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 Water

Inflowmatix

Series B in 2019
Inflowmatix designs and implements electronic systems that provide water flow and system health analytics to water utilities worldwide. Its system optimizes water supply networks by monitoring fluid dynamics, improving leakage management, and extending the life of infrastructure.

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.

Xeros

Venture Round in 2013
Xeros Technology Group plc specializes in developing and commercializing polymer-based technologies aimed at reducing water usage in cleaning processes across various sectors, including fabric and garment manufacturing, as well as industrial and domestic laundry. The company has created innovative products such as XOrbs, which utilize polymer technology to effectively remove dirt and stains with minimal water, and XDrum, designed for fabric and garment manufacturing applications. Additionally, it offers XFiltra, a system that facilitates the easy disposal of collected fibers by de-watering filtered materials. Originating from research by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw at the University of Leeds, Xeros's patented polymer bead cleaning system demonstrates significant potential for cost savings and environmental benefits in commercial laundry and other industries like leather processing and metal cleaning. Based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, Xeros continues to expand its operations in Europe and North America.

CatalySystems

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

Xeros

Venture Round in 2010
Xeros Technology Group plc specializes in developing and commercializing polymer-based technologies aimed at reducing water usage in cleaning processes across various sectors, including fabric and garment manufacturing, as well as industrial and domestic laundry. The company has created innovative products such as XOrbs, which utilize polymer technology to effectively remove dirt and stains with minimal water, and XDrum, designed for fabric and garment manufacturing applications. Additionally, it offers XFiltra, a system that facilitates the easy disposal of collected fibers by de-watering filtered materials. Originating from research by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw at the University of Leeds, Xeros's patented polymer bead cleaning system demonstrates significant potential for cost savings and environmental benefits in commercial laundry and other industries like leather processing and metal cleaning. Based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, Xeros continues to expand its operations in Europe and North America.

Xeros

Seed Round in 2009
Xeros Technology Group plc specializes in developing and commercializing polymer-based technologies aimed at reducing water usage in cleaning processes across various sectors, including fabric and garment manufacturing, as well as industrial and domestic laundry. The company has created innovative products such as XOrbs, which utilize polymer technology to effectively remove dirt and stains with minimal water, and XDrum, designed for fabric and garment manufacturing applications. Additionally, it offers XFiltra, a system that facilitates the easy disposal of collected fibers by de-watering filtered materials. Originating from research by Professor Stephen Burkinshaw at the University of Leeds, Xeros's patented polymer bead cleaning system demonstrates significant potential for cost savings and environmental benefits in commercial laundry and other industries like leather processing and metal cleaning. Based in Rotherham, United Kingdom, Xeros continues to expand its operations in Europe and North America.
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