IP Group

IP Group is a London-based corporate firm that provides financial, strategic, and commercial expertise to clients internationally. Founded in 2001, the company focuses on creating value through the commercialisation of intellectual property derived from research-intensive institutions. It manages the end-to-end process of identifying viable IP, developing or partnering to build value, and establishing commercial arrangements that translate scientific advances into practical products and businesses. IP Group combines industry insight and financial experience to support science- and technology-based ventures, offering capital as well as strategic guidance to help companies grow and accelerate the impact of research. Its work spans clean technology, life sciences, and other deep technology sectors, with a track record of backing and developing ventures that aim to deliver tangible societal and economic outcomes.

Alan Aubrey

CEO, Executive Director and Member of the Board of Directors

David Baynes

Chief Financial and Operating Officer and Board Member

Jon Edington

Partner, Technology

Ben Murphey

Investment Director

Ben Murphy

Investment Director, Kiko Ventures

Mark Reilly Ph.D

Managing Partner, Technology

Greg Smith

CEO

Lee Thornton Ph.D

Partner, Technology

Robert Trezona Ph.D

Partner and Head of Cleantech

Past deals in Electronics

Somalytics

Seed Round in 2022
Somalytics is a Seattle-based company that specializes in the development and commercialization of innovative miniature sensors for applications such as eye tracking, human-machine interfaces, wearables, and industrial safety. Founded in 2021, the company has created the world's first paper-composite capacitive sensor, which is ultra-thin, energy-efficient, and potentially disposable. These carbon nanotube-based sensors enhance sensitivity and aim to replace traditional cameras and sensors in various devices, thereby improving the overall human experience through advanced technology.

Bramble Energy

Series B in 2022
Founded in London in 2016, Bramble Energy specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance, low-cost fuel cell stacks using printed circuit board (PCB) technology. Their products cater to stationary, portable, and automotive sectors, with customizable options available.

8power

Series A in 2020
8power Limited develops wireless sensor technology for industrial plant applications. Its systems monitor machine conditions across thousands of remote assets in sectors like automotive, civil engineering, and utilities.

Bramble Energy

Series A in 2020
Founded in London in 2016, Bramble Energy specializes in designing and manufacturing high-performance, low-cost fuel cell stacks using printed circuit board (PCB) technology. Their products cater to stationary, portable, and automotive sectors, with customizable options available.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2020
IBEX Innovations develops innovative X-ray detector technology that generates high sensitivity materials information from standard detectors. Its core product, IBEX multi absorption plate (MAP) technology, integrates detectors to provide material insights while maintaining speed and resolution characteristics of underlying sensors. Applications include bone mineral density measurement, electronics inspection, food safety, and security screening.

SAM Labs

Series A in 2019
SAM Labs Limited is an education technology company based in London, United Kingdom, established in 2014. It specializes in providing educators with resources that enhance teaching and learning experiences, particularly in the areas of coding and computational skills. The company offers a range of products including wireless electronic blocks, such as buttons, sensors, motors, and sliders, which can be connected via an intuitive software application called SAM Space. This platform allows students to visualize and code the blocks, enabling them to create interactive projects and engage in hands-on learning. SAM Labs also supplies curriculum-based lesson plans and in-classroom support to facilitate STEAM education, making coding accessible and fun. Its course kits and electronic products are available for purchase online, helping educators deliver comprehensive and engaging lessons across various subjects.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2019
IBEX Innovations develops innovative X-ray detector technology that generates high sensitivity materials information from standard detectors. Its core product, IBEX multi absorption plate (MAP) technology, integrates detectors to provide material insights while maintaining speed and resolution characteristics of underlying sensors. Applications include bone mineral density measurement, electronics inspection, food safety, and security screening.

IBEX Innovations

Venture Round in 2018
IBEX Innovations develops innovative X-ray detector technology that generates high sensitivity materials information from standard detectors. Its core product, IBEX multi absorption plate (MAP) technology, integrates detectors to provide material insights while maintaining speed and resolution characteristics of underlying sensors. Applications include bone mineral density measurement, electronics inspection, food safety, and security screening.

