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 Web Design

Blooie

Seed Round in 2014
Blooie is a real-time engagement platform that enables online businesses to host conversations directly on their websites. The service supports on-site messaging, allowing customers to chat with the business, other users, or social connections without leaving the site. It provides an analytics-driven dashboard to track customer engagement and conversions, helping owners measure the impact of conversations on performance. The platform acts as a social CRM by aggregating interactions across on-site chats and social channels, facilitating informed conversations and faster responses. Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Blooie focuses on helping websites enhance customer satisfaction, shorten the path to conversion, and retain visitors through interactive discussions tied to product or content topics.

Givey

Seed Round in 2014
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Blooie

Seed Round in 2013
Blooie is a real-time engagement platform that enables online businesses to host conversations directly on their websites. The service supports on-site messaging, allowing customers to chat with the business, other users, or social connections without leaving the site. It provides an analytics-driven dashboard to track customer engagement and conversions, helping owners measure the impact of conversations on performance. The platform acts as a social CRM by aggregating interactions across on-site chats and social channels, facilitating informed conversations and faster responses. Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Blooie focuses on helping websites enhance customer satisfaction, shorten the path to conversion, and retain visitors through interactive discussions tied to product or content topics.

Blooie

Seed Round in 2013
Blooie is a real-time engagement platform that enables online businesses to host conversations directly on their websites. The service supports on-site messaging, allowing customers to chat with the business, other users, or social connections without leaving the site. It provides an analytics-driven dashboard to track customer engagement and conversions, helping owners measure the impact of conversations on performance. The platform acts as a social CRM by aggregating interactions across on-site chats and social channels, facilitating informed conversations and faster responses. Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Blooie focuses on helping websites enhance customer satisfaction, shorten the path to conversion, and retain visitors through interactive discussions tied to product or content topics.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Givey

Seed Round in 2012
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Blooie

Seed Round in 2012
Blooie is a real-time engagement platform that enables online businesses to host conversations directly on their websites. The service supports on-site messaging, allowing customers to chat with the business, other users, or social connections without leaving the site. It provides an analytics-driven dashboard to track customer engagement and conversions, helping owners measure the impact of conversations on performance. The platform acts as a social CRM by aggregating interactions across on-site chats and social channels, facilitating informed conversations and faster responses. Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Blooie focuses on helping websites enhance customer satisfaction, shorten the path to conversion, and retain visitors through interactive discussions tied to product or content topics.

Givey

Seed Round in 2011
Givey Limited operates givey.com, a fee-free online community funding platform dedicated to raising donations for small charities and local communities in the UK. The platform enables users to create fundraising pages that can feature photos, videos, and links from various social media networks, facilitating easy sharing and engagement. It empowers businesses to support their employees' charitable efforts and allows charities to manage their fundraising activities effectively, including overseeing donations and communicating with supporters. With over 7,000 registered charities and a growing user base of more than 100,000 individuals, Givey enhances the digital presence of small charities and local non-profit groups, promoting social good and fostering community resilience. Founded in 1994 and based in London, Givey is committed to making charitable giving more accessible and impactful.

Blooie

Seed Round in 2011
Blooie is a real-time engagement platform that enables online businesses to host conversations directly on their websites. The service supports on-site messaging, allowing customers to chat with the business, other users, or social connections without leaving the site. It provides an analytics-driven dashboard to track customer engagement and conversions, helping owners measure the impact of conversations on performance. The platform acts as a social CRM by aggregating interactions across on-site chats and social channels, facilitating informed conversations and faster responses. Founded in 2011 and based in the United Kingdom, Blooie focuses on helping websites enhance customer satisfaction, shorten the path to conversion, and retain visitors through interactive discussions tied to product or content topics.
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