IP Group

IP Group plc is a listed company that invests in and builds businesses based on science and technology. Its head office is at King's Cross in London, and its portfolio runs from early-stage to mature companies.

What IP Group offers

• Life sciences investment — A healthtech team focused on preventing and curing disease.
• Deep tech investment — backs digital resilience and new human capability.
• Cleantech investment — Climate technology, including through Kiko Ventures.
• University partnerships — Works with UK universities and with partners in the US and Australasia.
• Climate Catalyst Fund — A fund launched with Australia's Clean Energy Finance Corporation to scale local decarbonisation technology.

Who it works with

University spin-outs and early-stage companies, as well as shareholders who want exposure to that portfolio. Named holdings include Featurespace, First Light Fusion, Istesso, Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Oxbotica.

Key facts

• Based in: London, UK
• Sectors: Life sciences, deep tech and cleantech