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 Electronics

Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies. Intrinsic's technology is fully air stable and inherently CMOS compatible. Intrinsic's core technology can be configured as non-volatile memory, multilevel memory, hardware acceleration for Machine Learning, and neuromorphic devices.

Nexeon

Series D in 2022
NEXEON Limited operates as a battery materials and licensing company that develops silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. It offers silicon anode technology solutions for various applications, including consumer electronic, electronic vehicle, sustainable energy, aerospace, medical, and defense industries in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Abingdon, United Kingdom with an additional office in Yokohama, Japan.

Bramble Energy

Series B in 2022
Bramble Energy Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of printed circuit board fuel cells (PCBFCs). Leveraging its expertise in the high-volume printed circuit board industry, the company produces a range of fuel cell products, including 20 W, 500 W, and 5 kW PCBFC stacks, as well as custom-designed solutions. Bramble Energy aims to supply gigawatts of fuel cell hardware, positioning itself as a leader in the energy technology sector. Its innovative approach caters to various applications across the stationary, portable, automotive, and mobility sectors. Founded in 2015, Bramble Energy is focused on delivering high-performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions.
Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies. Intrinsic's technology is fully air stable and inherently CMOS compatible. Intrinsic's core technology can be configured as non-volatile memory, multilevel memory, hardware acceleration for Machine Learning, and neuromorphic devices.

Bramble Energy

Series A in 2020
Bramble Energy Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of printed circuit board fuel cells (PCBFCs). Leveraging its expertise in the high-volume printed circuit board industry, the company produces a range of fuel cell products, including 20 W, 500 W, and 5 kW PCBFC stacks, as well as custom-designed solutions. Bramble Energy aims to supply gigawatts of fuel cell hardware, positioning itself as a leader in the energy technology sector. Its innovative approach caters to various applications across the stationary, portable, automotive, and mobility sectors. Founded in 2015, Bramble Energy is focused on delivering high-performance and cost-effective fuel cell solutions.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2020
IBEX Innovations Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced X-ray detector technology that enhances material analysis capabilities. The company's proprietary multi absorption plate (MAP) technology integrates with standard X-ray detectors, enabling high sensitivity material classification while maintaining key performance characteristics such as speed and spatial resolution. This innovative solution is applicable across various sectors, including medical imaging, electronics, food safety, and security. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Gary Gibson and based in Sedgefield, United Kingdom, IBEX has rapidly evolved from its initial concept to a recognized provider of engineered solutions. The company collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions, including Durham University and NHS trusts, to validate and advance its technology. IBEX Innovations has received support from venture capital firms and grants from InnovateUK and the European Commission to foster its growth and development.

Instrumems

Seed Round in 2020
Instrumems Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, specializing in the development of innovative nano-wire sensors. Founded in 2016, the company has created a sensing platform that enables the measurement of temperature, flow velocity, and humidity. These sensors are designed to be faster, more cost-effective, and smaller than traditional measuring techniques. As sensing technologies increasingly integrate into various applications, from mobile devices to aerospace, Instrumems provides high-performance, reliable, and affordable solutions suitable for multiple markets, including aerospace, automotive, engine monitoring, and natural gas. The company's technology is also well-suited for mobile applications, real-time weather monitoring, and environmental monitoring, addressing the growing demand for high-resolution and high-frequency measurements.

WaveOptics

Series C in 2019
WaveOptics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of augmented reality display technology, focusing on optical waveguides for wearable devices. The company offers features such as binocular displays, high field-of-view, and full RGB color in lightweight designs. Founded in 2014 and based in Abingdon-on-Thames, United Kingdom, WaveOptics has established strategic partnerships with companies like Compal, Wistron, and Plessey to enhance its product offerings. The company aims to be a pivotal supplier of optical components for the growing augmented reality market.

