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 Fuel Cell

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.

First Light Fusion

Series C in 2022
First Light Fusion Limited is a company focused on developing advanced implosion processes for electricity generation. Founded in July 2011 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company initially operated under the name Oxyntix Ltd. until a rebranding in June 2014. The founders, Professor Yiannis Ventikos and Dr. Nicholas Hawker, have backgrounds in mechanical engineering and academia. Based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, First Light Fusion employs a team of engineers and physicists and maintains collaborations with several prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, Warwick University, University College London, and Imperial College London. The company's mission is to innovate in the field of energy generation through cutting-edge research and technology.

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.

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.

RFC Power

Seed Round in 2020
RFC Power Ltd, founded in 2017 and based in London, specializes in the development of low-cost hybrid flow battery systems designed for renewable energy storage. The company focuses on innovative redox flow battery chemistry that utilizes non-toxic and abundant materials, combining optimized cell architecture with hydrogen manganese chemistry. This unique approach allows RFC Power's batteries to deliver reliable energy storage with minimal capacity loss, making them suitable for various applications. By leveraging concepts from fuel cells, RFC Power aims to provide simple and safe solutions for energy storage, ensuring that renewable energy can be efficiently stored and used when needed.

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.

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.

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.

First Light Fusion

Venture Round in 2015
First Light Fusion Limited is a company focused on developing advanced implosion processes for electricity generation. Founded in July 2011 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company initially operated under the name Oxyntix Ltd. until a rebranding in June 2014. The founders, Professor Yiannis Ventikos and Dr. Nicholas Hawker, have backgrounds in mechanical engineering and academia. Based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, First Light Fusion employs a team of engineers and physicists and maintains collaborations with several prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, Warwick University, University College London, and Imperial College London. The company's mission is to innovate in the field of energy generation through cutting-edge research and technology.

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.

Perpetuum

Series C in 2014
Perpetuum Ltd. specializes in the engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization of electromagnetic vibration harvesting micro generators. Founded in 2004 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company focuses on creating battery-free vibration energy harvesters and wireless sensor nodes for various applications, including rail, oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, and water treatment. Perpetuum's technology converts mechanical vibrations into electrical energy, enabling autonomous, maintenance-free wireless sensors that monitor equipment conditions and processes. This innovative approach enhances efficiency and safety in fleet management and services, particularly within the rail industry. As a technology spin-off from the University of Southampton, Perpetuum has established itself as a leader in vibration energy harvesting, providing practical solutions for wireless automation.

First Light Fusion

Venture Round in 2011
First Light Fusion Limited is a company focused on developing advanced implosion processes for electricity generation. Founded in July 2011 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford, the company initially operated under the name Oxyntix Ltd. until a rebranding in June 2014. The founders, Professor Yiannis Ventikos and Dr. Nicholas Hawker, have backgrounds in mechanical engineering and academia. Based in Begbroke, United Kingdom, First Light Fusion employs a team of engineers and physicists and maintains collaborations with several prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Oxford, Warwick University, University College London, and Imperial College London. The company's mission is to innovate in the field of energy generation through cutting-edge research and technology.
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