UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

If you can dream it, you can build it. We're here to help you fund it. Powered by UK Space Agency, and managed by Future Planet Capital, gain the investment support you need as an early stage business, through our new Space Portfolio. We're supporting the space tech businesses of the future 🚀 Pitch for investment👇 https://lnkd.in/gizgZdCc #SpacePortfolio #Innovation #VentureCapital Midven

NK:IO is leading the charge in cancer treatment innovation with their groundbreaking Natural Killer (NK) cell platform, with a little help from UKI2S. Their cutting-edge technology harnesses the power of the immune system to target solid tumours, using a proprietary small molecule for industrial-scale production of highly cytotoxic NK cells. By addressing bottlenecks in manufacturing, NK:IO is making this vital therapy more accessible and scalable. What does this mean for all of us? In simple terms, NK:IO is using the body's own defence system to fight cancer. Imagine your immune system as a security guard. Normally, it watches for anything harmful, like cancer, and gets rid of it. NK:IO has developed a way to supercharge this natural process by making special immune cells called NK cells even better at targeting and destroying cancer cells, especially in solid tumours. With their funding, NK:IO is set to accelerate the production of their NK cell platform, focusing for now on ovarian cancer and expanding into new therapeutic areas. Their pioneering approach is poised to transform cancer care and improve patient survival rates, we’re proud to be supporters. 💡 More about how the team are shaping the future of cancer treatment: https://lnkd.in/eR2xBAKe #Investment #VentureCapital #NKIO Future Planet Capital

We’re thrilled to welcome Thomas Storey to the UKI2S team! Recently joining as a Senior Associate in Future Planet Capital, Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge in both the technical and commercial sides of the space sector. From engineering at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) to developing defence technologies at QinetiQ, his experience is vital in informing technical investment decisions. In his most recent role, he was a Principal Consultant at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he advised on strategic opportunities in space. Thomas’s expertise will be key in driving innovation a across Space, Defence and Fusion Portfolios. ✨ 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDwx672K #Investment #VentureCapital #SpacePortfolio

🌍 Micro-Internship Opportunity at Future Planet Capital Future Planet Capital is offering an opportunity to gain valuable experience in venture capital through its Micro-Internship Programme (MIP). Future Planet Capital is a London and Birmingham-based venture capital firm focused on solving global challenges through impact-led investments, managing over $400M with an additional $200M in co-investments. The firm backs high-growth companies from leading universities and research ecosystems, tackling issues such as climate change, education, health, and sustainable growth, in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The five-day micro-internship will provide successful candidates with exposure to key activities, including data collection, deal screening, and investment analysis. Interns will work closely with the team, participate in internal and external meetings, and contribute to data-driven projects. The week will conclude with an investment overview and formal pitch session. Candidates are required to be in Oxford on Monday and London on Thursday. Whilst these positions are unpaid, reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed for in-person days. Required Skills and Experience: - Demonstrated interest in impact investment and innovation - Strong analytical, numerical, and organisational abilities - Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, and providing reasonable adjustments where necessary. Applications Close: 3 November 2024  Placement Week: 9 – 13 December 2024 Please send the application to P.Mayhew@futureplanetcapital.com Midven | UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund | #internship #oxford #london #opportunity

🚀 Huge congratulations to our portfolio company, ikarovec , on extending their seed round to £8M! 🙌 We’re proud to continue supporting Ikarovec as they advance their cutting-edge bicistronic gene therapy program aimed at treating geographic atrophy, a leading cause of sight loss globally. This funding will be crucial in driving the development of their IKC159V, which has already demonstrated success in disease-relevant models. Great to be part of this journey, helping to bring transformative therapies for chronic eye diseases closer to those who need them most. OBN (UK) Ltd discusses more on the milestone 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eB5yfWcN #Investment #VentureCapital #GeneTherapy Future Planet Capital

Huge congratulations to our portfolio company, NK:IO on successfully closing their £5.9M seed round, along with welcoming their new CEO, Richard Hopkins. This funding achievement was made possible with the strong support of UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Future Planet Capital, along with Wren Capital LLP and Cancer Research Horizons. We’re excited to see the team continue to thrive and develop, creating a better world through cancer therapies. More about this close and their new leadership in The Pharma Letter 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYE6Ndm8 #Investment #VentureCapital #CancerTreatment Future Planet Capital

Portfolio company, Presymptom Health 👉🏽 featured in Medical Device Network 🙌 We're proud to support their mission to revolutionise healthcare and save lives by detecting infections, like sepsis, early. CEO Iain Miller, PhD, MBA dives deep into the impact of AI, how to gain funding, and the test development process👇 #Investment #VentureCapital #MedicalTech

🚀 Betty Bonnardel-Azzarelli MBE has joined UKI2S as our new Space Advisor! As the CEO and Founder of AB, Betty is an industry expert in space, satellite, nuclear, and energy sectors. With two Master’s degrees in aeronautical and space engineering, an MBA, an MBE, and experience working with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, European Space Agency - ESA, the UK Space Agency, and the United Nations, Betty's expertise is an asset in investment decision-making. We're thrilled to welcome her to the team! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCSurwZE #Investment #VentureCapital #SpacePortfolio Future Planet Capital

Huge congratulations to our portfolio company Antiverse - they’ve just secured a £3.5M seed round, and we’re thrilled to have been part of the journey as investors. 🙌 Antiverse’s cutting-edge antibody platform is set to revolutionise treatments by making previously untargetable GPCRs druggable, bringing life-changing therapies closer to patients worldwide. As Murat Tunaboylu, Co-Founder & CEO, says: "Thanks to the support of our investors, we are one step closer to making GPCRs and other challenging targets druggable, bringing needed therapies to patients across the globe." More on the raise in Tech Funding News 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_HTHja2 #Investment #VentureCapital #Antibody Future Planet Capital

Did you catch our second-ever SecureX event? Where the intersection of national security and private innovation took centre stage. With thought-provoking panels and engaging pitches, the evening highlighted the growing importance of dual-use technology - solutions with both civilian and defence applications. The key takeaway? Collaboration. When startups, businesses, government, and private investors work together, we can bring next-gen defence technologies to market faster and more effectively. 🎥 “Events like SecureX 2.0 have really fostered [private stakeholder and government] relationships and we’ll see that innovation get to market.” UKI2S Defence and Security Investment Director, Alexander Leigh 🎙🎥. Huge thanks to Foresight Group for hosting us ✨ An early-stage start-up looking to make an impact in defence and security? Pitch for investment 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHrUMJgF #VentureCapital #Defence #Investment Future Planet Capital