SAM Labs

Series A in 2019
SAM Labs Limited is an education technology company based in London that specializes in providing innovative teaching resources for educators. Founded in 2014, the company offers a range of products, including wireless electronic blocks, buttons, sensors, motors, and sliders, which can be connected and programmed using their SAM Space software application. This platform enables students to visualize and code the blocks in an intuitive manner, fostering an engaging STEAM learning experience. SAM Labs provides curriculum-based lesson plans and hands-on support for educators, making coding and computational skills accessible and interactive. Their offerings include course kits and electronic products available for purchase online, allowing educators to create a dynamic classroom environment where students can design, write, and debug their own programs, while learning essential concepts such as sequencing, selection, and logical reasoning.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2019
IBEX Innovations Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced X-ray detector technology that enhances material analysis capabilities. The company's proprietary multi absorption plate (MAP) technology integrates with standard X-ray detectors, enabling high sensitivity material classification while maintaining key performance characteristics such as speed and spatial resolution. This innovative solution is applicable across various sectors, including medical imaging, electronics, food safety, and security. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Gary Gibson and based in Sedgefield, United Kingdom, IBEX has rapidly evolved from its initial concept to a recognized provider of engineered solutions. The company collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions, including Durham University and NHS trusts, to validate and advance its technology. IBEX Innovations has received support from venture capital firms and grants from InnovateUK and the European Commission to foster its growth and development.

WaveOptics

Series C in 2018
WaveOptics, Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacture of augmented reality display technology, focusing on optical waveguides for wearable devices. The company offers features such as binocular displays, high field-of-view, and full RGB color in lightweight designs. Founded in 2014 and based in Abingdon-on-Thames, United Kingdom, WaveOptics has established strategic partnerships with companies like Compal, Wistron, and Plessey to enhance its product offerings. The company aims to be a pivotal supplier of optical components for the growing augmented reality market.

Ultraleap

Series C in 2018
Ultraleap is a leader in mid-air haptic technology and 3D hand tracking, specializing in creating tactile feedback through ultrasound. This innovative technology allows users to experience touch sensations in mid-air, enabling interactions with virtual objects, touchless buttons, and mid-air gestures without the need for physical contact. The company offers a range of products, including the Evaluation Kit, which features ultrasonic transducers and a software development kit for programming haptic sensations, and the TOUCH Development Kit, designed for creating tactile feedback in free space. Ultraleap’s technology finds applications in various sectors, including virtual reality, gaming, automotive, medical, and advertising. Established in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom, and maintains an additional office in Mountain View, California.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2018
IBEX Innovations Limited specializes in the development and commercialization of advanced X-ray detector technology that enhances material analysis capabilities. The company's proprietary multi absorption plate (MAP) technology integrates with standard X-ray detectors, enabling high sensitivity material classification while maintaining key performance characteristics such as speed and spatial resolution. This innovative solution is applicable across various sectors, including medical imaging, electronics, food safety, and security. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Gary Gibson and based in Sedgefield, United Kingdom, IBEX has rapidly evolved from its initial concept to a recognized provider of engineered solutions. The company collaborates with academic and healthcare institutions, including Durham University and NHS trusts, to validate and advance its technology. IBEX Innovations has received support from venture capital firms and grants from InnovateUK and the European Commission to foster its growth and development.

Dukosi

Venture Round in 2018
Dukosi Ltd designs, develops, and manufactures battery management systems for automotive industry. It offers cell sensor products for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric automotive vehicles; mobility vehicles; and smart grids. The company’s products enable monitoring the health of individual battery cells. Dukosi Ltd was founded in 2003 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Ionix Advanced Technologies

Venture Round in 2017
Ionix Advanced Technologies Ltd. specializes in the development and supply of high-performance piezoelectric devices and materials designed for high-temperature applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of products, including sensors, actuators, and transducer devices that utilize its advanced piezoelectric materials. These devices are engineered to operate effectively in extreme environments, making them suitable for various industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear power, automotive, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Ionix's technology aims to reduce energy and operating costs while enhancing reliability and safety, particularly in applications requiring continuous operation under challenging conditions, including high temperatures and ionizing radiation.

