IP Group

IP Group, founded in 2001 and based in London, is a venture capital investment firm focused on the commercialization of intellectual property from research-intensive institutions. The firm specializes in providing financial, strategic, and commercial expertise to facilitate the development of businesses in sectors such as clean technology, life sciences, and deep technology. By leveraging its extensive industry knowledge and financial acumen, IP Group effectively identifies and manages suitable intellectual property for commercialization, helping to create value for shareholders and partners. The firm has established a strong track record of delivering positive results through its strategic investments and partnerships, thereby enhancing the potential of innovative companies in its portfolio.

Alan Aubrey

CEO

Dani Bach

Partner, Life Sciences

Ben Murphey

Investment Director

Lee Thornton

Partner, Technology

Robert Trezona

Partner and Head of Cleantech

Samuel Williams Ph.D

Managing Partner, Life Sciences

Past deals in Chemical

C-capture

Venture Round in 2021
C-Capture Ltd utilise their extensive knowledge of CO2 (carbon dioxide) based chemistry and engineering, to develop a bottom-up approach to designing solvent systems for the removal of CO2 from gas streams. CO2 is considered to be a ‘greenhouse gas’ and its release into the atmosphere is one of the leading contributors to global warming.

Aqdot

Series B in 2019
Aqdot Limited, founded in 2012 and located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the manufacturing of smart microcapsules with customizable properties tailored for various industries. The company has developed a unique one-step shrink-wrap approach that combines emulsion technology and supramolecular chemistry, simplifying the microencapsulation process. This innovative technology promotes energy and raw material efficiency, resulting in reduced energy consumption and waste production. Aqdot's microcapsules have potential applications across multiple sectors, including encapsulating enzymes for laundry detergents and fertilizers in agriculture. The microencapsulation market is substantial, with established uses in household and personal care products, food, and agrochemicals.

C-capture

Venture Round in 2019
C-Capture Ltd utilise their extensive knowledge of CO2 (carbon dioxide) based chemistry and engineering, to develop a bottom-up approach to designing solvent systems for the removal of CO2 from gas streams. CO2 is considered to be a ‘greenhouse gas’ and its release into the atmosphere is one of the leading contributors to global warming.

Econic Technologies

Venture Round in 2018
Econic Technologies Ltd. is a chemical technology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, that specializes in developing novel catalysts and processes to convert waste carbon dioxide into valuable polymers and polyurethanes. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on producing polyols and surfactants that are utilized across various industries, including construction, automotive, furniture, and apparel. Their innovative approach allows for the creation of high-performance products, such as foams, coatings, sealants, and adhesives, by reacting carbon dioxide with conventional epoxides. This not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels but also transforms a harmful greenhouse gas into economically and environmentally beneficial materials. The company operates from a state-of-the-art facility at Alderley Park, where a skilled team of scientists and engineers continues to advance its patented catalyst technologies, aiming to enhance sustainability in polymer manufacturing while delivering tangible benefits to the market.

CatalySystems

Seed Round in 2015
CatalySystems provides photocatalytic decontamination systems for industrial water and wastewater treatment.

CatalySystems

Seed Round in 2014
CatalySystems provides photocatalytic decontamination systems for industrial water and wastewater treatment.

CatalySystems

Seed Round in 2013
CatalySystems provides photocatalytic decontamination systems for industrial water and wastewater treatment.

CatalySystems

Seed Round in 2012
CatalySystems provides photocatalytic decontamination systems for industrial water and wastewater treatment.

Chamelic

Venture Round in 2010
Founded in 2006, Leeds-based Chamelic is a chemistry technology company spun out of research carried out by Professor Simon Biggs at the Institute of Particle Science and Engineering (IPSE) within the University of Leeds' Faculty of Engineering. Chamelic has already established sales of its anti-fog surface treatment in the glazing market and, following successful product testing at an independent research facility, is now conducting field trials with prospective solar energy customers who are seeking a stay clean surface treatment.
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