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UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Overview

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund is a publicly-funded early-stage venture capital fund that invests in technology companies emerging from the UK's research base, specializing in sectors including engineering biology, defence and security, fusion energy, and space.

Year Founded

2002

Portfolio Companies

61

Investments

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund investments
CompanyDateStageLead
HALO X-ray TechnologiesJul 2026VC RoundCo-investor
Silicon MicrogravityJul 2026Early FundingCo-investor
Luffy AIJul 2026Series ACo-investor
SilverayJun 2026Series ACo-investor
Hexigone InhibitorsJun 2026SeedLead

Key People

Adrian Jones

Venture Partner

Massimo Noro

Designated UKRI-STFC Director (Special Partner)

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersLondon
Year Founded2002

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