Inductosense

Series A in 2017
Inductosense Ltd specializes in the manufacture of wireless, battery-free sensors designed for the detection of cracks, corrosion, and defects in various structures and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, United Kingdom, the company offers innovative solutions such as the WAND Evaluation System, which includes a handheld measurement probe and multiple sensors for measuring structural thickness. Their technology enables sensors to be permanently affixed to surfaces or embedded within materials, allowing for inspections beneath coatings, insulation, or repairs. Additionally, Inductosense provides TRND systems for monitoring internal corrosion and erosion in pipework and vessels. The sensors operate passively, receiving power and transmitting data through non-contact inductive coupling, facilitating fast and repeatable inspections while enabling clients to trend data over time.

Eight19

Venture Round in 2017
Eight19 Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic photovoltaics (OPVs) for lightweight solar panels. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on energy harvesting solutions for indoor, outdoor, and off-grid applications. Its OPV modules are designed for use in wireless devices, retail environments, and portable electronics, benefiting from attributes such as flexibility, thinness, and robustness. Eight19 employs industry-standard roll-to-roll processes and solution-based organic materials, allowing for a cost-effective scaling of its technology to meet market demands. The company also offers integrated demonstration units that include Bluetooth-connected temperature and light sensors, showcasing the versatility of its products in various applications.

Ultraleap

Series B in 2017
Ultraleap is a leader in mid-air haptic technology and 3D hand tracking, specializing in creating tactile feedback through ultrasound. This innovative technology allows users to experience touch sensations in mid-air, enabling interactions with virtual objects, touchless buttons, and mid-air gestures without the need for physical contact. The company offers a range of products, including the Evaluation Kit, which features ultrasonic transducers and a software development kit for programming haptic sensations, and the TOUCH Development Kit, designed for creating tactile feedback in free space. Ultraleap’s technology finds applications in various sectors, including virtual reality, gaming, automotive, medical, and advertising. Established in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom, and maintains an additional office in Mountain View, California.

Dukosi

Series A in 2017
Dukosi Ltd designs, develops, and manufactures battery management systems for automotive industry. It offers cell sensor products for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric automotive vehicles; mobility vehicles; and smart grids. The company’s products enable monitoring the health of individual battery cells. Dukosi Ltd was founded in 2003 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Uniphy

Seed Round in 2016
Uniphy is an electronic company that enables intuitive free-form Touch Interfaces that are beautiful, robust and economic. Through continuous innovation in hardware, software, opto-mechanical design and material engineering, UniPhy delivers solutions and support for intuitive freeform touch Interfaces that are differtiated in terms of beauty, robustness, time to market and affordability.

Instrumems

Seed Round in 2016
Instrumems Inc. is a technology company based in Los Altos, California, specializing in the development of innovative nano-wire sensors. Founded in 2016, the company has created a sensing platform that enables the measurement of temperature, flow velocity, and humidity. These sensors are designed to be faster, more cost-effective, and smaller than traditional measuring techniques. As sensing technologies increasingly integrate into various applications, from mobile devices to aerospace, Instrumems provides high-performance, reliable, and affordable solutions suitable for multiple markets, including aerospace, automotive, engine monitoring, and natural gas. The company's technology is also well-suited for mobile applications, real-time weather monitoring, and environmental monitoring, addressing the growing demand for high-resolution and high-frequency measurements.

8Power

Seed Round in 2016
8power Limited manufacture autonomous sensor systems for automotive and transportation, civil engineering, industrial equipment, and utility infrastructure sectors.

Ultraleap

Series A in 2015
Ultraleap is a leader in mid-air haptic technology and 3D hand tracking, specializing in creating tactile feedback through ultrasound. This innovative technology allows users to experience touch sensations in mid-air, enabling interactions with virtual objects, touchless buttons, and mid-air gestures without the need for physical contact. The company offers a range of products, including the Evaluation Kit, which features ultrasonic transducers and a software development kit for programming haptic sensations, and the TOUCH Development Kit, designed for creating tactile feedback in free space. Ultraleap’s technology finds applications in various sectors, including virtual reality, gaming, automotive, medical, and advertising. Established in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom, and maintains an additional office in Mountain View, California.

