 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company emerged as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, benefiting from direct access to experienced surgeons and surgical trainers. Alesi Surgical's innovative products are designed to be portable and applicable in both laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries. Utilizing electrostatic precipitation technology, these tools effectively eliminate surgical smoke, ensuring a clear visual field during procedures. Alesi Surgical distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia.

Alimetry

Series A in 2022
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device detects the underlying motility of the stomach, helping to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By enabling patients to better understand their gastrointestinal health, Alimetry aims to enhance the overall care and management of GI disorders.

Alesi Surgical

Venture Round in 2021
Alesi Surgical Ltd. specializes in the development and commercialization of laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems aimed at enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures. Founded in 2009 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company emerged as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, benefiting from direct access to experienced surgeons and surgical trainers. Alesi Surgical's innovative products are designed to be portable and applicable in both laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries. Utilizing electrostatic precipitation technology, these tools effectively eliminate surgical smoke, ensuring a clear visual field during procedures. Alesi Surgical distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia.

Alimetry

Seed Round in 2020
Alimetry is a health technology startup located in Auckland, New Zealand, focused on creating innovative solutions for diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders. The company has developed a symptom-tracking and real-time gastric mapping monitoring device that investigates gastric function. This device detects the underlying motility of the stomach, helping to identify the causes of common symptoms such as abdominal pain, indigestion, nausea, and vomiting. By enabling patients to better understand their gastrointestinal health, Alimetry aims to enhance the overall care and management of GI disorders.

Alesi Surgical

Venture Round in 2017
Alesi Surgical Ltd. specializes in the development and commercialization of laparoscopic surgical smoke handling systems aimed at enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures. Founded in 2009 and based in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the company emerged as a spin-out from the Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy, benefiting from direct access to experienced surgeons and surgical trainers. Alesi Surgical's innovative products are designed to be portable and applicable in both laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgeries. Utilizing electrostatic precipitation technology, these tools effectively eliminate surgical smoke, ensuring a clear visual field during procedures. Alesi Surgical distributes its products to hospitals across Europe, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Australia.

PowerON

PowerON Ltd. specializes in the development and manufacturing of devices utilizing dielectric elastomer (DE) switch technology. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, with an additional facility in Dresden, Germany, the company produces a range of electromechanical and semiconductor products, including customizable switches, actuators, signal processors, sensors, and logic devices. PowerON's innovative components are designed for applications in soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation, offering advantages in size, weight, and durability under harsh environmental conditions. Their technology allows for the creation of multifunctional sensors and actuators that replace complex and heavy electromagnetic systems with more efficient single-component solutions.
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