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Nesta Impact Investments

Nesta Impact Investments

Overview

Nesta Impact Investments is the investment arm of Nesta, a UK-based innovation agency for social good. They invest in high-impact innovations run by outstanding entrepreneurs to make real and lasting social impact in the UK and around the world, including in the US, while generating financial returns. They provide financial, knowledge and network capital to innovative tech ventures, and have backed businesses closely aligned to Nesta's missions, improving school readiness, tackling obesity and reducing household carbon emissions, by investing in edtech, foodtech, healthtech and climate tech.

Year Founded

1998

Portfolio Companies

16

Investments

Nesta Impact Investments investments
CompanyDateStageLead
AiraAug 2025VC RoundCo-investor
AiraAug 2025Early FundingCo-investor
Gaia LearningOct 2024SeedLead
AiraJan 2024Series BCo-investor
AirExApr 2023Series A ExtensionLead

Key People

Lisa Barclay

Executive Director of Investments

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon, England
Year Founded1998

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