Track record

Our members have backed companies that achieved major acquisitions, listings and strategic exits, producing high returns for early investors.

A selection of our profitable exits are listed below.

150+

live investee companies

£50m+

invested by members

25+ years

backing British innovation

The Group have invested more than £50m in a portfolio of over 150 hi-tech startups.

Innovation in action

From robotics in the field to research at the bench.

Scientist loading a sample plate into the iFAST ONE automated diagnostic system

Researcher in a greenhouse with young coffee plants

Rows of plant tissue cultures growing under laboratory lighting

Close view of an autonomous agricultural robot beneath rows of strawberries

Atelerix cell preservation products in a research laboratory setting

Hydrophobic coating technology repelling water droplets on a branded package

Selected companies and exits.

Featurespace

AI-native fraud and financial crime prevention technology.

Acquired by VisaWebsite

IQ Geo

Geospatial software for telecoms and utility infrastructure.

Acquired by KKRWebsite

SwiftKey

Predictive keyboard technology using machine learning.

Acquired by MicrosoftWebsite

Phonetic Arts

Phonetic Arts

Speech synthesis technology acquired by Google.

Acquired by GoogleWebsite

Daniolabs

Zebrafish-based discovery platform for biomedical research.

Acquired by VASToxWebsite

Cavendish Kinetics

MEMS technology for radio-frequency tuning applications.

Acquired by QorvoWebsite

Cambridge CMOS Sensors

Ultra-low-power gas sensing technology.

Acquired by amsWebsite

Rnwl

Digital insurance renewal technology.

Acquired by GoCompareWebsite

ITM Power

Electrolyser technology for green hydrogen production.

Listed on AIMWebsite

Bango

Payments and subscription bundling technology.

Listed on AIMWebsite

Ubisense

Real-time location systems for industrial environments.

Listed on AIMWebsite

Arecor

Biopharmaceutical formulation technology.

Listed on AIMWebsite

Expedeon

Life sciences reagents and proteomics technology.

Acquired by AbcamWebsite

Oval Medical

Auto-injector technology for injectable therapies.

Acquired by SMCWebsite

Spectral Edge

Image fusion technology improving camera output.

Acquired by AppleWebsite

The Ambassador Platform

Peer-to-peer engagement technology connecting prospective students with trusted ambassadors.

Acquired by IDP EducationWebsite

Arachnys

Due diligence and financial crime data technology.

Trade saleWebsite

10to8

Scheduling software for customer-facing teams.

Private equity saleWebsite