UKI2S - We take the lead

About us

Investing in innovations that offer both societal impact and financial return is the name of our game.

We’re focused on facilitating sustainable growth, enhancing the health & security of society, improving productivity and delivering economic gains.

We do things differently around here.

Because commercialising innovations that offer societal impact and financial return takes more than just money…

Early Investment

We invest in businesses with high growth potential at the earliest stages (pre-seed and seed) to get the most groundbreaking technologies and ideas to market.

Further Investment

We help you to find later stage investors through our wider global network of capital.

Support

We help you to grow your business and hone your offerings with commercial expertise and mentoring.

Connection

We connect you to our network of trusted suppliers, investors, corporate advisors, and potential board members.

Impact Investing

We will support you to develop your ESG commitment to underpin your relationship with employees, customers and future investors.

Patience

We use our evergreen fund to back your big ambitions, and prioritise long-term sustainable growth.

Who backs UKI2S?

Publicly funded, privately managed.

We have strong links to major public entities and UK research centres who can provide expertise in due diligence, market intelligence and more.

UK Research and Innovation
UKRI logo
UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences
UKRI Medical Research
UKRI Natural Environment Research Council
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Ministry of Defence
UK Health Security Agency
Animal and Plant Health Agency
UK Space Agency
National Physical Laboratory
The James Hutton Institute

We bet on businesses with big ambitions. Think you fit the bill?

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