Inductosense

Series A in 2017
Inductosense is a technology company developing wireless, battery-free sensors that can be permanently attached to structures or products to enable fast, repeatable inspections for cracks, corrosion, and other defects. Its Wireless And Non Destructive (WAND) system uses passive sensors that are powered and read non-contact via inductive coupling from a handheld probe, allowing sensing under coatings, insulation, or repairs and even embedding within materials. The company offers easy-to-install sensors, measurement probes, and data collection or remote monitoring capabilities to monitor internal corrosion and erosion in pipes and vessels at elevated temperatures. Applications include inspection of large structures, composites repair, remote monitoring, and under coatings. Founded in 2015 and based in Bristol, the United Kingdom, the company aims to improve inspection efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety by enabling long-term, non-destructive evaluation through continuous monitoring.

Uniphy

Seed Round in 2016
Uniphy specializes in developing optical and hybrid touchscreen technology for creating intelligent, free-form touch surfaces. Their innovative platform enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to integrate accurate touch detection alongside mechanical dials and control knobs, offering unmatched design flexibility, diverse human-machine interface features, and sustainable economic solutions.

8power

Seed Round in 2016
8power Limited develops wireless sensor technology for industrial plant applications. Its systems monitor machine conditions across thousands of remote assets in sectors like automotive, civil engineering, and utilities.

Perpetuum

Series C in 2014
Perpetuum Ltd. is a company based in Southampton, United Kingdom, that specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization of electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro generators. Founded in 2004 as a technology spin-off from the University of Southampton, Perpetuum has developed innovative self-powered wireless sensor solutions designed for condition monitoring in various industries, including rail, oil and gas, chemicals, and power generation. Its flagship products convert mechanical vibration into electrical energy, allowing for the operation of autonomous, maintenance-free wireless sensor nodes that transmit critical data on equipment health and performance. Perpetuum is recognized as the global leader in vibration energy harvesting, continually advancing the practical applications of this technology to enhance operational efficiency and safety in industrial environments.

Surrey NanoSystems

Series C in 2012
Surrey NanoSystems manufactures nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications, most notably Vantablack, a super-black coating applied to surfaces via vacuum-deposition and post-processing techniques. The coating suppresses stray light and is used in architectural lighting, aesthetic applications, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, IR imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive optics, cinematography optics, satellite calibration sources, camera lenses, and related applications. Originating as CEVP, the company began operating in 2006 and is headquartered in Newhaven, United Kingdom.

Polar OLED

Venture Round in 2009
Polar OLED Ltd. is a company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, specializing in the development and supply of liquid crystal-based polymer materials for optoelectronic devices. Established in 2008 as a spin-out from the University of Hull, Polar OLED focuses on innovative materials that serve various applications, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLED) for displays and lighting, as well as backlighting for liquid crystal displays (LCD) and photovoltaics. The company's offerings include photoalignment layers, insoluble charge transport layers, and light-emitting polymers, which are essential for enhancing the performance and functionality of electronic products such as televisions and laptop displays.

Surrey NanoSystems

Venture Round in 2009
Surrey NanoSystems manufactures nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications, most notably Vantablack, a super-black coating applied to surfaces via vacuum-deposition and post-processing techniques. The coating suppresses stray light and is used in architectural lighting, aesthetic applications, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, IR imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive optics, cinematography optics, satellite calibration sources, camera lenses, and related applications. Originating as CEVP, the company began operating in 2006 and is headquartered in Newhaven, United Kingdom.

Surrey NanoSystems

Seed Round in 2006
Surrey NanoSystems manufactures nanoscale materials for engineering and product applications, most notably Vantablack, a super-black coating applied to surfaces via vacuum-deposition and post-processing techniques. The coating suppresses stray light and is used in architectural lighting, aesthetic applications, calibration sources, sensors, telescopes, IR imaging systems, spectroscopy, automotive optics, cinematography optics, satellite calibration sources, camera lenses, and related applications. Originating as CEVP, the company began operating in 2006 and is headquartered in Newhaven, United Kingdom.

PowerON

PowerON Ltd., established in 2019 with headquarters in Auckland, New Zealand, and a facility in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the production of innovative electromechanical and semiconductor devices using proprietary dielectric elastomer switch technology. The company offers customizable, soft, and flexible switches, actuators, logic devices, sensors, and signal processors, catering to industries such as soft robotics, human-machine interfaces, and automation. PowerON's products are notable for their competitive advantages in size, weight, and resistance to harsh environmental conditions.
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