Dukosi

Venture Round in 2015
Dukosi Ltd designs, develops, and manufactures battery management systems for automotive industry. It offers cell sensor products for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric automotive vehicles; mobility vehicles; and smart grids. The company’s products enable monitoring the health of individual battery cells. Dukosi Ltd was founded in 2003 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2015
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.
Ionix Advanced Technologies Ltd. specializes in the development and supply of high-performance piezoelectric devices and materials designed for high-temperature applications. Founded in 2011 and based in Leeds, United Kingdom, the company offers a diverse range of products, including sensors, actuators, and transducer devices that utilize its advanced piezoelectric materials. These devices are engineered to operate effectively in extreme environments, making them suitable for various industries such as aerospace, oil and gas, nuclear power, automotive, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Ionix's technology aims to reduce energy and operating costs while enhancing reliability and safety, particularly in applications requiring continuous operation under challenging conditions, including high temperatures and ionizing radiation.

Dukosi

Venture Round in 2014
Dukosi Ltd designs, develops, and manufactures battery management systems for automotive industry. It offers cell sensor products for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric automotive vehicles; mobility vehicles; and smart grids. The company’s products enable monitoring the health of individual battery cells. Dukosi Ltd was founded in 2003 and is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Eight19

Venture Round in 2014
Eight19 Limited, based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, specializes in the development and manufacturing of organic photovoltaics (OPVs) for lightweight solar panels. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on energy harvesting solutions for indoor, outdoor, and off-grid applications. Its OPV modules are designed for use in wireless devices, retail environments, and portable electronics, benefiting from attributes such as flexibility, thinness, and robustness. Eight19 employs industry-standard roll-to-roll processes and solution-based organic materials, allowing for a cost-effective scaling of its technology to meet market demands. The company also offers integrated demonstration units that include Bluetooth-connected temperature and light sensors, showcasing the versatility of its products in various applications.

Ultraleap

Seed Round in 2014
Ultraleap is a leader in mid-air haptic technology and 3D hand tracking, specializing in creating tactile feedback through ultrasound. This innovative technology allows users to experience touch sensations in mid-air, enabling interactions with virtual objects, touchless buttons, and mid-air gestures without the need for physical contact. The company offers a range of products, including the Evaluation Kit, which features ultrasonic transducers and a software development kit for programming haptic sensations, and the TOUCH Development Kit, designed for creating tactile feedback in free space. Ultraleap’s technology finds applications in various sectors, including virtual reality, gaming, automotive, medical, and advertising. Established in 2013, the company operates from its headquarters in Bristol, United Kingdom, and maintains an additional office in Mountain View, California.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2014
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

Earsoft

Seed Round in 2014
EarSoft is a software company whose algorithms enhance the quality and audibility of audio on playback devices.

Earsoft

Seed Round in 2013
EarSoft is a software company whose algorithms enhance the quality and audibility of audio on playback devices.

Earsoft

Seed Round in 2012
EarSoft is a software company whose algorithms enhance the quality and audibility of audio on playback devices.

Seren Photonics

Venture Round in 2012
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.

Seren Photonics

Seed Round in 2010
Seren Photonics Limited specializes in the development and manufacturing of semi-polar and non-polar Gallium Nitride (GaN) templates, which are essential for various applications including light emitting diodes (LEDs), lasers, vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), and power switches. The company has established a manufacturing process that significantly enhances light intensity in high-brightness LEDs, achieving light generation increases between 100% to 900% compared to standard diodes, all while maintaining low production costs. Seren Photonics grows semi-polar GaN on m-plane sapphire and non-polar GaN on r-plane sapphire, catering to various markets such as backlighting for laptops and televisions, signage, displays, and architectural lighting. Founded in 2009 and located in Bridgend, United Kingdom, Seren Photonics Limited operates as a subsidiary of Fusion IP Sheffield Limited.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.